公开(公告)号：US09079065B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US13524101

申请日：2012-06-15

Applicant: Brenden Perkins ,  Samuel Goodrich Lacey ,  Bill Belcourt ,  Jacob Hall ,  Jeremy Andrew Steck ,  Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  Kent Lansing Dodge

Inventor： Brenden Perkins ,  Samuel Goodrich Lacey ,  Bill Belcourt ,  Jacob Hall ,  Jeremy Andrew Steck ,  Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  Kent Lansing Dodge

IPC: A47F5/08 ,  A63B29/02

CPC classification number: A63B29/024 ,  Y10T74/2101

Abstract: A smaller-active camming device including a head member, a plurality of cam lobes, a retraction system, and a connection system. The head member includes a terminal and an axle. The axle comprises a unique configuration of multiple radial regions extending from opposite sides of the terminal. The radial regions of the axle are offset with respect to one another along at least one three dimensional axis. The offset of the radial regions is configured to reduce the geometrical interference of the cam lobes across the camming range.

Abstract translation: 一种小型的凸轮装置，包括头部构件，多个凸轮凸角，缩回系统和连接系统。 头部构件包括端子和轴。 轴包括从端子的相对侧延伸的多个径向区域的独特构造。 轴的径向区域沿着至少一个三维轴线相对于彼此偏移。 径向区域的偏移被配置为减小凸轮凸角跨越凸轮范围的几何干涉。

公开(公告)号：US09003617B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US12636055

申请日：2009-12-11

Applicant: Benjamin Walker ,  Paul Oddou ,  Bill Belcourt ,  Paul Terry

Inventor： Benjamin Walker ,  Paul Oddou ,  Bill Belcourt ,  Paul Terry

IPC: F16B45/02

CPC classification number: F16B45/02 ,  Y10S24/35 ,  Y10T24/45319 ,  Y10T24/45335 ,  Y10T24/4534 ,  Y10T24/45356 ,  Y10T24/45361 ,  Y10T24/45372

Abstract: An automatically locking carabiner system including a frame, a gate, a gate biasing system, and a gate locking system. The frame and gate form a continuously enclosed inner region in a closed configuration with respect to the frame. When in an engaged state, the gate locking system is configured to automatically lock the gate in the closed configuration with respect to the frame. The gate locking system may include a trigger coupled to the frame such that the position of the trigger corresponds to the state of the gate locking system. The trigger may be positioned on an opposite side of the frame from the gate with respect to the inner region. The force required to disengage the gate locking system may be substantially opposite that which is required to transition the gate to the open configuration with respect to the frame.

Abstract translation: 一种包括框架，门，门偏置系统和门锁系统的自动锁定锁扣系统。 框架和门形成相对于框架处于闭合构型的连续封闭的内部区域。 当处于接合状态时，门锁系统被配置为相对于框架自动地将门锁定在关闭构造中。 门锁系统可以包括联接到框架的触发器，使得触发器的位置对应于门锁系统的状态。 触发器可以相对于内部区域定位在与门相反的框架的相对侧上。 解除门锁系统所需的力可能与将门相对于框架转换到打开构型所需的力大致相反。

公开(公告)号：US20130146175A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13324788

申请日：2011-12-13

Applicant: Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  David K. Blackwell ,  Derick J. Neffsinger ,  James Thomas Grutta ,  Nathan Miles Kuder ,  Peter Thomas Gompert ,  Robert John Horacek

Inventor： Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  David K. Blackwell ,  Derick J. Neffsinger ,  James Thomas Grutta ,  Nathan Miles Kuder ,  Peter Thomas Gompert ,  Robert John Horacek

IPC: B65B65/00

CPC classification number: A62B33/00 ,  A45F3/04 ,  B63C9/18

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for inflating a chamber within an inflatable avalanche safety system. The method includes providing an inflatable avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber; receiving a user-triggered action intended to activate the avalanche safety system; transmitting ambient air from an external region to within the inflatable chamber; and inflating the inflatable chamber entirely with the transmitted external ambient air to a particular internal pressure and shape configured to protect the user from burial during an avalanche. The transmission of ambient air within the inflatable chamber may be accomplished with a fan or an electrical component.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种用于对可充气雪崩安全系统内的室充气的方法。 该方法包括提供包括充气室的充气雪崩安全系统; 接收旨在激活雪崩安全系统的用户触发的动作; 将环境空气从外部区域传递到可充气室内; 并且将充气室完全用透过的外部环境空气充气到特定的内部压力和形状，以构造成在雪崩期间保护使用者不被埋葬。 充气室内的环境空气的传输可以用风扇或电气部件来完成。

