Patents by Inventor Larry D. Frederick

Larry D. Frederick 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: 20230419838
    Abstract: The invention relates to a complex proximity safety and warning system. The invention provides a safety system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Paul L. Hammond
  • Publication number: 20230386341
    Abstract: A proximity detection and collision avoidance system determines whether a collision risk exists between two vehicles by measuring magnetic field vectors generated on each of the vehicles as the relative distance between the vehicles decreases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Larry D. FREDERICK, Dean ESTILL, Andrew NICHOLS
  • Patent number: 11790784
    Abstract: The invention relates to a complex proximity safety and warning system. The invention provides a safety system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Strata Safety Products, LLC
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Paul L. Hammond
  • Patent number: 11726226
    Abstract: Proximity detection systems and proximity detections methods are disclosed herein. In one aspect of the disclosure the systems and methods include measuring and analyzing the vector components of a generated magnetic field. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the results of the vector component measurements are used to take safety actions which may result in an alert to an operator or pedestrian, and/or automatic action by a vehicle or machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Frederick Energy Products, LLC
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Dean Estill, Andrew Nichols
  • Publication number: 20230148011
    Abstract: A dock area control system includes a vehicle proximity detection system (PDSC). The PDSC includes a vehicle low frequency magnetic field generator (MFG) that generates a vehicle pulsed magnetic field that is sensed by a dock area controller electronics module (DEM).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Frederick Mobile Instrumentation, LLC
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Andrew Nichols
  • Patent number: 11614202
    Abstract: Traffic control systems and methods to improve safety are disclosed. The systems, in some example aspects, include a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle for generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone. The methods, in some example aspects, include generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone by a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle. Other aspects include generating, and/or including a controller to generate, control signals to reduce the speed of a vehicle, and/or reduce the size of a danger zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Frederick Energy Products, LLC
    Inventor: Larry D. Frederick
  • Publication number: 20220319331
    Abstract: The invention relates to a complex proximity safety and warning system. The invention provides a safety system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Strata Safety Products, LLC
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Paul L. Hammond
  • Patent number: 11380205
    Abstract: The invention relates to a complex proximity safety and warning system. The invention provides a safety system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Strata Safety Products, LLC
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Paul L. Hammond
  • Publication number: 20220082722
    Abstract: Proximity detection systems and proximity detections methods are disclosed herein. In one aspect of the disclosure the systems and methods include measuring and analyzing the vector components of a generated magnetic field. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the results of the vector component measurements are used to take safety actions which may result in an alert to an operator or pedestrian, and/or automatic action by a vehicle or machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Dean Estill, Andrew Nichols
  • Patent number: 11221428
    Abstract: Proximity detection systems and proximity detections methods are disclosed herein. In one aspect of the disclosure the systems and methods include measuring and analyzing the vector components of a generated magnetic field. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the results of the vector component measurements are used to take safety actions which may result in an alert to an operator or pedestrian, and/or automatic action by a vehicle or machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Frederick Energy Products, LLC
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Dean Estill, Andrew Nichols
  • Publication number: 20200372801
    Abstract: The invention relates to a complex proximity safety and warning system. The invention provides a safety system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Paul Hammond
  • Patent number: 10830392
    Abstract: Traffic control systems and methods to improve safety are disclosed. The systems, in some example aspects, include a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle for generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone. The methods, in some example aspects, include generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone by a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle. Other aspects include generating, and/or including a controller to generate, control signals to reduce the speed of a vehicle, and/or reduce the size of a danger zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Frederick Energy Products, LLC
    Inventor: Larry D. Frederick
  • Publication number: 20200340622
    Abstract: Traffic control systems and methods to improve safety are disclosed. The systems, in some example aspects, include a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle for generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone. The methods, in some example aspects, include generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone by a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle. Other aspects include generating, and/or including a controller to generate, control signals to reduce the speed of a vehicle, and/or reduce the size of a danger zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventor: Larry D. Frederick
  • Patent number: 10769955
    Abstract: The invention relates to a complex proximity safety and warning system. The invention provides a safety system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Strata Safety Products, LLC
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Paul Hammond
  • Publication number: 20200209422
    Abstract: Proximity detection systems and proximity detections methods are disclosed herein. In one aspect of the disclosure the systems and methods include measuring and analyzing the vector components of a generated magnetic field. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the results of the vector component measurements are used to take safety actions which may result in an alert to an operator or pedestrian, and/or automatic action by a vehicle or machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Dean Estill, Andrew Nichols
  • Publication number: 20200111365
    Abstract: The invention relates to a complex proximity safety and warning system. The invention provides a safety system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Paul Hammond
  • Patent number: 10591627
    Abstract: Proximity detection systems and proximity detections methods are disclosed herein. In one aspect of the disclosure the systems and methods include measuring and analyzing the vector components of a generated magnetic field. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the results of the vector component measurements are used to take safety actions which may result in an alert to an operator or pedestrian, and/or automatic action by a vehicle or machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: FREDERICK ENERGY PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Dean Estill, Andrew Nichols
  • Patent number: 10467902
    Abstract: The invention relates to a complex proximity safety and warning system. The invention provides a safety system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Strata Safety Products, LLC
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Paul Hammond
  • Publication number: 20190130758
    Abstract: The invention relates to a complex proximity safety and warning system. The invention provides a safety system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Larry D. Frederick, Paul Hammond
  • Publication number: 20190120426
    Abstract: Traffic control systems and methods to improve safety are disclosed. The systems, in some example aspects, include a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle for generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone. The methods, in some example aspects, include generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone by a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle. Other aspects include generating, and/or including a controller to generate, control signals to reduce the speed of a vehicle, and/or reduce the size of a danger zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventor: Larry D. Frederick