An alignment device for use with a flame detector having a field of view includes a body, a visualization system in connection with the body and including a light source positioned at a fixed position relative to the body, and an optics system including one or more optical elements which interact with a beam of light from the light source to project a pattern of light indicative of an area of the field of view of the flame detector for a determined distance from the flame detector. The indicated area of the field of view is larger than an area of a projection of the beam of light from the light source. The alignment device further includes a connector in connection with the body to place the alignment device in removable connection with the flame detector.
G08B 29/22 - Provisions facilitating manual calibration, e.g. input or output provisions for testingHolding of intermittent values to permit measurement
G08B 17/12 - Actuation by presence of radiation or particles, e.g. of infrared radiation or of ions
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ALIGNMENT OF DETECTOR DEVICES USING A PROJECTED LIGHT PATTERN
An alignment device for use with a flame detector having a field of view includes a body, a visualization system in connection with the body and including a light source positioned at a fixed position relative to the body, and an optics system including one or more optical elements which interact with a beam of light from the light source to project a pattern of light indicative of an area of the field of view of the flame detector for a determined distance from the flame detector. The indicated area of the field of view is larger than an area of a projection of the beam of light from the light source. The alignment device further includes a connector in connection with the body to place the alignment device in removable connection with the flame detector.
A fall protection compliance system includes a fall limiting device connected to an anchor. The fall limiting device comprises a connection device and a sensor system associated with the connection device. The sensor system is configured to determine whether a connector is connected to the connection device and to transmit a signal based on detecting that the connector is connected to the connection device, where operation of a machine associated with the anchor is controlled based on the signal.
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A helmet accessory removably attaches to a Type I helmet, enabling the Type I helmet to be compliant with Type II helmet requirements when attached. The helmet accessory includes an accessory body comprising a shock absorbing material and is provided around side an external circumference of the helmet. The helmet accessory protects against impact to the sides, front, and back of the helmet thereby protecting the sides, front, and back of a wearer's head.
A helmet accessory removably attaches to a Type I helmet, enabling the Type I helmet to be compliant with Type II helmet requirements when attached. The helmet accessory includes an accessory body comprising a shock absorbing material and is provided around side an external circumference of the helmet. The helmet accessory protects against impact to the sides, front, and back of the helmet thereby protecting the sides, front, and back of a wearer's head..
A safety helmet includes an outer shell configured for surrounding a head of a user, and an infrared reflective layer disposed in an interior of the outer shell. The infrared reflective layer is configured for reflecting at a least a portion of incident infrared radiation transmitted through the outer shell. The infrared reflective layer has infrared reflectivity of at least 40%. A method of manufacturing a safety helmet with an infrared reflective layer is also disclosed. The method may further produce a safety helmet having an evaporative cooling pad positioned within a cavity defined by the inner surface of the outer shell.
A device comprises a safety helmet, which comprises an outer shell configured for surrounding a head of a wearer, as well as an electrically conductive layer disposed in an interior of the outer shell. The device further comprises an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection component. This ESD component is positioned in at least a portion of a cavity defined by the interior of the outer shell of the safety helmet. This ESD protection component comprises of a first portion configured to be in contact with the electrically conductive layer of the safety helmet, as well as a second portion configured to be in contact with the wearer. The ESD protection component is configured to provide a path for electric current to flow between the electrically conductive layer and the wearer of the helmet. The ESD component may also be removable, or integrated into a safety harness, which is also disclosed herein.
A device comprises a safety helmet, which comprises an outer shell configured for surrounding a head of a wearer, as well as an electrically conductive layer disposed in an interior of the outer shell. The device further comprises an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection component. This ESD component is positioned in at least a portion of a cavity defined by the interior of the outer shell of the safety helmet. This ESD protection component comprises of a first portion configured to be in contact with the electrically conductive layer of the safety helmet, as well as a second portion configured to be in contact with the wearer. The ESD protection component is configured to provide a path for electric current to flow between the electrically conductive layer and the wearer of the helmet. The ESD component may also be removable, or integrated into a safety harness, which is also disclosed herein.
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A61N 1/14 - Leading-off electric charges, e.g. by earthing
9.
Fall Arrest Device with Settable Cable Length and Rollable Shell
The invention relates to a safety device, the device comprises a fall arrest device, and a rollable, protective shell surrounding the fall arrest device, wherein the shell comprises a case; a first contact surface ring encompassing the case; and a second contact surface ring encompassing the case; wherein the first contact surface ring and the second contact surface ring each comprise multiple continuous curved surfaces; wherein the case, the first contact surface ring, and the second contact surface ring provide a first aperture for access to a first actuator of the fall arrest device.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
10.
Systems and Methods for Providing Reliable Helmet Suspension Installation
Systems and methods are provided a helmet that includes shell comprising a plurality of connection receptacles, a first connection receptacle having a shape that is different from a shape of a second connection receptacle. A flexible suspension web includes a plurality of straps for supporting the shell on a head of a wearer, each of the straps including a connection tab, where a first connection tab, which is associated with a first strap, has a shape corresponding to the shape of the first connection receptacle, and where a second connection tab, which is associated with a second strap, has a shape corresponding to the shape of the second connection receptacle.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Headgear being protective helmets; protective head guards for industrial purposes, emergency response purposes and rescue purposes; protective face-shields for protective helmets; visors for helmets; safety helmets; flashing safety lights for helmets; protective headgear accessories, namely, visor frames, lighting, hearing protection for use with the headgear, suspensions, chinstraps, sweatbands, face shields, nape protectors, cooling liners, and brim extenders
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Headgear being protective helmets; protective head guards for industrial purposes, emergency response purposes and rescue purposes; protective face-shields for protective helmets; visors for helmets; safety helmets; flashing safety lights for helmets; protective headgear accessories, namely, visor frames, lighting, hearing protection for use with the headgear, suspensions, chinstraps, sweatbands, face shields, nape protectors, cooling liners, and brim extenders.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Headgear being protective helmets; protective head guards for industrial purposes, emergency response purposes and rescue purposes; protective face-shields for protective helmets; visors for helmets; safety helmets; flashing safety lights for helmets; protective headgear accessories, namely, visor frames, lighting, hearing protection for use with the headgear, suspensions, chinstraps, sweatbands, face shields, nape protectors, cooling liners, and brim extenders
A fall protection compliance system includes a fall limiting device connected to an anchor. The fall limiting device comprises a connection device and a sensor system associated with the connection device. The sensor system is configured to determine whether a connector is connected to the connection device and to transmit a signal based on detecting that the connector is connected to the connection device, where operation of a machine associated with the anchor is controlled based on the signal.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
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
H03K 17/95 - Proximity switches using a magnetic detector
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Safety products in the form of a connection device, which allows a user to be attached to a lifeline in combination with a tether or harness worn by the user and which enables the user to freely move along the length of the lifeline.
