Patents by Inventor Jan Hrouzek
Jan Hrouzek 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: 20240024712Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to mounting devices for fall protection devices and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, a mounting device may comprise a mounting bracket configured for attachment to a materials handling vehicle; a rotary arm rotatably attached to the mounting bracket at an arm base, wherein the rotary arm is configured to rotate relative to the mounting bracket about an axis of rotation defined at the arm base, and wherein the rotary arm defines a webbing retention feature configured for receiving a webbing of a fall protection device to define a dynamic engagement of the rotary arm with an intermediate webbing portion defined along the webbing; a sensing device configured to capture sensor data associated with the intermediate webbing portion; and a controller configured to detect a connection condition associated with the fall protection device based on the sensor data captured by the sensing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2022Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Tanguy PREVOT, Jan HROUZEK, Jan RIHA, Miroslav Molinek
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Publication number: 20230398383Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to shuttle apparatuses for fall protection and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, the shuttle apparatus comprise a shuttle housing configured for dynamic engagement relative to a guide member; an adjustable guide wheel assembly configured for selective rotation between an unlocked position and a locked position, wherein rotating the adjustable guide wheel assembly between the locked position and the unlocked position comprises moving a button assembly relative to the shuttle housing along a button slot defined by the shuttle housing such that a wheel axle element is rotated between the locked and unlocked positions; wherein the adjustable guide wheel assembly being in the unlocked position corresponds to the shuttle apparatus being in an unlocked configuration defined by at least a portion of the shuttle apparatus being configured for selective movement between an installed configuration and a detached configuration relative to the guide member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Jan HROUZEK, Vaclav HRUZA, Mehmet KORU, Tanguy PREVOT
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Publication number: 20230381556Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to shuttle apparatuses for fall protection and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, a shuttle apparatus comprises a shuttle housing configured for dynamic engagement relative to a guide member, a first brake assembly configured for activation during a fall instance, and a secondary brake assembly configured independent from the first brake assembly, the secondary brake assembly comprising: a secondary brake pawl configured to pivotably rotate between a disengaged position and an activated position, the secondary brake pawl configured to rotate toward the activated position during the fall instance; and a secondary brake lock arm configured to freely rotate independent of the shuttle housing such that the shuttle housing being arranged in an angled configuration causes the secondary brake lock arm to rotate to an engaged position to obstruct the secondary brake pawl from rotating, thereby preventing the secondary brake assembly from being activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2022Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Jan Hrouzek, Vaclav Hruza, Mehmet Koru
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Publication number: 20230316758Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to apparatuses and methods for detecting a workspace operating condition associated with a workspace. In various embodiments, an apparatus for detecting a workspace operating condition associated with a workspace may comprise an imaging device configured to capture imaging data, the imaging data comprising an image of a first connection location corresponding to a workspace anchor and a second connection location corresponding to an operator attachment; and a controller configured to detect a workspace operating condition associated with the workspace based on the imaging data; wherein the workspace operating condition is defined by a first connection status of a fall protection device at the first connection location and a second connection status of the fall protection device at the second connection location, wherein the controller configured to detect the first connection status and the second connection status based at least in part on the imaging data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Miroslav MOLINEK, Jan RIHA, Jan HROUZEK, Radim DRMELA, Tanguy PREVOT, Marc DUDELZAK
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Patent number: 11701530Abstract: A locking system for fall protection and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. An example locking system includes a housing. The housing defines a guide path through which the housing is slideably attached to a guide member. The locking system also includes a braking lever having a braking end that is configured to engage the guide member. The braking lever includes a shock absorber configured to deform during a fall instance. The locking system further includes a secondary braking feature configured independent from the braking lever. The secondary braking feature is an inertial structure configured to rotate into engagement with the guide member during the fall instance. A corresponding method of manufacturing is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Josef Novotny, Pavel Marak, Jan Hrouzek, Frank Muessig, Denis Mizin
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Patent number: 11577105Abstract: A locking system is provided for fall protection. The locking system includes a housing. The housing defines a guide path through which the housing is slideably attached to a guide member. The locking system also includes a braking lever having a braking end. The braking lever is configured to rotate so as to allow the braking end to engage the guide member. The guide path defines at least one bending slot configured to allow the housing to deform in response to a predetermined amount of force being applied by the guide member upon the housing. A housing for a locking system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Pavel Marak, Jan Hrouzek, Scott Hugh Bradford, Frank Muessig, Josef Novotny
