Abstract: A method of assembling a ratcheting strap adjuster comprises inserting a distal end of a rotation assembly through first and second apertures in respective first and second side plates of a frame, with a proximal end of the rotation assembly positioned proximate the first side plate and the distal end positioned proximate the second side plate. A captive member is movably connected to the second side plate proximate the distal end, wherein the captive member is movable between an engaging position and a releasing position, and wherein an engaging portion of the captive member is configured and arranged to selectively engage the distal end of the rotation assembly in the engaging position.

Abstract: A ratcheting strap adjuster comprising a bracket, a webbing plate, and one or more captive members. The webbing plate is rotatably coupled to the bracket. Each of the one or more captive members is moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein the one or more captive members restrict rotation of the webbing plate in one direction when the one or more captive members are in the engaged position and allow rotation of the webbing plate in the one direction and in an opposite second direction when the one or more captive members are in the disengaged position.

Abstract: A positionable connector assembly comprises a base, a connector operatively connected to the base, a friction member positioned between the base and the connector, and a biasing member operatively connected to the connector and configured and arranged to bias the connector toward the friction member.

Abstract: A combination power hand tool and tethering assembly comprises a power hand tool selected from the group consisting of a grinder, a polisher, a cut-off tool, and a drill. The hand tool has a gear housing with a fastener bore configured and arranged to receive a fastener. The tethering assembly comprises a connector having a fastener opening and a tether configured and arranged to be connected to the connector. The fastener extends through the fastener opening and into the fastener bore thereby connecting the connector and the power hand tool. The tether is configured and arranged to be selectively coupled to one of a worker and an anchor object thereby selectively interconnecting the connector and the one of the worker and the anchor object.

Abstract: A brake assembly comprises a brake plate including a plurality of radially-extending brake tabs, and an extension member extending at least partially through the brake plate. The extension member is movable relative to the brake plate such that the extension member is configured to successively engage the brake tabs. The brake assembly enables one or more forces to be managed or controlled throughout a braking event, such as a fall arrest event.

Abstract: A ratcheting strap adjuster comprising a bracket, a webbing plate, and one or more captive members. The webbing plate is rotatably coupled to the bracket. Each of the one or more captive members is moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein the one or more captive members restrict rotation of the webbing plate in one direction when the one or more captive members are in the engaged position and allow rotation of the webbing plate in the one direction and in an opposite second direction when the one or more captive members are in the disengaged position.

Abstract: A ratcheting strap adjuster comprising a bracket, a webbing plate, and one or more captive members. The webbing plate is rotatably coupled to the bracket. Each of the one or more captive members is moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein the one or more captive members restrict rotation of the webbing plate in one direction when the one or more captive members are in the engaged position and allow rotation of the webbing plate in the one direction and in an opposite second direction when the one or more captive members are in the disengaged position.

Abstract: A clip comprising a base portion with a base terminal end opposite a base connected end, a connector portion attached to the base portion at the base connected end, an anchor portion with an anchor terminal end opposite an anchor connected end wherein the anchor connected end is connected to the connector portion, and a fastener attached to the anchor portion and non-destructively removably attached to the base portion proximate the base terminal end.

Abstract: A tethering method includes providing a tether clamp with a mouth portion and a throat portion, where the tether clamp is operable between an open position and a closed position; providing a wearable garment made of pliant material; providing a clamping body sized to pass through the mouth portion and remain disposed in the throat portion of the tether clamp when in the closed position; folding the pliant material of the wearable garment over the clamping body; installing the clamping body with folded material into the throat portion of the tether clamp with the clamping body extending axially through the throat portion and the folded material extending out through the mouth portion; and closing the tether clamp to capture the clamping body with folded material in the throat portion and engage at least two plies of the pliant material in the mouth portion.

Abstract: A self-closing utility bag for holding small articles includes a pouch with an upper pouch portion, a lower pouch portion, a neck portion between the upper and lower pouch portions, a top opening that is maintained in a partially open orientation, and a self-closing mechanism. The self-closing mechanism includes a first resilient strip disposed parallel to a pouch top opening at a location either adjacent the neck portion in the upper pouch portion but spaced from the pouch top opening or at the neck portion, and a second resilient strip disposed opposite the first resilient strip where the first and second resilient strips maintain the pouch in a closed orientation but having a resilient spring action that allows intruding access to an inside of the lower portion while returning to the closed orientation when the intruding access is removed.

Abstract: A tool bag carrying handle includes a handle portion made of a pliable material and having a handle body extending between a first end portion and a second end portion. An auxiliary loop member has a first auxiliary end portion secured to the handle body and an auxiliary member body portion capable of extending in alignment with and along the handle portion to a second auxiliary end portion that defines a closed loop. The first and second end portions of the handle body are attached or are constructed to be attached to a tool container.

Abstract: A positionable connector assembly comprises a base, a connector operatively connected to the base, a friction member positioned between the base and the connector, and a biasing member operatively connected to the connector and configured and arranged to bias the connector toward the friction member.

Abstract: An energy absorber comprises a base having a weakened portion, a mounting aperture, and a connecting aperture. An energy absorber assembly includes the energy absorber, an anchor member extending through the connecting aperture, a mounting bracket including an aperture, and a fastener extending through the aperture of the mounting bracket and the mounting aperture of the energy absorber.

Abstract: A brake assembly comprises a brake plate including a plurality of radially-extending brake tabs, and an extension member extending at least partially through the brake plate. The extension member is movable relative to the brake plate such that the extension member is configured to successively engage the brake tabs. The brake assembly enables one or more forces to be managed or controlled throughout a braking event, such as a fall arrest event.