D-ring keeper assembly
AssigneeD B Industries, Inc.
InventorsScott C. Casebolt, Judd J. Perner
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Abstract
A D-ring keeper assembly is provided. The D-ring keeper assembly includes a D-ring and a base member. The D-ring has a mid-portion, a first end portion and a second end portion. The mid-portion is curved in generally a C-shape. The D-ring further has at least one post that extends between the first and second end portions. The base member is configured and arranged to be coupled to a webbing. The at least one post of the D-ring is pivotally in communication with the base member. The base member further includes at least one locking tab that is configured and arranged to lock the position of the D-ring in relation to the base member.
Claims20
A D-ring keeper assembly comprising:
- a D-ring having a mid-portion, a first end portion and a second end portion, the mid-portion being configured and arranged to provide a connection point to the D-ring, the D-ring further having at least one post that extends between the first and second end portions;
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- a base member configured and arranged to be coupled to a webbing, the at least one post of the D-ring pivotally in communication with the base member, the base member further including at least one locking tab configured and arranged to lock the position of the D-ring in relation to the base member.
A D-ring keeper assembly comprising:
- a D-ring having a mid-portion, a first end portion and a second end portion, the mid-portion being curved in generally a C-shape, the D-ring further having at least one post that extends between the first and second end portions;
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- a base member configured and arranged to be slidably coupled to a webbing, the at least one post of the D-ring pivotally in communication with the base member, the base member further configured and arranged to lock the D-ring in one of an activated position and a stored position in relation to the base member.
A D-ring keeper assembly comprising:
- a D-ring having a mid-portion, a first end portion and a second end portion, the mid-portion being curved in generally a C-shape, the D-ring further having at least one post that extends between the first and second end portions;
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- a base member configured and arranged to be slidably coupled to a webbing of a safety harness, the at least one post of the D-ring pivotally in communication with the base member, the base member further including at least one locking tab configured and arranged to lock the D-ring in one of an activated position and a stored position in relation to the base member, the activated position of the D-ring being generally perpendicular to the stored position of the D-ring in relation to the base member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.