Anchors for climbing and related activities
US11135479B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B29/024
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is an anchor for rock or similar material, and methods therefor. The anchor has a hinged base, which base consists of at least a pair of pivotally connected wings, the wings able to pivot about at least one longitudinal axis between, a first position in a closed state and a second position in an open state, the open state having a dimension between opposing parts of each wing that is greater than when in the closed state. A locking mechanism locks the wings in either the first position, or the second position. A connecting portion adapted to enable a load to be connected to the anchor connects to the hinged base, the connecting portion having a loading axis which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The anchor can be set between either the first position, or the second position, and then anchored to enable a load to be connected thereto.
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