A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
A method, gateway device, computer and computer program product for monitoring responder interaction with equipment and credentialing of a responder are provides. A gateway device includes a memory and a processor. The memory is configured to store responder credentials and equipment data. The processor is in communication with the memory and is configured to translate equipment data received from equipment in a first format according to a first protocol to a second format according to a second protocol, the translated equipment data to be relayed to a computer. The processor is also configured to register equipment data in the memory. The gateway device also includes a transceiver configured to receive the equipment data from external equipment, transmit responder credentials to the computer and transmit the translated equipment data to the computer.
H04L 69/08 - Protocols for interworkingProtocol conversion
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
H04W 4/90 - Services for handling of emergency or hazardous situations, e.g. earthquake and tsunami warning systems [ETWS]
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
H04L 67/565 - Conversion or adaptation of application format or content
5.
High pressure air cylinders for use with self-contained breathing apparatus
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
A respirator includes a frame, a filter layer, and a face seal member. The frame has an outer side and an inner side. The frame defines an opening therethrough. The filter layer is mounted to the outer side of the frame and covers the opening of the frame. The filter layer is configured to prohibit permeation of aerosol, gas, and/or vapor contaminants therethrough. The face seal member is mounted to the inner side of the frame. The face seal member includes a seal contact area configured to engage a facial surface of a wearer. The face seal member incorporates a phase change material therein. The phase change material is configured to provide localized cooling by absorbing heat emitted by the wearer.
A system for a bone conduction communication system that includes at least one bone conduction element that is stabilized against a wearer's head when in use. In one embodiment, the bone conduction communication system includes a bone conduction device including at least one bone conduction element and a wearable device, the bone conduction device being coupled to the wearable device, the wearable device stabilizing the at least one bone conduction element in a plurality of axes of support.
A respirator mask for automatically activating an air-saver switch within a regulator by rotation of the regular as the regulator is mounted and dismounted from a facepiece of the mask. The mask includes a facepiece including a regulator engagement region having an aperture and a protrusion proximate the aperture, and a regulator including a regulator body having a facepiece engagement region mateably engageable with the regulator engagement region, a fluid flow path within the regulator body, and a latch within the regulator body, the latch causing obstruction of the fluid flow path when actuated. The latch is engageable with the protrusion, the regulator being rotatable within the facepiece aperture between a first rotational position and a second rotational position, rotation of the regulator within the facepiece aperture from the second to the first rotational position engaging and actuating the latch to obstruct the fluid flow path.
A respirator mask for automatically activating an air-saver switch within a regulator by rotation of the regular as the regulator is mounted and dismounted from a facepiece of the mask. The mask includes a facepiece including a regulator engagement region having an aperture and a protrusion proximate the aperture, and a regulator including a regulator body having a facepiece engagement region matably engageable with the regulator engagement region, a fluid flow path within the regulator body, and a latch within the regulator body, the latch causing obstruction of the fluid flow path when actuated. The latch is engageable with the protrusion, the regulator being rotatable within the facepiece aperture between a first rotational position and a second rotational position, rotation of the regulator within the facepiece aperture from the second to the first rotational position engaging and actuating the latch to obstruct the fluid flow path.
Disclosed herein is an in-mask display or feedback system having a lens coupled to a face blank of the mask, the lens covering a facepiece. The feedback system includes a display apparatus coupled to the facepiece, and disposed within an interior of the mask, the display apparatus being powered by a first power source coupled to a housing of the display apparatus. The feedback system further includes a recording device (e.g., a camera) coupled to the face blank, the recording device operable to communicate data (e.g., wirelessly or wired) with the display apparatus. In some approaches, the recording device is powered by a second power source. In other approaches, the first power source provides power to both the recording device and the display apparatus. In another approach, the display apparatus includes an adjustment aperture formed therethrough to allow adjustment of an eye piece housing a display.
A first responder readiness data server for monitoring at least one readiness parameter of a monitorable device obtainable from a sensor couplable to the monitorable device, the sensor configured to detect a present value of the at least one readiness parameter of the monitorable device. The server includes a communication interface configured to receive data transmitted from the sensor, the data corresponding to the present value of at least one readiness parameter of the monitorable device, and a processor configured to determine if the present value of the at least one readiness parameter of the monitorable device meets at least one user-defined rule, determine a device status indicating if the present value of the at least one readiness parameter of the monitorable device has met the user-defined rule, the communication interface further configured to transmit an indication of the device status to a monitoring display.
A half facepiece respirator has a shaped support piece supporting and fixing the position of a particle or paper filter insert or outsert with either the support piece or the particle filter incorporating a face sealing component. Placed within the shaped support piece, a grille may be placed in the lower section of the shaped support piece. Additionally the half facepiece includes a head harness having a release mechanism.
A battery pack configured to be housed in an electronic device, the electronic device including a near field communication (NFC) tag, the battery back including a battery housing. The battery housing includes a rechargeable battery cell configured to provide power to the electronic device, the rechargeable battery cell initially in a first power mode, an NFC antenna configured to detect a presence of the NFC tag within the electronic device, and processing circuitry including a memory and a processor, the memory in communication with the processor, the memory having instructions that, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to convert the rechargeable battery cell from the first power mode to a second power mode when the NFC antenna has detected the presence of the NFC tag within the electronic device.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/46 - Accumulators structurally combined with charging apparatus
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
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High pressure-air cylinders for use with self-contained breathing apparatus
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
A method and system for personal protective equipment, such as a respirator mask, having a nosecup that is removably coupled to the item of personal protective equipment by at least one of an electronics housing and at least one voicemitter. A respirator mask includes a frame including a voicemitter aperture, a voicemitter, and a nosecup removably coupled to the frame by a rotation of the voicemitter by a predetermined amount to removably lock the nosecup to the frame voicemitter aperture. The mask further includes electronics components, which are housed in an annular electronics housing located within the front portion of the mask body 14 and in contact with a front portion of the nosecup. The nosecup may further be removably coupled to the mask frame by coupling between the annular electronics housing and the mask frame.
