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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167086 | Fast rope descent system A system for descending a rope regardless of the tension on the working end of the rope. The system comprises a frame having first, second, third and fourth sides, the first and third sides being relatively positioned at a first angle and the second and fourth sides... | 05/01/2012 |
| 7963366 | Split tube belay device The instant invention is a climbing device for belaying and rappelling. A tube is split into two parts that are hinged to pivot scissor-like. A loop of rope is inserted into the split tube and attached to the climber or an anchor with a carabiner. The split tube is ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7845467 | Multifunctional belaying device for a rope A belaying device for a rope comprises a cam able to rotate between a securing position corresponding to securing the rope by jamming effect against the stud and a separated position allowing the rope to run freely in the gap between the cam and the stud. The cam is... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7757812 | Universal belay device The present invention provides a universal belay device for providing safety to mountain and rock climbers. The belay device allows a belayer to selectively operate the device in any of a plurality of modes. In an auto-locking mode, a fall by a climber automatically... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7658264 | Combination descender, pulley and force limiting rope brake A combination descender, pulley, and force limiting rope brake for rope rescue has a supporting plate having a one-way pulley sheave rotatably mounted thereto for free-wheeling rotation of the sheave in only a first rotational direction. A fixed brake member is moun... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7392881 | Multiple stage personal fall arrest energy absorber The use of a fall arrest lanyard that provides fall arrest forces at least two primary levels is disclosed. One example provides a lanyard with a pair of shock absorbers of different capacities in series. Other examples use a single shock absorber that provides at l... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7357224 | Personal emergency escaping device from skyscrapers Escape device that comprises a sliding box worn by each escaping person, such that the escape device is combined with an escape cable. The sliding box comprises a supporting structure; a driven wheel supported in the structure for rotation, and adapted to be in enga... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353910 | Simple belay device A simple, economical, and highly effective auto locking belay device is presented, certain embodiments of which contain no moving parts. The simplicity of the device is due to the fact that it derives certain functionality from its attachment carabiner that would no... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7337504 | Quick engage/disengage rope cleat A rope cleat including at least rope abutment and at least one cam mounted on a flat base surface. The cam is spring biased to rotate toward an abutment surface. A cover is positionable over the cam and abutment such that, in one position, the rope is restrained fro... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7332153 | Cosmetic compositions Cosmetic formulations containing a cosmetic active and a continuous phase comprising a water-immiscible liquid carrier, such as, amongst other materials, silicone oils, branched aliphatic alcohols or liquid aromatic/aliphatic esters that is structured by a cyclodipe... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7302740 | High tension line clamp with quick release mechanism A line clamp or stopping apparatus includes a housing one part of which serves to clamp or wedge a line subjected to high tension upwards of ten tons. The other part of the housing controls the first part. An eccentric wheel rotates freely within the first part in r... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7237650 | Tension device for use with a self-retracting lifeline A tension device for use with a self-retracting lifeline having a drum includes a lifeline and an elastic member. The lifeline has a retracting end, an intermediate portion, and a connecting end. The retracting end is operatively connected to the drum, and the conne... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7198134 | Method and apparatus for assisting multiple climbers A method is provided for assisting multiple climbers in ascending and descending the same ladder using an apparatus that includes a plurality of counterweights and a rigging system coupled to the counterweights, the rigging system includes at least two subsystems, e... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195100 | System and method for an escapable multistory building A system and method for allowing escape of many persons from a multistory building over a short period of time. The method and system include strategic placement and use of anchor points and components in conjunction with escape kits or devices so as to allow increa... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7181807 | Rope clamp A clamp for securing a section of rope or the like is provided. The clamp includes a link having two side members connected at a first end by a cross member and attached at an opposite end at an apex. A ring is slidably attached to the link and a finger extends from... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7168687 | Snatch block, snatch block assembly and method of use Various exemplary embodiments for snatch block and snatch block assemblies are disclosed. A snatch block having a sideplate that is pivotable, enabling a bight of rope, cable, or chain to be inserted is disclosed. The pivotable sideplate may be engaged with a retain... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7137481 | Fall arrest device with locking roller A fall arrest device used with a fixed safety rope comprises a support arm articulated on a first spindle of the body, a roller in the form of a cylindrical wheel mounted rotating free on a second spindle securedly attached to the support arm, and a centrifugal coup... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7131515 | Compact descent controller A load lowering descent controller having a fixed cylindrical body or capstan about which a rope or cable is turned. The descent controller allows for lowering of the load at a controlled rate by adjusting the amount of friction between the controller and the rope o... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7108099 | Personal safety methods and apparatus A safety anchor (20) for securing a user to a substantially vertical safety structure, e.g., elevator cable (21). Safety anchor (20) includes a back plate (26) to which are pivotally mounted a roller (28), inner cam assembly (30... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7080716 | Movable fall prevention device for a belay support A movable fall-preventing device (1) for a belay support (6) includes an axis-retaining groove which retains the belay support (6) by means of a lever (16) that pivots between an open position and a closed position. One end of the lever c... