Patents by Inventor John Whitty

John Whitty 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).

  • Publication number: 20230356012
    Abstract: A fall protection system includes an elevation mechanism including a base end and an elevated end, and that is configured to permit a user to scale the elevation mechanism. The first channel is disposed at a first side of the elevation mechanism and extends between the base end and the elevated end, and is configured to anchor a first shuttle to the elevation mechanism and permit the first shuttle to transition between the base end and the elevated end of the elevation mechanism. The second channel is disposed at a second side of the elevation mechanism and extends between the base end and the elevated end, and is configured to anchor a second shuttle to the elevation mechanism and permit the second shuttle to transition between the base end and the elevated end of the elevation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: John WHITTY, Alan SHAMBLIN
  • Patent number: 11660477
    Abstract: A fall protection system includes an elevation mechanism including a base end and an elevated end, and that is configured to permit a user to scale the elevation mechanism. The first channel is disposed at a first side of the elevation mechanism and extends between the base end and the elevated end, and is configured to anchor a first shuttle to the elevation mechanism and permit the first shuttle to transition between the base end and the elevated end of the elevation mechanism. The second channel is disposed at a second side of the elevation mechanism and extends between the base end and the elevated end, and is configured to anchor a second shuttle to the elevation mechanism and permit the second shuttle to transition between the base end and the elevated end of the elevation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: John Whitty, Alan Shamblin
  • Publication number: 20190314655
    Abstract: A fall protection system includes an elevation mechanism including a base end and an elevated end, and that is configured to permit a user to scale the elevation mechanism. The first channel is disposed at a first side of the elevation mechanism and extends between the base end and the elevated end, and is configured to anchor a first shuttle to the elevation mechanism and permit the first shuttle to transition between the base end and the elevated end of the elevation mechanism. The second channel is disposed at a second side of the elevation mechanism and extends between the base end and the elevated end, and is configured to anchor a second shuttle to the elevation mechanism and permit the second shuttle to transition between the base end and the elevated end of the elevation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: John Whitty, Alan Shamblin
  • Patent number: 8342225
    Abstract: A connector for a multiple element blind assembly includes a first coupling element for association with a first blind element, said first coupling element having a body and a projection extending therefrom. The projection includes a keying portion. Also provided is a second coupling element for association with a second blind element. The second coupling element has a body defining a bore therein, which includes a keyway portion. The keying portion is insertable into and keys with said keyway to a torque transferring portion such that torque applied to one of said coupling elements is transferred to the other coupling element. Also, the keying portion is only insertable into said keyway to said torque transferring portion when said first and second coupling elements are aligned within a single relative rotational range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Damorgold Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Vito Fortunato, Ross Lava, Graeme John Whitty
  • Publication number: 20120137604
    Abstract: A portable skylight replacement safety assembly that includes a first and second support frames releasably connected to each other and having a plurality of support handles and support members which extend substantially perpendicularly from the first support frame for supporting the first support frame on and/or over the skylight on a working surface at a predetermined distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: J. Nigel ELLIS, John WHITTY
  • Patent number: 8122673
    Abstract: A portable skylight replacement safety assembly that includes a first and second support frames releasably connected to each other and having a plurality of support handles and support members which extend substantially perpendicularly from the first support frame for supporting the first support frame on and/or over the skylight on a working surface at a predetermined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventors: J. Nigel Ellis, John Whitty
  • Publication number: 20090107060
    Abstract: A portable skylight replacement safety assembly that includes a first and second support frames releasably connected to each other and having a plurality of support handles and support members which extend substantially perpendicularly from the first support frame for supporting the first support frame on and/or over the skylight on a working surface at a predetermined distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: J. Nigel Ellis, John Whitty
  • Publication number: 20050183517
    Abstract: A strain gauge retaining assembly is used for occupant weight sensing in a vehicle seat and includes a bracket having an aperture extending therethrough. A strain gauge has a body portion and a mounting portion extending from the body portion, with the mounting portion extending through the aperture. A spring clip is positioned between the bracket and an engaging surface of the mounting portion, and resiliently biases the body portion into engagement with the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Applicant: DURA GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: John Whitty, John Sickinger