Patents by Inventor Joseph Krumme Bullard
Joseph Krumme Bullard 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: 12175552Abstract: A workplace safety system includes an item of monitored equipment, a mobile communications device, and a scoring computing system. The item of monitored equipment includes a sensor, a transmitter, and a computing unit. The sensor is configured to generate signals. The computing unit is electrically coupled with each of the sensor and the transmitter. The mobile communications device is in wireless communication with the transmitter via a short-range communication protocol. The scoring computing system is in networked communication with the mobile communications device and is configured to receive data. The data includes an identity of an operator of the item of monitored equipment. A characteristic of operation is determined based upon the signals from the sensor and represents a manner by which the operator has used the item of monitored equipment. The scoring computing system is configured to generate a safety score associated with the operator. Methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2024Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Stress Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L. Morrow, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Shannon R. Read
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Patent number: 12163378Abstract: A ladder including sensors is provided. A remote computing device is also provided that communicates with the sensors to facilitate detection of various operating conditions. Methods for detection are also provided. One aspect of the invention provides a method for detecting stability of a ladder, the ladder comprising a pair of side rails, a plurality of steps that extend between the side rails, a sensor coupled with the ladder and configured to detect loading on the ladder. The method includes: communicating wirelessly, by a remote computing device, with the sensor; detecting, by the remote computing device, a presence of a user on the ladder; during the presence of a user on the ladder, monitoring the sensor, by the remote computing device, for an instability condition; and when the instability condition occurs, generating an alert of the instability condition.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Otto Ladder Safety, Inc.Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L. Morrow, Shannon R. Read, Joseph Krumme Bullard
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Publication number: 20240344394Abstract: A ladder including sensors is provided. A remote computing device is also provided that communicates with the sensors to facilitate detection of various operating conditions. Methods for detection are also provided. One aspect of the invention provides a method for detecting stability of a ladder, the ladder comprising a pair of side rails, a plurality of steps that extend between the side rails, a sensor coupled with the ladder and configured to detect loading on the ladder. The method includes: communicating wirelessly, by a remote computing device, with the sensor; detecting, by the remote computing device, a presence of a user on the ladder; during the presence of a user on the ladder, monitoring the sensor, by the remote computing device, for an instability condition; and when the instability condition occurs, generating an alert of the instability condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: Otto Ladder Safety, Inc.Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L. Morrow, Shannon R. Read, Joseph Krumme Bullard
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Publication number: 20240287834Abstract: A seal assembly for a container includes a locking assembly and a gateway. The locking assembly includes a body and an elongated cable. The elongated cable extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is restrained by the body. The distal end is movable from an unlocked position spaced from the body to a locked position restrained by the body. The gateway is configured for selectively interlocking with the locking assembly. The gateway includes a power supply, a radio communication device, a sensor, and a processor electrically coupled therewith. The processor is configured to operate the radio communication device to transmit a first signal upon detection by the sensor of interlocking of the gateway with the locking assembly, and to transmit a second signal upon detection by the sensor that the elongated cable has been cut. Locking assemblies, gateways, devices and methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2024Publication date: August 29, 2024Inventors: Joseph Krumme Bullard, Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Micah Timothy Boswell, Alicia Marie Evans
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Publication number: 20240212085Abstract: A workplace safety system includes an item of monitored equipment, a mobile communications device, and a scoring computing system. The item of monitored equipment includes a sensor, a transmitter, and a computing unit. The sensor is configured to generate signals. The computing unit is electrically coupled with each of the sensor and the transmitter. The mobile communications device is in wireless communication with the transmitter via a short-range communication protocol. The scoring computing system is in networked communication with the mobile communications device and is configured to receive data. The data includes an identity of an operator of the item of monitored equipment. A characteristic of operation is determined based upon the signals from the sensor and represents a manner by which the operator has used the item of monitored equipment. The scoring computing system is configured to generate a safety score associated with the operator. Methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2024Publication date: June 27, 2024Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L. Morrow, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Shannon R. Read
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Publication number: 20240161591Abstract: Methods for tracking a container with a tracking device are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Daniel L. Morrow
