Title: Multi-purpose human harness

Abstract: A harness of nylon webbing or similar material consists of a belt having a ring at one end and a snap hook at the other end, a short length of webbing is secured to the belt at an intermediate portion thereof offset toward the end having the ring. A second ring is provided at the end of this short length of webbing for attachment of the belt to a rope either directly or through a snap link. Straps are permanently secured to the belt immediately on either side of the short length of webbing. These straps have snap hooks at their opposite ends. A third ring is connected through a second short length of webbing to an intermediate location on the belt part way between the snap hook at the end of the belt and the locations at which the straps and the first short length of webbing are attached to the belt. This harness may be worn with the belt around the waist and with the straps used as leg straps. Worn this way, it is useful for rappelling, climbing, sliding, and for some rescue purposes. The harness may also be worn around the upper torso with the straps extending over the shoulders and crossed. When worn this way, the harness can be used for rescue purposes, and also as a safety harness for construction workers.

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Inventors: Lusch, Charles (Cardiff, NJ, US)

Application Number: 894563
Filing Date: 1978-04-07
Publication_date: 1980-04-15
Assignee:
Primary Class(es): 182/3 182/6
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US Patent Ref:

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Primary Examiner: Chamblee, Hugh R.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Smith, Jr.; George A.