Patents by Inventor Andrew C. Strauss

Andrew C. Strauss 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).

  • Patent number: 12102851
    Abstract: A fall protection system includes a base plate defining a first side and a second side defined opposite to the first side. The fall protection system also includes a mast assembly connected to the base plate proximate to the first side of the base plate. The fall protection system further includes a jib inclined with respect to the mast assembly and pivotably connected to the mast assembly. The fall protection system includes a counterweight connectable to the base plate proximate to the second side of the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Andrew C. Strauss, Nicholas G. Bauer, Michael T. Weiss
  • Patent number: 11951339
    Abstract: A fall protection system includes a base assembly, a mast assembly, and a locking assembly adapted to lock the mast assembly with the base assembly. The locking assembly includes a first plate and a second plate. The locking assembly also includes a fixed member fixedly coupled to the second plate. The locking assembly further includes a locking pin including an elongate portion at least partially received within the fixed member and a first tab, the locking pin being movable relative to the fixed member between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the first tab is at least partially received within a first groove such that the locking pin is engaged with the first plate. Further, in the disengaged position, the first tab is at least partially received within a second groove such that the locking pin is spaced apart from the first plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew C. Strauss, Nicholas G. Bauer, Michael T. Weiss
  • Patent number: 11713219
    Abstract: A confined-space davit, including a vertical, elongate mast provided by at least one annular tube; and, a boom that is pivotally connected to an upper end portion of the mast and that extends forwardly from the mast. The tube comprises a forward wall and an opposing rearward wall and comprises left and right opposing lateral sidewalls that each connect the forward wall to the rearward wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Greg E. Schrank, Andrew C. Strauss
  • Publication number: 20220379147
    Abstract: A fall protection system includes a base plate defining a first side and a second side defined opposite to the first side. The fall protection system also includes a mast assembly connected to the base plate proximate to the first side of the base plate. The fall protection system further includes a jib inclined with respect to the mast assembly and pivotably connected to the mast assembly. The fall protection system includes a counterweight connectable to the base plate proximate to the second side of the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew C. Strauss, Nicholas G. Bauer, Michael T. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20220379148
    Abstract: A fall protection system includes a base assembly, a mast assembly, and a locking assembly adapted to lock the mast assembly with the base assembly. The locking assembly includes a first plate and a second plate. The locking assembly also includes a fixed member fixedly coupled to the second plate. The locking assembly further includes a locking pin including an elongate portion at least partially received within the fixed member and a first tab, the locking pin being movable relative to the fixed member between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the first tab is at least partially received within a first groove such that the locking pin is engaged with the first plate. Further, in the disengaged position, the first tab is at least partially received within a second groove such that the locking pin is spaced apart from the first plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew C. Strauss, Nicholas G. Bauer, Michael T. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20220362593
    Abstract: A fall protection system includes a mast assembly including a fixed mast section, a movable mast section, and a winch assembly. The fall protection system further includes a locking mechanism adapted to lock the movable mast section relative to the fixed mast section. The locking mechanism includes a locking pawl connected to the winch assembly. The locking pawl is adapted to rotate between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The locking pawl engages with the fixed mast section in the engaged position to prevent relative movement between the fixed mast section and the movable mast section. The locking mechanism also includes at least one spring adapted to bias the locking pawl towards the engaged position. Further, the winch assembly is adapted to retain the locking pawl in the disengaged position against the biasing of the at least one spring based on a tension selectively applied by the winch assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew C. Strauss, Nicholas G. Bauer, Michael T. Weiss, Nathan C. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20210053801
    Abstract: A confined-space davit, including a vertical, elongate mast provided by at least one annular tube; and, a boom that is pivotally connected to an upper end portion of the mast and that extends forwardly from the mast. The tube comprises a forward wall and an opposing rearward wall and comprises left and right opposing lateral sidewalls that each connect the forward wall to the rearward wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Greg E. Schrank, Andrew C. Strauss
  • Patent number: 10865076
    Abstract: A confined-space davit, including a vertical, elongate mast provided by at least one annular tube; and, a boom that is pivotally connected to an upper end portion of the mast and that extends forwardly from the mast. The tube comprises a forward wall and an opposing rearward wall and comprises left and right opposing lateral sidewalls that each connect the forward wall to the rearward wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Greg E. Schrank, Andrew C. Strauss
  • Publication number: 20200385247
    Abstract: A confined-space davit, including a vertical, elongate mast provided by at least one annular tube; and, a boom that is pivotally connected to an upper end portion of the mast and that extends forwardly from the mast. The tube comprises a forward wall and an opposing rearward wall and comprises left and right opposing lateral sidewalls that each connect the forward wall to the rearward wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Greg E. Schrank, Andrew C. Strauss
  • Patent number: 9649516
    Abstract: An assembly comprises an arm, a first connector, a second connector, an elongate member, and a shock absorber. The arm has a first arm end, a second arm end, a bore extending longitudinally through the arm, and an opening proximate the second arm end providing access to the bore. The first connector is connected to the arm proximate the first arm end, and the second connector is connected to the arm proximate the second arm end. The elongate member has an intermediate portion interconnecting a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The first connecting end is connected to the second connector, the intermediate portion extends toward the first arm end and back toward the second arm end, and the second connecting end extends through the opening. The shock absorber has a first portion connected to the first connector and a second portion connected to the intermediate portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: D B Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan C. Meyer, Andrew C. Strauss, Joshua A. Rodewald, Nicholas G. Bauer
  • Publication number: 20150360063
    Abstract: An assembly comprises an arm, a first connector, a second connector, an elongate member, and a shock absorber. The arm has a first arm end, a second arm end, a bore extending longitudinally through the arm, and an opening proximate the second arm end providing access to the bore. The first connector is connected to the arm proximate the first arm end, and the second connector is connected to the arm proximate the second arm end. The elongate member has an intermediate portion interconnecting a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The first connecting end is connected to the second connector, the intermediate portion extends toward the first arm end and back toward the second arm end, and the second connecting end extends through the opening. The shock absorber has a first portion connected to the first connector and a second portion connected to the intermediate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Nathan C. MEYER, Andrew C. STRAUSS, Joshua A. RODEWALD, Nicholas G. BAUER
  • Publication number: 20110239580
    Abstract: A parapet anchor is provided. The parapet anchor includes a frame, at least one adjustment member and a davit mount. The frame is configured and arranged to fit around a portion of a parapet. The at least one adjustment member is movably coupled to the frame to selectively engage the parapet to secure the frame to the parapet. Moreover, the davit mount is coupled to the frame and is configured and arranged to support a davit. The davit in turn can be used as a support structure upon which a lifeline can be coupled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Joshua A. Rodewald, Andrew Babiak, Andrew C. Strauss, Nathan C. Meyer, Matthew D. Hanson, Lonnie P. Thompson, Brian J. Schafer