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Methods and apparatus for interconnecting harness straps

US6253874A · kind A · utility

33Cited by
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44Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 25, 2000
Grant dateJul 3, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D17/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A connector is provided to connect criss-crossing shoulder straps on a body-engaging harness. The connector joins overlapping portions of the shoulder straps while maintaining discrete portions thereof spaced apart. A preferred embodiment of the connector is a unitary piece of rigid plastic having slots formed therein to receive portions of the shoulder straps.

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