A system for commissioning for first responders at a site of an incident is provided. The system includes a data processing device configured to: receive personnel data; generate a unique personnel profile based on the personnel data; communicating the unique personnel profile to a tag creation device for creation of a tag corresponding to the unique personnel profile; receive scanning location information of the tag, and cause display, at a monitoring display, of alert data associated with the scanning location information. The alert data is a result of applying at least one user-defined rule to the scanning locating information.
G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
G07C 9/27 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass with central registration
G07C 9/28 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass the pass enabling tracking or indicating presence
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
G08B 27/00 - Alarm systems in which the alarm condition is signalled from a central station to a plurality of substations
H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
A respiratory mask includes a body configured to cover a nose and a mouth of a user. The body includes a face seal configured to at least partially seal the body to a face of the user. The face seal includes a standard reflex seal that is configured to engage in physical contact with the face to form a first segment of a seal between the body and the face. The face seal also includes a reverse reflex seal that is configured to engage in physical contact with the face to form a second segment of a seal between the body and the face. This configuration allows the mask body to float in place with respect to the face seal and preserves the seal between the mask and the face, even when the user is talking or moving his or her face.
A power supply for an item of personal protective equipment and a method and system for removably coupling the power supply to the item of personal protective equipment, such as a respirator mask. The removable battery cartridge is attached to the mask body in the user's chin area, below the location at which a respirator would be or is attached. Thus, the power supply (battery cartridge) is out of the user's way and is at a location that allow the user to couple or uncouple the cartridge from the mask quickly and easily, even when the user is wearing gloves. In one embodiment, a mask body includes a lower surface and power supply that is removably couplable to the mask body lower surface.
A method for a wireless device (12) to facilitate personnel accountability is provided. Incident data is received. The incident data includes a location of an incident. A determination is made whether confirmation has been received that a user of the wireless device (12) agrees to respond to the incident. In response to determining confirmation has been received: a location of the wireless device (12) is determined, a first estimated time of arrival to the location of the incident from the location of the wireless device (12) is determined, transmission of the first estimated time of arrival is caused, a virtual region around the location of the incident is generated, a determination is made if the wireless device (12) enters the virtual region, transmission of a first update is caused in response to determining the wireless device (12) enters the virtual region.
A method, gateway device, computer and computer to program product for monitoring responder interaction with equipment and credentialing of a responder are provides. A gateway device includes a memory and a processor. The memory is configured to store responder credentials and equipment data. The processor is in communication with the memory and is configured to translate equipment data received from equipment in a first format according to a first protocol to a second format according to a second protocol, the translated equipment data to be relayed to a computer. The processor is also configured to register equipment data in the memory. The gateway device also includes a transceiver configured to receive the equipment data from external equipment, transmit responder credentials to the computer and transmit the translated equipment data to the computer.
H04L 69/08 - Protocols for interworkingProtocol conversion
H04L 67/565 - Conversion or adaptation of application format or content
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
H04W 4/90 - Services for handling of emergency or hazardous situations, e.g. earthquake and tsunami warning systems [ETWS]
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
Disclosed herein is an in-mask display or feedback system having a lens coupled to a face blank of the mask, the lens covering a facepiece. The feedback system includes a display apparatus coupled to the facepiece, and disposed within an interior of the mask, the display apparatus being powered by a first power source coupled to a housing of the display apparatus. The feedback system further includes a recording device (e.g., a camera) coupled to the face blank, the recording device operable to communicate data (e.g., wirelessly or wired) with the display apparatus. In some approaches, the recording device is powered by a second power source. In other approaches, the first power source provides power to both the recording device and the display apparatus. In another approach, the display apparatus includes an adjustment aperture formed therethrough to allow adjustment of an eye piece housing a display.
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
According to one aspect of the invention, a motor control system for driving a motor for a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) is provided. The motor control system includes a control printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) including a control processing circuitry and a motor drive PCBA in communication with the control PCBA and the motor. The motor drive PCBA includes a motor drive processing circuitry. The control processing circuitry is configured to configure the motor drive processing circuitry with at least one operating characteristic. The motor drive processing circuitry is configured to drive the motor according to the at least one operating characteristic.
H02P 29/00 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling electric motors, appropriate for both AC and DC motors
H02P 23/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by a control method other than vector control
H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
A62B 7/10 - Respiratory apparatus with filter elements
A system, method and device for tracking at least one of objects, vehicles and personnel at a scene by determining a distance between a first node and a remote node are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method is provided for tracking emergency responders at an emergency incident scene by determining a distance between nodes positioned on the emergency responders and enabling mapping of the relative positions of the emergency responders.
G01S 13/84 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems wherein continuous-type signals are transmitted for distance determination by phase measurement
G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar
G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
G01S 13/82 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems wherein continuous-type signals are transmitted
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
A method, communication hub and mesh network for facilitating management of emergency responders and emergency response equipment via a communication hub are disclosed. According to one aspect, the communication hub includes at least one telemetry radio configured to communicate with emergency response equipment to gather data from the emergency response equipment. The communication hub also includes at least one 802.11-compliant radio configured to transmit the gathered data to at least one wireless device configured to manage the emergency responders and emergency response equipment.
H04M 11/04 - Telephonic communication systems specially adapted for combination with other electrical systems with alarm systems, e.g. fire, police or burglar alarm systems
G08B 27/00 - Alarm systems in which the alarm condition is signalled from a central station to a plurality of substations
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
H04W 4/90 - Services for handling of emergency or hazardous situations, e.g. earthquake and tsunami warning systems [ETWS]
H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
G08B 29/16 - Security signalling or alarm systems, e.g. redundant systems
G08B 25/14 - Central alarm receiver or annunciator arrangements
26.
High pressure air cylinders for use with self-contained breathing apparatus
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
A respirator device and method for configuring the respirator device are provided. The respirator device includes at least one respirator element and a communications device. The commination device including a memory configured to store at least one setting of the communication device. The communication device including processing circuitry in communication with the memory and the communication device. The processing circuitry is configured to receive at least one audible tone and modify at least one setting of the communication device based on the received at least one audible tone. The communication device configured to operate according to the modified at least one setting.
