Patent ID: 6299040
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: A45F,A62B,B25H

Abstract:
A retaining device for attaching a mechanical tool or apparatus to a worker, said retaining device comprising:a first lanyard section having a distal end and a proximal end, said proximal end thereof having connection means for connecting to a worker;a second lanyard section having a distal end and a proximal end, said distal end thereof having attachment means for attaching to a mechanical device, said second lanyard section including a stretchable component comprising an elastic cord disposed within a hollow strap and said elastic cord being free to move within said hollow strap; anda separating and tear-away component intermediate said first and second lanyard sections, one end of said separating and tear-away component being fixedly attached to said distal end of said first lanyard section and the other end of said tear-away component being fixedly attached to said proximal end of said second lanyard section, said separating and tear-away component having means to gradually separate and tear, so that, when said first and second lanyard sections are caused to separate from each other, said tear-away component minimizes the force induced on the worker, reducing the potential of injury to the worker.