Patent ID: 6561313
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: A62B,A63B

Abstract:
A device for controlling the movement along at least one rope, the rope foldable to form a first rope strand, a second rope strand, and a looped portion between the first rope strand and the second rope strand, the device comprising:a main body having an open first end and an open second end; rope securement means adjacent the open second end for retaining the looped portion of the rope, the rope slidable about the rope securement means and the first rope strand and the second rope strand adapted to extend through the open first end; a carabiner; and at least one carabiner opening formed in the main body for receiving the carabiner, the first rope strand being positioned between the carabiner and the main body; wherein the main body is rotatable to a released position allowing the rope to slide about the rope securement means through the main body and upon release of the main body, the main body rotates to a locked position in response to tension between the first rope strand and the second rope strand, with the carabiner pinching the first rope strand against the main body inhibiting movement of the rope relative to the main body.