103 patents
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Utility
Harness with pivoting hip connection
2 Nov 20
A wearable harness has a first strap overlapping a second strap, with each of the first strap and the second strap having a longitudinal axis extending in a direction of a major longitudinal length.
Matthew Frederick Jacob
Filed: 6 Sep 17
Utility
Harness with integrated energy absorber
12 Oct 20
A fall protection harness for being removably worn by a user having at least two leg straps, a first shoulder strap and a second shoulder strap.
Matthew Frederick Jacob, Benjamin T. Sepe, Matthew Quigley
Filed: 11 Dec 16
Utility
Detection of blockage in a porous member
28 Sep 20
A method of detecting at least a partial blockage in a porous member separating an inner chamber of a device having a gas sensor responsive to an analyte positioned within the inner chamber and an ambient environment includes emitting pressure waves within the inner chamber and measuring a response via a sensor responsive to pressure waves positioned within the inner chamber.
Jerin Miller, Ryan Alan Sherry, Robert Kevin Sexton, Robert Eric Uber
Filed: 28 Dec 16
Utility
Detection of blockage in a porous member
28 Sep 20
A method of detecting at least a partial blockage in a porous member separating an inner chamber of a device having a gas sensor responsive to an analyte positioned within the inner chamber and an ambient environment includes emitting pressure waves within the inner chamber and measuring a change in phase of a response via a sensor responsive to pressure waves.
Jerin Miller, Ryan Alan Sherry, Robert Kevin Sexton, Robert Eric Uber
Filed: 28 Dec 16
Utility
Safety Device for Providing Output to an Individual Associated with a Hazardous Environment
16 Sep 20
Provided are computer-implemented methods that include receiving one or more messages from a device in a transmit state, including: a first message received at a first power level, the first message including data associated with a power level at which the first message was transmitted by the device in the transmit state, and a second message received at a second power level, the second message including data associated with a power level at which the second message was transmitted by the device in the transmit state; and determining a heading toward the device in the transmit state based on the first message and the second message.
Clinton Sean Fleming, Jason Paul Eaton, Alec Cantor
Filed: 12 Mar 20
Utility
Self-contained breathing apparatus with thermal imaging capabilities
14 Sep 20
An improved safety device for a self-contained breathing apparatus, and an improved self-contained breathing apparatus having thermal imaging capabilities.
Kaustubh Misra, Michael F. Becker, David E. Garrett, Henry A. Fonzi, III
Filed: 17 Apr 16
Utility
Hose device for a breathing apparatus
14 Sep 20
An embodiment relates to a hose device for a breathing apparatus, characterized by at least one electric line (2) and at least one pressure line (3) within the open-cross-section of the hose device (1).
Thomas Kuba, Wolfgang Weber
Filed: 30 Mar 15
Utility
Fall Protection Compliance System and Method
15 Jul 20
A connector for a fall protection compliance system includes a frame having an opening and a connection area configured for receiving a connection structure therein and a connection sensor assembly associated with the frame.
Peter I. Rutkowski, Jeffrey F. Harding, Benjamin T. Sepe, Robert Craig Campbell, Christopher M. Stygar, Mitcham Tuell
Filed: 13 Jan 20
Utility
Harness with structural tear tape
6 Jul 20
A harness configured for being removably attachable to a body of a user has an optional pair of leg straps, an optional belt strap, and a shoulder strap.
Matthew Quigley, Matthew Frederick Jacob, Benjamin T. Sepe
Filed: 11 Dec 16
Utility
Identification of combustible gas species via pulsed operation of a combustible gas sensor
6 Jul 20
A combustible gas sensor including a first sensing element having a catalyst and a heating element and electronic circuitry in operative connection with the heating element of the first sensing element to change a temperature thereof between a temperature above a temperature to catalyze oxidative combustion and a temperature at which the catalyst is substantially inactive to catalyze oxidative combustion of a plurality of gas analytes of interest.
