Abstract: A preferred embodiment safety harness includes two straps operatively connected to a D-ring, which is operatively connected to a biasing mechanism urging the D-ring to an upright position. The safety harness may also include an impact indicator for providing indication when the D-ring has been subjected to a force and a wear pad for reducing wear on the straps of the safety harness.

Abstract: A handle apparatus for use with a harness comprising a handle grip; a first release joint coupled to the handle grip; a second release joint coupled to the handle grip; and a release line coupled to the first release joint and the second release joint. A harness assembly comprising a harness; a handle assembly including a handle grip; a first release joint coupled to the handle grip; a second release joint coupled to the handle grip; and a release mechanism coupled to the first release joint and the second release joint; wherein the handle grip is released from the harness upon activation of the release mechanism.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment safety harness includes two straps operatively connected to a D-ring, which is operatively connected to a biasing mechanism urging the D-ring to an upright position. The safety harness may also include an impact indicator for providing indication when the D-ring has been subjected to a force and a wear pad for reducing wear on the straps of the safety harness.

Abstract: An apparatus that secures a hunter to a tree while in a tree-mounted hunting stand that includes a safety harness assembly (200) having a belt retractor (24) and a body harness (16). The belt retractor is configured to be removably secured about the tree and removably secured to the body harness. The belt retractor along with energy-absorbing materials improves the hunter's safety while in tree stand and provides a sufficiently large range of motion about the stand.

Abstract: A multipurpose harness assembly for lifting and supporting a person characteristically known to have little or no control over muscular function insofar to support oneself for purposes of standing erect or walking, the harness assembly comprising a pair of wearable harness, one of which is worn by an assisting person and a second harness being worn by a muscular-incapacitated person. Each harness comprises left- and right-handed shoulder straps tighteningly secured to the wearer by a waist belt and an upper torso strap, both of which are slidably fitted through a plurality of strap guides selectively mounted to each of the shoulder straps and tighteningly held in place by a waist buckle and an upper torso buckle, respectively, and at least one horizontal support member fixedly attached to the shoulder straps to maintain a parallel relationship to one another and minimize the occurrence of slippage from the wearer's shoulder.

Abstract: Improvements in fall protection are disclosed, including a method for providing fall protection for human and non-human loads in elevated environments. The load is equipped with a safety harness and lanyard apparatus having first and second lanyards attached thereto. A method is disclosed for providing fall protection for human and non-human loads in an elevated environment wherein the load is primarily supported by an aerial lift vehicle or structure generally adjacent to a second structure.

Abstract: An attachable alarm system for strollers for alerting parents and bystanders that a child is potentially being abducted. The system includes an alarm receiver having a housing, having an upper wall, and a speaker system for broadcasting an audible alarm. The alarm receiver includes a first reset mechanism and a second reset mechanism. A clamp mechanism extends upwardly from the upper wall of the housing of the alarm receiver. The clamp mechanism is fixedly securable to a handle of a baby stroller. A transmitter is in communication with the alarm receiver. The transmitter includes activation and deactivation buttons.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment safety harness includes two straps that are operatively connected at a juncture and a D-ring proximate the juncture. A retrofittable, removable back panel padding is configured and arranged to accommodate the straps and the D-ring to aid in the comfort in donning the safety harness.

Abstract: A harness for a child is disclosed. The harness comprises an upper torso support component having front and rear portions, a lower torso support component having front and rear portions, and at least one handle extending between the rear portions of the upper and lower torso support components allowing the child to be lifted and supported by the harness. The lower torso support component may include a support belt for encircling the child's waist and a crotch support member extending from the front portion of the support belt to the rear portion of the support belt. In certain embodiments, the handle is connected to the front and rear portions at mounts spaced apart by a flex length which is less than the handle length such that the handle flexes to provide a handle void to facilitate grasping the handle.

Abstract: An arm holding device. The device includes a waist band, a groin strap fitted with an attachment/release buckle, and arms bands which are slidably attached to the waist band. The attachment/release buckle on the groin strap makes placing and removing the device on the patient a simple process. The slidably attached arm bands give the patient limited movement of their arms, while effectively holding the arms of the patient to prevent the patient from aggravating an injury. The device is made of flexible materials to provide as much comfort as possible for the patient, while still being effective.

