Patents by Inventor Gordon Wrigley
Gordon Wrigley 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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Publication number: 20210260413Abstract: A back plate for a breathing apparatus comprises a back plate frame for supporting a cylinder of breathable gas; and a pressure reduction valve configured to receive breathing gas from a cylinder of breathable gas; and a resiliently deformable element configured to support the pressure reduction valve on the back plate frame so as to permit relative movement between the pressure reduction valve and the back plate frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Gordon WRIGLEY, Jason Edward ALLAN
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Publication number: 20210261299Abstract: Disclosed is a cylinder-retaining apparatus for a breathing apparatus comprising first and second fixing point and a strap apparatus secured to the first fixing point and the second fixing point. The strap apparatus forms a main strap loop for extending around and securing one or more cylinders. The cylinder-retaining apparatus is configurable in: i) an expanded configuration in which the main strap loop provides a first effective length for securing a first number of cylinders; and ii) a contracted configuration in which a portion of a strap of the strap apparatus is folded to form a secondary strap loop and the secondary strap loop is secured to a third fixing point such that the main strap loop forms a second effective length which is shorter than the first effective length and for securing a second number of cylinders less than the first number of cylinders.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Evan HANNARD, Darin FERGUSON, Gordon WRIGLEY
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Patent number: 10994159Abstract: There is disclosed a harness for breathing apparatus comprising a structural support member for supporting a vessel of breathable gas, a waist belt, and a pivot joint mechanism coupling the structural support member to the waist belt. The pivot joint mechanism comprises a release part which is movable to decouple the structural support member from the waist belt.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: DRAEGER SAFETY UK LIMITEDInventors: James Farnaby, David Cheesman, Gordon Wrigley
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Publication number: 20200147419Abstract: There is disclosed a harness for breathing apparatus comprising a structural support member for supporting a vessel of breathable gas, a waist belt, and a pivot joint mechanism coupling the structural support member to the waist belt. The pivot joint mechanism comprises a release part which is movable to decouple the structural support member from the waist belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventors: James Farnaby, David Cheesman, Gordon Wrigley
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Patent number: 10569108Abstract: There is disclosed a harness for breathing apparatus comprising a structural support member for supporting a vessel of breathable gas, a waist belt, and a pivot joint mechanism coupling the structural support member to the waist belt. The pivot joint mechanism comprises a release part which is movable to decouple the structural support member from the waist belt.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: DRAEGER SAFETY UK LIMITEDInventors: James Farnaby, David Cheesman, Gordon Wrigley
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Publication number: 20180369617Abstract: There is disclosed a harness for breathing apparatus comprising a structural support member for supporting a vessel of breathable gas, a waist belt, and a pivot joint mechanism coupling the structural support member to the waist belt. The pivot joint mechanism comprises a release part which is movable to decouple the structural support member from the waist belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: James Farnaby, David Cheesman, Gordon Wrigley
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Publication number: 20140224252Abstract: There is disclosed a harness for breathing apparatus, the harness arranged to support a plurality of cylinders of breathable gas side-by-side. The harness comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending cylinder channels arranged side-by-side, each cylinder channel having a rear wall and open at least partially along its length and arranged to accommodate a cylinder. Adjacent cylinder channels are laterally separated by a longitudinally extending channel side wall that in use is disposed between adjacent cylinders.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventors: Daniel Martin, Jame Farnaby, Paul Townsend, Gordon Wrigley, David Cheesman
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Publication number: 20140069427Abstract: There is disclosed a harness for breathing apparatus which is arranged to support a plurality of cylinders of breathable gas side-by-side and is arranged to be worn on the back of a wearer. The harness comprises upper and lower longitudinally spaced housings coupled together by a longitudinally extending back member. The upper and lower housings are arranged to retain upper and lower portions of each cylinder respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: DRAEGER SAFETY UK LIMITEDInventors: James Farnaby, David Cheesman, Paul Townsend, Gordon Wrigley
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Patent number: 8622268Abstract: A structural support member 10 for a harness 100 for breathing apparatus, the structural support member being generally elongate and arranged in use to support a cylinder of breathable gas, the structural support member comprising: a frame having; a lower portion 11 arranged in use to support a first end of a cylinder; an upper portion arranged in use to support a second opposed end of the cylinder; and first and second side limbs 26, 36 coupling the upper and lower portions and defining a void 14 therebetween, in a substantially central region of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventors: Paul Townsend, Gordon Wrigley
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Patent number: 8568074Abstract: A two-part device arranged for threaded assembly comprising a first part having a first threaded section provided on an external generally cylindrical surface and a second part having a second threaded section arranged for threaded engagement with the first threaded section and provided on an internal generally cylindrical surface. A locking opening is provided on the first or second part and a corresponding locking protrusion is provided on the other of the first or second part. When the first and second parts are threaded together by means of the first and second threaded sections, the locking opening and locking protrusion are drawn closer together and upon reaching a threshold the locking protrusion engages with the locking opening. This inhibits the first and second parts from being threadedly disengaged.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventor: Gordon Wrigley
