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Moving harness and method of use
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-05-29
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Granted: 1993-11-23
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Expires: 2012-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A device employed by a user for moving or guiding the position of a human wearer comprises first and second body belts with each terminating in first and second end regions. Associated with each body belt is a reversible coupling means, wherein when mated by the coupling means, the first and second first body belt end regions of each body belt form an adjustably sized and reversibly linked structure about the wearer. A central strap is attached to both the first and the second body belts, thereby producing a spacing segment along the central strap between the first and the second body belts. The central strap terminates in first and second end domains, wherein the central strap first end domain includes a variably sized first handle and the central strap second end domain includes a second handle.
Inventors
- 👤 Ida M. Butterfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/10; A61G7/1013; A61G7/1023; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/32; A61G2200/34; A61G7/001; A61G7/1063; A61G7/1069
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
A harness employed by a user for shifting the position of a wearer, comprising: a) a first body encircling belt constructed from sturdy material terminating in first and second end regions; b) first coupling means for reversible mating associated with said first body belt, wherein when mated by said first coupling means, said first and second first body belt end regions form a reversibly linked structure around said wearer of adjustable perimeter size; c) a second body encircling belt constructed from sturdy material terminating in first and second end regions; d) second coupling means for reversible mating associated with said second body belt, wherein when mated by said second coupling means, said first and second body belt end regions form a reversibly linked structure around said wearer of adjustable perimeter size; and e) a central strap constructed from sturdy material and attached to both said first and said second body belts, thereby producing a spacing segment along said central strap between said first and said second body belts, wherein said central strap terminates in first and second end domains, wherein said central strap first end domain includes a first handle constructed from sturdy material and formed into a loop and said central strap second end domain includes a second handle constructed from sturdy material and formed into a loop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
A harness employed by a user for shifting the position of a wearer, comprising: a) a first body encircling belt constructed from sturdy material terminating in first and second end regions; b) first coupling means for reversible mating associated with said first body belt, wherein when mated by said first coupling means, said first and second first body belt end regions form a reversibly linked structure around said wearer of adjustable perimeter size; c) a second body encircling belt constructed from sturdy material terminating in first and second end regions; d) second coupling means for reversible mating associated with said second body belt, wherein when mated by said second coupling means, said first and second body belt end regions form a reversibly linked structure around said wearer of adjustable perimeter size; and e) a central strap constructed from sturdy material and attached to both said first and said second body belts, thereby producing a spacing segment along said central strap between said first and said second body belts, wherein said central strap terminates in first and second end domains, wherein said central strap first end domain includes a first handle constructed from sturdy material and formed into a loop and said central strap second end domain includes a second handle constructed from sturdy material and formed into a loop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A position shifting harness according to claim 1, further comprising at least one handle constructed from sturdy material attached to said first body belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A position shifting harness according to claim 2, wherein said first body belt handle is color coded to emphasize its location for rapid grasping by said user.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A position shifting harness according to claim 1, further comprising at least one handle constructed from sturdy material attached to said second body belt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A position shifting harness according to claim 1, wherein said each said central strap handle is color coded to emphasize its location for rapid grasping by said user.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A position shifting harness according to claim 4, wherein said second body belt handle is color coded to emphasize its location for rapid grasping by said user.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
A position shifting harness according to claim 1, wherein said central strap first handle includes means for adjusting both said first handle's size and said central strap spacing segment's length, whereby when said first handle is made longer said central strap spacing segment decreases in length and when said first handle is made shorter said central strap spacing segment increases in length.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A position shifting harness according to claim 7, wherein said central strap adjusting means comprises a buckle secured proximate said first body belt in which said buckle adjustably receives said central strap spacing segment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
294 words
A harness employed by a user for shifting the position of a wearer, comprising: a) a first body encircling belt constructed from sturdy material terminating in first and second end regions; b) first coupling means for reversible mating associated with said first body belt, wherein when mated by said first coupling means, said first and second first body belt end regions form a reversibly linked structure around said wearer of adjustable perimeter size; c) a second body encircling belt constructed from sturdy material terminating in first and second end regions; d) second coupling means for reversible mating associated with said second body belt, wherein when mated by said second coupling means, said first and second body belt end regions form a reversibly linked structure around said wearer of adjustable perimeter size; e) a central strap constructed from sturdy material and attached to both said first and said second body belts, thereby producing a spacing segment along said central strap between said first and said second body belts, wherein said central strap terminates in first and second end domains, wherein said central strap first end domain includes a first handle constructed from sturdy material and said central strap second end domain includes a second handle constructed from sturdy material; f) third and fourth handles constructed from sturdy material attached to said first body belt; g) fifth and sixth handles constructed from sturdy material attached to said second body belt; and h) means associated with said central strap first handle for adjusting both said first handle's size and said central strap spacing segment's length, whereby when said first handle is made longer said central strap spacing segment decreases in length and when said first handle is made shorter said central strap spacing segment increases in length.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
294 words
A harness employed by a user for shifting the position of a wearer, comprising: a) a first body encircling belt constructed from sturdy material terminating in first and second end regions; b) first coupling means for reversible mating associated with said first body belt, wherein when mated by said first coupling means, said first and second first body belt end regions form a reversibly linked structure around said wearer of adjustable perimeter size; c) a second body encircling belt constructed from sturdy material terminating in first and second end regions; d) second coupling means for reversible mating associated with said second body belt, wherein when mated by said second coupling means, said first and second body belt end regions form a reversibly linked structure around said wearer of adjustable perimeter size; e) a central strap constructed from sturdy material and attached to both said first and said second body belts, thereby producing a spacing segment along said central strap between said first and said second body belts, wherein said central strap terminates in first and second end domains, wherein said central strap first end domain includes a first handle constructed from sturdy material and said central strap second end domain includes a second handle constructed from sturdy material; f) third and fourth handles constructed from sturdy material attached to said first body belt; g) fifth and sixth handles constructed from sturdy material attached to said second body belt; and h) means associated with said central strap first handle for adjusting both said first handle's size and said central strap spacing segment's length, whereby when said first handle is made longer said central strap spacing segment decreases in length and when said first handle is made shorter said central strap spacing segment increases in length.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
A position shifting harness according to claim 9, wherein said central strap adjusting means comprises a buckle secured proximate said first body belt in which said buckle adjustably receives said central strap spacing segment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A position shifting harness according to claim 9, wherein said handles are color coded to emphasize their location for rapid grasping by said user.
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