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Patent number: 11982110Abstract: A seal assembly for a container includes a locking assembly and a gateway. The locking assembly includes a body and an elongated cable. The elongated cable extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is restrained by the body. The distal end is movable from an unlocked position spaced from the body to a locked position restrained by the body. The gateway is configured for selectively interlocking with the locking assembly. The gateway includes a power supply, a radio communication device, a sensor, and a processor electrically coupled therewith. The processor is configured to operate the radio communication device to transmit a first signal upon detection by the sensor of interlocking of the gateway with the locking assembly, and to transmit a second signal upon detection by the sensor that the elongated cable has been cut. Locking assemblies, gateways, devices and methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2023Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Stress Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Krumme Bullard, Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Micah Timothy Boswell, Alicia Marie Evans
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Patent number: 11954751Abstract: A workplace safety system includes an item of monitored equipment, a mobile communications device, and a scoring computing system. The item of monitored equipment includes a sensor, a transmitter, and a computing unit. The sensor is configured to generate signals. The computing unit is electrically coupled with each of the sensor and the transmitter. The mobile communications device is in wireless communication with the transmitter via a short-range communication protocol. The scoring computing system is in networked communication with the mobile communications device and is configured to receive data. The data includes an identity of an operator of the item of monitored equipment. A characteristic of operation is determined based upon the signals from the sensor and represents a manner by which the operator has used the item of monitored equipment. The scoring computing system is configured to generate a safety score associated with the operator. Methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Stress Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L. Morrow, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Shannon R. Read
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Patent number: 11928943Abstract: Methods for tracking a container with a tracking device are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Stress Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Daniel L. Morrow
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Publication number: 20240020785Abstract: A workplace safety system includes an item of monitored equipment, a mobile communications device, and a scoring computing system. The item of monitored equipment includes a sensor, a transmitter, and a computing unit. The sensor is configured to generate signals. The computing unit is electrically coupled with each of the sensor and the transmitter. The mobile communications device is in wireless communication with the transmitter via a short-range communication protocol. The scoring computing system is in networked communication with the mobile communications device and is configured to receive data. The data includes an identity of an operator of the item of monitored equipment. A characteristic of operation is determined based upon the signals from the sensor and represents a manner by which the operator has used the item of monitored equipment. The scoring computing system is configured to generate a safety score associated with the operator. Methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L. Morrow, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Shannon R. Read
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Publication number: 20230394945Abstract: Methods for tracking a container with a tracking device are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Daniel L. Morrow
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Publication number: 20230392416Abstract: A seal assembly for a container includes a locking assembly and a gateway. The locking assembly includes a body and an elongated cable. The elongated cable extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is restrained by the body. The distal end is movable from an unlocked position spaced from the body to a locked position restrained by the body. The gateway is configured for selectively interlocking with the locking assembly. The gateway includes a power supply, a radio communication device, a sensor, and a processor electrically coupled therewith. The processor is configured to operate the radio communication device to transmit a first signal upon detection by the sensor of interlocking of the gateway with the locking assembly, and to transmit a second signal upon detection by the sensor that the elongated cable has been cut. Locking assemblies, gateways, devices and methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Joseph Krumme Bullard, Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Micah Timothy Boswell, Alicia Marie Evans
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Patent number: 11834906Abstract: A ladder including sensors is provided. A remote computing device is also provided that communicates with the sensors to facilitate detection of various operating conditions. Methods for detection are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2023Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Otto Ladder Safety, Inc.Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L Morrow, Shannon R. Read, Joseph Krumme Bullard
