Patents by Inventor Kevin W. Truesdell
Kevin W. Truesdell has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230310941Abstract: A single and multiple body belt for use by linemen and others engaged in operations on poles or similar structures having at least a primary body belt, which can be disposed below and detachably connected to a secondary body belt in the multiple body belt configuration. The primary body belt and the secondary body belt each have at least one pair of D-rings. The D-rings, which may differ in size, are separated enough to allow a wearer to distinguish between devices that are normally solely attached to one pair of primary D-rings. The body belts (or other portions) may also have an adjustability section through which a belt strap is woven to either extend or shorten the length of the respective belt strap. The adjustability section allows a lineman to further adjust the tightness of the belt (or other portions) around his or her waist to provide improved support and safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: James J. Rullo, Kevin W. Truesdell
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Patent number: 11679303Abstract: A single and multiple body belt for use by linemen and others engaged in operations on poles or similar structures having at least a primary body belt, which can be disposed below and detachably connected to a secondary body belt in the multiple body belt configuration. The primary body belt and the secondary body belt each have at least one pair of D-rings. The D-rings, which may differ in size, are separated enough to allow a wearer to distinguish between devices that are normally solely attached to one pair of primary D-rings. The body belts (or other portions) may also have an adjustability section through which a belt strap is woven to either extend or shorten the length of the respective belt strap. The adjustability section allows a lineman to further adjust the tightness of the belt (or other portions) around his or her waist to provide improved support and safety.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: James J Rullo, Kevin W Truesdell
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Patent number: 11136823Abstract: A fall arrest system for use on a ladder. The fall arrest system includes a primary rope line on which a fall arrester is slidably mounted, and a pair of anchor assemblies that securely extend and connect between the primary rope line and respective legs of the ladder. A body harness worn by a worker climbing the ladder is tethered to the fall arrester.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2017Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: DeForest C. Canfield, James J. Rullo, Kevin W. Truesdell
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Patent number: 10946248Abstract: A single and multiple body belt for use by linemen and others engaged in operations on poles or similar structures having at least a primary body belt, which can be disposed below and detachably connected to a secondary body belt in the multiple body belt configuration. The primary body belt and the secondary body belt each have at least one pair of D-rings. The D-rings, which may differ in size, are separated enough to allow a wearer to distinguish between devices that are normally solely attached to one pair of primary D-rings. The body belts (or other portions) may also have an adjustability section through which a belt strap is woven to either extend or shorten the length of the respective belt strap. The adjustability section allows a lineman to further adjust the tightness of the belt (or other portions) around his or her waist to provide improved support and safety.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: James J Rullo, Kevin W Truesdell
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Publication number: 20190060683Abstract: A fall arrester used by utility linemen, communications and telecommunication workers that comprises a body defined by a pair of spaced apart frame members bridged by a floor, and a cam pivotally mounted to the body and sandwiched between the frame members. The cam includes teeth formed on its cam end and an eye formed at the end of the lever end. A carabiner or other connector is connected to the device through the eye and can be attached to the climber's full body harness. A rope passes between the frame members and between the cam and floor of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin W. Truesdell, James J. Rullo
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Patent number: 10207151Abstract: A fall restriction assembly for use by a pole climber/the assembly includes an elongated outer strap having first and second opposite ends, an inner strap/lanyard adjustably connected to the outer strap and that includes a connector for interconnecting it to a body belt worn by the pole climber; an adjustable connector assembly interconnecting the inner strap/lanyard to the outer strap; and a looped handle connected to the first end of the outer strap.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin W. Truesdell, James J. Rullo
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Publication number: 20190022465Abstract: In a pole climbing fall prevention assembly having a pole strap, lanyard, and cam assembly that permits adjustment of the pole strap, a lever is attached to the sidewall of a cam assembly to ease the task of a climber needing to adjust the pole strap. A second lever can be attached to the second sidewall of the cam assembly to provide easier access to the lever regardless of the orientation of the cam assembly relative to the climber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin W. Truesdell, Timothy Batty, James J. Rullo, DeForest C. Canfield
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Patent number: 10099087Abstract: In a pole climbing fall prevention assembly having a pole strap, lanyard, and cam assembly that permits adjustment of the pole strap, a lever is attached to the sidewall of a cam assembly to ease the task of a climber needing to adjust the pole strap. A second lever can be attached to the second sidewall of the cam assembly to provide easier access to the lever regardless of the orientation of the cam assembly relative to the climber.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin W. Truesdell, Timothy Batty, James J. Rullo, DeForest C. Canfield
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Publication number: 20160310793Abstract: In a pole climbing fall prevention assembly having a pole strap, lanyard, and cam assembly that permits adjustment of the pole strap, a lever is attached to the sidewall of a cam assembly to ease the task of a climber needing to adjust the pole strap. A second lever can be attached to the second sidewall of the cam assembly to provide easier access to the lever regardless of the orientation of the cam assembly relative to the climber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin W. Truesdell, Timothy Batty, James J. Rullo, DeForest C. Canfield
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Publication number: 20160310794Abstract: A fall restriction assembly for use by a pole climber/the assembly includes an elongated outer strap having first and second opposite ends, an inner strap/lanyard adjustably connected to the outer strap and that includes a connector for interconnecting it to a body belt worn by the pole climber; an adjustable connector assembly interconnecting the inner strap/lanyard to the outer strap; and a looped handle connected to the first end of the outer strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin W. Truesdell, James J. Rullo
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Publication number: 20150275580Abstract: A fall arrest system for use on a ladder. The fall arrest system includes a primary rope line on which a fall arrester is slidably mounted, and a pair of anchor assemblies that securely extend and connect between the primary rope line and respective legs of the ladder. A body harness worn by a worker climbing the ladder is tethered to the fall arrester.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: DeForest C. Canfield, James J. Rullo, Kevin W. Truesdell