Abstract: A heel-cup structure for climbing shoes having increased edge-contact properties and friction on uneven surface where the heel area has a protrusion around the outer sole area under the heel and rimmed indentation between the heel counter and the outer sole. The heel-cup structure with protrusion of the outer sole made of soft, polymeric, synthetic rubber material provides a device to latch onto a thin edge of the rock surface in contact, to effectuate edging and heel-hooking.

Abstract: A heel-cup structure for climbing shoes having increased edge-contact properties and friction on uneven surface where the heel area has a protrusion around the outer sole area under the heel and rimmed indentation between the heel counter and the outer sole. The heel-cup structure with protrusion of the outer sole made of soft, polymeric, synthetic rubber material provides a device to latch onto a thin edge of the rock surface in contact, to effectuate edging and heel-hooking.

Abstract: This invention is a safety carbiner intended to allow a climber to move around in all positions on the climbing surface without fear that the rope will exert pressure on the gate and accidentally open the gate and allow the rope to escape. The Deflection Fin on the outside of the nose of the long arm of the carbine forces the rope away from the gate.

Abstract: This invention is a device to improve the safety of rock climbing and mountaineering participants by use of a reactive joint that allows the simultaneous opening of both gates of a double gate carabiner by manipulation of the action gate that results in the opening of the reaction gate in concert with the action gate, resulting in both gates being opened with only one hand movement by the climber.

Abstract: This present invention addresses the need for more shock-absorbing crash pad. Most traditional crash pads use box-type stiffer, thinner, closed-cell foam sheet over, sometimes under, too, a squishier, thicker, open-cell solid foam base. However, traditionally, most inner form are solid box type and still too hard to soften the landings in case of a fall of climber because most impact goes to downward. This present invention uses forms which were shredded and chunked to ¼? to ½? varied pieces packed in enclosed baffles instead of box-type solid form, allowing air among forms and more shock-absorbing baffle effect to minimize the impact to falling climbers. When hit by a falling climber, the impacts are dispersed to both side-way and downward minimizing the impact to the falling climber.

Abstract: A manual belaying device for belaying a climber on a single or double rope, comprised of an aluminum body having two slots, a U-shaped bracket, and a diagonal slack bar. Each slot is for a rope to pass through, and the U-shaped bracket is for a carabiner to attach to the rope and the device. The collapsible sliding slack bar is set diagonally so the carabiner can slide side to side, to provide friction for the belayer if the climber is falling, but to allow for the climber to get slack easily on the rope if pulling in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A carabiner has a C-shaped body. At one end of the body, a gate is pivotally mounted and is spring loaded to a closed position. A trigger is attached at the middle of the body with a hook in it, and is also spring loaded to a closed position against the side of the body. When prepared, the trigger will hold the gate open in ready position for easy access. When hit, the trigger will release the gate, springing the gate back to its closed positions. The trigger will also spring back to its closed position, out of the way of the rope moving inside of the carabiner body.

Abstract: A manual belaying descending device for belaying a climber and for controlled descending, on a single or double rope, comprised of an aluminum body having two slots. Each slot is for a rope to pass through and adjacent to the slots is the main opening of the device for receiving one or multiple carabiners, in a manner that at least one loop of the rope may pass through at least one carabiner and a friction claw coupled with fixed stop means transversely offset to said openings for limiting the movement of the rope by providing paths of resistance.

Abstract: A sleeping bag includes a shell defining an enclosed heat insulation space, a sleeping bag filler filling the heat insulation space, and air bags that are provided inside the heat insulation space. The heat insulation space includes a bottom portion and a non-bottom portion. The bottom portion is adapted to support the weight of a user of the sleeping bag. The air bags are positioned in the bottom portion. The air bag includes an elongated air tube, an air communication conduit, and an air plug. The air bags are spaced from one another by a predetermined interval. The sleeping bag filler fills the heat insulation space between the air bags. The air bag may further include an air bag filler that is provided inside the air tube. The air bags may be connected to form a single sealed air space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flat panel display having integral fastening structures for holding the top and bottom chassis. The flat panel display comprises a mold frame enclosing an internal storage space and having a plurality of fastening hooks protruding outward from a side surface thereof; a bottom chassis having a plurality of first coupling openings fastened to the plurality of fastening hooks of the mold frame; and a top chassis having a fastening structure fastened to the bottom chassis, wherein the fastening structure is formed on the area where the mold frame is fastened to the bottom chassis.