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Patent number: 11828348Abstract: A tensioning device includes a housing, a drive member, an inner sleeve, a driven member, and a clutch assembly. The housing includes an attachment feature. The drive member is rotatably coupled with the housing. The inner sleeve is disposed in the housing and is coupled with the drive member. The inner sleeve is rotatable together with the drive member relative to the housing. The driven member is disposed within the housing and is operably coupled with the drive member. The clutch assembly facilitates selective coupling between the drive member and the inner sleeve. A second attachment feature is coupled with the driven member. The driven member is slidably coupled with the inner sleeve such that the driven member and the second attachment feature are translatable together between a retracted position and an extended position in response to rotation of the inner sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Inventors: Timothy P. Squires, Ronald J. Hanna, Kenneth J. Lamb, Joseph Krumme Bullard
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Publication number: 20230375072Abstract: A tensioning device includes a housing, a drive member, a sleeve and a driven member. The housing includes a first attachment feature. The driven member includes a second attachment feature. The sleeve is rotatably coupled with the housing. The drive member is rotatably coupled with the housing and is operably coupled with the sleeve such that rotation of the drive member facilitates rotation of the sleeve. The driven member is movable with respect to the guide member between a retracted position and an extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Timothy P. Squires, Ronald J. Hanna, Kenneth J. Lamb, Joseph Krumme Bullard
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Patent number: 11773626Abstract: A seal assembly for a container includes a locking assembly and a gateway. The locking assembly includes a body and an elongated cable. The elongated cable extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is restrained by the body. The distal end is movable from an unlocked position spaced from the body to a locked position restrained by the body. The gateway is configured for selectively interlocking with the locking assembly. The gateway includes a power supply, a radio communication device, a sensor, and a processor electrically coupled therewith. The processor is configured to operate the radio communication device to transmit a first signal upon detection by the sensor of interlocking of the gateway with the locking assembly, and to transmit a second signal upon detection by the sensor that the elongated cable has been cut. Locking assemblies, gateways, devices and methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2023Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Stress Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Krumme Bullard, Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Micah Timothy Boswell, Alicia Marie Evans
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Patent number: 11776370Abstract: Methods for tracking a container with a tracking device are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2023Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Stress Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Daniel L. Morrow
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Publication number: 20230258026Abstract: A seal assembly for a container includes a locking assembly and a gateway. The locking assembly includes a body and an elongated cable. The elongated cable extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is restrained by the body. The distal end is movable from an unlocked position spaced from the body to a locked position restrained by the body. The gateway is configured for selectively interlocking with the locking assembly. The gateway includes a power supply, a radio communication device, a sensor, and a processor electrically coupled therewith. The processor is configured to operate the radio communication device to transmit a first signal upon detection by the sensor of interlocking of the gateway with the locking assembly, and to transmit a second signal upon detection by the sensor that the elongated cable has been cut. Locking assemblies, gateways, devices and methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Joseph Krumme Bullard, Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Micah Timothy Boswell, Alicia Marie Evans
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Patent number: 11713939Abstract: A method for monitoring operation of an archery bow includes attaching an apparatus to a bow cord. The apparatus includes a processor, a monitoring device electrically coupled with the processor, a wireless communication module electrically coupled with the processor, and a power supply electrically coupled with each of the processor and the wireless communication module. The method further includes detecting, by the monitoring device, a tension of the bow cord. The method also includes generating, by the processor and based upon the detected tension of the bow cord, data concerning tension of the bow cord. The method further includes wirelessly transmitting, by the wireless communication module, the data to a remote computing device. The method also includes receiving, by the remote computing device, the data. The method also includes presenting, by the remote computing device and based upon the data, information to a user reflecting the detected tension.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: STRESS ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Daniel L. Morrow
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Patent number: 11713797Abstract: A tensioning device includes a housing, a drive member, an inner sleeve and a driven member. The housing includes a first attachment feature. The driven member includes a second attachment feature. The inner sleeve is disposed at least partially in the housing and is rotatably coupled with the housing. The drive member is rotatably coupled with the housing and is operably coupled with the inner sleeve such that rotation of the drive member facilitates rotation of the inner sleeve. The driven member is movable with respect to the guide member between a retracted position and an extended position along a centerline.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Revolok Technologies, LLCInventors: Timothy P. Squires, Ronald J. Hanna, Kenneth J. Lamb, Joseph Krumme Bullard