Gary M Hengstenberger

US Patent:

48544183, Aug 8, 1989

Filed:

Jun 4, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/058124

Inventors:

Gary M. Hengstenberger - Akron OH
John I. Montavon - Akron OH

International Classification:

A65B 3500

US Classification:

182 3

Abstract:

A safety harness consisting of a continuous loop of strong material is stitched to form a larger torso loop and a smaller handle loop. The torso loop is maintained between the outer shell and inner liner of a service jacket and is positioned to loop behind the wearer's back, under his arms, and over his shoulders such that the handle loop extends from a hole in the base of the neck of the outer shell. The handle loop is removably secured to the exterior of the outer shell by a quick-release fastener. In another embodiment, the handle loop extends through a hole in the inner lining to be maintained adjacent the wearer's neck, preserving the integrity of the outer shell. In a still further embodiment, a lifting strap is looped over the rear of the harness, passed between the legs of the wearer, and fastened to the harness at the sides of the wearer, facilitating the wearer's vertical hoisting.

US Patent:

46826718, Jul 28, 1987

Filed:

Feb 24, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/832326

Inventors:

Gary M. Hengstenberger - Akron OH
John I. Montavon - Akron OH
David C. Fuller - Akron OH

International Classification:

A65B 3500

US Classification:

182 3

Abstract:

A safety harness consisting of a continuous loop of strong material is stitched to form a larger torso loop and a smaller handle loop. The torso loop is maintained between the outer shell and inner liner of a service jacket and is positioned to loop behind the wearer's back, under his arms, and over his shoulders such that the handle loop extends from a hole in the base of the neck of the outer shell. The handle loop is removably secured to the exterior of the outer shell by a quick-release fastener. In another embodiment, the handle loop extends through a hole in the inner lining to be maintained adjacent the wearer's neck, preserving the integrity of the outer shell.