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8167090 |
Apparatus for safely lowering user from structure
An apparatus is disclosed for safely lowering a user from a structure. The apparatus includes a frame; a spool including a cable rotatably mounted on the frame; a securing device attached to the...
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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...
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8100231 |
Self-locking descender with disengageable handle
A self-locking comprising a pulley in the form of a rotary cam, a brake shoe, and an actuating handle of a mechanism with an interruptible mechanical link between the pulley and handle after an...
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8096385 |
Belayer/descender safety device
The invention relates to a belayer/descender safety device (1), cooperating with a rope (2), comprising means (5) to hold said rope (2) and rotationally fixed to a chassis (6) on which enclosure...
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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...
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7942241 |
Fire fighter's personal escape system
A wearable lightweight fire fighter's personal escape system and method includes a rope, having a distal and proximal end, organized in parallel segments disposed in an inner pouch. The inner pouch...
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7942242 |
Urban emergency escape method and system
The invention relates to an urban emergency escape method and apparatus for use in escaping from high-rise buildings. The method sets forth a series steps that allows one to successfully evacuate a...
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7866634 |
Systems and methods for controlling rope
A device for controlling movement of a rope comprises a main part and a bar part. The main part defines a central opening, first and second side portions, first and second end portions, at least...
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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...
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7780146 |
Retrieval assembly
A retrieval assembly is configured and arranged for use with a retractable lifeline assembly including a cable assembly. The retrieval assembly is releasably engagable with the cable assembly to...
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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...
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7726350 |
Energy absorbing webbings
A tear-away energy absorbing webbing (10) is a one-piece webbing. The tear-away energy absorbing webbing (10) has a top layer load-bearing web (12) and a bottom layer load-bearing web (24). An...
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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...
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7533871 |
Rope control 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...
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7530626 |
Safety equipment for use on flatbed trailers
A safety equipment for use on a trailer to reduce the risk of an operator failing from a load on the trailer. The safety equipment includes an arm having an articulating portion, a feature for...
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7500290 |
Simple climber's multi-tool
A Simple Climber's Multi-Tool which performs multiple safety functions for the field of rock climbing. The device is a convenient effective safety back-up device to be used with a solo lead...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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 por...
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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...
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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...
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6745868 |
Safety device
A safety device comprises vacuum anchors for attachment to a surface. The anchors are interconnected by a rigid track along which a carriage runs. The carriage includes means for connection to a...
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6732833 |
Descender with two-way locking lever
A descender (10) comprising a base (11) having a connection means (26), a pivotal member (12) pivotally mounted on the base (11) about a pivot axis (1), the pivotal member (12) defining first and...
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6712181 |
Safety rope grab device
A Prusik knot has several helical wraps around a tether line or a lifeline, a longitudinal loop extending over the wraps, and free end portions tucked or threaded under the loop. A special cover...
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6695095 |
Fall protection restraint apparatus
A fall protection restraint apparatus that is utilized during building construction comprising a base (20) that rests on the lowest floor surface of a building during construction. A number of...
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6681891 |
Belaying descending device for climbing or mountaineering
A belaying descending device for belaying a leading or second mountain climber, and for controlled descending along a single or double rope, including a metal body having a pair of slits at least...
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6607058 |
Rope brake
The invention is directed to a rope brake especially for synthetic fiber ropes such as climbing ropes or the like. The rope brake has a housing which includes a guide device for at least one rope...
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6581726 |
Manufacturing process of a wear resistant attachment device for a sit harness or roping harness, and attachement device with a strap obtained according to the process
A wear resistant attachment for a sit harness or roping harness including a first strap having an enlarged part provided with joining edges which are folded onto the opposite face of a second strap...
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6561313 |
Belay/rappel device for use in climbing activities and the like
A device for controlling movement along at least one rope. The belay/rappel device comprises a main body having an open first end and an open second end. A rope securement mechanism adjacent the...
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6550580 |
Fire escape system
A fire escape system includes a frame assembly that is for coupling to a window frame. A suspension member is coupled to the frame assembly. The suspension member is suspended from the frame...
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6533066 |
Lanyard with integral fall arrest energy absorber
A shock absorbing lanyard having an integral fall arrest energy absorber formed in a one-piece woven, knitted or braided construction wherein partially oriented yarn (“POY”) fibers and high mod...
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6530454 |
Two-way locking device for height safety apparatus
A fall arrest device (100) for use on an elongate support (180) including locking cams (132, 133, 134, 135) embodied by first and second independent actuable cam elements (133, 135), said cam...
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