Fire escape – ladder – or scaffold – Torso harness – With pole encircling or grasping means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-07
2005-06-07
Thompson, II, Hugh B. (Department: 3634)
Fire escape, ladder, or scaffold
Torso harness
With pole encircling or grasping means
C182S133000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06902032
ABSTRACT:
This invention provides apparatus and methods of use for a technician catcher safety device having the means to securely engage the pole so that the safety device can hold or otherwise support a safety strap attached to the fallen technician. In various embodiments, the safety device includes a pair of main lever arms interconnected by a central connecting portion. The ends of the main lever arms include elbows that merge into upwardly extending arms.
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Brazier Edward Alvin
Diggle Frederick James
BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation
Thompson II Hugh B.
Walters and Zimmerman
Walters, Esq. Bambi F.
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