Patents by Inventor Scott C. Yocco

Scott C. Yocco has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8651234
    Abstract: A harness device and method are provided. The device includes a strap having first and second opposite ends. The strap defines first and second arm loop portions positionable about corresponding shoulders of the individual and being movable between a first open configuration allowing a corresponding shoulder to be positioned therein and a second configuration for capturing the corresponding shoulder to be positioned. The strap further defines first and second leg loop portions selectively receivable about legs of the wearer and adjustable via an adjustment mechanism to tighten the leg loop portions around the wearer's legs. A connection point is defined by the first and second ends of the. A belt is operatively connected to the strap and is positionable about a waist of the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Scott C. Yocco
  • Publication number: 20120325580
    Abstract: A method and device is provided for tethering an elevated individual to a fall arresting anchor. The device includes a tether strap having first and second opposite ends. The tether strap defines first and second loop portions positionable about corresponding shoulders of the individual and being movable between a first open configuration allowing a corresponding shoulder to be positioned therein and a second configuration for capturing the corresponding shoulder to be positioned. A tether point is defined by the first and second ends of the tether strap and is connectable to an anchor. A belt is operatively connected to the tether strap and is positionable about a waist of the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Scott C. Yocco
  • Publication number: 20120324706
    Abstract: A harness device and method are provided. The device includes a strap having first and second opposite ends. The strap defines first and second arm loop portions positionable about corresponding shoulders of the individual and being movable between a first open configuration allowing a corresponding shoulder to be positioned therein and a second configuration for capturing the corresponding shoulder to be positioned. The strap further defines first and second leg loop portions selectively receivable about legs of the wearer and adjustable via an adjustment mechanism to tighten the leg loop portions around the wearer's legs. A connection point is defined by the first and second ends of the. A belt is operatively connected to the strap and is positionable about a waist of the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Scott C. Yocco
  • Patent number: 6205584
    Abstract: A fireman's coat and drag harness therefore are provided. The drag harness includes first and second work portions received within the coat adjacent the corresponding arm portions thereof. The loop portions extend about corresponding arms of the wearer of the coat. A drag loop is operatively connected to the first and second loop portions. The drag loop extends through an opening in the torso portion of the coat so as to allow a potential rescuer to grasp the drag loop in order to drag an incapacitated person to safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventor: Scott C. Yocco