Abstract: The instant invention is a two piece waist mounted harness for use in hands free exercising of pets. The two pieced waist harness includes a back portion which is enlarged and padded and can be placed about a persons waist with a front portion which allows for ease of securement by the use of hook and loop attachment. A nylon strap engages the entire circumference of the first and second portion of the waist harness to prevent disengagement of the harness during use. The waist harness includes multiple attachment loops to allow for caring of addition items including attachment of multiple pets. A pouch is formed integral to the waist harness for carrying of small items such as pet treats. In addition, a flexible strap is provided for carrying of bottled water. The front portion of the waist harness is securable to a quick release snap mechanism that allows for engagement of multiple tethered pets and for quick disengagement as necessary.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for rapidly restraining a person for an extended period of time at a seat are disclosed. The inventive apparatus includes a pair of wrist cuff modules, each supplied with a releasable connector, configured to either attach to existing hardware on one or more seats, or to a first interconnect for releasably connecting the wrist cuff modules to one another behind the seat in which the restrained person is positioned. A set of two ankle cuff modules with a second interconnect and an elongated connection member secured to the second interconnect is provided for securing the person's legs by applying the ankle cuff modules to the ankles and then connecting the connection member to a seat. The second interconnect may be provided with an optional quick release mechanism that enables instant disconnection of the second interconnect from the ankle cuff modules to immediately free the person's legs in case of an emergency.

Abstract: An animal leash system includes a leash of flexible material having near and far ends, and a belt arranged to be worn about a person's body. A connector is fastened to the belt for operation by the person while wearing the belt. A handle is formed at the near end of the leash, and the handle is engageable with the connector on the belt. The far end of the leash is fastened to an animal collar. An associated restraining strap is fixed to the leash and is arranged for securing about an anchored object such as a tree or post. Thus, the person can (I) secure the restraining strap about the object before disengaging the leash handle from the connector on the belt, and (ii) engage the leash handle with the belt connector before releasing the restraining strap from the object. The animal is therefore always safely restrained either by the person's belt or by the fixed object.

Abstract: A restraint system for pets is disclosed having a leash portion with a buckle at one end for securing to an automotive seat belt and a clasp at the other end for securing to a collar or harness. The buckle sized to cooperate with a variety of different seat belt keepers. The restraint system having a loop spaced from the clasp to allow a user to walk the pet.

Abstract: A device for aiding an infant engaged in a physical activity comprises a harness which includes a front support and a mechanism for securing the front support to the infant's torso, and at least first and second elongated straps, each of which comprises a proximal end that is connected to or formed integrally with a corresponding side of the harness and a distal end that is adapted to be held by a person. The first and second straps each comprise a length which is sufficient to allow the person to support the infant in a position which is required by the physical activity while the person remains in a desired position. Thus, the person can support the infant from the desired position while the infant is engaged in the physical activity.

Abstract: An animal leash system includes a leash of flexible material having near and far ends, and a belt arranged to be worn about a person's body. A connector is fastened to the belt for operation by the person while wearing the belt. A handle is formed at the near end of the leash, and the handle is engageable with the connector on the belt. The far end of the leash is fastened to an animal collar. An associated restraining strap is fixed to the leash and is arranged for securing about an anchored object such as a tree or post. Thus, the person can (I) secure the restraining strap about the object before disengaging the leash handle from the connector on the belt, and (ii) engage the leash handle with the belt connector before releasing the restraining strap from the object. The animal is therefore always safely restrained either by the person's belt or by the fixed object.

Abstract: A sports skills training arrangement, which is provided to promote muscle memory of a user, includes an arm loop strap adapted for fittingly encircling an upper arm of the user, a tension strap having a first end and a second end attached to the arm loop strap, a body connector affixed to the first end of the tension strap for detachably attaching to a waist portion of the user, a waist adjuster defining a control portion of the tension strap between the second end thereof and the waist adjuster and a waist loop portion of the tension strap for fittingly fastening around the waist portion of the user, and a length adjustment buckle for adjusting a length of the control portion of the tension strap. Therefore, a distance between the arm and the waist portion of the user is limited to promote coordinated arm and body movements.

