CA3032677A1 - Breakfree safety lanyard - Google Patents
Breakfree safety lanyardInfo
- Publication number
- CA3032677A1 CA3032677A1 CA3032677A CA3032677A CA3032677A1 CA 3032677 A1 CA3032677 A1 CA 3032677A1 CA 3032677 A CA3032677 A CA 3032677A CA 3032677 A CA3032677 A CA 3032677A CA 3032677 A1 CA3032677 A1 CA 3032677A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- lanyard
- release
- breakfree
- safety
- tether
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
- A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
- A62B35/00—Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
- A62B35/04—Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B2209/00—Characteristics of used materials
- A63B2209/10—Characteristics of used materials with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
- A63B71/0054—Features for injury prevention on an apparatus, e.g. shock absorbers
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
- B63C9/00—Life-saving in water
- B63C9/26—Cast or life lines; Attachments thereto; Containers therefor; Rescue nets or the like
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- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
- Emergency Management (AREA)
- Emergency Lowering Means (AREA)
Description
Description of the Preferred Embodiment The Embodiments of the Invention in which and Exclusive Property or Privilege is Claimed are defined as follows:
1. A safety lanyard that uses layers of Velcro to provide a quantifiable (and pre-determined) release point when a force is applied axially along the lanyard
1. A safety lanyard that uses layers of Velcro to provide a quantifiable (and pre-determined) release point when a force is applied axially along the lanyard
2. A safety lanyard that contains an inline and integrated manual release mechanism
3. A safety lanyard that, when released, completely frees the top end (attachment point) from the bottom end (attachment point).
Product Name:
BREAKFREE SAFETY LANYARD
Inventors:
Luke Shaheen, Armand Konecsni-Luzny, Andrew Higginson Abstract:
An inline safety lanyard comprised of layers of Velcro that provide a quantifiable automatic release point when axially loaded, and includes an integrated manual release mechanism that allows the user to release the lanyard prior to the automatic threshold if needed. The release of the lanyard separates the top and bottom connecting points of the lanyard so the user is no longer attached to an inline system.
BreakFree Safety Lanyard Background of the Invention Field of the Invention The invention generally relates to the field of safety lanyards used for inline personal attachment systems. In broad terms, inline personal attachment systems would include industrial fall protection systems, recreational life safety systems (ie. Rock climbing), and any marine or water based rescue system where participants are connected to a rope/tether/lanyard/etc.
The invention would be used in any inline personal attachment system where there is a risk of injury or death to the person(s) should their rope/tether/lanyard become entangled and trap the person in a compromising or dangerous position. One of the most common scenarios for risk to personal injury while attached to a rope/tether/lanyard occurs when the person is in contact or proximity with a marine or water environment.
The primary benefit of the invention is its ability to automatically release at a pre-determined, quantifiable threshold of axial force. This automatic release prevents:
- the person from experiencing dangerous or damaging limits of force on their body - the person from becoming entangled in a situation by their permanent attachment to their rope/tether/lanyard When the person is in a marine or water environment, the automatic release prevents:
- the person from being dragged beneath the water due to their permanent attachment to their rope/tether/lanyard - the person from being dragged above the water due to their permanent attachment to their rope/tether/lanyard The secondary benefit of the invention is its integrated manual release mechanism that allows the user to disconnect the lanyard from their rope/tether/lanyard in case of:
- entanglement that causes bodily injury, harm, or death but does not exceed the automatic release limit - express or immediate removal from the situation by disconnecting from the rope/tether/lanyard When the person is in a marine or water environment, the manual release also allows:
- release by the user to avoid being dragged beneath the surface of the water - release by the user to remove themselves from a dangerous situation - release by the user to disconnect themselves from the rope/tether/lanyard Description of Existing Products The most common similar products are energy absorbing lanyards used in fall protection. These energy absorbing lanyards automatically release at a pre-determined threshold of force, but do not separate the top end from the bottom end. That is, upon conclusion of a release event, the top end of the lanyard is still connected to the bottom end of the lanyard. Typically the release event and energy absorbing action cause the lanyard to extend, and become longer.
Examples of similar products available in the current marketplace include items manufactured by companies such as:
MSA ¨ msasafety.com DBI Sala ¨ capitalsafety.conn Honeywell/Miller ¨ millerfallprotection.com Norguard ¨ norguard.conn The major difference with the BreakFree Safety Lanyard is its ability to fully release the top end from the bottom end of the lanyard upon deployment. This effectively allows the user to remove themselves from attachment to the inline system.
Summary of the Invention An inline safety lanyard comprised of layers of Velcro that provide a quantifiable automatic release point when axially loaded, and includes an integrated manual release mechanism that allows the user to release the lanyard prior to the automatic threshold if needed. The release of the lanyard separates the top and bottom connecting points of the lanyard so the user is no longer attached to an inline system.
Lanyard can be connected to any rope/tether/lanyard in an inline personal attachment system through the use of standard industry connectors such as carabiners, quicklinks, shackles, etc.
