GB2417911A - Inflatable anchoring device for use particularly in rock climbing - Google Patents

Inflatable anchoring device for use particularly in rock climbing Download PDF

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GB2417911A
GB2417911A GB0418801A GB0418801A GB2417911A GB 2417911 A GB2417911 A GB 2417911A GB 0418801 A GB0418801 A GB 0418801A GB 0418801 A GB0418801 A GB 0418801A GB 2417911 A GB2417911 A GB 2417911A
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Mellor Julian
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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
    • A63B29/00—Apparatus for mountaineering
    • A63B29/02—Mountain guy-ropes or accessories, e.g. avalanche ropes; Means for indicating the location of accidentally buried, e.g. snow-buried, persons
    • A63B29/024—Climbing chocks

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Abstract

An anchoring device for supporting an object or person from an opening comprises a bladder 1 which can be inserted into an opening and inflated to fill the opening. A one way valve 3 is fitted to allow the bladder to be deflated and removed. A strap 4 is attached to the bladder. The bladder is made from a tough and flexible material such as rubber, with a grippy outer surface. The material may withstand hot and cold temperatures.

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A climbing aid
DESCRIPTION
The aid is inflatable and varies in size and shape. It can be inflated either manually or otherwise.
The climbing aid is designed to make 'free-climbing' safer and should be used with existing climbing equipment.
When climbing outdoors climbers often use protection devices known as "rocks", "wires" or "nuts". These are non-mechanical devices that can be placed into cracks to act as an 'anchor' in the event of the climber falling.
The protection device fits into the widest part of a crack in the climbing surface (9) and slides down until the gap is too narrow to let it fall out. If placed in a suitable position then these devices will easily hold a persons weight and therefore rescue their fall. A problem can occur however if the device 'wriggles' free from its secure position by the slight tugging of the rope as the climber proceeds above this point. The protection device can sometimes either fall away from the rope or rest within the crack (5) in an unsafe position.
The climbing aid (1) will be placed above the device to stop it from wriggling and moving out of position. It is designed keep a climbers protection in its original position whilst they continue climbing above that point and is not intended to hold the weight of the climber.
The climbing aid (1) will be made to various sizes and shapes but will always maintain the following generic characteristics; It will be made of a tough but flexible material that can be inflated to fit into its physical environment.
The material can withstand high and low temperatures. It can be inflated manually or otherwise. The exterior will be designed to be Drippy.
Preferably, the exterior will have a wedge design (6) or a nobble design (7), it will feature a nozzle (2), the nozzle will contain a one-way valve (3) which is used to inflate the aid and air can then be released by placing lateral pressure to the sides of the valve (8). d
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying diagrams in which: Figure 1 shows a crosssectional, side view of the inflated climbing aid.
Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the nozzle and a preferred embodiment of the valve.
Figure 3 shows a typical protection device used by climbers.
Figure 4 shows the frontal view of a typical protection device in a crack.
Figure 6 and 7 show possible embodiments of the exterior design.
Figure 8 shows a cross sectional view of the inflated device being used with a protection device.
Figure 9 shows a frontal view of the inflated device being used with a protection device.
As shown in figure 1, the aid is made of a thick and tough, yet flexible, material that can be inflated.
As shown in figure 2, the aid has a valve (3) to maintain the pressure once inf lated.
As shown in figure 4, the protection device (4) fits into the wider part of the crack (5) and slides downwards into a secure position.
As shown in figure 5 and 6, the exterior is designed to maximize grip with the climbing surface (9).
As shown in figure 7 and 8, the Climbing Aid (1) is positioned above the protection device (4) to stop unwanted movetnent.

Claims (8)

1. A climbing aid made of a tough and Drippy material that can be inflated to fit into its surrounding environment.
2. As claimed in claim 1, where the exterior design facilitates grip.
3. As in any proceeding claim, where the device can be inflated manually or otherwise.
4. As in any proceeding claim, where the nozzle contains a one-way valve which can be squeezed to release air.
5. As in any proceeding claim, where the size and shape can vary.
6. As in any proceeding claim, where the material can withstand high and low temperatures.
7. As in any proceeding claim, where the Climbing Aid is preferably made from a rubber-based material.
8. A climbing aid substantially as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
GB0418801A 2004-08-24 2004-08-24 Inflatable anchoring device for use particularly in rock climbing Withdrawn GB2417911A (en)

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Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US2681706A (en) * 1949-12-30 1954-06-22 Stanolind Oil & Gas Co Inflatable well packer
US2970651A (en) * 1957-08-21 1961-02-07 Jersey Prod Res Co Hydraulically inflatable anchors
GB2015057A (en) * 1978-02-25 1979-09-05 Gewerk Eisenhuette Westfalia Reusable Anchoring Devices, Especially for Mining Equipment
GB2333310A (en) * 1998-01-20 1999-07-21 Smith International Inflatable packer with below packer pressure relief means
US6209636B1 (en) * 1993-09-10 2001-04-03 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Wellbore primary barrier and related systems
WO2001058528A1 (en) * 2000-02-08 2001-08-16 Bruce David Moffatt Inflatable anchor device
GB2370003A (en) * 2000-12-14 2002-06-19 Laurence Freeman Inflatable anchoring device for use particularly in rock climbing

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2681706A (en) * 1949-12-30 1954-06-22 Stanolind Oil & Gas Co Inflatable well packer
US2970651A (en) * 1957-08-21 1961-02-07 Jersey Prod Res Co Hydraulically inflatable anchors
GB2015057A (en) * 1978-02-25 1979-09-05 Gewerk Eisenhuette Westfalia Reusable Anchoring Devices, Especially for Mining Equipment
US6209636B1 (en) * 1993-09-10 2001-04-03 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Wellbore primary barrier and related systems
GB2333310A (en) * 1998-01-20 1999-07-21 Smith International Inflatable packer with below packer pressure relief means
WO2001058528A1 (en) * 2000-02-08 2001-08-16 Bruce David Moffatt Inflatable anchor device
GB2370003A (en) * 2000-12-14 2002-06-19 Laurence Freeman Inflatable anchoring device for use particularly in rock climbing

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