Patents by Inventor Bradley Rohlf
Bradley Rohlf 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).
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Patent number: 11730984Abstract: A weight bearing fall protection connector includes a first connection member configured to attach the connector to a piece of fall protection equipment, and a second connection member configured to attach the connector to another piece of all equipment, with the connection members fixed to each other to transfer the weight of a worker in a fall event and for movement relative to each other between a ready position and a fall position. The connector further includes a breakable component having a retaining condition wherein the component maintains the members in a ready position and broken condition wherein the component allows the members to move to their fall position. The connector further includes a wireless fall indicator including a wireless transmitter and a switch configured to activate the wireless transmitter in response to movement of the members from the ready position to the fall position.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Steve Huseth, Bradley Rohlf, Michael Fegley, Steven Joseph Sharp, Cinnamon C. Deets, William A. Zachar, Jr.
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Patent number: 11697037Abstract: A weight bearing fall protection connector includes a first connection member configured to attach the connector to a piece of fall protection equipment, and a second connection member configured to attach the connector to another piece of all equipment, with the connection members fixed to each other to transfer the weight of a worker in a fall event and for movement relative to each other between a ready position and a fall position. The connector further includes a breakable component having a retaining condition wherein the component maintains the members in a ready position and broken condition wherein the component allows the members to move to their fall position. The connector further includes a wireless fall indicator including a wireless transmitter and a switch configured to activate the wireless transmitter in response to movement of the members from the ready position to the fall position.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Steve Huseth, Bradley Rohlf, Michael Fegley, Steven Joseph Sharp, Cinnamon C. Deets, William A. Zachar, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210031062Abstract: A weight bearing fall protection connector includes a first connection member configured to attach the connector to a piece of fall protection equipment, and a second connection member configured to attach the connector to another piece of all equipment, with the connection members fixed to each other to transfer the weight of a worker in a fall event and for movement relative to each other between a ready position and a fall position. The connector further includes a breakable component having a retaining condition wherein the component maintains the members in a ready position and broken condition wherein the component allows the members to move to their fall position. The connector further includes a wireless fall indicator including a wireless transmitter and a switch configured to activate the wireless transmitter in response to movement of the members from the ready position to the fall position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Steve Huseth, Bradley Rohlf, Michael Fegley, Steven Joseph Sharp, Cinnamon C. Deets, William A. Zachar, JR.
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Patent number: 10843016Abstract: A weight bearing fall protection connector includes a first connection member configured to attach the connector to a piece of fall protection equipment, and a second connection member configured to attach the connector to another piece of all equipment, with the connection members fixed to each other to transfer the weight of a worker in a fall event and for movement relative to each other between a ready position and a fall position. The connector further includes a breakable component having a retaining condition wherein the component maintains the members in a ready position and broken condition wherein the component allows the members to move to their fall position. The connector further includes a wireless fall indicator including a wireless transmitter and a switch configured to activate the wireless transmitter in response to movement of the members from the ready position to the fall position.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Steve Huseth, Bradley Rohlf, Michael Fegley, Steven Joseph Sharp, Cinnamon C. Deets, William A. Zachar, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190083825Abstract: A weight bearing fall protection connector includes a first connection member configured to attach the connector to a piece of fall protection equipment, and a second connection member configured to attach the connector to another piece of all equipment, with the connection members fixed to each other to transfer the weight of a worker in a fall event and for movement relative to each other between a ready position and a fall position. The connector further includes a breakable component having a retaining condition wherein the component maintains the members in a ready position and broken condition wherein the component allows the members to move to their fall position. The connector further includes a wireless fall indicator including a wireless transmitter and a switch configured to activate the wireless transmitter in response to movement of the members from the ready position to the fall position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Steve Huseth, Bradley Rohlf, Michael Fegley, Steven Joseph Sharp, Cinnamon C. Deets, William A. Zachar, JR.
