Patents Assigned to Globe Holding Company LLC
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Publication number: 20200288798Abstract: A modular turnout personal protective garment is described that includes a full body barrier garment fabricated from a moisture barrier layer. The full body barrier garment may optionally be worn alone or under one or more of a separate jacket and trouser portion. The jacket and trouser portion are fabricated from an abrasion resistant layer and a thermal insulation layer and are configured to be worn over the moisture barrier full body barrier garment layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: Globe Holding Company LLCInventor: Toufic G. Atallah
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Patent number: 10702028Abstract: A zipper type fastener for protective clothing, such as a firefighter or first responder turnout jacket is disclosed. One or more open ends of the zipper may be connected to the protective clothing by a zipper extender that creates a grip area to allow a user to more easily grasp the zipper end component(s) and fasten the zipper.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Globe Holding Company LLCInventor: Toufic G. Atallah
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Patent number: 10441025Abstract: Protective garment for environments having high radiant heat loads and/or high conductive heat loads is described. A protective footwear article and method of making includes an upper with an opaque outer layer; an inner layer; and a thermally reflective layer positioned between the outer layer and the inner layer, the thermally reflective layer having a reflective surface facing the outer layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Globe Holding Company, LLCInventors: Mark Mordecai, Roland F. Landry, Neil S. Hanley
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Patent number: 10022088Abstract: A wearable sensor retaining device and techniques for integrating a wearable sensor retaining device into a first responder's garment, such as a firefighter's shirt. The wearable sensor retaining device may include a strap having a rigid connector having a male portion and a female portion (e.g. a side-release buckle) for adjustably securing the strap around a wearer's torso to ensure proper location of the wearable sensor and proper fit for the wearer. The strap has a portion for coupling to a wearable sensor and having sufficient tension to retain the wearable monitor in the proper location, while maintaining wearer comfort so as not to impede the range of motion of the wearer. The strap may include a length adjustment loop that provides the wearer a customized fit and quick, consistent application.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Globe Holding Company, LLCInventors: Mark Mordecai, Birgit Leitner, Kathleen McNutt, Julie Snedeker, Karen Carter, Clare King
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Patent number: 9986793Abstract: A zipper type fastener for protective clothing, such as a firefighter or first responder turnout jacket is disclosed. One or more open ends of the zipper may be connected to the protective clothing by a zipper extender that creates a grip area to allow a user to more easily grasp the zipper end component(s) and fasten the zipper.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Globe Holding Company LLCInventor: Toufic G. Atallah
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Patent number: 9802066Abstract: A modular garment includes a sleeved jacket and a vest that may be worn by a first responder. The sleeved jacket is constructed for use in some emergency circumstances, including technical rescue operations. Portions of the jacket, including at least portions of the sleeves, may be constructed to satisfy more stringent garment standards, such as garment standards for structural firefighting. A vest may be worn over the sleeved jacket to produce a combined jacket suitable for use as turnout gear in structural firefighting.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: GLOBE HOLDING COMPANY LLCInventors: Kevin Murray, Mark Mordecai
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Publication number: 20160317846Abstract: A modular garment includes a sleeved jacket and a vest that may be worn by a first responder. The sleeved jacket is constructed for use in some emergency circumstances, including technical rescue operations. Portions of the jacket, including at least portions of the sleeves, may be constructed to satisfy more stringent garment standards, such as garment standards for structural firefighting. A vest may be worn over the sleeved jacket to produce a combined jacket suitable for use as turnout gear in structural firefighting.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Applicant: Globe Holding Company LLCInventors: Kevin Murray, Mark Mordecai
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Patent number: 9409044Abstract: A modular garment includes a sleeved jacket and a vest that may be worn by a first responder. The sleeved jacket is constructed for use in some emergency circumstances, including technical rescue operations. Portions of the jacket, including at least portions of the sleeves, may be constructed to satisfy more stringent garment standards, such as garment standards for structural firefighting. A vest may be worn over the sleeved jacket to produce a combined jacket suitable for use as turnout gear in structural firefighting.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Globe Holding Company LLCInventors: Kevin Murray, Mark Mordecai
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Publication number: 20160058105Abstract: Protective garment for environments having high radiant heat loads and/or high conductive heat loads is described. A protective footwear article and method of making includes an upper with an opaque outer layer; an inner layer; and a thermally reflective layer positioned between the outer layer and the inner layer, the thermally reflective layer having a reflective surface facing the outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: GLOBE HOLDING COMPANY LLCInventors: Mark Mordecai, Roland F. Landry, Neil S. Hanley