Abstract: A child restraint device comprises at least one handle attachable to a desired location next to an infant's or child's body. The handle permits a parent or other person to hold or restrain a child in a more secure and reliable manner, such as while giving the child a bath, compared to simply grabbing a child's hand, arm or other body part. The handle is advantageously located nearer the child's center of gravity compared to a child's arm or leg. For example, the handle may advantageously be located next to or near the child's spine, or it may be located in the middle of the child's chest or stomach area (e.g., at or near the sternum). One or more handles may be located under the child's arm pits. The handle typically has increased friction compared to a child's skin, particularly when contacted with soapy water, so as to improve the reliability of the grip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a full body harness which can include curved webbing, a spreading back pad and/or leg buckles which improve the comfort, use and performance of the harness. Preferably, the harness uses five pieces of webbing, namely, two curved webbing shoulder straps, two identical leg straps, and a subpelvic strap. The harness can also have a spreading back pad which helps to keep the shoulder straps from riding up onto the neck of the wearer.

Abstract: An adult/child restraint harness (10) including an adult harness unit (11) and a child restraint harness (12) connected together by a tether unit (13) wherein, the adult harness unit (11) includes a chest harness member (20) and the child harness unit (12) includes a chest harness member (20) and the child harness unit (12) includes a full body harness member (40) having a pair of adjustable length leg strap members (51) each provided with an adjustable leg encircling strap (54) for pre-positioning the child's legs in a protective position relative to the child's chest so that the child's legs are the first to absorb the impact from an accident.

Abstract: An animal restraint system for a vehicle has a vest having leg holes for front legs of an animal. The vest is symmetrical about the leg holes allowing the vest to be rotated 180 degrees and placed on the animal in either orientation. The vest is removably couplable to a seat belt of the vehicle by a tether strap that has at least one loop through which the seat belt of the vehicle is passed through. The tether strap clips to a top strap of the vest that extends from one side of the vest to the other side of the vest across the back of the animal.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for coupling a human operator to a subject. In particular, the operator is provided with a leash adapted to be secured about their torso, such as by a belt and a strap to extend over a shoulder. Coupling to the subject may be performed in a variety of ways, such as by an extension leash coupled to a collar on the subject. If the subject is a human, a leash may also be worn by the subject. Further embodiments of the invention provide for manual control of the extension leash by a loop and optional automatic disconnection of the extension leash from the leash worn by the operator upon application of large tensile forces applied to the extension leash.

Abstract: A unitary multi-purpose elongated strap has at one end a pair of loops adapted for securement to a human body or inanimate object, and at the other end has at least one, and preferably two, loops for enabling control of the person or thing secured by the pair of loops. The strap has a large variety of uses, such as in the fields of rescue, personal rehabilitation, training, anchoring, towing, lifting and other uses as yet undiscovered. The design can be identical for all uses, although the strap lengths and proportions may vary for different uses.

Abstract: A leash retaining device (10) for controlling a dog leash (100) in a hands free manner wherein, the device (10) includes an elongated wrist strap member (20) having a pair of cooperating fasteners (21) (22) adapted to form a wrist encircling loop opening (23) and a relatively short leash strap member (30) the opposite ends of which (34) (36) are also provided with cooperating fasteners (31) (32) adapted to form a leash encircling opening (33) for engaging the looped proximal end (101) of a dog leash in a hands free fashion.

Abstract: A retaining and guiding configuration may serve as a lead replacement and is always carried along without a person or animal being impeded. The configuration includes an inwardly directed inner band and an outer band guided over the outside of the inner band. The outer band is configured such that it can be lengthened or extended elastically counter to a restoring force.

Abstract: A leash for securing a surfboard t a limb of a rider comprises a strap 9120 adapted to be fastened around the limb and a cord (36) connected to the strap at one end and attachable to the board at the other. The strap may bear ribs (30) on its inner face, and/or be shaped to match, say, the achilles region of the ankle, to prevent rotation of the strap around the limb. Either the region (32) of the strap may be shaped, or the proximal portion of the cord (34) may be bent, so that when worn the leash will assume a line offset from a line trailing directly behind the user. The above features are designed to lessen the chance of the rider becoming entangled in the leash.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for coupling a human operator to a subject. In particular, the operator is provided with a leash adapted to be secured about their torso, such as by a belt and a strap to extend over a shoulder. Coupling to the subject may be performed in a variety of ways, such as by an extension leash coupled to a collar on the subject. If the subject is a human, a leash may also be worn by the subject. Further embodiments of the invention provide for manual control of the extension leash by a loop and optional automatic disconnection of the extension leash from the leash worn by the operator upon application of large tensile forces applied to the extension leash.

