US3757893A
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Articulating leg slings and belt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-26
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1992-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A pair of independent leg slings connected to a safety belt and adapted for connection to a safety line by means of a carabiner. The leg slings and safety belt providing combined articulation permitting freedom of movement. The belt having an offset fastening means permitting sliding movement along a portion of the belt adjacent the attachment point to the carabiner.
Inventors
- 👤 E Hobbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:07
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62B; A62B35/00; A62B35/0006; A62B35/0025; A62B35/0037
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A safety apparatus comprising: a. a safety belt adapted for positioning about the waist of a person, said belt having an elongated portion free of projections located on its front portion which is adjacent the middle front of the person, and said belt having means attaching its ends located to the side of the person; b. a pair of leg slings each having a saddle portion adapted for supporting the bottom portion of the thigh of the user, a length of webbing material connected to each end of the saddle portion and forming a closed loop, each of said loops encircling said elongated portion of said belt which is free of projections so that said loops can slide along said belt thereby permitting articulation of said belt and said leg slings, and said loops are adapted for connection to a carabiner for operable connection to a safety line; c. a pair of spaced connecting means connected to said safety belt inwardly of said belt attachment means and each being located to the sides of said person for adjustably receiving a strap; and, d. each leg sling have a strap connected thereto and being adjustably and releasably connected to said spaced connecting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A safety apparatus comprising: a. a safety belt adapted for positioning about the waist of a person, said belt having an elongated portion free of projections located on its front portion which is adjacent the middle front of the person, and said belt having means attaching its ends located to the side of the person; b. a pair of leg slings each having a saddle portion adapted for supporting the bottom portion of the thigh of the user, a length of webbing material connected to each end of the saddle portion and forming a closed loop, each of said loops encircling said elongated portion of said belt which is free of projections so that said loops can slide along said belt thereby permitting articulation of said belt and said leg slings, and said loops are adapted for connection to a carabiner for operable connection to a safety line; c. a pair of spaced connecting means connected to said safety belt inwardly of said belt attachment means and each being located to the sides of said person for adjustably receiving a strap; and, d. each leg sling have a strap connected thereto and being adjustably and releasably connected to said spaced connecting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
A safety apparatus as described in claim 1 comprising: a. said saddle portion of said leg slings having at least a double width at its mid portion adapted for distributing the load at the thigh of a person, and having a single width adjacent its ends adapted for resting against the area near the groin of a person.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A safety apparatus as described in claim 1 comprising: a. said webbing material forming a closed loop being connected to one another adjacent the end of the loop, forming a first small loop adjacent the end area for looping through the safety belt and thereby forming a second larger closed loop with the saddle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A safety apparatus as described in claim 2 comprising: a. said saddle portion being covered with a padded material on one side adapted for cushioning the load in the thigh area of a person.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A safety apparatus as described in claim 2 comprising a. said saddle portion being constructed from a single length of matrial folded and sewn in edge to edge relation at its mid portion and sewn together at its ends in a double thickness and single width relationship.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |