Patent · US Expired

Climber catcher

US6981571B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 30, 2003
Grant dateJan 3, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 2, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B27/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus and methods of use for a climber catcher safety device having the ability to securely engage the pole so that the safety device can hold or otherwise support a body belt attached to the fallen technician. In various embodiments, the safety device includes a flexible, elongated body comprising a first end and a second end, positioning mechanism attached at the first end, and engagement mechanism attached at the second end.

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