Patents by Inventor Charles Cates

Charles Cates 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: 5101768
    Abstract: An adjustable torso harness strap is provided with a quick-release snap buckle and a two-segment adjustable chest strap having a quick-release snap buckle. One segment of the chest strap is permanently secured to the torso harness strap. The second segment of the chest strap is slideably secured to the torso harness strap. The strap is worn by one individual rescuer to assist in the physical evacuation of one individual rescuee by positioning the portion of the harness strap above the chest strap over the shoulders of the rescuer and around the back of the rescuee. The portion of the harness strap below the chest strap is positioned under the shoulders of the rescuer and around the back of the upper-portion of the legs of the rescuee. The chest strap is positioned across the chest of the rescuer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Inventor: Charles Cates