Patents Assigned to Strata Products Worldwide, LLC
-
Patent number: 12234645Abstract: The technology provides increased capability and control over the yield performance of the timber prop, a mine roof support. The new Wedge Prop design includes a cut pattern idealized for the specific wood species used in manufacturing and a set of confinement rings varying in strength due to different failure mechanisms. The cut pattern is based on the diameter of the yellow poplar pole, while the confinement rings consist of multiple types of welds to allow for either wire tensile failure or for weld detachment. The cut pattern can be combined in conjunction with various combinations of confinement rings to allow for precise control over the performance of the Wedge Prop in the Propsetter System.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventor: Christopher J. Brown
-
Publication number: 20250003155Abstract: A sheet for forming a floor in a mine or for forming a road on permafrost. A method for making a sheet that is a closed foam celled sheet. A system for making a sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventor: Joshua Stephen Behling
-
Publication number: 20240410281Abstract: A refuge shelter includes a container. The shelter includes a tent that is disposed in the container in an undeployed state. The tent includes an inflatable support structure which is inflatable from an undeployed state in the container to a deployed state, and a seal which seals the tent to the container in a deployed state. The support structure has a plurality of hoses interconnected by couplers. The hoses have an inside diameter of less than 5 inches. A gas flow apparatus. A refuge shelter for miners in a mine includes a container and a tent that is disposed in the container. The tent has a test support to which a sample of the external environment can be obtained from inside the tent when the tent is deployed. A method for providing a refuge chamber for miners in a mine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Applicant: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventors: David Emerson Maust, Shawn L. Fike, Michael Scott Bishoff
-
Patent number: 12091828Abstract: A sheet for forming a floor in a mine or for forming a road on permafrost. A method for making a sheet that is a closed foam celled sheet. A system for making a sheet.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventor: Joshua Stephen Behling
-
Publication number: 20240288119Abstract: An apparatus for identifying when an individual is in proximity to an object having a sensor portion having an electromagnetic field. The apparatus has a personal alarm device that is worn by the individual which detects the presence of the magnetic field and produces a signal indicating the personal alarm device is within the electromagnetic field. The sensor portion having an exclusion zone where the electromagnetic field is effectively negated so the PAD does not produce an alarm in the exclusion zone. A method for identifying when an individual is in proximity to an object. A field extension module. A proximity device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2024Publication date: August 29, 2024Applicant: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventors: David Hakins, Mike Bertosh, Brian Dunkin, Andrew Hard
-
Patent number: 12071852Abstract: A refuge shelter includes a container. The shelter includes a tent that is disposed in the container in an undeployed state. The tent includes an inflatable support structure which is inflatable from an undeployed state in the container to a deployed state, and a seal which seals the tent to the container in a deployed state. The support structure has a plurality of hoses interconnected by couplers. The hoses have an inside diameter of less than 5 inches. A gas flow apparatus. A refuge shelter for miners in a mine includes a container and a tent that is disposed in the container. The tent has a test support to which a sample of the external environment can be obtained from inside the tent when the tent is deployed. A method for providing a refuge chamber for miners in a mine.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventors: David Emerson Maust, Shawn L. Fike, Michael Scott Bishoff
-
Patent number: 11982403Abstract: An apparatus for identifying when an individual is in proximity to an object having a length has a sensor portion having a wire loop through which electric current runs and creates an electromagnetic field that emanates about the wire loop. The wire loop extending along at least a third of the length of the object. The apparatus has a personal alarm device that is worn by the individual which detects the presence of the magnetic field emanating from the wire loop when the personal alarm device is in the magnetic field and produces a signal indicating the personal alarm device is within the magnetic field. Alternatively, the sensor portion extends from a contiguous boundary up to 500 meters, where the boundary has a geometry that is linear or meandering. A head piece for an individual's head. A method for identifying when an individual is in proximity to an object. A field extension module. A proximity device.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventors: David Hakins, Mike Bertosh, Brian Dunkin, Andrew Hard
-
Publication number: 20240133855Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a level of gas in a closed environment from a gas supply having a gas sensor for detecting the level of gas in the closed environment. The apparatus has a valve in communication with the gas supply which is automatically opened without human interaction, monitoring and adjustment to release gas from the gas supply into the environment when the level of gas in the environment goes below a first predetermined level and which is automatically closed without human interaction, monitoring and adjustment to stop gas from being released from the gas supply into the environment when the level of gas in the environment goes above a second predetermined level. A method for controlling a level of gas in a closed environment from a gas supply. A refuge chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventors: David E. Maust, Kyle D. Maust, Kyle Murray, Rob Albinger
-
Publication number: 20240093607Abstract: A plug for a void in a mine to divert water having a rigid closed cell foam which fills the void. The rigid closed cell foam having a plurality of pipes disposed within the foam. The pipes distributed throughout the void. The pipes are positioned in the foam so the pipes are staggered in length vertically with respect to various heights in the void, and the pipes are positioned in the foam every 4? to 6? horizontally with respect to the void. Each pipe has a mixing stick. A method for diverting water from a void in a mine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventor: Joshua Stephen Behling
-
Patent number: 11846618Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a level of oxygen in a closed environment from an oxygen supply having an oxygen sensor for detecting the level of oxygen in the closed environment. The apparatus has a plurality of relays in communication with the sensor. The apparatus has a valve in communication with the relays and the oxygen supply which is automatically opened with the relays without human interaction, monitoring and adjustment to release oxygen from the oxygen supply into the environment when the level of oxygen in the environment goes below a first predetermined level and which is automatically closed with the relays without human interaction, monitoring and adjustment to stop oxygen from being released from the oxygen supply into the environment when the level of oxygen in the environment goes above a second predetermined level. A method for controlling a level of oxygen in a closed environment from an oxygen supply. A refuge chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventors: David E. Maust, Kyle D. Maust, Kyle Murray, Rob Albinger
