GB2090132A - Multi-Purpose Rescue Utility Safety Equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

Multi-purpose rescue utility safety equipment for conveying and securing persons and equipment of the kind incorporating a loop of flexible material connected to a snaphook which is connected to a length of line. In the invention the loop 1 and preferably lockable snaphook 2 are detachably connected or non- detachably connected by an eye 6, this snaphook being detachably connected to a length of line 3 wound on a spool 5. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Multi-Purpose Rescue Utility Safety Equipment The present invention relates to multi-purpose rescue utility safety equipment primarily for conveying and securing persons and equipment, of the kind incorporating a loop of flexible band structure material being detachably or nondetachably connected to a large metal snap-hook which is detachably connected to a length of line.

Hereinafter such equipment will be referred to as "of the kind described".

There are known rescue slings with snaphooks for lowering casualties, and belts for security on specific ladders. There are known lines for hoisting equipment, for guide lines, and for other specific purposes.

However, such existing equipment is bulky and capable only of limited application.

It is an object of this invention to provide a versatile, yet compact, equipment package, to assist and safeguard firemen, rescuers, casualties, and workers in dangerous places.

Accordingly, the invention consists of equipment of the kind described wherein the loop is woven continuous, or is formed by stitching or otherwise securing together the ends of a length of band structure material, having such strength and dimension particularly as to permit pocket stowage and to permit a person to be carried on the back of another, a large preferably lockable snap-hook is detachably connected or nondetachably connected by an eye thereto, but along which it is freely slideable, this snap-hook being detachably connected to a length of line having such strength and dimension particularly as to permit pocket stowage and to permit the hoisting of firefighting equipment to several floors above ground level, preferably provided at one end with a small loop or snap-hook and preferably wound on a spool having a hole through it's axis for the insertion of a finger.The spool may be sized to accommodate all the equipment of the kind described.

The advantages of this arrangement lie particularly in that the equipment can be carried in a garment pocket, and when required can by simple means be used to perform a wide range of tasks, to solve many problems, to facilitate otherwise difficult or impossible rescues, to increase individual rescue, firefighting, and general capability, and speed of such operations, to improve safety for firemen and for casualities during rescue, to carry a casualty on rescuer, stretcher, or mattress, by many methods, to enable ropes and equipment to be hoisted, casualties to be lowered, and rescuers to descend to safety, to secure firemen and other persons when working on roofs, ladders, and in other dangerous locations, to assist firemen in retracing their steps in a burning building, and to allow firefighting jets and other equipment to be handled and carried more easily and safely.

The invention also extends to a belt or harness incorporating equipment according to the invention.

In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawing which shows one embodiment thereof by way of example.

Referring to the drawing, as can be seen, the rescue utility safety equipment comprises essentially a loop of band structure 1 either continuous or stitched 1 a into a loop, detachably connected or non-detachably connected by an eye to a snap-hook 2 continuously slideable along the band structure, detachably connected to a length of line 3 preferably by means of a small end loop 3a or snap-hook 4, the line preferably wound on a spool 5 with finger hole 5a. Snaphook is here shown with fixed eye 6 and preferred lockable snap 7.

The preferred circumference of the loop is about nine feet. The preferred length of the line is about fifty feet.

Further drawings showing the advantageous use of embodiments of the invention also accompany this specification and are numbered 1.1 to 1.13,2.2to2.6,and3.1 to 3.3.

Claims

1. Multi-purpose rescue utility safety equipment of the kind described, wherein the loop is woven continuous, or is formed by stitching or otherwise securing together the ends of a length of band structure material, having such strength and dimension particularly as to permit pocket stowage and to permit a person to be carried on the back of another, a large preferably lockable snap hook is detachably connected or nondetachably connected by an eye thereto, but along which it is freely slidable, this snaphook being detachably connected to a length of line having such strength and dimension particularly as to permit pocket stowage and to permit the hoisting of fire fighting equipment to several floors above ground level preferably provided at one end with a small loop or snaphook and preferably wound on a spool having a hole through it's axis for the insertion of a finger.

2. Multi-purpose rescue utility safety equipment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the large snaphook is non-detachably connected by an eye to the loop.

3. Multi-purpose rescue utility safety equipment incorporating the loop and snaphook combination claimed in claim 1 or 2.