A fall protection compliance system includes a fall limiting device connected to an anchor. The fall limiting device comprises a connection device and a sensor system associated with the connection device. The sensor system is configured to determine whether a connector is connected to the connection device and to transmit a signal based on detecting that the connector is connected to the connection device, where operation of a machine associated with the anchor is controlled based on the signal.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
Devices and methods are provided for an attachment clip with a locking member, the attachment clip providing a secure connection between an object and a device, such as a portable communication device. The attachment clip may be configured to pivot on an axis between a closed position and an open position with a spring configured to apply a torque to return the attachment clip to the closed position. Once a device has been secured and the attachment clip is in the closed position, a locking member may enter a locked position and thereby prevent the attachment clip from inadvertently pivoting to the open position.
An electronically controlled tactile alert system for use in equipment, such as personal protective equipment like respiratory protection systems used in firefighting, comprising one or more sensors, a processor, and an actuator to generate impulses that are tactilely sensed by a user of the equipment.
An electronically controlled tactile alert system for use in equipment, such as personal protective equipment like respiratory protection systems used in firefighting, comprising one or more sensors, a processor, and an actuator to generate impulses that are tactilely sensed by a user of the equipment.
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Devices and methods are provided for an attachment clip with a locking member, the attachment clip providing a secure connection between an object and a device, such as a portable communication device. The attachment clip may be configured to pivot on an axis between a closed position and an open position with a spring configured to apply a torque to return the attachment clip to the closed position. Once a device has been secured and the attachment clip is in the closed position, a locking member may enter a locked position and thereby prevent the attachment clip from inadvertently pivoting to the open position.
A portable communication system having a first communication device, such as a land mobile radio (LMR), with its own battery, and a second communication device, such as a remote speaker microphone (RSM), also having its own battery. The second communication device may receive electrical energy from either the battery of the first communication device or from the battery of the second communication device, thereby allowing the communication system to effectively operate in either a wireless or a wired mode, with a reduced risk of an individual battery rendering the second communication device inoperable.
A portable communication system having a first communication device, such as a land mobile radio (LMR), with its own battery, and a second communication device, such as a remote speaker microphone (RSM), also having its own battery. The second communication device may receive electrical energy from either the battery of the first communication device or from the battery of the second communication device, thereby allowing the communication system to effectively operate in either a wireless or a wired mode, with a reduced risk of an individual battery rendering the second communication device inoperable.
A portable communication system having a first communication device, such as a land mobile radio (LMR), with its own battery, and a second communication device, such as a remote speaker microphone (RSM), also having its own battery. The second communication device may receive electrical energy from either the battery of the first communication device or from the battery of the second communication device, thereby allowing the communication system to effectively operate in either a wireless or a wired mode, with a reduced risk of an individual battery rendering the second communication device inoperable.
Systems and methods are provided for a helmet shell mounting assembly. A system includes a mounting component and a locking slider configured to interface with the mounting component when in an engaged position to secure an outer helmet shell to an inner helmet, where when the locking slider is in the disengaged position, the outer helmet shell is removable from the inner helmet and the mounting component.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
An adapter includes an extending body adapted to maintain an open volume between two sections of the webbing extending between two spaced slots and an upper surface of a D-shim of a safety harness so that a section of a connector may be passed through the volume to removably connect the connector to the safety harness. The extending body of the adapter is formed separately from the D-shim and from a D-ring of the safety harness. The extending body is configured to be placed within a looped volume between the two sections of the webbing extending between the two spaced slots and an upper surface of the D-shim with the D-ring connected to the two sections of the webbing extending between the spaced slots.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
An adapter includes an extending body adapted to maintain an open volume between two sections of the webbing extending between two spaced slots and an upper surface of a D-shim of a safety harness so that a section of a connector may be passed through the volume to removably connect the connector to the safety harness. The extending body of the adapter is formed separately from the D-shim and from a D-ring of the safety harness. The extending body is configured to be placed within a looped volume between the two sections of the webbing extending between the two spaced slots and an upper surface of the D-shim with the D-ring connected to the two sections of the webbing extending between the spaced slots.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
F16B 2/20 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
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Goods & Services
Safety equipment for protection against fall hazards, namely, a connection component for use with a lifeline that allows a worker to freely move along the length of the lifeline by virtue of a connection to a tether or harness.
29.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN OPEN PATH GAS DETECTOR WITH AN INTEGRATED OPTICAL SENSOR
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30.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN OPEN PATH GAS DETECTOR WITH AN INTEGRATED OPTICAL SENSOR
Systems and methods are provided for an open path gas detection system having a receiver with an optical sensor configured to continuously capture optical image data. The field of view of the optical sensor can include the path of a beam of focused light received by a light sensor of the receiver. The receiver can be configured to receive and temporarily store the optical image data in a memory buffer, and then transfer the optical image data to a persistent memory area upon receipt of a transfer command. A transfer command may be provided in various situations, such as when requested by a receiver, when a predefined object of interest is identified in the optical image data, or when a blockage occurs and light sensor is no longer receiving the beam of focused light.
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F23N 5/24 - Preventing development of abnormal or undesired conditions, i.e. safety arrangements
31.