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Publication number: 20220331626Abstract: A locking system for fall protection and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. An example locking system includes a housing. The housing defines a guide path through which the housing is slideably attached to a guide member. The locking system also includes a braking lever having a braking end that is configured to engage the guide member. The braking lever includes a shock absorber configured to deform during a fall instance. The locking system further includes a secondary braking feature configured independent from the braking lever. The secondary braking feature is an inertial structure configured to rotate into engagement with the guide member during the fall instance. A corresponding method of manufacturing is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Josef NOVOTNY, Pavel MARAK, Jan HROUZEK, Frank MUESSIG, Denis MIZIN
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Patent number: 11406851Abstract: A locking system for fall protection and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. An example locking system includes a housing. The housing defines a guide path through which the housing is slideably attached to a guide member. The locking system also includes a braking lever having a braking end that is configured to engage the guide member. The braking lever includes a shock absorber configured to deform during a fall instance. The locking system further includes a secondary braking feature configured independent from the braking lever. The secondary braking feature is an inertial structure configured to rotate into engagement with the guide member during the fall instance. A corresponding method of manufacturing is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Josef Novotny, Pavel Marak, Jan Hrouzek, Frank Muessig, Denis Mizin
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Patent number: 11160998Abstract: A self-retracting lifeline including a housing, a drum mounted for rotation in the housing, a lifeline wrapped around the drum and extending from the housing, and a rotary energy absorber unit including at least one mount adapted for selective rotation in the housing, and an energy absorber adapted to absorb energy in response to the mount rotating relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Radim Svoboda, Jan Hrouzek, Vaclav Hruza
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Publication number: 20210220680Abstract: A locking system for fall protection and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. An example locking system includes a housing. The housing defines a guide path through which the housing is slideably attached to a guide member. The locking system also includes a braking lever having a braking end that is configured to engage the guide member. The braking lever includes a shock absorber configured to deform during a fall instance. The locking system further includes a secondary braking feature configured independent from the braking lever. The secondary braking feature is an inertial structure configured to rotate into engagement with the guide member during the fall instance. A corresponding method of manufacturing is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Josef NOVOTNY, Pavel MARAK, Jan HROUZEK, Frank MUESSIG, Denis MIZIN
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Publication number: 20210128955Abstract: A locking system is provided for fall protection. The locking system includes a housing. The housing defines a guide path through which the housing is slideably attached to a guide member. The locking system also includes a braking lever having a braking end. The braking lever is configured to rotate so as to allow the braking end to engage the guide member. The guide path defines at least one bending slot configured to allow the housing to deform in response to a predetermined amount of force being applied by the guide member upon the housing. A housing for a locking system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Pavel MARAK, Jan HROUZEK, Scott Hugh BRADFORD, Frank MUESSIG, Josef NOVOTNY
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Patent number: 10662040Abstract: A line guidance device (40) is provided for use with a confined space entry/retrieval hoist and fall protection anchorage system (10) and includes a line guide (46) that guides a line from an extend/retract line device (22) past another extend/retract line device (20) with both devices (20, 22) mounted on a backside (24) of a mast (12) of the system (10).Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Radim Svoboda, Jan Hrouzek
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Publication number: 20190233265Abstract: A line guidance device (40) is provided for use with a confined space entry/retrieval hoist and fall protection anchorage system (10) and includes a line guide (46) that guides a line from an extend/retract line device (22) past another extend/retract line device (20) with both devices (20, 22) mounted on a backside (24) of a mast (12) of the system (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Radim SVOBODA, Jan HROUZEK
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Publication number: 20190126079Abstract: A self-retracting lifeline including a housing, a drum mounted for rotation in the housing, a lifeline wrapped around the drum and extending from the housing, and a rotary energy absorber unit including at least one mount adapted for selective rotation in the housing, and an energy absorber adapted to absorb energy in response to the mount rotating relative to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Radim Svoboda, Jan Hrouzek, Vaclav Hruza
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Patent number: 10183849Abstract: A line guidance device (40) is provided for use with a confined space entry/retrieval hoist and fall protection anchorage system (10) and includes a line guide (46) that guides a line from an extend/retract line device (22) past another extend/retract line device (20) with both devices (20, 22) mounted on a backside (24) of a mast (12) of the system (10).Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Radim Svoboda, Jan Hrouzek
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Publication number: 20170247236Abstract: A line guidance device (40) is provided for use with a confined space entry/retrieval hoist and fall protection anchorage system (10) and includes a line guide (46) that guides a line from an extend/retract line device (22) past another extend/retract line device (20) with both devices (20, 22) mounted on a backside (24) of a mast (12) of the system (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Radim Svoboda, Jan Hrouzek