James K Helms

US Patent:

49879723, Jan 29, 1991

Filed:

May 10, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/349635

Inventors:

James K. Helms - Jacksonville FL

International Classification:

E04G 300

US Classification:

182187

Abstract:

A climbing tree stand having two separate climbing assemblies, the lower assembly having a collapsible chair such that the leg members of the chair can be positioned flush with the surface of the platform of the lower climbing assembly or set in an upright position. The position of the chair is interchangeable while the tree stand is in place on the tree, and does not obstruct the platform when in the collapsed position. The chair is freely rotatable in any direction. The upper climbing assembly provides a safety harness to prevent the user from accidentally falling.

US Patent:

20120055737, Mar 8, 2012

Filed:

Nov 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/294475

Inventors:

James K. Helms - St. Augustine FL, US

International Classification:

A62B 35/00

US Classification:

182 3

Abstract:

An improved safety harness and method of using same that allows for self-rescue and suspension trauma relief from either a vertical or horizontal anchor, such as a tree or an overhead beam, the safety harness having an adjustable front tie-in assembly whereby the distance between the waist strap and the thigh straps can be adjusted. The wearer is able to change from rear suspension to front suspension after a fall without the necessity of completely detaching from a safety line.

US Patent:

20090038884, Feb 12, 2009

Filed:

Oct 9, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/287486

Inventors:

James K. Helms - St. Augustine FL, US

International Classification:

A62B 35/00

US Classification:

182 3

Abstract:

An improved safety harness and method of using same that allows for self-rescue and suspension trauma relief from either a vertical or horizontal anchor, such as a tree or an overhead beam, the safety harness having an adjustable front tie-in assembly whereby the distance between the waist strap and the thigh straps can be adjusted. The wearer is able to change from rear suspension to front suspension after a fall without the necessity of completely detaching from a safety line.

US Patent:

20070272484, Nov 29, 2007

Filed:

May 25, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/440752

Inventors:

James K. Helms - St. Augustine FL, US

International Classification:

A62B 35/00

US Classification:

182 3

Abstract:

An improved safety harness and method of using same that allows for self-rescue and suspension trauma relief from either a vertical or horizontal anchor, such as a tree or an overhead beam, the safety harness having an adjustable front tie-in assembly whereby the distance between the waist strap and the thigh straps can be adjusted. The wearer is able to change from rear suspension to front suspension after a fall without the necessity of completely detaching from a safety line.