A respiratory mask includes a body having an interior space that defines a plenum between the body and a face of the user when the user is wearing the mask. The respiratory mask also includes a voice transmittal feature in and contiguous with the body that has a voice transmittal membrane that is configured to vibrate in response to sound waves generated by the user such that the voice transmittal membrane transmits the sound waves from the plenum of the body to an ambient environment of the user. The voice transmittal feature thus enhances the intelligibility of a user's speech so that others may more clearly understand what the user is saying. For example, this may increase safety and efficiency in emergency response situations in which the use of a respiratory mask is required.
A battery pack configured to be housed in an electronic device, the electronic device including a near field communication (NFC) tag, the battery back including a battery housing. The housing includes a rechargeable battery cell configured to provide power to the electronic device, the battery cell initially in a first power mode, an NFC antenna configured to detect a presence of the NFC tag within the electronic device, and processing circuitry including a memory and a processor, the memory in communication with the processor, the memory having instructions that, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to convert the battery cell from the first power mode to a second power mode when the NFC antenna has detected the presence of the NFC tag within the electronic device.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
(1) Safety apparatus for firefighting and fire protection namely, a protective face shield containing an oxygen flow regulator, self-rescue apparatus namely, self-contained oxygen breathing units, protective breathing apparatus other than for artificial respiration namely, a protective face shield containing an oxygen flow regulator, self-contained breathing apparatus, system designed for measuring and analyzing air for breathing, breathing air cylinders for use in life-saving equipment, other than for artificial respiration, safety harnesses and body belts, thermal imaging cameras, infrared cameras, face masks for protection against smoke and dust not for medical purposes, face masks for breathing for protection against smoke and dust, communication devices namely, radio frequency transmitters and receivers, safety garments for use by firefighters, industrial workers, first responders, and military personnel; non-medical respirator equipment, namely, stationary and mobile air charging stations, non-medical respirator equipment, namely air cylinder storage racks, personnel locator system namely, global positioning system (GPS) transmitters and receivers, electronic wearing devices for assisting emergency personnel for people needing assistance comprised of sensors for determining status of person and transmitters for sending electronic alerts to emergency personnel, respirators, supplied air respirators other than for artificial respiration; respiratory masks, filters for respiratory masks, gas masks, portable and fixed gas detectors, portable and fixed flame detectors; clothing and headgear for protection against accident, irradiation and fire, air purifying respiratory masks, hearing protection, namely, headsets not for medical use, industrial safety eye protection namely eyeglasses, eyeshields and goggles for industrial safety, telecommunications and data networking hardware, computer hardware and software for tracking industrial safety equipment and assets, computer software for determining the gas and filter levels in association with the service, maintenance, inspections, cleaning and decontamination of emergency personnel, protective safety equipment, and personal protective equipment, non-medical respiratory equipment, namely bottled air cart, not including any of the aforesaid goods for sports or sporting activities
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Safety apparatus for firefighting and fire protection; self-rescue apparatus; protective breathing apparatus other than for artificial respiration; self-contained breathing apparatus; apparatus and software for measuring and analyzing air suitable for breathing; equipment for breathing for non-medical purposes; safety harnesses and body belts; thermal imaging cameras; infrared cameras; protective face masks not for medical purposes; face masks for respirators; communication devices; safety garments for use by firefighters, industrial workers, first responders, and military personnel; stationary and mobile air charging stations; compressor systems; air cylinder storage racks; personnel locator system; personal alert safety system; respirators other than for artificial respiration; supplied-air breathing equipment for non-medical purposes; respiratory masks for non-medical purposes; filters for respirators; gas masks; portable and fixed gas detectors; portable and fixed flame detectors; protective clothing and headgear; airline breathing apparatus; air purifying breathing equipment for non-medical purposes; hearing protection; industrial safety eye protection; telecommunications and data networking hardware; asset management and tracking systems; software for gas and filter selection management; non-medical respiratory equipment, namely bottled air cart; not including any of the aforesaid goods for sports or sporting activities.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Self-rescue apparatus, namely, self-contained oxygen breathing units; measuring and control devices for oxygen breathing units; personal safety escape system for exiting from the upper elevation of a building during emergency situations comprising belts, hooks, and anchorage connectors; breathing air cylinders for use in life-saving equipment, other than for artificial respiration, namely, pressurizing respiratory breathing air cylinders used by emergency personnel, comprising air storage cylinders and automatic controls; safety harnesses and belts for use with air cylinders; thermal imaging cameras; infrared cameras; face mask for breathing for non-medical purposes; protective face mask not for medical use; protective face mask, not for medical use, with integrated camera and electronic display; apparatus for transmission of communication; electronic devices for assisting emergency personnel for people needing assistance primarily comprised of sensors for determining status of person and also including apparatus for sending electronic alerts to emergency personnel; supplied air respirators other than for artificial respiration; respirators other than for artificial respiration; respiratory masks not for medical purposes; air tanks, and other component parts for non-medical respirators and oxygen breathing units; gas masks; computer hardware and software for tracking equipment and assets; and non-medical respiratory equipment, namely, bottled air cart; not including any of the aforesaid goods for sports or sporting activities
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System and method for controlling moisture within an air compressor assembly
An air compressor assembly for filling self-contained breathing apparatus air containers has at least one condensate separator. The condensate separator includes a liquid-retaining vessel a liquid-level sensor. A drain valve is in fluid communication with the condensate separator. The drain valve is configured to open and drain retained liquid from the liquid-retaining vessel when the liquid-level sensor detects that a level of the retained liquid reaches a drain valve activation triggering level.
F04B 27/053 - Multi-cylinder pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and characterised by number or arrangement of cylinders having cylinders in star- or fan-arrangement with an actuating element at the inner ends of the cylinders
F04B 25/00 - Multi-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
F04B 49/22 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups by means of valves
A system for a bone conduction communication system that includes at least one bone conduction element that is stabilized against a wearer's head when in use. In one embodiment, the bone conduction communication system includes a bone conduction device including at least one bone conduction element and a wearable device, the bone conduction device being coupled to the wearable device, the wearable device stabilizing the at least one bone conduction element in a plurality of axes of support.
A system for commissioning for first responders at a site of an incident is provided. The system includes a data processing device configured to: receive personnel data; generate a unique personnel profile based on the personnel data; communicating the unique personnel profile to a tag creation device for creation of a tag corresponding to the unique personnel profile; receive scanning location information of the tag, and cause display, at a monitoring display, of alert data associated with the scanning location information. The alert data is a result of applying at least one user-defined rule to the scanning locating information.