公开(公告)号：US09302154B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US13917390

申请日：2013-06-13

Applicant: Jeremy Andrew Steck ,  Breandan Perkins ,  Samuel Goodrich Lacey ,  Bill Belcourt ,  Jacob Hall ,  Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  Kent Lansing Dodge

Inventor： Jeremy Andrew Steck ,  Breandan Perkins ,  Samuel Goodrich Lacey ,  Bill Belcourt ,  Jacob Hall ,  Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  Kent Lansing Dodge

IPC: A47F5/08 ,  A63B29/02

CPC classification number: A63B29/024

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an active camming device including a head member, a set of cam lobes, a connection system, and a retraction system. The cam lobes are configured to rotate between a retracted state and a spring biased extended state. The connection system includes a lengthwise cable coupled to the terminal. The retraction system is uniquely configured to enable selective engagement of the retracted state of the cam lobes with respect to the cam head. The retraction system includes slidably externally coupling a trigger and retraction sleeve to the cam lobes over the cable. A set of independent sleeves are also slidably coupled to the cable over the retraction sleeve between the trigger and cam lobes. The independent sleeves may be conically shaped and oriented to adjacently internest with one another so as to protect the retraction sleeve during operation of the refraction system.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种主动凸轮装置，其包括头部构件，一组凸轮凸角，连接系统和缩回系统。 凸轮凸角被构造成在缩回状态和弹簧偏置的延伸状态之间旋转。 连接系统包括连接到终端的纵向电缆。 缩回系统被独特地构造成能够选择性地接合凸轮凸角相对于凸轮头的缩回状态。 缩回系统包括将触发器和缩回套筒可滑动地外联到穿过电缆的凸轮凸角。 一组独立的套筒也可滑动地联接到触发器和凸轮凸角之间的缩回套筒上的电缆。 独立的套筒可以是锥形的并定向成彼此相邻地相互邻接，以便在折射系统的操作期间保护回缩套筒。

公开(公告)号：US09004116B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13324788

申请日：2011-12-13

Applicant: Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  David K. Blackwell ,  Derick J. Neffsinger ,  James Thomas Grutta ,  Nathan Miles Kuder ,  Peter Thomas Gompert ,  Robert John Horacek

Inventor： Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  David K. Blackwell ,  Derick J. Neffsinger ,  James Thomas Grutta ,  Nathan Miles Kuder ,  Peter Thomas Gompert ,  Robert John Horacek

IPC: B65B1/04 ,  A62B33/00 ,  A45F3/04 ,  B63C9/18

CPC classification number: A62B33/00 ,  A45F3/04 ,  B63C9/18

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for inflating a chamber within an inflatable avalanche safety system. The method includes providing an inflatable avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber; receiving a user-triggered action intended to activate the avalanche safety system; transmitting ambient air from an external region to within the inflatable chamber; and inflating the inflatable chamber entirely with the transmitted external ambient air to a particular internal pressure and shape configured to protect the user from burial during an avalanche. The transmission of ambient air within the inflatable chamber may be accomplished with a fan or an electrical component.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种用于对可充气雪崩安全系统内的室充气的方法。 该方法包括提供包括充气室的充气雪崩安全系统; 接收旨在激活雪崩安全系统的用户触发的动作; 将环境空气从外部区域传递到可充气室内; 并且将充气室完全用透过的外部环境空气充气到特定的内部压力和形状，以构造成在雪崩期间保护使用者不被埋葬。 充气室内的环境空气的传输可以用风扇或电气部件来完成。

公开(公告)号：US08851949B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13598561

申请日：2012-08-29

Applicant: James Thomas Grutta ,  Nathan Kuder ,  Peter Thomas Gompet ,  Derick J. Neffsinger ,  Robert John Horacek ,  Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  David Kuhlmann Blackwell

Inventor： James Thomas Grutta ,  Nathan Kuder ,  Peter Thomas Gompet ,  Derick J. Neffsinger ,  Robert John Horacek ,  Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  David Kuhlmann Blackwell

