TODAY’S PATENT – CARRYING DEVICE FOR A RESPIRATOR

Today’s invention was invented by Jörn Lüthe, on the 11^th June, 2002 bearing patent No. US6401715B1. the invention was assigned to Draeger Safety AG and Co KGaA.

The current invention relates to a respirator carrying device used in conjunction with protective clothing. The combination includes shoulder belts and waist belts on the carrying device. Quick-connection elements are provided at the ends of the shoulder belts and of the waist belts. Coupling elements are provided on the protective clothing for the quick-connection elements.  The waist belt protects the user of the device from possible injury in the region of the hip. The middle part is designed as a longitudinally adjustable part for adjustment to different body heights.

The carrying device in the present invention is also suitable for circulatory respirators and for diving equipment.