Patents Assigned to Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.
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Publication number: 20230052890Abstract: An interactive vehicle safety system having capabilities to improve peripheral vision, provide warning, and improve reaction time for operators of vehicles. For example, the interactive vehicle safety system may have capabilities for portraying objects, which are being blocked by any of the structural pillars and/or mirrors of a vehicle (such as a truck, van, train, etc.). The interactive vehicle safety system disclosed may comprise one or more image capturing devices (such as camera, sensor, laser), distance and object sensors (such as ultrasonic sensor, LIDAR radar sensor, photoelectric sensor, and infrared sensor), a real-time image processing of an object, and one or more display systems (such as LCD or LED displays). The interactive vehicle safety system may give a seamless 360-degree front panoramic view to a driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. BENJAMIN, Peter M. BARTEK, Jon A. PRESTON, Jeff CHASTINE, Joseph L. CALABRESE, Corey DASH
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Patent number: 11400963Abstract: The derail warning system may include a solar-powered LED indicator for derail or switch. The derail warning system may also include an orientation sensor that automatically turns on depending on the orientation of the derail (up or down), derail metal flag, or switch indicator flag. The derail warning system may bring more visibility with a 360-degree LED that is solar powered and may detect orientation and turn on based on the position of the derail, switch, or flag. The derail warning system may use a unique acceleration sensor or g-sensor that can detect orientation movement and automatically turn on or off and be fully charged to operate day or night. The derail warning system may also include a data-logging microprocessor to determine a time stamp of position and location.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Peter M. Bartek, Timothy J. Benjamin, Corey Dash, Philip Anthony Mooney, Jason Neil Smith
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Patent number: 11318886Abstract: An interactive vehicle safety system having capabilities to improve peripheral vision, provide warning, and improve reaction time for operators of vehicles. For example, the interactive vehicle safety system may have capabilities for portraying objects, which are being blocked by any of the structural pillars and/or mirrors of a vehicle (such as a truck, van, train, etc.). The interactive vehicle safety system disclosed may comprise one or more image capturing devices (such as camera, sensor, laser), distance and object sensors (such as ultrasonic sensor, LIDAR radar sensor, photoelectric sensor, and infrared sensor), a real-time image processing of an object, and one or more display systems (such as LCD or LED displays). The interactive vehicle safety system may give a seamless 360-degree front panoramic view to a driver.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Benjamin, Peter M. Bartek, Jon A. Preston, Jeff Chastine, Joseph L. Calabrese, Corey Dash
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Publication number: 20220126379Abstract: A portable device is disclosed for drilling a hole through a plate and into a wooden tie and/or inserting a lag screw into the hole in the plate and into the wooden tie. The portable device may include a handle and a removable drill with a rechargeable battery that provides power to the portable device. In various embodiments, the portable device may include a quick connect/disconnect component configured to enable the portable device to be used as a tie drill device or a lag screw inserter device by interchangeably connecting either a drill bit or a lag screw socket to the portable device. In various embodiments, the portable device may include quick-release system, a bit-aligning tip, and/or a bit aligning guide to facilitate switching between different tools compatible with the portable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Corey DASH, Peter M. BARTEK
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Publication number: 20220120041Abstract: A battery-operated tool is disclosed for use in the rail industry. In some embodiments, the battery-operated tool may comprise a battery-operated spike driver configured to drive in spikes configured to hold rails for a railway onto a fixed point. The battery-operated tool may include or otherwise be connected to a battery management system. The battery management system may be configured to manage the power supplied to the battery-operated device via one or more batteries. In various embodiments, the one or more batteries may comprise a set of rechargeable batteries connected in series or in parallel. In some embodiments, the battery management system may be attached to or included within the battery-operated device. In other embodiments, the battery management system may be physically separate from the battery-operated device. For example, the battery management system may be included within a separate battery pack that includes the set of batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Peter M. BARTEK, Miroslaw BOGDANOWICZ, Corey DASH, Paul OOSTDYK