IPC: B63C9/00

CPC classification number: A62B33/00

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber, activation system, inflation system, and a harness. The inflatable chamber is a three-dimensionally, partially enclosed region having an inflated state and a compressed state. The inflated state may form a particular three dimensional shape configured to protect the user from impact and/or provide inverse segregation during an avalanche. The activation system is configured to receive a user-triggered action to activate the system. The inflation system is configured to transmit gas into and out of the inflatable chamber to transition between the inflated state and compressed state. The inflation system may automatically deflate or transmit the gas from the inflatable chamber external of the system. Automatic deflation of the inflatable chamber may be via a valve corresponding to a particular value such as time or three dimensional position of the user.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种雪崩安全系统，其包括充气室，激活系统，充气系统和线束。 可膨胀室是具有膨胀状态和压缩状态的三维部分封闭区域。 膨胀状态可以形成被配置为保护使用者免受冲击和/或在雪崩期间提供反分离的特定三维形状。 激活系统被配置为接收用户触发的动作来激活系统。 膨胀系统被配置为将气体输送到可膨胀室内并从气体室吹出以在膨胀状态和压缩状态之间转变。 充气系统可以自动地将气体从系统外部的可充气室放气或传输。 可充气室的自动收缩可以经由对应于特定值（例如使用者的时间或三维位置）的阀。

公开(公告)号：US20130149924A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13594267

申请日：2012-08-24

Applicant: James Thomas Grutta ,  Nathan Kuder ,  Peter Thomas Gompert ,  Derick Noffsinger ,  Robert John Horacek ,  Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  David Kuhlmann Blackwell

Inventor： James Thomas Grutta ,  Nathan Kuder ,  Peter Thomas Gompert ,  Derick Noffsinger ,  Robert John Horacek ,  Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  David Kuhlmann Blackwell

IPC: A62B35/00 ,  B63C9/18

CPC classification number: A62B33/00

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber, activation system, inflation system, diagnostic system and a harness. The inflatable chamber is a three-dimensionally, partially enclosed region having an inflated state and a compressed state. The inflated state may form a particular three dimensional shape configured to protect the user from burial and provide flotation during an avalanche. The activation system is configured to receive a user-triggered action to activate the system. The inflation system may include an air intake, battery, fan, and internal airway channel. The inflation system is configured to transmit ambient air into the inflatable chamber. The diagnostic system includes a at least one sensor configured to measure a parameter corresponding to the inflation system and a display configured to visually, audibly, and/or tactilely display the parameter

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种雪崩安全系统，其包括充气室，活化系统，充气系统，诊断系统和线束。 可膨胀室是具有膨胀状态和压缩状态的三维部分封闭区域。 膨胀状态可以形成特定的三维形状，其被配置为保护使用者免受埋葬，并在雪崩期间提供浮选。 激活系统被配置为接收用户触发的动作来激活系统。 充气系统可以包括进气口，电池，风扇和内部气道通道。 膨胀系统被配置为将环境空气传送到可充气室中。 所述诊断系统包括被配置为测量与所述充气系统对应的参数的至少一个传感器，以及被配置为以视觉，听觉和/或触觉显示参数的显示器

公开(公告)号：US09289633B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US13324840

申请日：2011-12-13

Applicant: Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  David K Blackwell ,  Derick J. Noffsinger ,  James Thomas Grutta ,  Nathan Miles Kuder ,  Peter Thomas Gompert ,  Robert John Horacek

Inventor： Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  David K Blackwell ,  Derick J. Noffsinger ,  James Thomas Grutta ,  Nathan Miles Kuder ,  Peter Thomas Gompert ,  Robert John Horacek

