Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. Inc.

Jonathan R Woodward

Paul A Tusting

Bill Belcourt

Dave Mellon

Joe Skrivan

The present invention relates to a connection system for use with an active or passive protection device that minimizes weight. In accordance with the present invention, a single stem connection system for use with an active protection device includes a single bent cable that is attached to the single cable terminal of the active protection device. A stem tube is fitted over a portion of the bent cable giving the appearance and benefits of a single stem. However, a portion of the bent cable is left separated thereby automatically forming a clip-in point for the entire active protection device. Unlike conventional single stem connection systems, the single stem system in accordance with the present invention only requires coupling the cable to the cable terminal thereby reducing manufacturing cost and minimizing overall weight. Alternatively, a similar connection system can be used with a passive protection device to provide many of the same benefits.

Protection device stem design

A wedge securing device, which includes a body having a void into which the ends of a cable are placed, the cable being affixed to the body by compressing body thereby closing the void upon the cable and securing the cable to the body. The cable being thus attached to the body, forms a loop to which carbineer and other devices may be connected.

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Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

Jonathan R Woodward