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Publication number: 20220090331Abstract: A portable railroad spike remover comprises a claw assembly extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. The claw assembly extractor may include a pair of jaw members that are pivotally connected to each other by a pivoting pin and a rotating pin. Each jaw member may include a lower end configured to contact and secure a railroad spike and a pair of upper members interlocked with each other and pivotally connected to the clevis fastener with the rotating pin. When the drive shaft is rotated, the claw assembly extractor and the mounting flange may move inside the main housing in a vertical direction to extract the railroad spike from the rail tie.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. BENJAMIN, Peter M. BARTEK, Corey DASH, Laura Ann RUHALA, Kristopher Andre ALONZO, Trevor Lee-Michael BARNBY, Samuel Horace GANTT, Daniel Richard SCOTT
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Publication number: 20220081850Abstract: A portable railroad spike remover comprises an extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. A drive shaft is connected to the extractor such that as the drive shaft is rotated, the extractor is vertically raised and lowered within a main column. The extractor may have an opening extending through at least one side to engage the railroad spike.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Benjamin, Kristopher Andre Alonzo, Mir Mohamed Atiqullah, Trevor Lee-Michael Barnby, Samuel Horace Gantt, Jonathan Hawkins, Alexander Hood, Timothy K. Lawler, Laura Ann Ruhala, Daniel Richard Scott, Zachary Tonsmeire, Kyle D. Wise
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Patent number: 11208767Abstract: A portable railroad spike remover comprises an extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. A drive shaft is connected to the extractor such that as the drive shaft is rotated, the extractor is vertically raised and lowered within a main column. The extractor may have an opening extending through at least one side to engage the railroad spike.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Benjamin, Kristopher Andre Alonzo, Mir Mohamed Atiqullah, Trevor Lee-Michael Barnby, Samuel Horace Gantt, Jonathan Hawkins, Alexander Hood, Timothy K. Lawler, Laura Ann Ruhala, Daniel Richard Scott, Zachary Tonsmeire, Kyle D. Wise
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Publication number: 20210354274Abstract: A clip insertion system is disclosed inserting and/or removing clips from rail plates. The clip insertion system described herein may comprise a hand tool that positions and inserts a clip into a rail plate that is attached to the railroad tie. The clip secures the steel rail to the tie. This invention represents a significant improvement over existing clip setting hand tools by improving useability, reducing safety risks, and increasing efficiency in the process/method of securing the rail using clips and/or other clip-based technologies. This system also provides and improved method of moving and positioning the tool as it is moved to successive clip insertion locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Corey DASH, Peter M. BARTEK, Justin McDONOUGH, Mark FOYIL, Paul LYDICK
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Publication number: 20210339679Abstract: An interactive vehicle safety system having capabilities to improve peripheral vision, provide warning, and improve reaction time for operators of vehicles. For example, the interactive vehicle safety system may have capabilities for portraying objects, which are being blocked by any of the structural pillars and/or mirrors of a vehicle (such as a truck, van, train, etc.). The interactive vehicle safety system disclosed may comprise one or more image capturing devices (such as camera, sensor, laser), distance and object sensors (such as ultrasonic sensor, LIDAR radar sensor, photoelectric sensor, and infrared sensor), a real-time image processing of an object, and one or more display systems (such as LCD or LED displays). The interactive vehicle safety system may give a seamless 360-degree front panoramic view to a driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. BENJAMIN, Peter M. BARTEK, Jon A. PRESTON, Jeff CHASTINE, Joseph L. CALABRESE, Corey DASH
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Publication number: 20210324585Abstract: A portable railroad spike remover comprises an extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. A drive shaft is connected to the extractor such that as the drive shaft is rotated, the extractor is vertically raised and lowered within a main column. The extractor may have an opening extending through at least one side to engage the railroad spike.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. BENJAMIN, Kristopher Andre Alonzo, Mir Mohamed Atiqullah, Trevor Lee-Michael Barnby, Samuel Horace Gantt, Jonathan Hawkins, Alexander Hood, Timothy K. Lawler, Laura Ann Ruhala, Daniel Richard Scott, Zachary Tonsmeire, Kyle D. Wise
