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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 09, 2008
Simon Christopher Hogg, Tyne & Wear, GB;
Simon Christopher Hogg, Tyne & Wear, GB;
Draeger Safety UK Limited, Blyth, Northumberland, GB;
Abstract
An adjustable harnessfor a self contained breathing apparatus, a back plate, a sliding plate, a pair of shoulder strapsand a belt. The sliding platecan move longitudinally with respect to the back plate between the extended position and the un-extended position. Shoulder strapsare fixed to an upper portion of the sliding plate and a beltis fixed to a lower portion of the back plate. A valveis provided at the bottom of the back plateso that a cylinder of breathable gas connected to the valve may be retained by a retaining strap. Hosesare attached to the sliding plate, cross over in the region of the openingand as such the side of the sliding plateto which they are attached is different to the side of the valvefrom which they leave. Guide channelsare shaped to retain the hoses. The hosesfold and unfold within the confines of the platesto prevent snagging.