Abstract: A safety buckle comprising a substantially flat elongated body comprising a first distal end opposite to a second distal end, the elongated body having a front surface and a back surface; and first, second and third slots, respectively formed in the elongated body, wherein the first, second and third slots are approximately parallel in direction to each other, so that a first blade is formed between the first and second slots, and a second blade is formed between the second and third slots, wherein the second and third slots are configured to receive a first end of a strap by way the first end being tied around the second blade, and wherein the first and second slots are configured to receive a second opposite end of the strap by way of the second end being wrapped around the first blade.

Abstract: A safety buckle comprises a substantially flat elongated body having a first distal end opposite a first distal end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The first and second distal ends are angled towards the bottom surface to form an approximately obtuse angle with the bottom surface. A substantially elongated cut-out is centrally disposed within the elongated body. The cut-out defines a pair of substantially parallel rails that axially extend between the first and send distal ends. A locking member is disposed within the cut-out. The locking member is slidably coupled to the rails, and slidable between a first position and a second position. When used with a safety strap, the locking member is moved from an “unlocked position” to a “locked” position when tension is applied to the strap. In the locked position, the locking member engages a bottom or clamping surface of the second distal end of the buckle body to apply pressure to the strap and secure it in place.

Abstract: A safety buckle comprising a substantially flat elongated body comprising a first distal end opposite to a second distal end, the elongated body having a front surface and a back surface; and first, second and third slots, respectively formed in the elongated body, wherein the first, second and third slots are approximately parallel in direction to each other, so that a first blade is formed between the first and second slots, and a second blade is formed between the second and third slots, wherein the second and third slots are configured to receive a first end of a strap by way the first end being tied around the second blade, and wherein the first and second slots are configured to receive a second opposite end of the strap by way of the second end being wrapped around the first blade.

Abstract: A rock climbing shoe with hooking rim is provided. The climbing shoe includes an upper portion, and an outer sole attached to the upper portion. The outer sole has an interior area, a raised exterior area, and a hooking rim. The interior area has a thickness ‘t’ and a bottom surface. The thickness ‘t’ is substantially uniform. The raised exterior area are divided into two or more segments and the interior area extends between the segments. The bottom surface is substantially smooth. The hooking rim can hook on a rocky ledge.

Abstract: A climbing shoe with a hooking teeth heel that wraps around the heel part of the climbing shoe and is connected to the upper portion. The hooking teeth are made of multiple lateral ridges that will improve the grip of the foot during heel maneuvers.

Abstract: A climbing shoe with a sling shot band that wraps around the heel part of the climbing shoe and is connected to the toe part. The sling shot band is set at an angle substantially the same as the sole to increase comfort and fitness of the climbing shoe.

Abstract: An internal split toe with creased sole for rock-climbing shoes includes an upper portion, internal wall and a creased sole under the toe area attached to the upper portion. An internal wall separates the area for the big toe and the other toes. The internal wall is attached to the sole and the upper portion. The internal wall ensures a creased sole under the toe area. An internal split toe with creased sole for the rock-climbing shoes allows rock-climbers to maximize the rock surface contact with the sole by hooking and wrapping around uneven and protruding rock surfaces preventing the problems of bulging and loss of sensitivity.

Abstract: A climbing shoe includes an upper portion and an outer sole attached to the upper portion. The outer sole of the toe part has an edge area, a mid-area, and an interior area. The edge area will be made of rubber polymer with a hardness greater than the mid-area, and the mid-area will be made of rubber polymer with a hardness greater than the interior area. The edge area and mid-area will be substantially U-shaped along the toe part of the outer sole of the climbing shoes.

Abstract: A climbing shoe includes an upper portion and an outer sole attached to the upper portion. The outer sole has an interior area, a raised exterior area, and a hooking rim. The hooking rim can hook on a rocky ledge. A climbing shoe also includes teeth attached to the hooking rim. The teeth can vary in shape. The teeth are often a saw-tooth shape or a rounded half-moon shape.