A method for a wireless device (12) to facilitate personnel accountability is provided. Incident data is received. The incident data includes a location of an incident. A determination is made whether confirmation has been received that a user of the wireless device (12) agrees to respond to the incident. In response to determining confirmation has been received: a location of the wireless device (12) is determined, a first estimated time of arrival to the location of the incident from the location of the wireless device (12) is determined, transmission of the first estimated time of arrival is caused, a virtual region around the location of the incident is generated, a determination is made if the wireless device (12) enters the virtual region, transmission of a first update is caused in response to determining the wireless device (12) enters the virtual region.
A power supply (12) for an item of personal protective equipment (10) and a method and system for removably coupling the power supply (12) to the item of personal protective equipment, such as a respirator mask (10). The removable battery cartridge (12) is attached to the mask body (14) in the user's chin area, below the location at which a respirator would be or is attached. Thus, the power supply (battery cartridge (12) ) is out of the user's way and at a location that allow the user to couple or uncouple the cartridge (12) from the mask (10) quickly and easily, even when the user is wearing gloves. In one embodiment, a mask body (14) includes a lower surface and power supply that is removably couplable to the mask body lower surface.
According to one embodiment, an integrated protective equipment is provided. The integrated protective equipment includes a protective gear and at least one sensor affixed to the protective gear. The at least one sensor is configured to generate sensor data. The integrated protective gear includes processing circuitry affixed to the protective gear and in communication with the at least one sensor. The processing circuitry includes a processor and a memory. The memory contains instructions that, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive generated sensor data, and trigger an alert if the sensor data meet a predefined criteria, the predefined criteria include at least one threshold condition.
A method, gateway device, computer and computer program product for monitoring responder interaction with equipment and credentialing of a responder are provides. A gateway device includes a memory and a processor. The memory is configured to store responder credentials and equipment data. The processor is in communication with the memory and is configured to translate equipment data received from equipment in a first format according to a first protocol to a second format according to a second protocol, the translated equipment data to be relayed to a computer. The processor is also configured to register equipment data in the memory. The gateway device also includes a transceiver configured to receive the equipment data from external equipment, transmit responder credentials to the computer and transmit the translated equipment data to the computer.
An apparatus for transferring gas to a gas vessel is provided. The apparatus includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader configured to interrogate an RFID tag associated with the gas vessel for RFID information. The apparatus includes a gas input port configured to be in removably connected to gas supply, a gas output port configured to be removably connected to the gas vessel and a processor configured to: determine at least one gas vessel characteristic associated with the RFID information, control a flow of gas from the gas input port to the gas output port based at least in part on the at least one gas vessel characteristic, determine at least one filling criterion based at least in part on the RFID information, determine whether the at least one filling criterion is met, and trigger at least one action if the at least one filling criterion is not met.
A power supply (12) for an item of personal protective equipment (10) and a method and system for removably coupling the power supply (12) to the item of personal protective equipment, such as a respirator mask (10). The removable battery cartridge (12) is attached to the mask body (14) in the user's chin area, below the location at which a respirator would be or is attached. Thus, the power supply (battery cartridge (12) ) is out of the user's way and at a location that allow the user to couple or uncouple the cartridge (12) from the mask (10) quickly and easily, even when the user is wearing gloves. In one embodiment, a mask body (14) includes a lower surface and power supply that is removably couplable to the mask body lower surface.
An air compressor assembly may include a support structure, an operating unit including a compressor operatively connected to a motor through at least one drive belt, and at least one vibration isolator that is positioned between at least a portion of the support structure and at least a portion of the operating unit. The vibration isolator(s) is configured to dampen vibratory energy generated by the operating unit.
F04B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
F04B 35/04 - Piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and characterised by the driving means to their working members, or by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors, not otherwise provided for the means being electric
F16F 15/00 - Suppression of vibrations in systemsMeans or arrangements for avoiding or reducing out-of-balance forces, e.g. due to motion
F04B 25/00 - Multi-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
A headnet (20) for first responders has a net lattice (22) formed to cover the first responder's head (100) from the first responder's frontal bone area (102) to the occipital bone area (104) in support of protective turnout gear for respiratory protection (44) with a first set of straps (24a, 24b) extending forward from a level approximate to the intersection of the first responder's parietal bone (108) and occipital bone (104) and a second set of straps (28a, 28b) extending forward from a level approximate to the lower portion of the first responder's occipital bone (104). The headnet (22) has an opening (36) formed within the headnet (22) that is vertically centered with the back of the first responder and horizontally between the two straps (24, 28), having sufficient area in either an extended state or non-extended state to pull through the first responder's hair (46).
A face seal (12) for a respirator mask (10) includes an integrated strap (14) with a buckle (16). The integrated strap (14) is overmolded onto the buckle (16) to secure the buckle (16) to, and at least partially within, the strap (14). A respirator mask (10) includes a body (18) and a face seal (12). A method of manufacturing a face seal (12) for a respirator mask (10) includes overmolding a material of at least a portion of an integrated strap (14) onto a body portion (38) of a buckle (16) such that a head portion (36) of the buckle (16) is exposed from the integrated strap (14), the buckle body portion (38) including a plurality of structural features (46) that enhances bonding between the buckle body portion (38) and the overmolded material.
A method and system for personal protective equipment, such as a respirator mask (10), having a nosecup (26) that is removably coupled to the item of personal protective equipment by at least one of an electronics housing and at least one voicemitter (22). A respirator mask (10) includes a frame (46) including a voicemitter aperture (50), a voicemitter (22), and a nosecup (26) removably coupled to the frame (46) by a rotation of the voicemitter (22) by a predetermined amount to removably lock the nosecup (26) to the frame (46) voicemitter aperture (50). The mask (10) further includes electronics components, which are housed in an annular electronics housing (28) located within the front portion of the mask body and in contact with a front portion of the nosecup. The nosecup (26) may further be removably coupled to the mask frame (46) by coupling between the annular electronics housing (05) and the mask frame (46).
A method and system for communication with a user. The system includes a respirator including a facemask. At least one haptic device is disposed on the facemask. The at least one haptic device is configured to provide tactile stimulation to at least a portion of the facemask.
