Fall arrest lanyard
US8292028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62B35/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved fall arrest lanyard apparatus and method for decelerating and arresting a user from impacting the ground after a fall, along with an integrated, deployable etrier. After the fall sequence has ended, the user may orient himself in a comfortable position using the deployed etrier so as to prevent or relieve the effects of suspension trauma while the user awaits rescue.
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