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Patent number: 9192210Abstract: Protective garment for environments having high radiant heat loads and/or high conductive heat loads is described. A protective footwear article and method of making includes an upper with an opaque outer layer; an inner layer; and a thermally reflective layer positioned between the outer layer and the inner layer, the thermally reflective layer having a reflective surface facing the outer layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: GLOBE HOLDING COMPANY LLCInventors: Mark Mordecai, Roland F. Landry, Neil S. Hanley
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Patent number: 8464367Abstract: A protective apparel system for responders such as firefighters, civil defense, and defense workers is disclosed. Different aspects include a boot with a flange for forming a vapor/liquid tight seal with trousers, trousers that include a resistant barrier cuff for interfacing with a boot, and a resistant barrier liner that includes a gusset providing for expansion of the liner.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignees: Globe Holding Company LLC, North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Mark Mordecai, Anthoney Shawn Deaton, Daniel Biron
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Patent number: 8443937Abstract: A safety harness and techniques for integrating the safety harness into apparel such as a firefighter's turnout suit. The safety harness may include a waist belt having a fastener (e.g., buckle) for adjustably securing the waist belt around a wearer's waist, first and second leg straps for encircling a wearer's legs, and a continuous support strap fixed to each of the first and second leg straps and slideably attached to the waist belt. The continuous support strap has a front middle portion for coupling to a coupling mechanism (e.g., carabiner, ladder hook, knot, clamp, weld, or a combination thereof) and having sufficient slack so as to not impede access to the waist belt fastener. Under no-load conditions, the front middle portion of the continuous strap may hang down below the waist belt fastener, or may be stowed to one side of the waist belt fastener.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2008Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Globe Holding Company LLCInventors: Mark Mordecai, Julie Snedeker, John R. Yates
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Publication number: 20120260396Abstract: Protective clothing for environments having high radiant heat loads and/or high conductive heat loads is described. Protective clothing including, but not limited to, coats and pants and methods of making such protective clothing are provided. Protective clothing may include a thermally reflective liner positioned internal to an outer layer or shell, the thermally reflective liner having a reflective surface facing the outer layer or shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: GLOBE HOLDING COMPANY, LLCInventor: Mark Mordecai
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Patent number: 8281894Abstract: A safety harness and a method of integrating the safety harness into apparel such as a firefighter's turnout suit. The safety harness may include a waist strap, a leg strap for encircling a wearer's leg, and a support strap slideably attached to the waist strap.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Globe Holding Company LLCInventors: Mark Mordecai, Julie Snedeker, John R. Yates
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Patent number: 8002082Abstract: A drag rescue device for rescuing incapacitated firefighters, emergency workers and others provides for easier and more dependable deployment as well as improved serviceability and ease of use. A method of reinforcing openings in garments is provided that can result in improved reinforced openings in garments where stress and strain may otherwise result in undue wear on the opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Globe Holding Company LLCInventor: Julie Snedeker
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Publication number: 20110107621Abstract: Protective garment for environments having high radiant heat loads and/or high conductive heat loads is described. A protective footwear article and method of making includes an upper with an opaque outer layer; an inner layer; and a thermally reflective layer positioned between the outer layer and the inner layer, the thermally reflective layer having a reflective surface facing the outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: GLOBE HOLDING COMPANY, LLCInventors: Mark Mordecai, Roland F. Landry, Neil S. Hanley
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Patent number: 7921471Abstract: A coat for use by emergency responders, such as firefighters, is described. Certain aspects of the coat include a barrier resistant liner for protection against chemical and biological agents, a compression zone that can improve safety when working in hazardous areas, and a flame resistant shell including zippered sleeves that can facilitate the donning of protective gloves.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Globe Holding Company LLCInventors: Mark Mordecai, Julie Snedeker
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Publication number: 20090078501Abstract: A safety harness and techniques for integrating the safety harness into apparel such as a firefighter's turnout suit. The safety harness may include a waist belt having a fastener (e.g., buckle) for adjustably securing the waist belt around a wearer's waist, first and second leg straps for encircling a wearer's legs, and a continuous support strap fixed to each of the first and second leg straps and slideably attached to the waist belt. The continuous support strap has a front middle portion for coupling to a coupling mechanism (e.g., carabiner, ladder hook, knot, clamp, weld, or a combination thereof) and having sufficient slack so as to not impede access to the waist belt fastener. Under no-load conditions, the front middle portion of the continuous strap may hang down below the waist belt fastener, or may be stowed to one side of the waist belt fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: GLOBE HOLDING COMPANY LLCInventors: Mark Mordecai, Julie Snedeker, John R. Yates