A first responder readiness data server for monitoring at least one readiness parameter of a monitorable device obtainable from a sensor couplable to the monitorable device, the sensor configured to detect a present value of the at least one readiness parameter of the monitorable device. The server includes a communication interface configured to receive data transmitted from the sensor, the data corresponding to the present value of at least one readiness parameter of the monitorable device, and a processor configured to determine if the present value of the at least one readiness parameter of the monitorable device meets at least one user-defined rule, determine a device status indicating if the present value of the at least one readiness parameter of the monitorable device has met the user-defined rule, the communication interface further configured to transmit an indication of the device status to a monitoring display.
A respirator mask for automatically activating an air-saver switch within a regulator by rotation of the regular as the regulator is mounted and dismounted from a facepiece of the mask. The mask includes a facepiece including a regulator engagement region having an aperture and a protrusion proximate the aperture, and a regulator including a regulator body having a facepiece engagement region matably engageable with the regulator engagement region, a fluid flow path within the regulator body, and a latch within the regulator body, the latch causing obstruction of the fluid flow path when actuated. The latch is engageable with the protrusion, the regulator being rotatable within the facepiece aperture between a first rotational position and a second rotational position, rotation of the regulator within the facepiece aperture from the second to the first rotational position engaging and actuating the latch to obstruct the fluid flow path.
A respirator mask for automatically activating an air-saver switch within a regulator by rotation of the regular as the regulator is mounted and dismounted from a facepiece of the mask. The mask includes a facepiece including a regulator engagement region having an aperture and a protrusion proximate the aperture, and a regulator including a regulator body having a facepiece engagement region matably engageable with the regulator engagement region, a fluid flow path within the regulator body, and a latch within the regulator body, the latch causing obstruction of the fluid flow path when actuated. The latch is engageable with the protrusion, the regulator being rotatable within the facepiece aperture between a first rotational position and a second rotational position, rotation of the regulator within the facepiece aperture from the second to the first rotational position engaging and actuating the latch to obstruct the fluid flow path.
A system, method and device for tracking at least one of objects, vehicles and personnel at a scene by determining a distance between a first node and a remote node are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method is provided for tracking emergency responders at an emergency incident scene by determining a distance between nodes positioned on the emergency responders and enabling mapping of the relative positions of the emergency responders.
A method, communication hub and mesh network for facilitating management of emergency responders and emergency response equipment via a communication hub are disclosed. According to one aspect, the communication hub includes at least one telemetry radio configured to communicate with emergency response equipment to gather data from the emergency response equipment. The communication hub also includes at least one 802.11 -compliant radio configured to transmit the gathered data to at least one wireless device configured to manage the emergency responders and emergency response equipment.
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
52.
Unmanned aerial vehicle for situational awareness to first responders and alarm investigation
A device, and method, for situational awareness of an emergency scene for first responders uses an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a sensor package in populated or otherwise restricted areas. The unmanned aerial vehicle is assigned to a control center for a designated incident while automatically tasking the unmanned aerial vehicle with the initiation of the incident response to autonomously proceed to the incident prior the control center taking active control of the unmanned aerial vehicle.
A respirator device and method for configuring the respirator device are provided. The respirator device includes at least one respirator element and a communications device. The commination device including a memory configured to store at least one setting of the communication device. The communication device including processing circuitry in communication with the memory and the communication device. The processing circuitry is configured to receive at least one audible tone and modify at least one setting of the communication device based on the received at least one audible tone. The communication device configured to operate according to the modified at least one setting.
A62B 18/08 - Component parts for gas-masks or gas-helmets, e.g. windows, straps, speech transmitters, signal-devices
H04B 1/38 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
A respiratory mask includes a body configured to cover a nose and a mouth of a user. The body includes a face seal configured to at least partially seal the body to a face of the user. The face seal includes a standard reflex seal that is configured to engage in physical contact with the face to form a first segment of a seal between the body and the face. The face seal also includes a reverse reflex seal that is configured to engage in physical contact with the face to form a second segment of a seal between the body and the face. This configuration allows the mask body to float in place with respect to the face seal and preserves the seal between the mask and the face, even when the user is talking or moving his or her face.
A respiratory mask includes a body having an interior space that defines a plenum between the body and a face of the user when the user is wearing the mask. The respiratory mask also includes a voice transmittal feature in and contiguous with the body that has a voice transmittal membrane that is configured to vibrate in response to sound waves generated by the user such that the voice transmittal membrane transmits the sound waves from the plenum of the body to an ambient environment of the user. The voice transmittal feature thus enhances the intelligibility of a user's speech so that others may more clearly understand what the user is saying. For example, this may increase safety and efficiency in emergency response situations in which the use of a respiratory mask is required.
A respirator including an oronasal mask. The oronasal mask has a first portion configured to cover a user's mouth and a second portion configured to cover a user's nose. The second portion includes an eyewear interface. The eyewear interface includes a first side defining a first concavity and a second side opposite the first side, the second side defining a second concavity. The first concavity and the second concavity being configured to receive a nose member of an eyewear.
A wearable cranial device (10) has a substrate (14) conformable to an individual's upper cranial hemisphere housing a force sensor (3) for measuring forces associated with impacts to the exterior of the device in combination with a physiological sensor (30) for measuring physiological data of the individual, and a transmitter (50) for transmitting data from physiological sensor and force sensor to a remote receiver for evaluation of the individual's status.
Disclosed herein is an in-mask display or feedback system having a lens coupled to a face blank of the mask, the lens covering a facepiece. The feedback system includes a display apparatus coupled to the facepiece, and disposed within an interior of the mask, the display apparatus being powered by a first power source coupled to a housing of the display apparatus. The feedback system further includes a recording device (e.g., a camera) coupled to the face blank, the recording device operable to communicate data (e.g., wirelessly or wired) with the display apparatus. In some approaches, the recording device is powered by a second power source. In other approaches, the first power source provides power to both the recording device and the display apparatus. In another approach, the display apparatus includes an adjustment aperture formed therethrough to allow adjustment of an eye piece housing a display.