Abstract: An improved dog leash for use with two or more dogs that enables two dogs to be walked simultaneously. The invention resists tangling and is designed to minimize the effect each dog has on each other in the natural course of the inventions use. Moreover, the invention takes into account the natural predilections of dogs in that the leash allows the dogs to roam more freely. However, the invention also accounts for the differences in the strength, size and activity of each dog attached to the invention by minimizing the effect each dog has on the other.

Abstract: An improved harness (10) adapted to be worn by a person (12) preferably includes a continuous, unitary, non-segmented strap (34) which is threaded through an anchor member (36), side buckles (38, 40) and buckle connectors (78) to provide a harness allowing the person (12) to be secured by a standard safety belt (112). The harness presents first and second strap segments (96, 98) coupled to the anchor member (36) and extending over the shoulders (20, 22) of the person (12) and thence downwardly in crossing relationship to side buckles (38, 40) defining juncture regions (100, 102). The strap (34) is then extended rearwardly and threaded through the anchor member (36) to present third and fourth strap segments (104, 106). Finally, the strap (34) is extended downwardly from the side buckles (38, 40) and through the crotch (26) of the person upwardly for connection at the side buckles (38, 40) via buckle connectors (78).

Abstract: A leash system having a generally rectangular pad dimensioned to fit around the buttocks of a person. A first strap is secured at one end to a first corner of the pad and this strap is dimensioned to extend across the front of the person and is detachably secured to a second corner of the pad. A second strap is secured at one end to a third corner of the pad and extends across the front of the person and is detachably secured to a fourth corner of the pad. Both straps extend through a ring while an elongated leash lead has one end secured to the ring and is detachably secured at its other end to an animal.

Abstract: An exercise harness connected to an unweighting system with shoulder straps. The exercise harness having a waist belt suspended by the shoulder straps which belt may be secured to a user. The exercise harness further having left and right legs or knee bands connected to the waist strap with a left front strap and a right front strap, respectively. A strap is provided forming a sliding “W” connection between the waist belt and the two leg bands to allow for freedom of leg movement when walking, running or jogging. The exercise harness is also provided with a gait modification strap having one end secured to the waist belt and the other end secured to one of the leg bands after wrapping the gait strap partially around a leg of the user.

Abstract: A apparatus for securing an object to an individual is disclosed that includes a tether having a first end for attachment to an object and a second end for attachment to a user or to the user's belt or another article of the user's clothing. A guide member, which may be a metal rod connected to and spaced apart from the user's belt, is mounted on the user. The second end of the tether includes a connector such as a loop member that is slidably retained by the guide member.

Abstract: A rope guide or escort safety lines for small children wherein the children grasp a handle attached to a main rope to prevent the children from straying or getting lost. The guide rope comprises a central main nylon rope with a plurality of intermediate cross ropes with end handles for gripping. The cross-ropes are located at spaced positions on the main rope. A team leader position is located at the forward portion of the main rope and includes an adjustable belt-like element which fastens about the waist of the team leader. A supervisor handle is located at the end of the main rope to be gripped by the adult responsible for the small children who grasp the handles on the cross-ropes. Decorative signs may be hung from the main rope to enhance the design for children.

Abstract: A full-body, fall-arrest harness includes a shoulder strap having opposite distal ends and an intermediate portion disposed there between, and a back strap having opposite distal ends and an intermediate portion disposed there between. A rear suspension assembly is interconnected between the intermediate portion of the shoulder strap and the intermediate portion of the back strap. A seat strap has opposite distal ends connected to respective ends of the shoulder strap, and an intermediate portion disposed there between. Left and right leg straps connected to the intermediate portion of the seat strap. The shoulder strap stretches more readily than any other strap on the harness, and the rear suspension assembly is configured to tighten the shoulder strap relative to the back strap in the event of a fall.

