# US 2021/0275843 A1 · Body harness system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2021/0275843 A1 - Document ID: US20210275843A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/873,127 - Filed: 2020-02-07 - Published: 2021-09-09 - Earliest claimed: 2019-07-03 - Assignees: Scott G. Lucas; Rosalie M. Lucas - Inventors: Scott G. Lucas; Rosalie M. Lucas - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20210275843A1 ## CPC - A61H 1/0229: {by reducing gravity forces normally applied to the body, e.g. by lifting or hanging the body or part of it (suspension devices for supporting the patient in upright walking or standing position A61H3/008)} - A62B 35/0018: {Full body harnesses covering at least shoulders and thighs} - A61H 3/008: {using suspension devices for supporting the body in an upright walking or standing position, e.g. harnesses} - A62B 35/0037: {Attachments for lifelines and lanyards (lifelines, lanyards A62B35/0043)} - A62B 35/04: incorporating energy absorbing means - A61H 2201/0103: inflatable - A61H 2201/1652: Harness - A62B 35/0025: {Details and accessories} - A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N) - A62B: DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING (valves specially adapted for medical use A61M39/00; life-saving devices, apparatus or methods specially adapted for use in water B63C9/00; divers' equipment B63C11/00; specially adopted for use with aircraft, e.g. parachutes, ejector seats, {B64D17/00, B64D25/10}; rescue devices peculiar to mining E21F11/00) ## Abstract A body harness system includes a body harness having a first portion for providing resting position to a user. The body harness includes a plurality of belts with offset buckles connected to the body of the first portion, for supporting body of the user. A first pair of shoulder straps are connected at a first end and an undercarriage support is connected at a second end of the first portion. An abdominal support is connected to the undercarriage support via abdominal support connection straps. The undercarriage support runs from the second end of the first portion to the abdominal support, for supporting the user's groin area. The body harness system includes an elastic cord support system connected to one or more attachment rings, for controlling at least one of initial bodyweight offset, amount of bodyweight resistance, and maximum allowable downward stop for each user. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A body harness system comprising: a body harness having: a first portion for providing resting position to a user; a plurality of belts with offset buckles connected to the body of the first portion, the plurality of belts provide support to the body of the user; a first pair of shoulder straps connected at a first end of the first portion; an undercarriage support connected at a second end of the first portion; an abdominal support connected to the undercarriage support via abdominal support connection straps; and a second pair of straps connected to the abdominal support connection straps, wherein the undercarriage support runs from the second end of the first portion to the abdominal support, for providing support to user's groin area. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The body harness system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of belts comprises at least one attached belt and at least one floating belt. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The body harness system of claim 1, wherein the first portion comprises one or more inflatable pads which are attached or incorporated into the first portion to allow for a custom tightened fit and support for the user. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The body harness system of claim 1, wherein the first portion comprises one or more attachment rings and a rod attached at the back of the first portion. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The body harness system of claim 4, wherein the rod comprises at least one of a carbon rod or a steel rod or an aluminum rod. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The body harness system of claim 4, further comprising an elastic cord support system connected to the one or more attachment rings, for controlling at least one of initial bodyweight offset, amount of bodyweight resistance, and maximum allowable downward stop for each user. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The body harness system of claim 6, wherein the elastic cord support system is connected to the first portion by a swiveling cam strap or a bungee cord. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The body harness system of claim 1, wherein the body harness further comprising neoprene rolls at one or more touch points where the body harness makes pressured contact with the body of the user. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The body harness system of claim 1, wherein the body harness is made up of rip proof canvas. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The body harness system of claim 1, wherein the second pair of straps are further connected to the first pair of shoulder straps for securing the user in the body harness. ### Claim 11 A body harness apparatus comprising: a body harness having: a first portion for providing resting position to a user; one or more attachment rings attached at the back of the first portion; a plurality of belts with offset buckles connected to the body of the first portion, the plurality of belts provide support to the body of the user; a first pair of shoulder straps connected at a first end of the first portion; an undercarriage support connected at a second end of the first portion; an abdominal support connected to the undercarriage support via abdominal support connection straps; and a second pair of straps connected to the abdominal support connection straps, wherein the undercarriage support runs from the second end of the first portion to the abdominal support, for providing support to user's groin area; and an elastic cord support system connected to the one or more attachment rings, for controlling at least one of initial bodyweight offset, amount of bodyweight resistance, and maximum allowable downward stop for each user. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The body harness apparatus of claim 11, wherein the plurality of belts comprises at least one attached belt and at least one floating belt. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The body harness apparatus of claim 11, wherein the first portion comprises one or more inflatable pads which are attached or incorporated into the first portion to allow for a custom tightened fit and support for the user. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The body harness apparatus of claim 11, wherein the first portion comprises a rod attached at the back of the first portion. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The body harness system of claim 11, wherein the elastic cord support system is connected to the first portion by a swiveling cam strap or a bungee cord. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The body harness system of claim 11, wherein the second pair of straps are further connected to the first pair of shoulder straps for securing the user in the body harness. ### Claim 17 A method of operating a body harness comprising a first portion, an undercarriage support, and an abdominal support, the method comprising: permitting a user to wear the body harness; and if the user is held in suspension by the body harness, then the undercarriage support provides support to the user, so that at least a portion of the weight of the user is borne by the body harness while the user is held in suspension from the structure of the body harness.