A system for monitoring service life of a filter may include a respirator configured to be worn by an individual. The respirator may include a face mask and a filter housing that retains a filter within a filter chamber. A sensor assembly may be configured to monitor gas from the filter chamber. A respirator filter sampling port assembly is configured to adaptively connect the filter housing to the sensor assembly. The respirator filter sampling port assembly may include an adapter that removably secures to the filter housing, and fluidly couples the filter chamber of the filter housing to the sensor assembly.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Protective face masks not for medical purposes for use with
respirators and breathing apparatus other than for
artificial respiration with integrated camera and electronic
display for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking
information and situational intelligence; components for
protective face masks for first responders, namely, cameras
and electronic displays for user enabled viewing of safety
and tracking information and situational intelligence.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Face masks not for medical purposes for use with respirators
and breathing apparatus other than for artificial
respiration with integrated camera and electronic display
for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking information
and situational intelligence; components for face masks for
first responders, namely, cameras and electronic displays
for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking information
and situational intelligence, not including any of the
aforesaid goods for sports or sporting activities.
Thermally deformable face seals and respirators including such face seals. The thermally deformable face seal structures comprise composite phase change materials that mold to the face of a user to provide a personalized but one-size-fits-all facial fit having excellent shape retention after use and long term durability. The phase change material is applied onto a base component to cover all or substantially all of the surface area of the base component and adapts to the face of the user to provide a secure, leak-free seal.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Face masks not for medical purposes for use with respirators
and breathing apparatus other than for artificial
respiration with integrated camera and electronic display
for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking information
and situational intelligence; components for face masks for
first responders, namely, cameras and electronic displays
for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking information
and situational intelligence.
64.
High pressure air cylinders for use with self-contained breathing apparatus
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
A thermal imaging system includes an infrared (IR) detector configured to detect ambient IR radiation in a surrounding environment of the IR detector and pulse sequences of mechanically-generated IR radiation in a status message emitted by a portable signaling device mounted on a wearer. The status message represents an operating status of the wearer and a processor operably connected to the IR detector analyzes the pulse sequences in the status message and generates a display message based on the pulse sequences. The display message is display on a screen for viewing by an operator of the thermal imaging system. The display message is presented as visual indicia representative of the operating status of the wearer which is displayed concurrently with a graphical image of the surrounding environment that is based on the ambient IR radiation detected by the IR detector.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Face masks for first responders and other emergency personnel not for medical purposes for use with respirators and breathing apparatus other than for artificial respiration with integrated camera and electronic display for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking information and situational intelligence; components for face masks for first responders, namely, cameras and electronic displays for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking information and situational intelligence.
68.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOISTURE WITHIN AN AIR COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
An air compressor assembly for filling self-contained breathing apparatus air containers has at least one condensate separator. The condensate separator includes a liquid-retaining vessel a liquid-level sensor. A drain valve is in fluid communication with the condensate separator. The drain valve is configured to open and drain retained liquid from the liquid-retaining vessel when the liquid-level sensor detects that a level of the retained liquid reaches a drain valve activation triggering level.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Face masks for first responders and other emergency personnel not for medical purposes for use with respirators and breathing apparatus other than for artificial respiration with integrated camera and electronic display for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking information and situational intelligence; components for face masks for first responders, namely, cameras and electronic displays for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking information and situational intelligence.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Non-medical respirator equipment, namely, stationary and
mobile air charging station for use by firefighters, law
enforcement personnel, emergency personnel, hazardous
materials personnel, military personnel, industrial
personnel and scuba (diving).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Face masks not for medical purposes for use with respirators and breathing apparatus other than for artificial respiration with integrated camera and electronic display for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking information and situational intelligence; components for face masks for first responders, namely, cameras and electronic displays for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking information and situational intelligence, not including any of the aforesaid goods for sports or sporting activities
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Safety equipment being integrated communication device
affixed to a face piece for self-contained breathing
apparatus, respirators and gas masks for fire-fighting and
industrial purposes.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Self-rescue apparatus, namely, self-contained breathing
units; measuring and control devices for oxygen breathing
units; pressurizing respiratory breathing air cylinders used
by emergency personnel, comprising an air compressor
assembly, drive motor, air purifiers, air storage cylinders,
and automatic controls; thermal imaging cameras; face mask
for breathing for non-medical purposes; safety garments for
use by firefighters, industrial workers, first responders,
and military personnel; non-medical respirator equipment,
namely, stationary and mobile air charging station;
personnel locator and recovery device programmed to use
global positioning system (GPS) and cellular
telecommunications; electronic devices for assisting
emergency personnel for people needing assistance comprised
of sensors for determining status of person and apparatus
for sending electronic alerts to emergency personnel;
respirators other than for artificial respiration; filters
for respiratory masks; gas masks; portable and fixed gas
detectors; portable and fixed flame detectors; air purifying
breathing equipment for non-medical purposes; computer
hardware and software system for tracking equipment and
assets using GPS data on a device on the tracked equipment
and assets; software for gas and filter selection
management; and non-medical respiratory equipment, namely,
bottled air cart; none of the aforesaid goods for sports or
sporting activities.
An air compressor assembly may include a support structure, an operating unit including a compressor operatively connected to a motor through at least one drive belt, and at least one vibration isolator that is positioned between at least a portion of the support structure and at least a portion of the operating unit. The vibration isolator(s) is configured to dampen vibratory energy generated by the operating unit.
F04B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
F04D 29/66 - Combating cavitation, whirls, noise, vibration, or the likeBalancing
F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
F16F 15/00 - Suppression of vibrations in systemsMeans or arrangements for avoiding or reducing out-of-balance forces, e.g. due to motion
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Non-medical respirator equipment, namely, stationary and mobile air charging station for use by firefighters, law enforcement personnel, emergency personnel, hazardous materials personnel, military personnel, industrial personnel and SCUBA(diving)
76.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY FILLING FLUID CYLINDERS
A cylinder filling system is configured to automatically fill fluid cylinders with fluid at varying fluid pressures. The cylinder filling system may include a plurality of pressure control manifolds operatively connected together and disposed in a fluid circuit between a fluid storage container and a fluid outlet. A control unit may be in communication with the plurality of pressure control manifolds. The control unit is configured to operate the plurality of pressure control manifolds to deliver fluid at a rated fluid pressure of a fluid cylinder that connects to the fluid outlet.
