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Rappel tool for descent of a load and rappel tool and stirrup assembly for ascent along a rappel rope

US6095282A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 25, 1999
Grant dateAug 1, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B29/02
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A rappel tool for use in conjunction with rappel rope, the tool comprising generally rectangularly-shaped and substantially planar rigid body having first and second side edges and first and second end edges. A first opening extends through the body and is proximate and spaced from the first end edge and is spaced from the first and second side edges. A second opening extends through the body and is proximate and spaced from the second end edge and is spaced from the first and second side edges. A third opening extends through the body and is disposed between the first and second openings and is spaced from the first and second side edges. Each of the openings is of sufficient size to permit passage therethrough of a plurality of rappel ropes of a diameter of no more than about nine millimeters.

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