Meghan E. Swanson, Michael Alvin Brown
Filed: 14 Mar 19
Utility
"Bypass Knob for Breathing Apparatus Pressure Regulator"
24 Jun 20
A bypass knob for a pressure regulator configured for use with a facemask of a breathing apparatus has a first member having a first engagement surface and a second member having a second engagement surface positioned opposite the first engagement surface.
Mark Flori Zanella, JR.
Filed: 18 Dec 18
Utility
Helmet with Accessory Attachment Rail
3 Jun 20
A protective helmet has an outer shell configured for surrounding a head of a user and at least one accessory attachment rail connected to the outer shell.
Alexa Danielle Bohn, Robert Edward Klotz, Daniel Martin Hehman
Filed: 2 Dec 18
Utility
Detection of Blockage In a Porous Member
27 May 20
A method of detecting at least a partial blockage in a porous member separating a first volume from a second volume or inner chamber of a device includes emitting pressure waves within the inner chamber by changing a volume of the inner chamber, measuring a response via a pressure sensor responsive to pressure waves positioned within the inner chamber, and determining if at least a partial blockage is present in the porous member based upon the response of the pressure sensor.
Alexander Stokoe, Harry Bullivant, Shane. Kelleher
Filed: 22 Nov 18
Utility
Energy absorber arrangement and fall arrest device
18 May 20
A fall arrest device having a rotatable drum with a safety line thereon, the fall arrest device comprising at least one energy absorber ring configured to absorb energy in the event of a fall and positioned to a side of the drum and between a first component configured to rotate with the drum and a second component configured to activate based upon the speed of rotation of the drum.
Owain Jones, Karl Jones
Filed: 26 Jan 16
Utility
Data Communication and Displays for Breathing Apparatus Facepieces and Pressure Regulators
22 Apr 20
A system includes a pressure regulator including a housing, an inlet for connection to a pressurized gas comprising oxygen, and at least one energy transfer element.
CARSTEN LEUSCHNER, KLAUS SCHMIDTKE, MARCO TEKELENBURG, MICHAEL HORN, DETLEF KIELOW, THOMAS KUBA
Filed: 22 Dec 19
Utility
Sensor Interrogation
22 Apr 20
A method of operating a sensor system including at least one sensor for detecting an analyte gas and a control system includes electronically interrogating the sensor to determine the operational status thereof and upon determining that the operational status is non-conforming based upon one or more predetermined thresholds, the control system initiating an automated calibration of the sensor with the analyte gas or a simulant gas.
Towner Bennett Scheffler, Michael Alvin Brown, Andrew E. Nalepa, Brian Keith Davis
Filed: 18 Dec 19
Utility
Comparative diagnostics for catalytic structures and combustible gas sensors including catalytic structures
20 Apr 20
A combustible gas sensor for detecting an analyte gas includes a first element including a first electric heating element, a first support structure on the first electric heating element and a first catalyst supported on the first support structure and electronic circuitry in electrical connection with the first element.
Mark Flori Zanella, Sr., Meghan E. Swanson, Daniel Santoro
Filed: 16 May 17
Utility
Harness connector
20 Apr 20
A connector includes a frame having a first end, a second end, and a pass-through opening extending between the first end and the second end along a longitudinal axis of the frame.
Mitchell H. Hetrich, Robert Pitt
Filed: 19 Nov 17
Utility
Anti-connection device for fall protection apparatus
20 Apr 20
Fall protection apparatus includes a self-retracting lifeline, a tether line and a link member enabling connection of the self-retracting lifeline to the tether line.
David Nash
Filed: 2 Mar 15
Utility
Harness Back Plate and Strap Arrangement
15 Apr 20
A wearable body harness has first and second shoulder straps arranged in an X-shape, a back plate on a rear portion of the shoulder straps with the first shoulder strap crossing over the second at the back plate.
Michael D. Monahan, Mark Allen Hall
Filed: 10 Oct 19