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Patent number: 11131067Abstract: A portable railroad spike remover comprises an extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. A drive shaft is connected to the extractor such that as the drive shaft is rotated, the extractor is vertically raised and lowered within a main column. The extractor may have an opening extending through at least one side to engage the railroad spike.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Benjamin, Kristopher Andre Alonzo, Mir Mohamed Atiqullah, Trevor Lee-Michael Barnby, Samuel Horace Gantt, Jonathan Hawkins, Alexander Hood, Timothy K. Lawler, Laura Ann Ruhala, Daniel Richard Scott, Zachary Tonsmeire, Kyle D. Wise
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Patent number: 11131066Abstract: A portable railroad spike remover comprises a claw assembly extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. The claw assembly extractor may include a pair of jaw members that are pivotally connected to each other by a pivoting pin and a rotating pin. Each jaw member may include a lower end configured to contact and secure a railroad spike and a pair of upper members interlocked with each other and pivotally connected to the clevis fastener with the rotating pin. When the drive shaft is rotated, the claw assembly extractor and the mounting flange may move inside the main housing in a vertical direction to extract the railroad spike from the rail tie.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Benjamin, Peter M. Bartek, Corey Dash, Laura Ann Ruhala, Kristopher Andre Alonzo, Trevor Lee-Michael Barnby, Samuel Horace Gantt, Daniel Richard Scott
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Publication number: 20210154808Abstract: A portable device is disclosed for drilling a hole through a plate and into a wooden tie and/or inserting a lag screw into the hole in the plate and into the wooden tie. The portable device may include a handle and a removable drill with a rechargeable battery that provides power to the portable device. In various embodiments, the portable device may include a gear ratio and gear reduction system configured to allow a user to change speed and torque settings for the portable device independent from the battery-powered drill. In some embodiments, the portable device may include a quick connect/disconnect component configured to enable the portable device to be used as a tie drill device or a lag screw inserter device by interchangeably connecting either a drill bit or a lag screw socket to the portable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Corey DASH, Peter M. Bartek
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Patent number: 10981507Abstract: An interactive vehicle safety system having capabilities to improve peripheral vision, provide warning, and improve reaction time for operators of vehicles. For example, the interactive vehicle safety system may have capabilities for portraying objects, which are being blocked by any of the structural pillars and/or mirrors of a vehicle (such as a truck, van, train, etc.). The interactive vehicle safety system disclosed may comprise one or more image capturing devices (such as camera, sensor, laser), distance and object sensors (such as ultrasonic sensor, LIDAR radar sensor, photoelectric sensor, and infrared sensor), a real-time image processing of an object, and one or more display systems (such as LCD or LED displays). The interactive vehicle safety system may give a seamless 360-degree front panoramic view to a driver.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Benjamin, Peter M. Bartek, Jon A. Preston, Jeff Chastine, Joseph L. Calabrese, Corey Dash
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Patent number: 10597828Abstract: A portable railroad spike remover comprises an extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. A drive shaft is connected to the extractor such that as the drive shaft is rotated, the extractor is vertically raised and lowered within a main column. The extractor may have an opening extending through at least one side to engage the railroad spike.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Benjamin, Kristopher Andre Alonzo, Trevor Lee-Michael Barnby, Samuel Horace Gantt, Jonathan Hawkins, Alexander Hood, Daniel Richard Scott, Zachary Tonsmeire, Kyle D. Wise, Mir Mohamed Atiqullah, Laura Ann Ruhala, Timothy K. Lawler
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Patent number: 10543861Abstract: The invention relates to a portable device for measuring vertical rail measurements under service to record and report excessive vertical rail movement to prevent a train from derailing. The device may be pivoting with a tilt sensor and light-weight. The device may include a microprocessor, sensors, and a display. The device may be installed on the rail. The device may sense an approaching train, automatically turn on the device, and measure the real-time vertical displacement and the maximum/minimum vertical movement of the rail while the train is operating over the rail at all speeds.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Focused Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Peter M. Bartek, Corey Dash