Patents Assigned to Worksafe Technologies
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Patent number: 10837192Abstract: A new seismic isolation bearing assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a first isolation bearing plate, a second isolation bearing plate, and a moveable bearing element disposed between the first and second isolation bearing plates, each of the first and second isolation plates comprises a solid material and a surface facing the other isolation plate comprising a polymeric material different from the solid material. The polymeric material is effective to enhance the operability of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: WORKSAFE TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Gil A. Moreno, Don A. Hubbard
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Publication number: 20200087941Abstract: Improved support systems, including seismic isolation platforms, tracks and flooring systems are disclosed for protecting a payload, for example, data center racks containing delicate computer equipment such as a hard disk drive, from damage due to vibrations such as seismic vibrations and the like. The systems are modular in design, and can be assembled and changed quickly, while being strong and robust enough to support heavy loads.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: Worksafe TechnologiesInventors: Don A. Hubbard, Gil A. Moreno
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Patent number: 10264941Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus for preparing a surface that includes an elongated handle and a head portion removably securable to the elongated handle via a pivot joint, the head portion being adapted to receive a surface preparation material and being capable of pivotal movement relative to the elongated handle. The apparatus is configured to allow the elongated handle to remain substantially perpendicular to the head portion without any external support.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: WORKSAFE TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Daniel P. Koval, Richard J. Stephens, Tom W. Jarvis, Marc Miraldi Besa
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Patent number: 10119290Abstract: Improved support systems, including seismic isolation platforms, tracks and flooring systems are disclosed for protecting a payload, for example, data center racks containing delicate computer equipment such as a hard disk drive, from damage due to vibrations such as seismic vibrations and the like. The systems are modular in design, and can be assembled and changed quickly, while being strong and robust enough to support heavy loads.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: WORKSAFE TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Don A. Hubbard, Gil A. Moreno
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Patent number: 9399865Abstract: Improved isolation flooring systems, and methods for their use are disclose for protecting a payload, such as heavy or delicate equipment (such as laboratory or computer equipment), from damage due to vibrations, such as seismic vibrations. In preferred embodiments, the invention is drawn to methods of isolating heavy and/or sensitive objects from the full acceleration of seismic vibrations.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: WORKSAFE TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Don A. Hubbard, Gil A. Moreno
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Publication number: 20160198923Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus for preparing a surface that includes an elongated handle and a head portion removably securable to the elongated handle via a pivot joint, the head portion being adapted to receive a surface preparation material and being capable of pivotal movement relative to the elongated handle. The apparatus is configured to allow the elongated handle to remain substantially perpendicular to the head portion without any external support.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: WorkSafe Technology Inc.Inventors: Richard J. STEPHENS, Tom W. JARVIS, Marc Miraldi BESA, Daniel P. KOVAL
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Patent number: 9109357Abstract: A modular base isolation system suitable for constructing isolation floors and platforms using the same elements, and capable of scaling up or down to suit the payload mass. These systems are low profile and permit placement of such systems un paces having restricted headroom. Also kits and methods or making and using such modular isolation systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: WORKSAFE TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Gil A. Moreno, Don A. Hubbard
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Patent number: 9103485Abstract: Improved isolation bearings, platforms, and tracks are disclosed for protecting a payload, such as delicate equipment, from damage due to vibrations, such as seismic vibrations. The isolation platforms and bearings combine a plurality of shapes on their load bearing surfaces to increase stability of the payload even when subjected to vibrations of high velocity or intensity.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: WORKSAFE TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Gil A. Moreno, Don A. Hubbard
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Publication number: 20150208893Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus for preparing a surface that includes an elongated handle and a head portion removably securable to the elongated handle via a pivot joint, the head portion being adapted to receive a surface preparation material. The apparatus is configured to allow a user prepare a surface by grasping the elongated handle when it is attached and to prepare a surface by grasping an ergonomic portion of the pivot joint when the elongated handle detached from the head portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: WORKSAFE TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Richard J. Stephens, Tom W. Jarvis, Marc Miraldi Besa, Daniel P. Koval
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Publication number: 20150101269Abstract: A modular base isolation system suitable for constructing isolation floors and platforms using the same elements, and capable of scaling up or down to suit the payload mass. These systems are low profile and permit placement of such systems un paces having restricted headroom. Also kits and methods or making and using such modular isolation systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: Worksafe TechnologiesInventors: Gil A. Moreno, Don A. Hubbard
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Publication number: 20140291475Abstract: Improved isolation flooring systems, and methods for their use are disclose for protecting a payload, such as heavy or delicate equipment (such as laboratory or computer equipment), from damage due to vibrations, such as seismic vibrations. In preferred embodiments, the invention is drawn to methods of isolating heavy and/or sensitive objects from the full acceleration of seismic vibrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: WORKSAFE TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Don A. Hubbard, Gil A. Moreno