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Patent number: 8517636Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas-cylinder retaining assembly 10 for retaining a gas-cylinder on a harness for breathing apparatus. The retaining assembly comprises a strap 20 arranged in use to be coupled to the harness and a retaining portion of which is arranged to pass around at least a portion of the cylinder; a tensioning device 30 arranged for tightening the retaining portion of the strap around the cylinder such that the cylinder is held to the harness, and wherein a free portion of the strap, having a free end, extends from the tensioning device; and a retaining buckle 40 arranged for retaining the free portion of the strap, the retaining buckle 40 comprises a positioning slot 42 through which in use the retaining portion of the strap passes; a pivot member 44 which in use is located between the cylinder and the retaining portion of the strap; and a retaining slot arranged in use to receive the free end of the strap 46.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventors: Gordon Wrigley, Paul Townsend
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Patent number: 8387844Abstract: A harness 100 for breathing apparatus, comprising: a structural support member 102 having a fixing portion 10, and at least one strap 40 having a loop 42. The strap is arranged to be releasably attached to the structural support member. The fixing portion comprises a first slot 12 through which a portion of the strap is arranged to pass in use; and a first anchor member 16, 18 laterally spaced from the first slot extending in a direction substantially parallel to the first slot and arranged in use to releasably locate at least partly within the loop of the strap through a first side of the loop.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventors: Gordon Wrigley, Paul Townsend
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Patent number: 8376201Abstract: A shoulder strap for a harness for breathing apparatus includes a first elongate strap portion generally extending along a first longitudinal axis; a second elongate strap portion attached to the first strap portion and generally extending along a second longitudinal axis that is oblique to the first axis; and a first attachment portion for attaching a first end of the shoulder strap to the harness in use and a second attachment portion for attaching a second end of the shoulder strap to the harness in use.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventors: Gordon Wrigley, Paul Townsend
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Patent number: 8353433Abstract: A structural support member 10 for a harness 100 for breathing apparatus, the structural support member being generally elongate and arranged in use to support a cylinder of breathable gas and one or more components operatively associated with the breathing apparatus, wherein the structural support member comprises first and second parts 20, 30 defining therebetween a housing for retaining one or more of the components.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventors: Gordon Wrigley, Paul Townsend
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Publication number: 20110064537Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-part device arranged for threaded assembly comprising a first part having a first threaded section provided on an external generally cylindrical surface and a second part having a second threaded section arranged for threaded engagement with the first threaded section and provided on an internal generally cylindrical surface. A locking opening is provided on the first or second part and a corresponding locking protrusion is provided on the other of the first or second part. When the first and second parts are threaded together by means of the first and second threaded sections, the locking opening and locking protrusion are drawn closer together and upon reaching a threshold the locking protrusion engages with the locking opening. This inhibits the first and second parts from being threadedly disengaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventor: Gordon Wrigley
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Publication number: 20100282796Abstract: The present invention relates to a strap 10 of flexible material for use with a harness for breathing apparatus, the strap comprising a core substrate 12 provided on first and second surfaces with a flame retardant layer 14, 16.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventors: Gordon Wrigley, Paul Townsend
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Publication number: 20100282797Abstract: A shoulder strap for a harness for breathing apparatus includes a first elongate strap portion generally extending along a first longitudinal axis; a second elongate strap portion attached to the first strap portion and generally extending along a second longitudinal axis that is oblique to the first axis; and a first attachment portion for attaching a first end of the shoulder strap to the harness in use and a second attachment portion for attaching a second end of the shoulder strap to the harness in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventors: Gordon Wrigley, Paul Townsend
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Publication number: 20100282793Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas-cylinder retaining assembly 10 for retaining a gas-cylinder on a harness for breathing apparatus. The retaining assembly comprises a strap 20 arranged in use to be coupled to the harness and a retaining portion of which is arranged to pass around at least a portion of the cylinder; a tensioning device 30 arranged for tightening the retaining portion of the strap around the cylinder such that the cylinder is held to the harness, and wherein a free portion of the strap, having a free end, extends from the tensioning device; and a retaining buckle 40 arranged for retaining the free portion of the strap, the retaining buckle 40 comprises a positioning slot 42 through which in use the retaining portion of the strap passes; a pivot member 44 which in use is located between the cylinder and the retaining portion of the strap; and a retaining slot arranged in use to receive the free end of the strap 46.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventors: Gordon Wrigley, Paul Townsend
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Publication number: 20100282806Abstract: The present invention relates to a harness 100 for breathing apparatus, comprising: a structural support member 102 having a fixing portion 10, and at least one strap 40 having a loop 42. The strap is arranged to be releasably attached to the structural support member. The fixing portion comprises a first slot 12 through which a portion of the strap is arranged to pass in use; and a first anchor member 16, 18 laterally spaced from the first slot extending in a direction substantially parallel to the first slot and arranged in use to releasably locate at least partly within the loop of the strap through a first side of the loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventors: Gordon Wrigley, Paul Townsend
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Patent number: D653324Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventors: Paul Townsend, Gordon Wrigley