Patents Assigned to CMC Rescue, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11781610
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a device. In one example, the device is configured to automatically grab and slip a line. The device is further configured to decrease degradation to the line by limiting a rotation of the device via contact with the line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: CMC RESCUE, INC.
    Inventors: Ole Kils, Tyler J. Mayer, Alex Hurd, Shaun Reed
  • Patent number: 11672310
    Abstract: An articulating buckle including a loop side and a hook side, the loop side configured to pivotably couple with the hook side via insertion of a cylindrical bar of the loop side into a rounded groove of the hook side. Coupling via the cylindrical bar and rounded groove enables the loop side to pivot relative to the hook side while the two sides are engaged. The articulating buckle further includes a first cam latch and a second cam latch, pivotably coupled to a base of the hook side, and configured to releasably secure the cylindrical bar within the rounded groove. The first cam latch includes a first lobe, and the second cam latch includes a second lobe, wherein the first lobe and the second lobe are configured to bias the first cam latch and second cam latch, respectively, towards a locked position, when acted against by the cylindrical bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: CMC Rescue, Inc.
    Inventors: John Stump, Tyler J. Mayer, Ole Kils, Ryan Schaafsma
  • Patent number: 11524185
    Abstract: A closure system for a line-engaging device is herein disclosed. The closure system comprises a latch for securing the line-engaging device in a closed position by engaging with one or more of a plurality of keepers in the device body. The configuration of the latch and the keepers is such that transition from a closed position of the closure system to an open position of the closure system may only occur following two or more actuations of the latch, this may reduce the probability of unintentional disengagement of a line or cable from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: CMC RESCUE, INC.
    Inventors: Ole Kils, Shaun Reed, Ryan Schaafsma, Tyler Mayer
  • Patent number: 10987525
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a rappelling device comprising a body, a pocket, and a pivotable bollard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: CMC Rescue, Inc.
    Inventors: Ole Kils, Tyler J. Mayer
  • Patent number: 10052522
    Abstract: A brake bar assembly having a U-shaped frame, a sliding friction bar positioned on the U-shaped frame near a closed end of the frame, a fixed friction bar attached to an open end of the U-shaped frame, and a lockable center bar assembly positioned on the U-shaped frame between the sliding friction bar and the fixed friction bar having a spring operated locking mechanism which allows the center bar to be releasably pivoted on the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: CMC Rescue, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Joseph Green, W. Thomas Greer
  • Patent number: 9737736
    Abstract: A fall arrest harness having a primary arrest attachment attached to a dorsal portion of a harness by a dorsal release strap, a releasable friction device positioned at a hip location of the harness and a repositioning tether releasably connected to the primary fall arrest attachment. The harness provides manual and controllable transfer of a suspension point from a dorsal location by letting out the dorsal release strap through the releasable friction device until tension from a user's weight is transferred from the dorsal release strap to the repositioning tether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: CMC Rescue, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Boothby, Joseph Flachman
  • Patent number: 7419138
    Abstract: A pulley is provided having a first plate and a second plate arranged adjacent to the first plate and connected to the first plate by an axle. An eccentrically mounted sheave is located between the first plate and the second plate and is adapted to freewheel in one direction only. The eccentrically mounted sheave is mounted eccentrically with respect to the axle. A fixed block is mounted between the first plate and the second plate and is adapted to fixedly lock a line between the fixed block and the eccentrically mounted sheave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: CMC Rescue, Inc.
    Inventor: Kirk M. Mauthner
  • Patent number: D560313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: CMC Rescue, Inc.
    Inventor: James Frank
  • Patent number: D635844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: CMC Rescue, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Boothby
  • Patent number: D673880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: CMC Rescue, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Boothby, Joseph Flachman