Systems and methods for an open path gas detector with an integrated optical sensor
Systems and methods are provided for an open path gas detection system having a receiver with an optical sensor configured to continuously capture optical image data. The field of view of the optical sensor can include the path of a beam of focused light received by a light sensor of the receiver. The receiver can be configured to receive and temporarily store the optical image data in a memory buffer, and then transfer the optical image data to a persistent memory area upon receipt of a transfer command. A transfer command may be provided in various situations, such as when requested by a receiver, when a predefined object of interest is identified in the optical image data, or when a blockage occurs and light sensor is no longer receiving the beam of focused light.
G01N 21/31 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry
G01N 21/3504 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing gases, e.g. multi-gas analysis
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G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
32.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WATERPROOFING AN ELECTRONICS DEVICE
Devices and methods are provided for a portable electronics device having an improved sealing arrangement. The portable electronics devices can include an internal electronics assembly having a communications module and a battery in electrical communication with the communications module. An internal boot at least partially enclosing the internal electronics assembly can function to seal and prevent water or other external contaminants from contacting the internal electronics assembly. An outer shell having at least two apertures can at least partially enclose the internal boot. The internal boot can be configured to compress between the outer shell and the internal electronics assembly in order to prevent water passing through either of the two apertures from entering the internal boot enclosure. By relying on the internal boot to seal multiple apertures, the portable electronics device can have less design constraints and improved functionality, among other advantages.
H01R 13/424 - Securing in a demountable manner in base or case composed of a plurality of insulating parts having at least one resilient insulating part
H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces
33.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WATERPROOFING AN ELECTRONICS DEVICE
H01R 13/424 - Securing in a demountable manner in base or case composed of a plurality of insulating parts having at least one resilient insulating part
H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
A fall protection compliance system includes a fall limiting device connected to an anchor. The fall limiting device comprises a connection device and a sensor system associated with the connection device. The sensor system is configured to determine whether a connector is connected to the connection device and to transmit a signal based on detecting that the connector is connected to the connection device, where operation of a machine associated with the anchor is controlled based on the signal.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A62B 1/00 - Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
B65H 75/02 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
A fall protection compliance system includes a fall limiting device connected to an anchor. The fall limiting device comprises a connection device and a sensor system associated with the connection device. The sensor system is configured to determine whether a connector is connected to the connection device and to transmit a signal based on detecting that the connector is connected to the connection device, where operation of a machine associated with the anchor is controlled based on the signal.
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
37.
DETERMINATION OF SENSOR OPERATIONAL STATUS VIA SENSOR INTERROGATION
A gas sensor device including a sensing component for detection of first gas analyte, electronic circuitry, and a communication system, wherein the electronic circuitry is configured to control operation of the gas sensor device and to measure a concentration of the first gas analyte based on a signal from the sensing component, the electronic circuitry further being configured to control operation of the gas sensor device based upon an operational status of the gas sensor device determined at least in part on information received via the communication system based upon output from at least one sensor located at a different position from the gas sensor device.
Systems and methods are provided for a tensioning device configured for increasing tension in a line. A system may include a rotating member configured to support a line, the rotating member being configured to rotate around a shaft. A locking member is configured to limit movement of the line when the line is supported by the rotating member. A tensioning handle is configured to have a closed position and an open position, where the tensioning handle is disengaged from the shaft when in a closed position, and where the tensioning handle is configured to be engaged with the shaft when the tensioning handle is in an open position.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
F16G 11/10 - Quick-acting fasteningsClamps holding in one direction only
F16G 11/12 - Connections or attachments, e.g. turnbuckles, adapted for straining of cables, ropes or wire
39.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ABSORBING ENERGY OF A LIFELINE FOR FALL ARREST
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
40.
Safety Device for Providing Output to an Individual Associated with a Hazardous Environment
Provided are computer-implemented systems and methods for a device that includes at least one processor programmed or configured to receive one or more messages from a device in an transmit state, the one or more messages comprising a first message received at a first power level, the first message comprising data associated with a power level at which the first message was transmitted by the transmitting device, and a second messages received at a second power level, the second message comprising data associated with a power level at which the second message was transmitted by the transmitting device. The processor is further configured to determine a heading toward the transmitting device based on the first message and the second message; and output data associated with an indication of the heading toward the transmitting device.
G01S 13/89 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture
H01Q 21/20 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart the units being spaced along, or adjacent to, a curvilinear path
H04B 10/112 - Line-of-sight transmission over an extended range
An energy absorber device for use in a fall protection system has an energy absorber in the form of an elongate flexible element having first end spaced apart from and a second end. A containment structure (such as a housing or jacket) contains the energy absorber in an un-deployed state and has a first end secured with respect to the elongate flexible element near the first end of the elongate flexible element. The second end of the containment structure has a deployment exit such that in the event of deployment of the energy absorber arrangement, the elongate flexible element is pulled through the deployment exit. The device provides for easier deployment of the elongate flexible element than other designs employing hard shell casings or housings. Movement on the elongate flexible element is also highly resisted.
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
42.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PORTABLE GAS DETECTOR CONFIGURATION IDENTIFICATION
Systems and methods are provided for a portable gas detector having an indicator that is configured to display an indication, such as a color indication, to a user of the portable gas detector, wherein the indication represents a particular gas sensor configuration setting. The portable gas detector may have one or more gas sensors configured to detect multiple species of gas and a controller configured to control configuration settings of the one or more gas sensors. The indication provided to the user allows for the efficient selection of the correct portable gas detector for each individual task, without requiring a user to rely on potentially inaccurate physical labels or to manually check device settings.
Systems and methods are provided for a portable gas detector having an indicator that is configured to display an indication, such as a color indication, to a user of the portable gas detector, wherein the indication represents a particular gas sensor configuration setting. The portable gas detector may have one or more gas sensors configured to detect multiple species of gas and a controller configured to control configuration settings of the one or more gas sensors. The indication provided to the user allows for the efficient selection of the correct portable gas detector for each individual task, without requiring a user to rely on potentially inaccurate physical labels or to manually check device settings.
A safety helmet includes an outer shell configured for surrounding a head of a user, and an infrared reflective layer disposed in an interior of the outer shell. The infrared reflective layer is configured for reflecting at a least a portion of incident infrared radiation transmitted through the outer shell. The infrared reflective layer has infrared reflectivity of at least 40%. The safety helmet further may have an evaporative cooling pad positioned within a cavity defined by the inner surface of the outer shell. A method of manufacturing a safety helmet is also disclosed.