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7055651 | Belay device An improved Belay Device is provided consisting of a Base (14), Rope Locking Ring (36), Cover (48), and Connecting Pin (58). The Base (14) contains a Protruding Cylindrical Core (18) with a Base Rope Channel (20). The... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036628 | Hunter's safety harness for tree stand An apparatus that secures a hunter to a tree while in a tree-mounted hunting stand that includes a safety harness assembly (200) having a belt retractor (24) and a body harness (16). The belt retractor is configured to be removably secured about... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7025172 | Fixed strand descending and lowering system A method for descending and/or lowering objects from a height employing a device that includes a fixed strand, a locking carabiner, and a simple harness. The carabiner serves as both a connector between the harness and the strand, and a friction device. Wrapping the... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7014594 | Ladder climbing safety system Ladder climbing safety system for use with a trapeze set-up and which is separate and apart from the usual trapeze safety system. The ladder climbing safety system is arranged to engage a safety belt worn by the trapeze artist to prevent the person from falling when... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7007772 | Fall-arresting device A fall-arresting device includes a body which has a runner, two pivoting cams, and a system for actuating at least one of these cams in the event of the user or of a load falling. The body has an elongate opening intended to accommodate the member allowing th... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6991201 | Line support systems Embodiments of the invention may include a line support system having a first and a second support member that may be elongate and form a unitary body, or separate bodies secured together, on a proximal end of the line support and are separated at a distal end of th... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6971615 | Line support systems Embodiments of the invention may include a line support system that may have a support member with an elongate body that may form a loop. The support member may be configured such that a positive biasing force may be provided at a distal end of the line support. The... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6959783 | Figure eight descender A figure eight descender for rappelling with a rope includes a first loop, a second loop, a neck connecting the first loop and the second loop, and a clip attached on the neck. The clip surrounds the rope so that the clip contains the rope between the first loop and... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6948594 | Rope locking device with automatic safety mechanism A rope locking device comprises a lock housing, guide housing, first and second shoe, means for suspending the first and second shoes, a handle, and cams operably connecting the handle to one of the shoes. The guide housing is positioned within the lock housing and ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6948586 | Quick release rappel device A rappel device is used in rapidly descending from a height using a rope and then quickly disengaging from the rope. The rappel device comprises a body having a rim which defines a rope opening therein. The body is further adapted to be affixed to a harness. A lock ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945356 | Termination arrangement for a horizontal lifeline cable A termination arrangement for a horizontal lifeline cable (4) for use with a structure (6) includes an elongate stocking (14) of woven wire form surrounding an end section of the cable (4). The stocking (14) has a first end (22 | 09/20/2005 |
| 6926118 | Anchor for personal fall arrest equipment An anchor for positioning in an opening of a surface includes a first generally flat portion having a slot formed therein, the slot having a longitudinal centerline; a second generally flat portion having a slot formed therein, the slot having a longitudinal centerl... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6907960 | Safe auto-locking belay override mechanism A Safe Auto-Locking Belay Override Mechanism (24) is provided which causes an auto-locking belay device to lock a rope against movement if a belayer panics, as sometimes happens if a climber falls, after the belayer has overridden the normal function of the a... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6902031 | Personal safety device for a vertical rope A safety device (100) includes a base (110), a handle (120) pivotally mounted on the base, a cleat (130) pivotally mounted on the base, and a cover (140) pivotally mounted on the base. A rope (99) is routed between the cleat... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6899203 | Rope management apparatus Embodiments of the invention provide a simple and convenient way to ascend and descend a rope without using a belayer. Embodiments of the invention can smoothly transition from a rope clamping position to a rope unclamping position, conveniently providing an effecti... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6843346 | Belay device for climbers A belay device for climbing with at least one rope is provided. The belay device comprises a first plate having a first lobe with the rope wrapping at least partially about the first lobe and a second plate having a second lobe. A connection mechanism connects the f... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6837337 | Fall arrest safety device A fall arrest safety device for workers on transmission towers and the like includes a “matched” safety rail and brake trolley. The rail has a profile which includes a non-symmetrical profile portion and the trolley has a passageway of complimentary profile so t... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6820721 | Rescue apparatus An easy to use and easy to store rescue apparatus for lowering a person from an upper level to a lower level during an emergency. The rescue apparatus is comprised of a body harness and a decender mounted on a chest portion of the harness in plain view of a wearer. ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6808046 | Body harness An improved body harness for use during an emergency and for fire fighters, tree trimmers, window washers, mountain climbers and construction workers. A pocket is provided on the front of the harness for enclosing either a descender and/or a lifeline. The pocket is ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6805220 | Safety system to prevent falls A system for securing a worker to an elevated structure includes a flexible anchor line extendable across the structure, hooks at opposite ends of the flexible anchor line for engaging the structure, and a line storage device for releasably storing a portion of the ... | 10/19/2004 |