The BreakFree Safety Lanyard is manufactured entirely of textile products (webbing, Velcro, thread) and does not have any metallic components that may be subject to corrosion.
Description of the Drawings Dwg 1¨ BreakFree Safety Lanyard
Product Name:
BREAKFREE SAFETY LANYARD
Inventors:
Luke Shaheen, Armand Konecsni-Luzny, Andrew Higginson Abstract:
An inline safety lanyard comprised of layers of Velcro that provide a quantifiable automatic release point when axially loaded, and includes an integrated manual release mechanism that allows the user to release the lanyard prior to the automatic threshold if needed. The release of the lanyard separates the top and bottom connecting points of the lanyard so the user is no longer attached to an inline system.
BreakFree Safety Lanyard Background of the Invention Field of the Invention The invention generally relates to the field of safety lanyards used for inline personal attachment systems. In broad terms, inline personal attachment systems would include industrial fall protection systems, recreational life safety systems (ie. Rock climbing), and any marine or water based rescue system where participants are connected to a rope/tether/lanyard/etc.
The invention would be used in any inline personal attachment system where there is a risk of injury or death to the person(s) should their rope/tether/lanyard become entangled and trap the person in a compromising or dangerous position. One of the most common scenarios for risk to personal injury while attached to a rope/tether/lanyard occurs when the person is in contact or proximity with a marine or water environment.
The primary benefit of the invention is its ability to automatically release at a pre-determined, quantifiable threshold of axial force. This automatic release prevents:
- the person from experiencing dangerous or damaging limits of force on their body - the person from becoming entangled in a situation by their permanent attachment to their rope/tether/lanyard When the person is in a marine or water environment, the automatic release prevents:
- the person from being dragged beneath the water due to their permanent attachment to their rope/tether/lanyard - the person from being dragged above the water due to their permanent attachment to their rope/tether/lanyard The secondary benefit of the invention is its integrated manual release mechanism that allows the user to disconnect the lanyard from their rope/tether/lanyard in case of:
- entanglement that causes bodily injury, harm, or death but does not exceed the automatic release limit - express or immediate removal from the situation by disconnecting from the rope/tether/lanyard When the person is in a marine or water environment, the manual release also allows:
- release by the user to avoid being dragged beneath the surface of the water - release by the user to remove themselves from a dangerous situation - release by the user to disconnect themselves from the rope/tether/lanyard Description of Existing Products The most common similar products are energy absorbing lanyards used in fall protection. These energy absorbing lanyards automatically release at a pre-determined threshold of force, but do not separate the top end from the bottom end. That is, upon conclusion of a release event, the top end of the lanyard is still connected to the bottom end of the lanyard. Typically the release event and energy absorbing action cause the lanyard to extend, and become longer.
Examples of similar products available in the current marketplace include items manufactured by companies such as:
MSA ¨ msasafety.com DBI Sala ¨ capitalsafety.conn Honeywell/Miller ¨ millerfallprotection.com Norguard ¨ norguard.conn The major difference with the BreakFree Safety Lanyard is its ability to fully release the top end from the bottom end of the lanyard upon deployment. This effectively allows the user to remove themselves from attachment to the inline system.
Summary of the Invention An inline safety lanyard comprised of layers of Velcro that provide a quantifiable automatic release point when axially loaded, and includes an integrated manual release mechanism that allows the user to release the lanyard prior to the automatic threshold if needed. The release of the lanyard separates the top and bottom connecting points of the lanyard so the user is no longer attached to an inline system.
Lanyard can be connected to any rope/tether/lanyard in an inline personal attachment system through the use of standard industry connectors such as carabiners, quicklinks, shackles, etc.
The BreakFree Safety Lanyard is manufactured entirely of textile products (webbing, Velcro, thread) and does not have any metallic components that may be subject to corrosion.
Description of the Drawings Dwg 1¨ BreakFree Safety Lanyard
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA3032677A CA3032677A1 (en) | 2019-02-05 | 2019-02-05 | Breakfree safety lanyard |
| PCT/CA2020/050148 WO2020160665A1 (en) | 2019-02-05 | 2020-02-05 | Breakfree safety lanyard |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA3032677A CA3032677A1 (en) | 2019-02-05 | 2019-02-05 | Breakfree safety lanyard |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA3032677A1 true CA3032677A1 (en) | 2020-08-05 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA3032677A Abandoned CA3032677A1 (en) | 2019-02-05 | 2019-02-05 | Breakfree safety lanyard |
Country Status (2)
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| CA (1) | CA3032677A1 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2020160665A1 (en) |
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| DE202012011916U1 (en) * | 2012-12-13 | 2013-02-18 | Heinz Polak | Avalanche and deep snow belt |
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2019
- 2019-02-05 CA CA3032677A patent/CA3032677A1/en not_active Abandoned
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- 2020-02-05 WO PCT/CA2020/050148 patent/WO2020160665A1/en active Application Filing
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| WO2020160665A1 (en) | 2020-08-13 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZDE | Discontinued |
Effective date: 20210831 |
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| FZDE | Discontinued |
Effective date: 20210831 |