Abstract: A child sport activity training device comprising a harness for enclosing and supporting a torso of a child therein. A hand grip is grasped by a hand of a trainer. An adjustment structure is between a rear portion of the harness and the hand grip to compensate for weight and balance between the trainer and the child when the hand grip is positioned above the harness.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling a larger person to assist a smaller disabled person to learn to stand and to walk while keeping the hands of both persons free for other tasks. The apparatus comprises two body harnesses and a foot harness. One of the body harnesses is worn by the larger person and the second body harness is worn by the smaller person. The foot harness is worn by both persons. The first and second harnesses are connected to each other to enable the smaller person to have substantial freedom of movement while the larger person supports and assists the smaller person to walk. A apparatus for enabling a larger person to assist a smaller disabled person to learn to stand and walk while keeping the hands of both persons free for other tasks. The apparatus comprises a harness which is worn by the larger person. The harness is connected to the smaller person so that the smaller person has substantial freedom of movement while the larger person assists the smaller person to walk.

Abstract: A retaining and guiding configuration may serve as a lead replacement and is always carried along without a person or animal being impeded. The configuration includes an inwardly directed inner band and an outer band guided over the outside of the inner band. The outer band is configured such that it can be lengthened or extended elastically counter to a restoring force.

Abstract: An device for assisting four-legged pets to walk during periods of convalescence from foot, leg, or hip surgery or injury. A sling portion is connected to two handle grips. The sling portion may be disposed under the chest of the animal in the case of debilitated front legs, or under the abdomen in the case of debilitated hind legs, and the handle grips grasped by a human user to help support or lift the pet. The invention is particularly useful for assisting a convalescent pet to take beneficial walks without having to bear full weight on injured limbs or hips. A version of the device is disclosed which may be adjusted in length to accommodate the size of the animal and the height of the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tool for installing silt fences. The tool comprises a belt that is worn by a person installing silt fences. The belt comprises a leg harness that attaches to the installer's leg and a hook connected to the leg harness which can be attached, or hooked, around a stake. To install a silt fence, the installer first hammers the first stake of the silt fence into the ground. The installer then places the bottom end of the next adjacent stake of the fence into the ground at the appropriate location and distance away from the first stake. The installer then places the hook around the stake such that the hook passes through an opening between the stake and the fabric material. The installer then moves the leg positioned in the leg harness in a direction away from the stake to be installed, thereby causing the upper portion of the stake to be pulled in a direction away from the first stake, which causes the fence to be pulled tautly toward the installer.

Abstract: A support harness for a child to be used when learning activities such as skating, in-line skating, and bicycling. The support harness comprises a length adjustable chest strap having a releasable fastener, a left and right length adjustable shoulder strap, each of the shoulder straps being connected by slidable loops to the length adjustable chest strap at anterior and posterior chest strap regions; and a length adjustable handle strap with a grasping region. The handle strap is connected to the left and right shoulder straps at left and right posterior shoulder strap positions. The design and the materials used in its construction allows this support harness to be manufactured at minimal cost. It has been found that the points of support, near the shoulders and approximately aligned to the back of the neck region of the child allow the child to maintain an appropriate posture for skating and bicycling.

Abstract: An animal leash assembly for positioning about the humerus portion of the arm of an individual in contemplation of an exercise regime in which an animal would accompany the user in a walking, 5 jogging or running mode, the leash assembly having an elastic band member defining a chamber for positioning about the humerus portion of the arm of the individual, a reinforced spine member mounted on the elastic band member for positioning about the posterior portion of the humerus portion of the arm of the user, a fastening member mounted on the elastic band member in spaced apart relationship from the reinforced spine member, an elastic line member mounted to the fastening member and having an animal leash engaging coupling member and an adjustable restraint mounted on the elastic band member for maintaining the elastic band member in position about the humerus portion of the arm of the individual during the exercise regime.

Abstract: An upper body supporting system comprising a pair of loops surrounding the thoracic area and axilla is provided with adjustable suspension e.g., a loop means for controllably supporting the person from above and a cinching member or members to enable the harness to avoid contact thereof with the face and head of the person being supported by the harness.