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Patent number: 8745934Abstract: The present invention provides a platform for supporting various equipment and/or structure which assists in isolating such structure from vibrations (“noise”) external to the platform. Generally, the platform comprises upper and lower plates, having conical depressions, upon which the upper plate supports the abovementioned structure, and the lower plate contacting surface/area upon which the supported structure otherwise would have rested. Between the upper and lower plates, a plurality of rigid, spherical bearings are placed within the conical depressions, thereby allowing the upper and lower plates to displace relative to one another. Additionally, the platform may be provided with retaining mechanisms for holding the structure to be supported, maintaining the plates together and providing additional damping effects.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Worksafe TechnologiesInventor: Zoltan A. Kemeny
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Publication number: 20130247505Abstract: The present invention provides a platform for supporting various equipment and/or structure which assists in isolating such structure from vibrations (“noise”) external to the platform. Generally, the platform comprises upper and lower plates, having conical depressions, upon which the upper plate supports the abovementioned structure, and the lower plate contacting surface/area upon which the supported structure otherwise would have rested. Between the upper and lower plates, a plurality of rigid, spherical bearings are placed within the conical depressions, thereby allowing the upper and lower plates to displace relative to one another. Additionally, the platform may be provided with retaining mechanisms for holding the structure to be supported, maintaining the plates together and providing additional damping effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Worksafe TechnologiesInventor: Zoltan A. Kemeny
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Patent number: 8511004Abstract: Methods and systems for isolating objects from seismic vibration, isolation flooring systems, vibrational damping devices, and methods for their use are disclosed. The present invention has the advantage of having a minimum of moving parts, and being extraordinarily easy to install and inspect. In preferred embodiments, the invention is drawn to methods of isolating sensitive objects from the full extent of seismic vibrations.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Worksafe TechnologiesInventors: Don A. Hubbard, Gil A. Moreno, Zoltan A. Kemeny
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Publication number: 20130119224Abstract: Improved isolation bearings, platforms, and tracks are disclosed for protecting a payload, such as delicate equipment, from damage due to vibrations, such as seismic vibrations. The isolation platforms and bearings combine a plurality of shapes on their load bearing surfaces to increase stability of the payload even when subjected to vibrations of high velocity or intensity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: WORKSAFE TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Gil A. Moreno, Don A. Hubbard
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Patent number: 8342752Abstract: Bearing retention devices and methods for their use in isolation bearings such as seismic bearings. In preferred embodiments, the invention includes a sleeve structure assembly secured by a plurality of elastic straps to upper and lower plates or pans of a rolling ball isolation bearing. The sleeve component is structured to retain the rolling ball within the circumference or area of the bearing plates of each the upper and lower bearing portions of the bearing while permitting the ball to freely roll in any direction during a seismic event.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Worksafe TechnologiesInventors: Gil A. Moreno, Don A. Hubbard
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Publication number: 20120266558Abstract: Methods and systems for isolating objects from seismic vibration, isolation flooring systems, vibrational damping devices, and methods for their use are disclosed. The present invention has the advantage of having a minimum of moving parts, and being extraordinarily easy to install and inspect. In preferred embodiments, the invention is drawn to methods of isolating sensitive objects from the full extent of seismic vibrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: WORKSAFE TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Don A. Hubbard, Gil A. Moreno, Zoltan A. Kemeny
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Publication number: 20120222369Abstract: The present invention provides a platform for supporting various equipment and/or structure which assists in isolating such structure from vibrations (“noise”) external to the platform. Generally, the platform comprises upper and lower plates, having conical depressions, upon which the upper plate supports the above-mentioned structure, and the lower plate contacting surface/area upon which the supported structure otherwise would have rested. Between the upper and lower plates, a plurality of rigid, spherical bearings are placed within the conical depressions, thereby allowing the upper and lower plates to displace relative to one another. Additionally, the platform may be provided with retaining mechanisms for holding the structure to be supported, maintaining the plates together and providing additional damping effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: WORKSAFE TECHNOLOGIESInventor: Zoltan A. Kemeny
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Patent number: 8156696Abstract: Isolation flooring systems, vibrational damping devices, and methods for their use are disclosed. The present invention has the advantage of having a minimum of moving parts, and being extraordinarily easy to install and inspect. In preferred embodiments, the invention is drawn to methods of isolating sensitive objects from the full extent of seismic vibrations.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Worksafe TechnologiesInventors: Don A. Hubbard, Gil A. Moreno, Kemeny A. Zoltan
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Patent number: 8104236Abstract: The present invention provides a platform for supporting various equipment and/or structures which assists in isolating such structure from vibrations external to the platform. Generally, the platform comprises upper and lower plates, having depressions comprising a combination of linear and radial surfaces, upon which the upper plate supports the above-mentioned structure, and the lower plate contacts a surface/area upon which the platform is to rest. Between the upper and lower plates, a plurality of rigid, spherical bearings are placed within the depressions.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Worksafe TechnologiesInventor: Zoltan A. Kemeny