Systems and methods are provided for a fall limiting device. A fall limiting device includes a fall arrest mechanism configured to control a lifeline extending therefrom, said control comprising one or more of; paying out the lifeline, retracting the lifeline, and brake events indicating a fall arrest condition. A sensor system is configured to monitor one or more aspects of said control of the lifeline and to record data on a non-transitory computer-readable medium. A data output system is configured to provide access to the recorded data.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
47.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING LIFELINE PAYOUT AND RETRACTION
Systems and methods are provided for a fall limiting device. A fall limiting device includes a fall arrest mechanism configured to control a lifeline extending therefrom, said control comprising one or more of: paying out the lifeline, retracting the lifeline, and brake events indicating a fall arrest condition. A sensor system is configured to monitor one or more aspects of said control of the lifeline and to record data on a non-transitory computer-readable medium. A data output system is configured to provide access to the recorded data.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
49.
GAS DETECTOR DEVICE CONTROL BASED UPON ACCESSORY IDENTIFICATION
A system includes a gas detection device and an accessory device identification system in communicative connection with a control system of the gas detection device. The accessory device identification system is configured to receive data including identification data for at least one of (i) each of one or more associated accessory devices or (ii) an associated combination of accessory devices configured to be placed in fluid connection with the inlet of the gas detection device. The accessory device identification system is configured to identify at least one of (i) each of the one or more associated accessory devices or (ii) the associated combination of accessory devices (from the identification data received.
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 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
52.
Gas detector device control based upon accessory identification
A gas detection device for detection of one or more gas analytes in an environment includes a housing including an inlet via which gas to be sampled from the environment enters the housing, a control system within the housing comprising a processor system and a memory system in communicative connection with the processor system, and one or more gas sensors within the housing in fluid connection with the inlet and in communicative connection with the control system. Each of the one or more gas sensors is independently responsive to one of the one or more gas analytes. The control system is configured to control flow rate of gas from the environment through an accessory device assembly including one or more accessory devices in fluid connection with the inlet on the basis of data for the accessory device assembly in fluid connection with the inlet.
A gas detection device (10) for detection of one or more gas analytes in an environment includes a housing (20) including an inlet (38) via which gas to be sampled from the environment enters the housing, a control system within the housing comprising a processor system (42) and a memory (44) system in communicative connection with the processor system, and one or more gas sensors (30) within the housing in fluid connection with the inlet and in communicative connection with the control system. Each of the one or more gas sensors is independently responsive to one of the one or more gas analytes. The control system is configured to control flow rate of gas from the environment through an accessory device assembly including one or more accessory devices in fluid connection with the inlet on the basis of data for the accessory device assembly in fluid connection with the inlet.
A system includes a gas detection device (10) and an accessory device identification system in communicative connection with a control system (30) of the gas detection device. The accessory device identification system is configured to receive data including identification data for at least one of (i) each of one or more associated accessory devices or (ii) an associated combination of accessory devices configured to be placed in fluid connection with the inlet (38) of the gas detection device. The accessory device identification system is configured to identify at least one of (i) each of the one or more associated accessory devices or (ii) the associated combination of accessory devices (from the identification data received.
Systems and methods are provided a helmet that includes shell comprising a plurality of connection receptacles, a first connection receptacle having a shape that is different from a shape of a second connection receptacle. A flexible suspension web includes a plurality of straps for supporting the shell on a head of a wearer, each of the straps including a connection tab, where a first connection tab, which is associated with a first strap, has a shape corresponding to the shape of the first connection receptacle, and where a second connection tab, which is associated with a second strap, has a shape corresponding to the shape of the second connection receptacle.
Systems and methods are provided a helmet that includes shell comprising a plurality of connection receptacles, a first connection receptacle having a shape that is different from a shape of a second connection receptacle. A flexible suspension web includes a plurality of straps for supporting the shell on a head of a wearer, each of the straps including a connection tab, where a first connection tab, which is associated with a first strap, has a shape corresponding to the shape of the first connection receptacle, and where a second connection tab, which is associated with a second strap, has a shape corresponding to the shape of the second connection receptacle.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RELEASABLY CONNECTING A HELMET AND HEADBAND ASSEMBLY
Systems and methods are provided for a helmet having a configurable headband assembly. A helmet includes a helmet liner having a plurality of headband attachment points, each headband attachment point including a first opening for receiving and holding a primary attachment structure; and a second opening for receiving a locking pin. A headband assembly is configured to assist in fitting the helmet to a wearer' s head. The headband assembly includes a fit adjustment mechanism configured to adjust an internal shape of the headband assembly; and a plurality of attachment structure sets, an attachment structure set including a primary attachment structure; and a locking pin.
Systems and methods are provided for a helmet having a configurable headband assembly. A helmet includes a helmet liner having a plurality of headband attachment points, each headband attachment point including a first opening for receiving and holding a primary attachment structure; and a second opening for receiving a locking pin. A headband assembly is configured to assist in fitting the helmet to a wearer's head. The headband assembly includes a fit adjustment mechanism configured to adjust an internal shape of the headband assembly; and a plurality of attachment structure sets, an attachment structure set including a primary attachment structure; and a locking pin.
A fall protection compliance system includes a connection structure configured for interfacing an anchor structure and a connection sensor associated with the connection structure. The connection sensor includes an accelerometer or a pressure switch, where the connection sensor is configured to monitor continued connection of the connection structure to the anchor structure over a period of time and to output a signal indicating said continued connection.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
A fall protection compliance system includes a connection structure configured for interfacing a connector comprising a frame and a connection sensor assembly. The connection structure includes a connection loop, a connection anchor, and a housing. The housing includes an identification element. The connection sensor assembly includes at least one short-range wireless communication antenna and a control device. The control device includes at least one processor which is configured to receive connection data from the short-range wireless communication antenna, determine a connection status of the connector based on the connection data and perform at least one action based on the connection status.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
G01F 15/18 - Supports or connecting means for meters
G01P 15/09 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces with conversion into electric or magnetic values by piezoelectric pick-up
An alignment tool for use in connection with an open path gas detection system, which including one or more connectors, includes an optical system having a scope and an attachment system operatively connected to the optical system. The attachment system includes a body including one or more cooperating connectors. The body is rotatable about an axis thereof in a first direction to bring the one or more cooperating connectors into connection with the one or more connectors. The attachment system further includes one or more locking elements which engage the one or more connectors after a predetermined amount of rotation of the body in the first direction to form a state of locked engagement. A release member is in rotatable connection with the body in a second direction, opposite the first direction, to cause the one or more locking elements to disengage from the one or more connectors of the interface so that the body can be rotated in the second direction to remove the attachment system from connection with the interface.