4. Multi-purpose rescue utility safety equipment as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the loop is about 9 feet in circumference and the line is about 50 feet in length.

5. Multi-purpose rescue utility safety equipment substantially as herein before

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Claims (6)

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Multi-Purpose Rescue Utility Safety Equipment The present invention relates to multi-purpose rescue utility safety equipment primarily for conveying and securing persons and equipment, of the kind incorporating a loop of flexible band structure material being detachably or nondetachably connected to a large metal snap-hook which is detachably connected to a length of line. Hereinafter such equipment will be referred to as "of the kind described". There are known rescue slings with snaphooks for lowering casualties, and belts for security on specific ladders. There are known lines for hoisting equipment, for guide lines, and for other specific purposes. However, such existing equipment is bulky and capable only of limited application. It is an object of this invention to provide a versatile, yet compact, equipment package, to assist and safeguard firemen, rescuers, casualties, and workers in dangerous places. Accordingly, the invention consists of equipment of the kind described wherein the loop is woven continuous, or is formed by stitching or otherwise securing together the ends of a length of band structure material, having such strength and dimension particularly as to permit pocket stowage and to permit a person to be carried on the back of another, a large preferably lockable snap-hook is detachably connected or nondetachably connected by an eye thereto, but along which it is freely slideable, this snap-hook being detachably connected to a length of line having such strength and dimension particularly as to permit pocket stowage and to permit the hoisting of firefighting equipment to several floors above ground level, preferably provided at one end with a small loop or snap-hook and preferably wound on a spool having a hole through it's axis for the insertion of a finger.The spool may be sized to accommodate all the equipment of the kind described. The advantages of this arrangement lie particularly in that the equipment can be carried in a garment pocket, and when required can by simple means be used to perform a wide range of tasks, to solve many problems, to facilitate otherwise difficult or impossible rescues, to increase individual rescue, firefighting, and general capability, and speed of such operations, to improve safety for firemen and for casualities during rescue, to carry a casualty on rescuer, stretcher, or mattress, by many methods, to enable ropes and equipment to be hoisted, casualties to be lowered, and rescuers to descend to safety, to secure firemen and other persons when working on roofs, ladders, and in other dangerous locations, to assist firemen in retracing their steps in a burning building, and to allow firefighting jets and other equipment to be handled and carried more easily and safely. The invention also extends to a belt or harness incorporating equipment according to the invention. In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawing which shows one embodiment thereof by way of example. Referring to the drawing, as can be seen, the rescue utility safety equipment comprises essentially a loop of band structure 1 either continuous or stitched 1 a into a loop, detachably connected or non-detachably connected by an eye to a snap-hook 2 continuously slideable along the band structure, detachably connected to a length of line 3 preferably by means of a small end loop 3a or snap-hook 4, the line preferably wound on a spool 5 with finger hole 5a. Snaphook is here shown with fixed eye 6 and preferred lockable snap 7. The preferred circumference of the loop is about nine feet. The preferred length of the line is about fifty feet. Further drawings showing the advantageous use of embodiments of the invention also accompany this specification and are numbered 1.1 to 1.13,2.2to2.6,and3.1 to 3.3. Claims

1. Multi-purpose rescue utility safety equipment of the kind described, wherein the loop is woven continuous, or is formed by stitching or otherwise securing together the ends of a length of band structure material, having such strength and dimension particularly as to permit pocket stowage and to permit a person to be carried on the back of another, a large preferably lockable snap hook is detachably connected or nondetachably connected by an eye thereto, but along which it is freely slidable, this snaphook being detachably connected to a length of line having such strength and dimension particularly as to permit pocket stowage and to permit the hoisting of fire fighting equipment to several floors above ground level preferably provided at one end with a small loop or snaphook and preferably wound on a spool having a hole through it's axis for the insertion of a finger.

2. Multi-purpose rescue utility safety equipment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the large snaphook is non-detachably connected by an eye to the loop.

3. Multi-purpose rescue utility safety equipment incorporating the loop and snaphook combination claimed in claim 1 or 2.

4. Multi-purpose rescue utility safety equipment as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the loop is about 9 feet in circumference and the line is about 50 feet in length.

5. Multi-purpose rescue utility safety equipment substantially as herein before described with reference to the accompanying drawing.

6. A belt or harness incorporating multipurpose rescue futility safety equipment as claimed in any preceding claim.