Abstract: A safety harness consisting of a continuous loop of strong material is stitched to form a larger torso loop and a smaller handle loop. The torso loop is maintained between the outer shell and inner liner of a service jacket and is positioned to loop behind the wearer's back, under his arms, and over his shoulders such that the handle loop extends from a hole in the base of the neck of the outer shell. The handle loop is removably secured to the exterior of the outer shell by a quick-release fastener. In another embodiment, the handle loop extends through a hole in the inner lining to be maintained adjacent the wearer's neck, preserving the integrity of the outer shell.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 24, 1986
Date of Patent:
July 28, 1987
Assignees:
Gary M. Hengstenberger, John I. Montavon
Inventors:
Gary M. Hengstenberger, John I. Montavon, David C. Fuller