A gas sensor device includes a sensing element including a heating element and electronic circuitry in connection with the heating element. The sensing element forms a resistive element in a circuit of the electronic circuitry. The electronic circuity operates the sensing element in a trigger mode via a pulsed energy input to the heating element at a first duty cycle and in a primary mode via a pulsed energy input to the heating element at a second duty cycle, which is greater than the first duty cycle. The electronic circuitry is further configured to measure a response of the sensing element over time during each pulse of a plurality of pulses of the pulsed energy input. The primary mode is entered upon measurement of a value of a response at or above a threshold value in the trigger mode of operation.
G01N 27/18 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of an electrically-heated body in dependence upon change of temperature caused by changes in the thermal conductivity of a surrounding material to be tested
G01N 27/16 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of an electrically-heated body in dependence upon change of temperature caused by burning or catalytic oxidation of surrounding material to be tested, e.g. of gas
An alignment tool for use in connection with an open path gas detection system, which includes an interface including one or more connectors, includes an optical system having a scope and an attachment system operatively connected to the optical system. The attachment system includes a body including one or more cooperating connectors. The body is rotatable about an axis thereof in a first direction to bring the one or more cooperating connectors into connection with the one or more connectors. The attachment system further includes one or more locking elements which engage the one or more connectors after a predetermined amount of rotation of the body in the first direction to form a state of locked engagement. A release member is in rotatable connection with the body in a second direction, opposite the first direction, to cause the one or more locking elements to disengage from the one or more connectors of the interface so that the body can be rotated in the second direction to remove the attachment system from connection with the interface.
An alignment tool for use in connection with an open path gas detection system, which includes an interface including one or more connectors, includes an optical system having a scope and an attachment system operatively connected to the optical system. The attachment system includes a body including one or more cooperating connectors. The body is rotatable about an axis thereof in a first direction to bring the one or more cooperating connectors into connection with the one or more connectors. The attachment system further includes one or more locking elements which engage the one or more connectors after a predetermined amount of rotation of the body in the first direction to form a state of locked engagement. A release member is in rotatable connection with the body in a second direction, opposite the first direction, to cause the one or more locking elements to disengage from the one or more connectors of the interface so that the body can be rotated in the second direction to remove the attachment system from connection with the interface.
Systems and methods are provided for a helmet shell mounting assembly. A system includes a mounting component and a locking slider configured to interface with the mounting component when in an engaged position to secure an outer helmet shell to an inner helmet.
Systems and methods are provided for a helmet shell mounting assembly. A system includes a mounting component and a locking slider configured to interface with the mounting component when the locking slider is in an engaged position to secure an outer helmet shell to an inner helmet. In another embodiment, the system also includes an anchor that is configured to pass through the outer helmet shell via a through hole and be received by the mounting component, and the locking slider is configured to retain the anchor within the mounting component when the locking slider is in the engaged position.
Systems and methods are provided for a helmet shell mounting assembly. A system includes a mounting component and a locking slider configured to interface with the mounting component when in an engaged position to secure an outer helmet shell to an inner helmet.
Systems and methods are provided for a fall limiting device. An embodiment includes a housing and a rotatable drum comprising an axle and two side portions, said rotatable dram comprising a single contiguous material piece. A retractable member is held, at least in part, within the housing via winding around the rotatable drum within the two side portions.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
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Systems and methods for providing a consolidated PFL or SRL drum
Systems and methods are provided for a fall limiting device. An embodiment includes a housing and a rotatable drum comprising an axle and two side portions, said rotatable drum comprising a single contiguous material piece. A retractable member is held, at least in part, within the housing via winding around the rotatable drum within the two side portions.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A CONSOLIDATED PFL OR SRL DRUM
Systems and methods are provided for a fall limiting device. An embodiment includes a housing and a rotatable drum comprising an axle and two side portions, said rotatable drum comprising a single contiguous material piece. A retractable member is held, at least in part, within the housing via winding around the rotatable drum within the two side portions.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A connection arrangement for use with a wearable body harness includes a first connector having a first body component, a second body component, and an attachment element connected to each other by a rod having a longitudinal axis. The connection arrangement further includes a second connector removably connectable to the first connector. Each of the first body component, the second body component, and the attachment element are independently movable relative to each other about the longitudinal axis of the rod. The first connector and the second connector are removably connectable to each other via a locking and release mechanism between a first, locked configuration, where the first connector and the second connector are connected to each other, and a second, unlocked configuration, where the first connector and the second connector are disconnected from each other.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A44B 11/00 - BucklesSimilar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts
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Protective headgear, namely, headgear being protective helmets, protective head guards for industrial, construction, including for use in confined spaces and working at heights, emergency response, and search and rescue purposes
81.
Determination of sensor operational status via sensor interrogation
A method of operating a gas sensor for a gas analyte including a sensing component includes, in a first mode, interrogating the sensor by periodically applying an electrical signal to the sensing component of the sensor, measuring sensor response to the electrical signal which is indicative of a sensitivity of the sensor each time the electrical signal is applied to the sensing component, determining whether one or more thresholds have been exceeded based upon the sensor response determined each time the electrical signal is applied to the sensing component, and entering a second mode, different from the first mode in analysis of the sensor response to the periodically applied electrical signals, if one or more thresholds are exceeded.
