IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0617102
(2009-11-12)
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등록번호 |
US-8333262
(2012-12-18)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Carpenter, Amanda
- Carpenter, Edgar P.
- de la Vera, Christopher A.
- Hall, Scott
- Rullo, James J.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
4 인용 특허 :
9 |
초록
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A reconfigurable, modular ergonomic sit harness or saddle for use by linesmen, arborists, or the like includes a gender-specific back pad assembly that supports a number of removable, optional attachments allowing customization for user preference or job environment. Gender-specific angled wing port
A reconfigurable, modular ergonomic sit harness or saddle for use by linesmen, arborists, or the like includes a gender-specific back pad assembly that supports a number of removable, optional attachments allowing customization for user preference or job environment. Gender-specific angled wing portions of the back pad contain an armor layer and extra padding to protect the bony protrusions of both the male and female pelvis. A “one size fits all” approach includes a waistband having length adjustability over approximately a 3:1 range. Each component and sub-system of the sit harness is ergonomically designed to maximize comfort and minimize stresses on a user's body. The back pad features interchangeable lumbar support pads. Optional, removable features include a seat, an abdominal support, and a body harness for use with a fall restraint device. Interchangeable suspension bridges allow user attachment to a wide range of support systems.
대표청구항
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1. A reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle, comprising: a) an ergonomic back pad having a central lumbar portion and an angled wing portion proximate each side of said central lumbar portion;b) a long D-piece assembly adjustably affixed to said back pad and comprising at least two
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A reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle, comprising: a) an ergonomic back pad having a central lumbar portion and an angled wing portion proximate each side of said central lumbar portion;b) a long D-piece assembly adjustably affixed to said back pad and comprising at least two long D-piece assembly work-positioning D-rings and an adjustment buckle, allowing said at least two long D-piece assembly work-positioning D-rings to be selectively, laterally positioned with respect to one another along a major axis of said back pad;c) a short D-piece assembly adjustably affixed to said back pad and comprising at least two short D-piece assembly work-positioning D-rings and an adjustment buckle, allowing said at least two short D-piece assembly work-positioning D-rings to be selectively, laterally positioned with respect to one another along a major axis of said back pad;d) an adjustable waist band having means for fastening affixed to at least one end thereof, operatively connected to at least one of said long D-piece assembly, said short D-piece assembly, said back pad, and said adjustable waist band, which, in cooperation with said long D-piece assembly and said short D-piece assembly, provides length adjustability at a predetermined ratio;e) two leg pad assemblies adjustably suspended from at least one of said back pad, said long D-piece assembly, said short D-piece assembly, and said adjustable waist band; andf) an interchangeable suspension bridge assembly operatively connected to at least one of said long D-piece assembly, said short D-piece assembly, said adjustable waistband, and said back pad and at least one of said two leg pad assemblies. 2. The reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle as recited in claim 1, wherein said ergonomic back pad comprises a pocket disposed in said central, lumbar portion, said pocket having an interior portion substantially sealed along a lower edge thereof and adapted to removably receive at least one of the group: at least one interchangeable lumbar pad, a hot or cold pack, and another therapeutic object therein, said pocket having a closing flap disposed along an upper edge thereof to retain pocket contents therein. 3. The reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle as recited in claim 1, wherein said ergonomic back pad comprises a gender-specific back pad wherein at least said angled wing portions are contoured to conform to and protect the pelvis of a wearer. 4. The reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle as recited in claim 1, wherein said ergonomic back pad comprises at least one padding layer disposed in an interior region thereof substantially completely throughout the entire ergonomic back pad, and an additional thickness of padding disposed in an interior portion of said angled wing portions. 5. The reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle as recited in claim 4, wherein at least a thickness of said at least one padding layer is determined by a gender for which a particular ergonomic back pad is constructed. 6. The reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle as recited in claim 4, wherein said wing portions comprise a semi-rigid barrier disposed in an interior portion thereof. 7. The reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle as recited in claim 1, wherein at least one of said D-piece assembly, said waist band, said leg pad assemblies and said suspension bridge assembly comprise removable components, said removable components being individually replaceable. 8. The reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle as recited in claim 1, wherein said predetermined ratio is in the range of approximately 3:1. 9. The reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle as recited in claim 1, further comprising: g) an abdominal support assembly removably attachable to said ergonomic back pad. 10. The reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle as recited in claim 1, further comprising: g) a seat removably attachable to at least said ergonomic back pad. 11. The reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle as recited in claim 10, wherein said seat comprises a batten. 12. The reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle as recited in claim 11, wherein said batten comprises a batten selectively removable from said seat. 13. The reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle as recited in claim 1, further comprising: g) a body harness removably attachable to at least said ergonomic back pad. 14. The reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle as recited in claim 1, further comprising a full body harness connected to said back pad assembly, said full body harness comprising at least one attachment point for a fall arrest device. 15. The reconfigurable, modular, ergonomic sit harness or saddle as recited in claim 1, wherein load bearing webbing is separable from said back pad assembly to allow selective, independent replacement of either one of said back pad assembly and said load bearing webbing.
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