IPC: B63C9/18 ,  A62B33/00 ,  A62B17/00

CPC classification number: A62B33/00 ,  A62B17/00 ,  B63C9/18

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber, activation system, inflation system, and a harness. The inflatable chamber is a three-dimensionally, partially enclosed region having an inflated state and a compressed state. The inflated state may form a particular three dimensional shape configured to protect the user from burial and provide flotation during an avalanche. The activation system is configured to receive a user-triggered action to activate the system. The inflation system may include an air intake, battery, fan, and internal airway channel. The inflation system is configured to transmit ambient air into the inflatable chamber. The harness may be a backpack that enables a user to transport the system while engaging in activities that may be exposed to avalanche risk. The harness may include hip straps, shoulder straps, internal compartments, etc.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种雪崩安全系统，其包括充气室，激活系统，充气系统和线束。 可膨胀室是具有膨胀状态和压缩状态的三维部分封闭区域。 膨胀状态可以形成特定的三维形状，其被配置为保护使用者免受埋葬，并在雪崩期间提供浮选。 激活系统被配置为接收用户触发的动作来激活系统。 充气系统可以包括进气口，电池，风扇和内部气道通道。 膨胀系统被配置为将环境空气传送到可充气室中。 线束可以是背包，其使用户能够在参与可能暴露于雪崩风险的活动中运输系统。 线束可以包括臀带，肩带，内部隔间等

公开(公告)号：US08851948B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13594224

申请日：2012-08-24

Applicant: James Thomas Grutta ,  Nathan Kuder ,  Peter Thomas Gompert ,  Derick Noffsinger ,  Robert Joan Horacek ,  Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  David Kuhlmann Blackwell

Inventor： James Thomas Grutta ,  Nathan Kuder ,  Peter Thomas Gompert ,  Derick Noffsinger ,  Robert Joan Horacek ,  Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  David Kuhlmann Blackwell

IPC: B63C9/00

CPC classification number: A62B33/00

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber, activation system, inflation system, and a harness. The inflatable chamber is a three-dimensionally, partially enclosed region having an inflated state and a compressed state. The inflated state may form a particular three dimensional shape configured to protect the user from burial and provide flotation during an avalanche. The activation system is configured to receive a user-triggered action to activate the system. The activation system also includes a reinflation algorithm configured to automatically reactivate the inflation system after a period of time to maintain the inflated state of the inflatable chamber. The inflation system may include an air intake, battery, fan, and internal airway channel. The inflation system is configured to transmit ambient air into the inflatable chamber.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种雪崩安全系统，其包括充气室，激活系统，充气系统和线束。 可膨胀室是具有膨胀状态和压缩状态的三维部分封闭区域。 膨胀状态可以形成特定的三维形状，其被配置为保护使用者免受埋葬，并在雪崩期间提供浮选。 激活系统被配置为接收用户触发的动作来激活系统。 激活系统还包括再充气算法，其被配置为在一段时间之后自动地重新激活充气系统以保持充气室的充气状态。 充气系统可以包括进气口，电池，风扇和内部气道通道。 膨胀系统被配置为将环境空气传送到可充气室中。

公开(公告)号：US08777684B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US13594267

申请日：2012-08-24

Applicant: James Thomas Grutta ,  Nathan Kuder ,  Peter Thomas Gompert ,  Derick Noffsinger ,  Robert John Horacek ,  Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  David Kuhlmann Blackwell

Inventor： James Thomas Grutta ,  Nathan Kuder ,  Peter Thomas Gompert ,  Derick Noffsinger ,  Robert John Horacek ,  Joseph Benjamin Walker ,  David Kuhlmann Blackwell

IPC: B63C9/18

CPC classification number: A62B33/00

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber, activation system, inflation system, diagnostic system and a harness. The inflatable chamber is a three-dimensionally, partially enclosed region having an inflated state and a compressed state. The inflated state may form a particular three dimensional shape configured to protect the user from burial and provide flotation during an avalanche. The activation system is configured to receive a user-triggered action to activate the system. The inflation system may include an air intake, battery, fan, and internal airway channel. The inflation system is configured to transmit ambient air into the inflatable chamber. The diagnostic system includes a at least one sensor configured to measure a parameter corresponding to the inflation system and a display configured to visually, audibly, and/or tactilely display the parameter.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种雪崩安全系统，其包括充气室，活化系统，充气系统，诊断系统和线束。 可膨胀室是具有膨胀状态和压缩状态的三维部分封闭区域。 膨胀状态可以形成特定的三维形状，其被配置为保护使用者免受埋葬，并在雪崩期间提供浮选。 激活系统被配置为接收用户触发的动作来激活系统。 充气系统可以包括进气口，电池，风扇和内部气道通道。 膨胀系统被配置为将环境空气传送到可充气室中。 所述诊断系统包括被配置为测量与所述充气系统相对应的参数的至少一个传感器，以及被配置为以视觉，听觉和/或触觉显示所述参数的显示器。