A clamp for use with a cable or safety includes a receiving member and a jamming member configured to move relative to the receiving member. In use, an end of the safety line is looped around the jamming member. The clamp further may include an actuator, which is adjustable to reconfigure the clamp between: an unlocked state, wherein in the unlocked state the safety line can be moved through the clamp, and a locked state, wherein in the locked state the jamming member is urged into the receiving member. The safety line is thus clamped between the jamming member and at least a portion of the receiving member. The actuator may be a handle and the position of the handle may be manually adjustable. The clamp may include at least one indicator to provide a visual indication of the state of the clamp.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
F16G 11/10 - Quick-acting fasteningsClamps holding in one direction only
A case or support cradle for a fall arrest device has a shape or configuration enabling rolling of the case or cradle along an arcuate path. The rollable case or cradle allows the fall arrest device received therein to smoothly follow a user's movements around a work site, thereby protecting the device from damage due to dragging or scraping along a floor surface.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
E04G 21/32 - Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings
A safety line anchor device with a first component, the first component having a connection part at first end and a gripping element at a second end, a second component, the second component having a first opposed end portion, a second end portion, and a pin fixed in position and protruding from the second component, and the first component is slidably mounted to the second component and the gripping element separates the first opposed end portion and the second end portion.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
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Gas sensor with separate contaminant detection element
A system for detecting an analyte gas in an environment includes a first gas sensor, a first contaminant sensor separate and spaced from the first gas sensor, and electronic circuitry in electrical connection with the first gas sensor to determine if the analyte gas is present based on a response of the first gas sensor. The electronic circuitry is further in electrical connection with the first contaminant sensor to measure a response of the first contaminant sensor over time. The measured response of the first contaminant sensor varies with an amount of one or more contaminants to which the system has been exposed in the environment over time.
G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
G01N 27/16 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of an electrically-heated body in dependence upon change of temperature caused by burning or catalytic oxidation of surrounding material to be tested, e.g. of gas
G01N 27/404 - Cells with anode, cathode and cell electrolyte on the same side of a permeable membrane which separates them from the sample fluid
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Apparatus in the nature of gas sensors for indicating gas concentrations, apparatus in the nature of gas sensors for recording gas concentrations, air pressure regulators being automated pressure regulating valves for limiting maximum pressure in respiratory air supply systems, batteries and parts thereof; electric apparatus, namely, chargers for electric batteries for electric tools; one way and two way radio communication transmission apparatus and structural instruments and controls therefor; Technical measuring, testing and checking apparatus and instruments for detecting, measuring, analyzing and recording fluid flow, gas, mist, dust, pressure and temperature; respiratory protective apparatus, namely, reusable respirators and disposable respirators being respirators for the prevention of accident or injury; ear protective apparatus in the nature of ear phones and protective ear covering shields; gas calibrators for calibrating gas in gas detectors; downloadable software for operational management for use with gas detection sensors, gas calibrators, and vapor, gas, fire, and danger alarms, for measurement and analysis of vapor, gas, and fire, plume modeling, thermal imaging, flame detection, respiratory protection, and fall detection; protective industrial respiratory protective apparatus, namely, protective industrial escape respirators, air-purifying respirators, air-line respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus and structural parts thereof; protective wearing apparel for miners, industrial workers, firefighters and those engaged in hazardous pursuits, namely, headgear being protective helmets, hard hats, hard caps for protection from injury, protective winter headwear, namely, hard hats, headphones in the form of headbands, escape hoods; CDs, DVDs and internet streaming media, namely, downloadable video recordings in the field of occupational hazards featuring information regarding occupational hazards and equipment and procedures to reduce and eliminate such hazards and information as to the use, inspecting, testing, fitting, maintenance and repair of such equipment; personal safety and fall protection equipment other than for sports and not for use in vehicles, namely, harnesses, full body harnesses, lifelines for safety purposes, support belts for workers, safety belts in the nature of support belts for workers, safety lines for workers for fall protection, safety straps for fall protection, reels for protection of workers, self-retracting lanyards for fall protection, lanyards for safety purposes for fall protection, rope grabs as a fall arrest device for fall protection, fall restraint lanyards, shock absorbing lanyards and anchorage connectors for fall protection, energy absorbers for fall protection, fall arrest devices, namely, lanyards for safety purposes for fall protection, harnesses for safety purpose for fall protection, ladder climbing safety equipment, namely, ladder fall arresters for fall protection; confined space entry and retrieval equipment, namely, personnel and material handling hoists for fall protection, self-retracting lanyards with retrieval capability for fall protection, tripods for use with fall protection equipment, davits for fall protection for workers, rescue kits comprised of respirators for the prevention of accident or injury, retrieval equipment and first aid equipment in the nature of fall protection equipment, namely, anchors, harnesses, lines, lanyards, carabiners and anchorage connectors, and also personal rescue equipment in the nature of protective industrial respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus; batteries; battery chargers; voice amplifiers and voice transmitters being a sound transmitting apparatus; gas and hazardous vapor detectors for detecting the presence of gas and vapor and structural parts thereof; gas and hazardous vapor measurers being gas and vapor sensors for measuring gas concentration and structural parts thereof; apparatus of analyzing gas and hazardous vapor and structural parts thereof; gas and hazardous vapor monitors in the nature of electric sensors and structural parts thereof; gas and hazardous vapor recorders being an apparatus for measuring analyzing gas and vapor levels and structural parts thereof; fire and danger alarms for safety workers for fall prevention; eye and face protective apparatus, namely, gas masks, safety goggles, safety glasses being protective eyewear and workmen's protective face shields and frames therefor; hearing protection apparatus, namely, ear bands for safety protection for workers, headphones in the form of head bands, ear muffs and headsets for safety protection for workers, not for medical use; Personal safety equipment and fall protection equipment, namely, horizontal lifelines and vertical lifelines and descent devices being safety equipment that lower people at a controlled rate of speed; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of reports relating to workplace safety, safety awareness, hazard assessment, hazard remediation and operational performance; downloadable software for measuring workplace conditions and safety requirements in relation to workplace safety, safety awareness, hazard assessment, hazard remediation and operational performance; communication systems for respirators comprised of radio transmitters and receivers for use by an individual wearing a respirator; communications systems comprised of transmitters and receivers associated with radio, wireless and wireless network communications and telemetry, voice amplifiers and transmitters; electronic monitors being gas and fire detectors for monitoring gas and fire presence; detectors for gas, fire and flame; gas sensors for measuring gas concentration; controllers being electronic controllers for gas sensors; calibration stations comprised of electronic