Patent ID: 8056675
Filing Date: 2011-11-15
Classification: A62B

Abstract:
1. A method of self-rescue and suspension trauma relief for a safety harness wearer accidentally suspended from a vertical anchor member by a safety line connected to the rear of the safety harness comprising the steps of: providing a safety harness assembly comprising a waist strap, rear shoulder straps and front shoulder straps connected to said waist strap, a back tether connected to said rear shoulder straps, a front tie-in loop disposed on said waist strap, and a sling member; donning said safety harness; climbing said vertical anchor member; attaching said safety line to said vertical anchor member; connecting said back tether to said safety line such that an unattached tail portion is created on said safety line; after falling such that the wearer is suspended from said vertical anchor member by said safety line and said back tether, securing the tail portion of said safety line to said front tie-in loop; cinching said sling member to said vertical anchor member and forming a foot loop thereon, wherein said foot loop is positioned approximately at bent-knee height; standing up in said foot loop to slacken said back tether; and detaching said back tether from said safety line.