Patents by Inventor Glenn E. Howland

Glenn E. Howland 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).

  • Electrical Safety Emergency Response Systems and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20210346738
    Abstract: An electrical safety system and method is provided which includes a flexible electrical safety vest, a lifeline coupled with the vest in various configurations, and leg straps. The electrical safety vest includes a number of loops which are used to couple the lifeline in a variety of relationships that enable different types of maneuvering of a worker with relation to a hazard. Various embodiments of the invention can be used to rapidly and safety remove a worker from proximity to an immediate threat to their life, health, or safety. Direct and indirect extraction from a danger are enabled. A variety of methods are also provided for operating various embodiments of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Glenn E. Howland
  • Electrical safety emergency response systems and related methods
    Patent number: 11123585
    Abstract: An electrical safety system and method is provided which includes a flexible electrical safety vest, a lifeline coupled with the vest in various configurations, and leg straps. The electrical safety vest includes a number of loops which are used to couple the lifeline in a variety of relationships that enable different types of maneuvering of a worker with relation to a hazard. Various embodiments of the invention can be used to rapidly and safety remove a worker from proximity to an immediate threat to their life, health, or safety. Direct and indirect extraction from a danger are enabled. A variety of methods are also provided for operating various embodiments of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Glenn E. Howland
  • Electrical Safety Emergency Response Systems and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20200206548
    Abstract: An electrical safety system and method is provided which includes a flexible electrical safety vest, a lifeline coupled with the vest in various configurations, and leg straps. The electrical safety vest includes a number of loops which are used to couple the lifeline in a variety of relationships that enable different types of maneuvering of a worker with relation to a hazard. Various embodiments of the invention can be used to rapidly and safety remove a worker from proximity to an immediate threat to their life, health, or safety. Direct and indirect extraction from a danger are enabled. A variety of methods are also provided for operating various embodiments of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Glenn E. Howland