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Harness having a deployable rappelling assembly

US10010729B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 1, 2017
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62B35/0037
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A harness having a deployable rappelling assembly is disclosed. The harness includes a strap construction including an upper torso securing portion having shoulder straps that extend from a rear torso portion to a front torso portion, a leg securing portion extending downward from the rear torso portion and having right and left leg straps, each of the left and right leg straps including a releasable connector, and a rappelling assembly connected to the front torso portion. The rappelling assembly may fold from a stowed position to a deployed position, and include loops and a cross member. The leg straps may be passed through the loops to connect the front torso portion to the leg securing portion for climbing or rappelling. The harness also may be incorporated into a garment.

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