Patents by Inventor Sally A. Baumann

Sally A. Baumann 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).

  • Compact descent controller
    Patent number: 7131515
    Abstract: A load lowering descent controller having a fixed cylindrical body or capstan about which a rope or cable is turned. The descent controller allows for lowering of the load at a controlled rate by adjusting the amount of friction between the controller and the rope or cable as a function of rope or cable turning and relative contact with rope or cable engagement surfaces in the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Tech Safety Lines, Inc.
    Inventors: Yakov Gartsbeyn, Michael Gibbs, Sally A. Baumann
  • Compact descent controller
    Publication number: 20040231923
    Abstract: A load lowering descent controller having a fixed cylindrical body or capstan about which a rope or cable is turned. The descent controller allows for lowering of the load at a controlled rate by adjusting the amount of friction between the controller and the rope or cable as a function of rope or cable turning and relative contact with rope or cable engagement surfaces in the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Capewell Components Company LLC
    Inventors: Yakov Gartsbeyn, Michael Gibbs, Sally A. Baumann