monitors for testing gas detectors and gas monitors; electronic detectors for detecting the presence of harmful chemical and biological, materials; accountability systems for personal alert safety comprised of personal alert safety system devices, namely, radio transmitters and receivers; protective sunshields in the form of polyurethane extensions which attach to workers’ headgear to protect the wearer's ears and neck from harmful sun rays; safety and protective clothing, namely, fire resistant hazardous material handling suits, reflective safety vests and hard hats; protective clothing, namely, safety vests to prevent bodily injury; protective helmets; head protection in the form of hard hats, protective helmets, and protective head caps for safety purposes; rescue hood being protective industrial respirators; Fire suit being turn out gear, namely, clothing for protection against fire; protective helmets for prevention of injury; protective fire helmets; hoods, gloves and coveralls for protection against accidents; personal safety and fall protection equipment, namely, rescue cradles and rescue ladders; personal alert safety systems comprised of electric sensors for measuring conditions of the surrounding environments and physical conditions of the user in hazardous environments by sensing chemical gas, detecting gas connectivity and sensing capability and presence of gas, sensing of compliance with system component usage guidelines and system parameters, and detecting connection to safety monitoring systems and telecommunications transmitters to notify others that a user is in distress or a dangerous condition has been encountered; gas masks with built-in air purifying apparatus and canisters; instruments for detecting toxic industrial chemicals, namely, toxic industrial chemical detectors; apparatus for indicating gas concentrations, apparatus for recording gas concentrations; electronic devices, namely, personal alert safety systems and fall detection systems and apparatus in the nature of personal emergency response systems for determining individual safety and detecting hazards by analyzing geo-fencing, wearer location, and physiological changes with transmitter to notify others that a user is in distress; fall detection systems and apparatus, namely, personal emergency response systems for determining individual safety and detecting hazards by analyzing geo-fencing, wearer location, and physiological change with transmitter to notify others that a user is in distress; downloadable software for control, operation, calibration and storage of information relating to a multipoint gas detector; self-contained breathing apparatus for industrial and firefighting use consisting of facepieces, regulators, compressed air tanks, harnesses and parts therefor; self-contained breathing apparatus for industrial and firefighting use consisting of air masks, regulators, compressed air tanks, harnesses, and parts therefor; apparatus and instruments for detecting, measuring, analyzing and recording fluid flow, air currents, gas, mist, dust, noise, pressure and temperature; sound measuring instruments, namely, sound level meters; fire extinguishing apparatus; electronic apparatus comprised of light, heat and motion sensors for detecting, arranging, monitoring, identifying, and determining direction and distance from emergency responders within a local wireless communication network that integrates sensors and apparatus data of other emergency responders for use in the fields of firefighting and search and rescue; voice communications equipment, namely, amplifiers for use with protective facepieces; protective wearing apparel for miners, industrial workers, firefighters and those engaged in hazardous pursuits, namely, headgear being protective helmets, hard hats, protective caps for safety purposes, winter headwear, namely, hard hats, headphones in the form of headbands, escape hoods, protective work gloves, protective work mittens, protective work mitts, protective work suits to prevent accidents and injury, coveralls for protection against accidents or injury, jackets for protection against accidents or injury, coats for protection against accidents or injury, pants for protection against accidents or injury, aprons for protection against accidents or injury, spats for protection against accidents or injury, leggings for protection against accidents or injury, foot protectors for protection against accidents or injury, leg protectors for protection against accidents or injury, toe protectors for protection against accidents or injury, knee pads for protection against accidents or injury, sleeve protectors for protection against accidents or injury, arm protectors for protection against accidents or injury, and structural parts therefor; luminous safety signs; fire blankets and cases therefor; Air quality measurement apparatus, namely, dust counting apparatus
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(1) Personal safety equipment for fall protection, fall restraint, and fall arrest, namely, safety harnesses, lifelines in the nature of safety ropes and cables, safety belts being harnesses for fall arrest, self-retracting lanyards for safety purposes for fall protection, lanyards for safety purposes for fall protection, energy absorbers being shock absorbers as part of a lifeline system for protection against falls, safety winches for rescue purposes, fall arrest devices in the nature of anchorage connectors and carabiners, guardrails for safety purposes for fall protection, tripods being anchors for fall arrest and fall restraint lifeline systems; Personal safety equipment for fall protection, fall restraint, and fall arrest, namely, rescue kits consisting of harnesses and carabiners being fall equipment for fall restraint and fall arrest;
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Assignment and de-assignment in portable devices via a charger
A management system includes a processor system in operative connection with a communication system. The communication system is configured to be in communicative connection with a gas monitoring system of an entity. The gas monitoring system further includes one or more portable gas detection instruments which include one or more gas sensors and a rechargeable battery system. The gas monitoring system further includes one or more chargers configured to charge the rechargeable battery system of each of the portable gas detection instruments. The management system further includes a memory system in operative connection with the processor system. The memory system includes an algorithm executable by the processor system stored therein and a database associated with the algorithm stored therein, which includes data identifying each of the chargers as an asset of the entity and each of the portable gas detection instruments as an asset of the entity.
G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
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 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
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(1) Personal safety equipment for fall protection, fall restraint, and fall arrest, namely, safety harnesses, lifelines in the nature of safety ropes and cables, safety belts being harnesses for fall arrest, self-retracting lanyards for safety purposes for fall protection, lanyards for safety purposes for fall protection, energy absorbers being shock absorbers as part of a lifeline system for protection against falls, safety winches for rescue purposes, fall arrest devices in the nature of anchorage connectors and carabiners, guardrails for safety purposes for fall protection, tripods being anchors for fall arrest and fall restraint lifeline systems; Personal safety equipment for fall protection, fall restraint, and fall arrest, namely, rescue kits consisting of harnesses and carabiners being fall equipment for fall restraint and fall arrest;
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ASSIGNMENT AND DE-ASSIGNMENT IN PORTABLE DEVICES VIA A CHARGER
A management system includes a processor system in operative connection with a communication system. The communication system is configured to be in communicative connection with a gas monitoring system of an entity. The gas monitoring system further includes one or more portable gas detection instruments which include one or more gas sensors and a rechargeable battery system. The gas monitoring system further includes one or more chargers configured to charge the rechargeable battery system of each of the portable gas detection instruments. The management system further includes a memory system in operative connection with the processor system. The memory' system includes an algorithm executable by the processor system stored therein and a database associated with the algorithm stored therein, which includes data identifying each of the chargers as an asset of the entity and each of the portable gas detection instruments as an asset of the entity.