-
Patent number: 11828179Abstract: A plug for a void in a mine to divert water having a rigid closed cell foam which fills the void. The rigid closed cell foam having a plurality of pipes disposed within the foam. The pipes distributed throughout the void. The pipes are positioned in the foam so the pipes are staggered in length vertically with respect to various heights in the void, and the pipes are positioned in the foam every 4? to 6? horizontally with respect to the void. Each pipe has a mixing stick. A method for diverting water from a void in a mine.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventor: Joshua Stephen Behling
-
Publication number: 20230374784Abstract: A wall having a 3D wire mesh panel having a core with a 3D wire mesh matrix extending through and out the core, and a structural material, such as concrete, envelopes the panel. A form positioned about the panel is used to introduce the concrete to the panel during production. Methods for producing the wall, which include producing the wall vertically at a desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicant: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventor: Joshua Stephen Behling
-
Patent number: 11778441Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a miner from injury by a machine in a mine includes an explosion-proof housing. The apparatus includes a proximity sensing portion disposed in the explosion-proof housing having a magnetic field source which produces a magnetic field that is used to sense a location of the miner relative to the machine. The apparatus includes a wireless communication portion disposed in the explosion-proof housing through which the magnetic field produced by the magnetic field source is changed remotely and wirelessly from outside the explosion-proof housing. A method for protecting a miner from injury by a machine. A system for protecting a miner from injury by a machine in a mine.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventors: Michael W. Bertosh, Michael Berube, Kelly Norton, Brian Dunkin
-
Publication number: 20230224686Abstract: A telecommunications system for a mine with tunnels having a plurality of nodes disposed in the tunnels in the mine which provides communication through WiFi with devices in the mine. Each node having a housing defining an enclosure, a first radio with a first antenna disposed at least partially in the enclosure within the housing directed for communication in a first direction relative to the node, a second radio with a second antenna disposed at least partially in the enclosure within the housing directed for communication in a second direction essentially opposite the first direction, and a power supply in electrical communication with the first and second radios to power the first and second radios. A method of a telecommunications system for a mine. A method of a Wifi node for a mine. A Wifi node for a mine. An apparatus for holding an object in a mine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventors: Thomas Michaud, Richard Hurst, Michael W. Bertosh
-
Patent number: 11606679Abstract: A telecommunications system for a mine with tunnels having a plurality of nodes disposed in the tunnels in the mine which provides communication through WiFi with devices in the mine. Each node having a housing defining an enclosure, a first radio with a first antenna disposed at least partially in the enclosure within the housing directed for communication in a first direction relative to the node, a second radio with a second antenna disposed at least partially in the enclosure within the housing directed for communication in a second direction essentially opposite the first direction, and a power supply in electrical communication with the first and second radios to power the first and second radios. A method of a telecommunications system for a mine. A method of a Wifi node for a mine. A Wifi node for a mine. An apparatus for holding an object in a mine.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: STRATA PRODUCTS WORLDWIDE, LLCInventors: Thomas Michaud, Richard Hurst, Michael W. Bertosh
-
Publication number: 20220389817Abstract: A plug for a void in a mine to divert water having a rigid closed cell foam which fills the void. The rigid closed cell foam having a plurality of pipes disposed within the foam. The pipes distributed throughout the void. The pipes are positioned in the foam so the pipes are staggered in length vertically with respect to various heights in the void, and the pipes are positioned in the foam every 4? to 6? horizontally with respect to the void. Each pipe has a mixing stick. A method for diverting water from a void in a mine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventor: Joshua Stephen Behling
-
Publication number: 20220369087Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a miner from injury by a machine in a mine includes an explosion-proof housing. The apparatus includes a proximity sensing portion disposed in the explosion-proof housing having a magnetic field source which produces a magnetic field that is used to sense a location of the miner relative to the machine. The apparatus includes a wireless communication portion disposed in the explosion-proof housing through which the magnetic field produced by the magnetic field source is changed remotely and wirelessly from outside the explosion-proof housing. A method for protecting a miner from injury by a machine. A system for protecting a miner from injury by a machine in a mine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventors: Michael W. Bertosh, Michael Berube, Kelly Norton, Brian Dunkin
-
Patent number: 11421532Abstract: A plug for a void in a mine to divert water having a rigid closed cell foam which fills the void. The rigid closed cell foam having a plurality of pipes disposed within the foam. The pipes distributed throughout the void. The pipes are positioned in the foam so the pipes are staggered in length vertically with respect to various heights in the void, and the pipes are positioned in the foam every 4? to 6? horizontally with respect to the void. Each pipe has a mixing stick. A method for diverting water from a void in a mine.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventor: Joshua Stephen Behling
-
Patent number: 11388571Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a miner from injury by a machine in a mine includes an explosion-proof housing. The apparatus includes a proximity sensing portion disposed in the explosion-proof housing having a magnetic field source which produces a magnetic field that is used to sense a location of the miner relative to the machine. The apparatus includes a wireless communication portion disposed in the explosion-proof housing through which the magnetic field produced by the magnetic field source is changed remotely and wirelessly from outside the explosion-proof housing. A method for protecting a miner from injury by a machine. A system for protecting a miner from injury by a machine in a mine.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventors: Michael W. Bertosh, Michael Berube, Kelly Norton, Brian Dunkin
-
Publication number: 20220205207Abstract: A support having a timber pile. The support has a sheath positioned about the pile and in spaced relation to the pile to define a gap between the sheath and the pile. The support has a cured polymer disposed between the sheath and the pile and permeated into the pile. A method for reinforcing a structure. A method for building a support for a structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: Strata Products Worldwide, LLCInventor: Joshua Stephen Behling