Abstract: A tether-harness combination is intended to restrain a group of children to provide security for the group during excursions, sightseeing trips, or when walking. The tether-harness is modular, and may accommodate an indefinite number of children by adding or removing modules. The master module includes a cruciate junction connector which mates, by quick-release connectors, with a master restraint strap held by a teacher, counselor, or other monitor controlling the children. The junction connector is also attached to one or more harnesses by similar quick-release connectors, and each harness used to harness a child to the device. In addition to the master module, the device includes an indefinite number of slave modules. Each slave module is attached to an adjacent module, using quick-release connectors, and a longitudinal connecting strap. Each slave module is also attached to one or more harnesses, these attachments also being made by quick-release connectors.

Abstract: A child restraint harness system comprising a first harness assembly securable about the legs and shoulders of a child and including a semi rigid child seat frame having harness retention clips securable to a second harness assembly worn by an adult. The restraint harness is particularly suitable for restraining a child in the lap of an adult while riding in an airplane.

Abstract: A portable anchor for tethering to on the shelf of a rock quarry includes an elongated lower post adapted into slip charge holes drilled in the quarry shelf, a stop plate connected to the post and rotatably resting on the shelf, and hook receiving means for connection of one end of a tether line that is connected at the other end to a harness or belt worn by the worker. A method for anchoring to said quarry shelf includes providing an anchor adapted to slip into the charge receiving holes formed in the shelf, and having a stop plate for positioning the depth of the anchor in the charge hole.

Abstract: The present invention provides a full body harness which utilizes a reduced number of components thereby simplifying construction and reducing manufacturing costs. The harness has only four pieces of webbing, two identical shoulder straps and two identical leg straps. These shoulder straps and leg straps are connected to two uniquely designed, multi-functional hip plates. The harness also has a standard back pad and a standard shoulder strap retainer.

Abstract: An apparatus for restraining an animal includes a belt capable of being worn about the torso of a person. The belt has interior and exterior surfaces. A slide member formed from a length of flexible substantially non-stretchable material has two ends secured to the exterior surface of the belt. A slide member extends along a substantial length of the exterior surface of the belt in adjacent parallel relationship to the belt. A coupling member is slidably mounted along the slide member. The apparatus includes a lead having proximal and distal ends with respect to the person's torso. The distal end is securable to the animal and the proximal end is securable to the coupling member. Sliding of the coupling member along the slide member allows the lead to slide a substantial distance relative to the belt so that the animal can move a substantial distance about the person.

Abstract: A child harness and tether is provided having superior comfort and safety features, the tether comprising a detachable strap adjustable in length and connectable to a harness using a tangle resistant rotating clasp where the position of the connection is away from the child's waist area to prevent undo stress or injury. The harness is fully adjustable to accommodate children of various sizes and utilizes Velcro.RTM. type fasteners at the waistband adjustment for a proper, easy fit. A pair of shoulder straps connect in the back of the child at a vertical flap which extends from the waistband, and connect in front of the child to the waistband in a sliding relationship. Both shoulder straps forms loops to capture the waistband while permitting the shoulder straps, which are joined together, to move along the waistband for greater flexibility.

Abstract: A dog restraining harness (10) for use in an automobile includes an adjustable collar (20) and girth straps (30) that securely fasten around a dog's upper and lower chest area. The ends of the collar strap (20) are connected, at the dog's back, by a fastening device (50) positioned between them and in close proximity to the ends thereof, the ends themselves attaching to respective metal rings (15, 16). The ends of the girth strap (30) are also connected at the dogs back by a similar fastening device (52) with the ends themselves being attached to the same metal rings (15, 16) as the ends of the collar strap (20). Also connected between the metal rings (15, 16) is a harness strap (12) which provides an insertion area for a car's seatbelt (S). The seatbelt (S) is inserted through the area provided by the harness strap (12) and connected in the normal manner. A padded chest piece (40) may be connected between the collar (20) and girth straps (30).

Abstract: A non-choking pet restraint which applies restraining pressure to an animals shoulder's and chest and not to the neck and throat area. The device has a chest/belly panel, which also serves as a brush protective guard for dogs in the field, and two shoulder panels attached to it and to a back strap. Flank straps attach to the chest/belly panel, and to a back strap. A leach attachment ring is part of the back strap. The leash attachment ring rests on a dog behind his shoulder blades and rib cage, and in front of his hips. The device includes a convenient way to restrain a pet in a car seat using the car seat belt.