Frank C Dolana
Land Surveyors in Salt Lake City, UT
License number
Utah 181660-9925
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1911
Expiration Date
Dec 31, 1999
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Engineer in Training - Obsolete
Address
Address
Salt Lake City, UT
Professional information
Formed Sheet Metal Carabiner Gate
US Patent:
5878834, Mar 9, 1999
Filed:
Jan 16, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/592597
Inventors:
Charles Brainerd - Salt Lake City UT
Hong Kyu Kwak - Salt Lake City UT
Frank Dolana - Salt Lake City UT
Hong Kyu Kwak - Salt Lake City UT
Frank Dolana - Salt Lake City UT
Assignee:
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
A44B 2100
US Classification:
182 3
Abstract:
A gate for carabiners is disclosed including a first wing, a second wing and a bridge connecting the two. The first wing, the second wing and the bridge are stamped or otherwise cut out of a sheet of metal or other durable, bendable material. The wings are then bent relative to the bridge so that they oppose one another and form sides of the gate. One end of the gate is attached to the carabiner, while an opposing end of the gate is provided with a catch to selectively close an opening in the carabiner, and thereby selectively hold ropes or other items within the carabiner. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a liner is disposed about the carabiner gate to limit wear caused to ropes, etc. , by the carabiner gate. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the area between the wings is filled with a filler to increase the strength of the gate.