A quick pressure reducer and cylinder valve for use with an SCBA includes a cylinder valve that connects to a pressure vessel, a pressure reduction assembly for reducing the pressure of breathing air provided by the pressure vessel, a probe, and an inlet/latch assembly. The probe includes a notch and a threadless probe tip, and the inlet/latch includes a corresponding receptacle and one or more latches adapted to fit into the notch to retain the probe in the receptacle. A pushbutton switch in the receptacle is triggered by insertion of the probe tip therein, thereby providing an electrical signal. Probes of different sizes may be used to correspond to different pressure capacities, and the inlet/latch assembly may be arranged either to permit the insertion of only one probe size or may be arranged to accept different sizes but to function differently based on the size of the probe. The latches are inoperable except at or below a nominal pressure.
A system and method of use for an accountability system within a pump panel for signaling an alarm condition to first responders. The method and system include a display embedded within a pump panel, and a radio frequency (RF) sub-system. The RF sub-system is configured to receive transmissions from a respiratory protection device (RPD). The RPD is configured to transmit an alarm condition. The method and system also include a controller coupled to the display and the RF sub-system. The controller is configured to instruct the display to display an accountability indicator once the alarm condition is received by the RF sub-system.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
(1) Self-contained breathing apparatus, namely, respirators for use in hazardous air quality environments but not for artificial respiration; analysis instrument for measuring air quality for breathing; pressurizing respiratory breathing air cylinders used by emergency personnel, comprising an air compressor assembly, drive motor, air purifiers, air storage cylinders, and automatic controls; thermal imaging cameras; face masks for breathing; communication devices, namely, voice amplifiers and two-way radios; safety garments for use by firefighters, industrial workers, first responders, and military personnel, namely, fire protective clothing, fire retardant clothing and haz-mat suits; stationary and mobile air charging stations; air cylinder storage racks; radio frequency receivers and radio frequency transmitters for use together for locating and tracking personnel; global positioning system (GPS) to track personnel consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; respirators; filters for respiratory masks and headgear; gas masks; portable and fixed gas detectors, flame detectors; protective clothing and headgear, namely, jackets, pants, gloves, socks, shoes, boots, ear muffs, hats, protective helmets for emergency personnel, protective face shields for protective helmets; airline breathing apparatus, namely, respirators with air hose lines for connection to static, non-portable pressurized air supply storage cylinders for use in hazardous air quality environments but not for artificial respiration; air purifying units; hearing protection headsets; industrial safety eye protection, namely, glasses, goggles and visors; computer hardware, namely, telecommunications and data network hardware, namely, devices for transporting and aggregating voice, data and video communications across multiple network infrastructures and communications protocols; global positioning system (GPS) to track assets and equipment consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; software for gas and filter selection management; bottled air cart.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Face masks not for medical purposes for use with respirators and breathing apparatus other than for artificial respiration with integrated camera and electronic display for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking information and situational intelligence; components for face masks for first responders, namely, cameras and electronic displays for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking information and situational intelligence
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Face masks not for medical purposes for use with respirators and breathing apparatus other than for artificial respiration with integrated camera and electronic display for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking information and situational intelligence; components for face masks for first responders, namely, cameras and electronic displays for user enabled viewing of safety and tracking information and situational intelligence
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Safety equipment being an integrated communication device comprised of a voice amplifier, microphone, radio interface, headset, remote PTT paddle and ring PTT affixed to a face piece for self-contained breathing apparatus, respirators and gas masks for fire-fighting and industrial purposes
83.
High pressure air cylinders for use with self-contained breathing apparatus
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
A respirator includes a frame, a filter layer, and a face seal member. The frame has an outer side and an inner side. The frame defines an opening therethrough. The filter layer is mounted to the outer side of the frame and covers the opening of the frame. The filter layer is configured to prohibit permeation of aerosol, gas, and/or vapor contaminants therethrough. The face seal member is mounted to the inner side of the frame. The face seal member includes a seal contact area configured to engage a facial surface of a wearer. The face seal member incorporates a phase change material therein. The phase change material is configured to provide localized cooling by absorbing heat emitted by the wearer.
A respirator filter connection mechanism with a first attachment element, the first attachment element associated with a respirator mask. The mechanism has a second attachment element which is associated with a filter. It also has openings provided through the first and second attachment elements and configured to be aligned with an inlet or discharge port of the mask and an inlet or discharge port of the filter. One of the first and second attachment elements includes a spring element located proximate to a corresponding opening, while another the first and second attachment elements includes an attachment shelf located proximate to a corresponding opening. The spring element is configured to be linearly advanced into initial engagement with the attachment shelf until the spring element and attachment shelf couple to one another in an intermediate loaded position. The attachment shelf has a cam feature that slidably engages the spring element and pulls the spring element from the intermediate loaded position into a locked and sealed position as at least one of the attachment shelf and spring element is rotated relative to the other of the attachment shelf and spring element.
A portable signaling device for use in a reduced visibility environment. The signaling device includes a housing for carrying the signaling device into the reduced visibility environment, the housing having a signaling side and an attachment side, the signaling side configured to transmit an infrared signal and the attachment side configured to be secured to a structure within the environment, and an infrared energy source located within the housing, the infrared energy source including a power source, an emitter connected to the power source, and a switching mechanism connected to the power source and the emitter. The signaling device also includes a control circuit coupled to the infrared energy source, the control circuit configured to receive an input representing a message to be transmitted to a thermal imaging camera being carried by a first responder, the message providing a visual indication of a firefighting operation, and operate the infrared energy source to transmit the infrared signal representing the message to the thermal imaging camera.
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
G08B 5/22 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission
A62B 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
G01S 1/70 - Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmittersReceivers co-operating therewith using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
A62C 5/00 - Making of fire-extinguishing materials immediately before use
87.
Reconfigurable full facemask having a cartridge module for respiratory protection
Full facemask including a face seal configured to directly engage a face of an individual. The face seal defines a lens opening. The full facemask also includes a mask lens that is coupled to the face seal and disposed within the lens opening. The mask lens has a passage edge that defines a cartridge passage through the mask lens. The full facemask also includes a cartridge module having at least one of a filter or an air regulator. The cartridge module is disposed within the cartridge passage and circumscribed by the passage edge of the mask lens. The full facemask also includes a locking member that includes a first member surface that directly engages the mask lens and a second member surface that directly engages the cartridge module. The locking member secures the mask lens and the cartridge module in fixed positions with respect to each other.
