Harness buckle and method of making same

Details Harness buckle and method of making same Harness buckle and method of making same

2002-05-10

2003-12-30

Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3677)

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Separable-fastener or required component thereof

Including member having distinct formations and mating...

C024S2650BC

Reexamination Certificate

active

06668434

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to buckles, and may also be described in terms of methods and apparatus for interconnecting first and second straps on a harness of the type that is commonly worn for fall-arrest purposes.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Buckles are well known in the art and prevalent in a variety of applications. An object of the present invention is to provide an improved buckle, preferably of a type that is suitable for use on fall-arrest harnesses worn by persons who work at dangerous heights.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In a preferred application, the present invention provides methods and apparatus for interconnecting the distal ends of first and second harness straps. Many features and/or advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description that follows.


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Photo 1(a), Front assembled view of COBRA buckle (Art. Nr. FC45B) by AustriAlpin Vertriebs GmbH of Tyrol, Austria (2000).
Photo 1(b), Front disassembled view of COBRA buckle (Art. Nr. FC45B) by AustriAlpin Vertriebs GmbH of Tyrol, Austria (2000).
Photo 1(c), Back disassembled view of COBRA buckle (Art. Nr. FC45B) by AustriAlpin Vertriebs GmbH of Tyrol, Austria (2000).
Photo 2(a), Front assembled view of buckle by International Safety Components Ltd. of Wales, U.K. (2000).
Photo 2(b), Front disassembled view of buckle by International Safety Components Ltd. of Wales, U.K. (2000).
Photo 2(c), Back disassembled view of buckle of International Safety Components Ltd. of Wales, U.K. (2000).
Photo 3(a), Front assembled view of CLICK FIX buckle (Art. Nr. 971501 & 971503) by Stubai GmbH of Tyrol, Austria (2000).
Photo 3(b), Front disassembled view of CLICK FIX buckle (Art. Nr. 971501 & 971503) by Stubai GmbH of Tyrol, Austria (2000).
Photo 3(c), Back disassembled view of CLICK FIX buckle (Art. Nr. 971501 & 971503) by Stubai GmbH of Tyrol, Austria (2000).
Photo 4(a), Front assembled view of Standard Click Lock buckle (Part Nos. 0383 & 0384) by Makefast Limited of Newtown, U.K. (2000).
Photo 4(b), Front disassembled view of Standard Click Lock buckle (Part Nos. 0383 & 0384) by Makefast Limited of Newtown, U.K. (2000).
Photo 4(c), Back disassembled view of Standard Click Lock buckle (Part Nos. 0383 & 0384) by Makefast Limited of Newtown, U.K. (2000).
Photo 5(a), Front assembled view of Fibula Velox buckle (Art. Code L22045) by Climbing Technology Limited of London, U.K. (2000).
Photo 5(b), Front disassembled view of Fibula Velox buckle (Art. Code L22045) by Climbing Technology Limited of London, U.K. (2000).
Photo 5(c), Back disassembled view of Fibula Velox buckle (Art. Code L22045) by Climbing Technology Limited of London, U.K. (2000).

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