Patents by Inventor James K. Helms

James K. Helms 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: 8353386
    Abstract: An improved safety harness and method of using same that allows for self-rescue and suspension trauma relief from either a vertical or horizontal anchor, such as a tree or an overhead beam, the safety harness having an adjustable front tie-in assembly whereby the distance between the waist strap and the thigh straps can be adjusted. The wearer is able to change from rear suspension to front suspension after a fall without the necessity of completely detaching from a safety line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Inventor: James K. Helms
  • Publication number: 20120055737
    Abstract: An improved safety harness and method of using same that allows for self-rescue and suspension trauma relief from either a vertical or horizontal anchor, such as a tree or an overhead beam, the safety harness having an adjustable front tie-in assembly whereby the distance between the waist strap and the thigh straps can be adjusted. The wearer is able to change from rear suspension to front suspension after a fall without the necessity of completely detaching from a safety line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: James K. Helms
  • Patent number: 8056675
    Abstract: An improved safety harness and method of using same that allows for self-rescue and suspension trauma relief from either a vertical or horizontal anchor, such as a tree or an overhead beam, the safety harness having an adjustable front tie-in assembly whereby the distance between the waist strap and the thigh straps can be adjusted. The wearer is able to change from rear suspension to front suspension after a fall without the necessity of completely detaching from a safety line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Inventor: James K. Helms
  • Publication number: 20090038884
    Abstract: An improved safety harness and method of using same that allows for self-rescue and suspension trauma relief from either a vertical or horizontal anchor, such as a tree or an overhead beam, the safety harness having an adjustable front tie-in assembly whereby the distance between the waist strap and the thigh straps can be adjusted. The wearer is able to change from rear suspension to front suspension after a fall without the necessity of completely detaching from a safety line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: James K. Helms
  • Publication number: 20070272484
    Abstract: An improved safety harness and method of using same that allows for self-rescue and suspension trauma relief from either a vertical or horizontal anchor, such as a tree or an overhead beam, the safety harness having an adjustable front tie-in assembly whereby the distance between the waist strap and the thigh straps can be adjusted. The wearer is able to change from rear suspension to front suspension after a fall without the necessity of completely detaching from a safety line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventor: James K. Helms
  • Patent number: 4987972
    Abstract: A climbing tree stand having two separate climbing assemblies, the lower assembly having a collapsible chair such that the leg members of the chair can be positioned flush with the surface of the platform of the lower climbing assembly or set in an upright position. The position of the chair is interchangeable while the tree stand is in place on the tree, and does not obstruct the platform when in the collapsed position. The chair is freely rotatable in any direction. The upper climbing assembly provides a safety harness to prevent the user from accidentally falling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Inventor: James K. Helms