A device, and method for situational awareness of an emergency scene for first responders uses an unmanned aerial vehicle- equipped with a sensor package in populated or otherwise restricted areas. The unmanned aerial vehicle is assigned to a control center for a designated incident while automatically tasking the unmanned aerial vehicle with the initiation of the incident response to autonomously proceed to the incident prior the control center taking active control of the unmanned aerial vehicle.
A modular manifold assembly is configured to connect to a manifold block of an auto cascade system used to fill an individual fluid tank. The modular manifold assembly may include a main housing that contains one or more sequence valves and fluid conduits. The sequence valve(s) are configured to allow fluid to be sequentially drawn from a plurality of fluid storage cylinders.
An electrochemical gas sensor biasing module may include a main housing, a battery that is contained in and/or extending from the main housing, and a sensor connector extending from a portion of the main housing. The sensor connector is configured to removably connect to an electrochemical gas sensor so that energy from the battery is delivered to the electrochemical gas sensor in order to maintain the electrochemical gas sensor in a biased state.
A system for monitoring service life of a filter may include a respirator configured to be worn by an individual. The respirator may include a face mask and a filter housing that retains a filter within a filter chamber. A sensor assembly may be configured to monitor gas from the filter chamber. A respirator filter sampling port assembly is configured to adaptively connect the filter housing to the sensor assembly. The respirator filter sampling port assembly may include an adapter that removably secures to the filter housing, and fluidly couples the filter chamber of the filter housing to the sensor assembly.
A respiratory mask has a filter element that is optimally position relative to the inhale and exhale of a wearer's nose and mouth in relation to the size and shape of the filter allowing a direct pathway of the airflow between the wearer's nose and mouth to the filter. A non- permeable section, incorporated in the filter element, filtering structure, the sealing area or a combination thereof, is used to direct and channel the outer dispersed boundaries of the nasal and oral flow to the filter element. The optimally positioned filter coupled with channeling of the boundary flow through the filter element reduces residency time of exhaled breath in the mask.
In an embodiment a protocol converter module for use with a gas transmitter assembly having a gas sensor, a controller, and a detector transceiver housed within an intrinsically safe detector housing is provided. The controller module comprises a converter housing having a converter mount configured to securely mount the converter module to the detector housing. A controller module includes a first converter transceiver, within the converter housing, configured to bi-directionally exchange data with the detector transceiver utilizing a first protocol. The controller module also includes a second converter transceiver, also within the converter housing, configured to bi-directionally exchange data with an external device using a second protocol. The controller module also include, an electronic converter, also within the converter housing, coupled to the first and second converter transceivers and configured to convert the data between the first and second protocols.
A sealing valve is provided for a sensor that includes a sensing element and a sensor opening that exposes the sensor element. The sealing valve includes a housing that is configured to be mounted to the sensor such that an internal channel of the housing fluidly communicates with the sensor opening. The sealing valve includes a float element configured to float along a surface of the liquid. The float element is configured to move within the internal channel between an open position and a closed position. The float element is configured to close the sensor opening to the internal channel in the closed position. The sensor opening is open to the internal channel when the float element is in the open position. The float element is configured to rise with the surface of the liquid within the internal channel toward the closed position.
The subject matter disclosed herein relates to measuring voice or speech intelligibility for a communication device mounted on respiratory protection equipment. The method includes positioning a communication device and an audio sensor on a respiratory protection equipment test apparatus at predetermined source and receptacle locations relative to one another, the receptacle location corresponding to a location proximate to an ear of a first responder, the source location corresponding to a location on the RPE, the audio sensor comprising a microphone configured to receive sound waves.
G10L 25/60 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination for measuring the quality of voice signals
96.
High pressure air cylinders for use with self-contained breathing apparatus
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
A semi-disposable face mask has a shaped molded base composed of silicone and/or TPE and molded forming a face seal, a filter media and a support structure that houses the shaped molded base and filter media in fluid communication allowing airflow from an environment through the filter media to the face seal.
Respiratory hood to be worn by an individual. The respiratory hood includes a hood body defining an interior space for receiving a head of the individual. The hood body includes a cap section configured to fit over a top of the head and first and second side sections configured to extend along opposite sides of the head. The respiratory hood also includes a gas port coupled to the hood body. The respiratory hood also includes an airflow channel in fluid communication with the gas port. The airflow channel extends from the gas port and along one of the first or second side sections. The airflow channel has an outlet positioned proximate to a breathing zone of the interior space. The airflow channel directs the air from the gas port to the outlet such that the air is directed into the breathing zone.
A system and method of use for an accountability system within a pump panel for signaling an alarm condition to first responders. The method and system include a display embedded within a pump panel, and a radio frequency (RF) sub-system. The RF sub-system is configured to receive transmissions from a respiratory protection device (RPD). The RPD is configured to transmit an alarm condition. The method and system also include a controller coupled to the display and the RF sub-system. The controller is configured to instruct the display to display an accountability indicator once the alarm condition is received by the RF sub- system.
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
The subject matter described herein relates to a connector mechanism for safely and quickly attaching or detaching a sensor. The connector mechanism includes a sensor head assembly comprising a detector body with an internal channel and an open distal end. The connector mechanism also includes a sensor head attachment connector (sensor HAC) located within the channel. The HAC may be oriented to face the distal end and recessed within the channel remote from the distal end. The HAC may include a first electrical connection having at least a first contact member. The HAC may include a first key component that is located in a fixed location relative to the first contact member. The connector mechanism also includes a sensor cartridge comprising a cartridge housing that includes a probe component. The sensor cartridge may be configured to be at least partially inserted through the open distal end into the internal channel of the detector body. The sensor cartridge may also include a second electrical connection having at least a second contact member configured to mate with the first contact member. The sensor cartridge may also include a second key component that is located in a fixed location relative to the second contact member. The first and second key components engage one another before the first and second contact members engage one another.
G01N 27/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a solid body in dependence upon absorption of a fluidInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a solid body in dependence upon reaction with a fluid