A management system includes a processor system in operative connection with a communication system. The communication system is configured to be in communicative connection with a gas monitoring system of an entity. The gas monitoring system further includes one or more portable gas detection instruments which include one or more gas sensors and a rechargeable battery system. The gas monitoring system further includes one or more chargers configured to charge the rechargeable battery system of each of the portable gas detection instruments. The management system further includes a memory system in operative connection with the processor system. The memory' system includes an algorithm executable by the processor system stored therein and a database associated with the algorithm stored therein, which includes data identifying each of the chargers as an asset of the entity and each of the portable gas detection instruments as an asset of the entity.
An energy absorber (10) for use in a fall arrest system includes an elongate member (11) having a proximal end (14), a distal end (12), and a line of weakness (15, 16) extending in a longitudinal direction (A) along at least a portion of the elongate member between the proximal end (14) and the distal end (12). The line of weakness (15, 16) is at least partially non-linear. In response to application of a predetermined force, the elongate member (11) is configured to tear along the line of weakness (15, 16), thereby at least partially absorbing energy of a user's fall.
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes at least one air tank having a regulator, and a back plate configured to removably receive the air tank. The back plate has a plate having a tank engagement surface for engaging at least a portion of an air tank, a receiving cradle on the plate configured to receive the regulator of an air tank, and a locking mechanism associated with the cradle and/or the plate for releasably locking the regulator and/or the cradle relative to the plate. The locking mechanism has at least one locking member configured to move between a first locked position, wherein the locking member engages the regulator and/or cradle to restrict removal of the regulator and/or the receiving cradle from the plate, and a second unlocked position, wherein the locking member disengages from the regulator and/or the cradle to permit removal of the regulator and/or the cradle from the plate.
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes at least one air tank having a regulator, and a back plate configured to removably receive the air tank. The back plate has a plate having a tank engagement surface for engaging at least a portion of an air tank, a receiving cradle on the plate configured to receive the regulator of an air tank, and a locking mechanism associated with the cradle and/or the plate for releasably locking the regulator and/or the cradle relative to the plate. The locking mechanism has at least one locking member configured to move between a first locked position, wherein the locking member engages the regulator and/or cradle to restrict removal of the regulator and/or the receiving cradle from the plate, and a second unlocked position, wherein the locking member disengages from the regulator and/or the cradle to permit removal of the regulator and/or the cradle from the plate.
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes at least one air tank having a regulator, and a back plate configured to removably receive the air tank. The back plate has a plate having a tank engagement surface for engaging at least a portion of an air tank, a receiving cradle on the plate configured to receive the regulator of an air tank, and a locking mechanism associated with the cradle and/or the plate for releasably locking the regulator and/or the cradle relative to the plate. The locking mechanism has at least one locking member configured to move between a first locked position, wherein the locking member engages the regulator and/or cradle to restrict removal of the regulator and/or the receiving cradle from the plate, and a second unlocked position, wherein the locking member disengages from the regulator and/or the cradle to permit removal of the regulator and/or the cradle from the plate.
A fall protection compliance system includes a connection structure configured for interfacing an anchor structure and a connection sensor associated with the connection structure. The connection sensor includes an accelerometer or a pressure switch, where the connection sensor is configured to monitor continued connection of the connection structure to the anchor structure over a period of time and to output a signal indicating said continued connection.
G01P 15/09 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces with conversion into electric or magnetic values by piezoelectric pick-up
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
G01P 15/18 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration in two or more dimensions
G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electric transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
G08B 5/36 - 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 using visible light sources
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
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
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
A fall arrest device (10) includes a drum (1) configured to have a safety line (2) wound thereon, a speed responsive engagement assembly (3, 4, 6) arranged to inhibit rotation of the drum (1) above a predetermined rotational speed, and a traveller (30) configured to move in response to rotation of the drum (1). The traveller (30) is configured to activate the speed responsive engagement assembly (3, 4, 6) when a predetermined length of safety line has been paid out. This allows a user to be restrained from the edge of a worksite or other location where a fall may occur.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A method of operating a sensor system including at least one sensor to detect a first gas analyte and a control system includes electronically interrogating the sensor to determine the operational status thereof and, based upon the results of the electronic interrogation, the control system initiating an automated maintenance procedure for the sensor.
A method of detecting at least a blockage status in a porous member separating a measurement chamber of a device including a gas sensor positioned within the measurement chamber which is responsive to an analyte in an ambient environment to be sampled, includes emitting pressure waves from a pressure wave source which travel within the measurement chamber, measuring a first response via a first sensor responsive to pressure waves positioned at a first position within the measurement chamber, measuring a second response via a second sensor at a second position, different from the first position, and in fluid connection with the pressure wave source, determining the blockage status of the porous member based upon a functional relation of the first response and the second response.
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Personal safety equipment for fall protection, fall restraint, and fall arrest, namely, harnesses, lifelines, self-retracting lanyards and lanyards for safety purposes and fall protection, safety belts being harnesses for fall arrest, energy absorbers being cable-mounted shock absorbers as part of a lifeline system for protection against falls, and fall arrest devices in the nature of anchorage connectors and carabiners; Personal safety and fall protection equipment being personal rescue equipment in the nature of non-explosive and non-pyrotechnic rescue flares, oxygen breathing units, and fire blankets; personal safety and fall protection equipment, namely, rescue kits consisting of harnesses and carabiners being fall equipment for fall restraint and fall arrest, oxygen breathing units, and rescue laser signaling flares; Personal safety and fall protection equipment, namely, tripods being anchors for fall arrest and fall restraint lifeline systems