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Patent number: 9649515Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a dorsal wear-pad having an external, low-friction, high-wear-resistance surface, the dorsal wear-pad configured to be releasably coupled to a D-ring connection region of a fall-protection safety harness. In various embodiments, the dorsal wear-pad may project out and away from a wearer so as to prevent the D-ring from contacting a wall surface. For example, the dorsal wear-pad may have a D-ring aperture through which the D-ring may project. In some embodiments, the dorsal wear-pad may have a back shield to prevent a snap-hook connected to the D-ring from contacting a wearer's back. An exemplary embodiment may have two prominences, one on either side of the D-ring. Some exemplary dorsal wear-pads may advantageously protect both a wearer and the wearer's harness during sliding or leaning engagements with vertical surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Gina Marie Theisen, Dennis Collins, Bradley Rohlf, Michael Seman
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Patent number: 9427608Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods may relate to a Self-Retracting Lifeline Connecting System (SRLCS) that securely attaches to a fall-protection safety harness, and further provides connections to a plurality of safety devices. In an illustrative example, the SRLCS may include a D-pad adapted for rear attachment to a back-pad of a safety harness. In some examples the D-pad may have webbing apertures through which two sections of webbing may be threaded in a criss-crossed manner. In some embodiments, the D-pad may provide an attachment for a first harness ring. In some exemplary embodiments, the D-pad may also provide a tunnel structure for routing a second harness ring therethrough. In an illustrative example, the tunnel may be located immediately adjacent the criss-cross location of the two sections of webbing, thereby permitting a carabiner to make use of the tunnel to capture the two sections of webbing.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Jeremy Fink, Bradley Rohlf, Shelly Mihalic
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Publication number: 20140331459Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods may relate to a Self-Retracting Lifeline Connecting System (SRLCS) that securely attaches to a fall-protection safety harness, and further provides connections to a plurality of safety devices. In an illustrative example, the SRLCS may include a D-pad adapted for rear attachment to a back-pad of a safety harness. In some examples the D-pad may have webbing apertures through which two sections of webbing may be threaded in a criss-crossed manner. In some embodiments, the D-pad may provide an attachment for a first harness ring. In some exemplary embodiments, the D-pad may also provide a tunnel structure for routing a second harness ring therethrough. In an illustrative example, the tunnel may be located immediately adjacent the criss-cross location of the two sections of webbing, thereby permitting a carabiner to make use of the tunnel to capture the two sections of webbing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Jeremy Fink, Bradley Rohlf, Shelly Mihalic
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Patent number: 7914057Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a vacuum anchor assembly for anchoring a fall protection system to a surface of an anchorage structure comprises an anchor member having an air input connector, a venturi, and a seal member incorporated into the anchor member. The air input connector is configured and arranged to receive air from a pressurized air source. The venturi is in fluid communication with the air input connector and is configured and arranged to receive air and create a vacuum therefrom. The seal member is in fluid communication with the venturi and is configured and arranged to receive the vacuum and resulting suction and create a seal between the anchor member and the surface of the anchorage structure sufficient to operatively connect the anchor member to the surface of the anchorage structure with the vacuum and resulting suction created within the anchor member.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: D B Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bradley A. Rohlf
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Patent number: 7843349Abstract: A radio frequency identification connector is configured and arranged to retrofittably connect a radio frequency identification device to an elongate member such as a safety cable.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: D B Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bradley A. Rohlf
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Publication number: 20080303668Abstract: A radio frequency identification connector is configured and arranged to retrofittably connect a radio frequency identification device to a device such as a fall protection and fall arrest safety device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Bradley A. Rohlf, John Michael Fuke
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Publication number: 20080106398Abstract: A radio frequency identification connector connects a radio frequency identification device to an elongate member such as a safety cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventor: Bradley A. Rohlf
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Publication number: 20080106413Abstract: A radio frequency identification connector connects radio frequency identification devices to fall protection and fall arrest safety devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventor: Bradley A. Rohlf
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Publication number: 20080106088Abstract: A radio frequency identification connector is configured and arranged to retrofittably connect a radio frequency identification device to a device such as a fall protection and fall arrest safety device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventor: Bradley A. Rohlf
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Publication number: 20080106420Abstract: A radio frequency identification connector is configured and arranged to retrofittably connect a radio frequency identification device to an elongate member such as a safety cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventor: Bradley A. Rohlf
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Publication number: 20080009185Abstract: A radio frequency identification connector assembly configured and arranged for retrofittable connection comprises a device, a housing, a radio frequency identification device, and a connector. The radio frequency identification device is operatively connected to the housing, and the connector is operatively connected to the housing. The connector is configured and arranged to connect the housing to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Brent Knoll, Bradley Rohlf
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Publication number: 20060273600Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a vacuum anchor assembly for anchoring a fall protection system to a surface of an anchorage structure comprises an anchor member having an air input connector, a venturi, and a seal member incorporated into the anchor member. The air input connector is configured and arranged to receive air from a pressurized air source. The venturi is in fluid communication with the air input connector and is configured and arranged to receive air and create a vacuum therefrom. The seal member is in fluid communication with the venturi and is configured and arranged to receive the vacuum and resulting suction and create a seal between the anchor member and the surface of the anchorage structure sufficient to operatively connect the anchor member to the surface of the anchorage structure with the vacuum and resulting suction created within the anchor member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2005Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventor: Bradley Rohlf
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Patent number: 7114225Abstract: A preferred embodiment connector includes a catch, a housing, and a locking member. The catch has an end with an engaging member, and the housing has a cavity and a supporting member. The locking member is positioned within the cavity and has a first position and a second position. The cavity and the locking member have a first configuration when the locking member is in the first position, and the cavity and the locking member have a second configuration when the locking member is in the second position. The first configuration is configured and arranged to receive the end of the catch. The second configuration is configured and arranged to engage the end of the catch between the supporting member and the locking member thereby locking the catch, and the supporting member of the housing provides a surface upon which the engaging member exerts force should a fall occur.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: D B Industries, Inc.Inventors: Scott C. Casebolt, Bradley A. Rohlf
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Patent number: D571346Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: D B Industries, Inc.Inventors: Brent J. Knoll, Bradley A. Rohlf
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Patent number: D572196Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: D B Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bradley A. Rohlf