Patents by Inventor Shannon R. Read

Shannon R. Read 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).

  • Patent number: 11954751
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Stress Engineering Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L. Morrow, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Shannon R. Read
  • Publication number: 20240020785
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L. Morrow, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Shannon R. Read
  • Publication number: 20230392416
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Krumme Bullard, Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Micah Timothy Boswell, Alicia Marie Evans
  • Patent number: 11834906
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Otto Ladder Safety, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L Morrow, Shannon R. Read, Joseph Krumme Bullard
  • Patent number: 11773626
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Stress Engineering Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Krumme Bullard, Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Micah Timothy Boswell, Alicia Marie Evans
  • Publication number: 20230258026
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Krumme Bullard, Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Micah Timothy Boswell, Alicia Marie Evans
  • Patent number: 11713939
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: STRESS ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Daniel L. Morrow
  • Publication number: 20230228151
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Clinton A. HAYNES, Daniel L. MORROW, Shannon R. READ, Joseph Krumme BULLARD
  • Patent number: 11643876
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Otto Ladder Safety, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L. Morrow, Shannon R. Read, Joseph Krumme Bullard
  • Publication number: 20230013422
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Clinton A. HAYNES, Daniel L. MORROW, Shannon R. READ, Joseph Krumme BULLARD
  • Patent number: 11499370
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Otto Ladder Safety, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L. Morrow, Shannon R. Read, Joseph Krumme Bullard
  • Patent number: 11428496
    Abstract: A limb for an archery bow is provided. The limb includes an outer elongate member, an inner elongate member, and a core member. The outer elongate member is formed of a first material and includes an interior surface and an exterior surface. The inner elongate member is formed of a second material and includes an interior surface and an exterior surface. The core member is formed of a third material and is sandwiched between the outer elongate member and the inner elongate member. The core member is coupled with at least a portion of each of the interior surfaces of the outer elongate member and the inner elongate member. The outer elongate member and the inner elongate member are configured to move relative to each other when the limb is bent. The first material and the second material are each stiffer than the third material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Stress Engineering Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Lewis Marriott, Shannon R. Read, Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L. Morrow, Herbert E. Stumph, III
  • Publication number: 20220136798
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Daniel L. Morrow
  • Patent number: 11255628
    Abstract: A cam assembly for an archery bow is provided. The cam assembly includes a cam body and an anchoring lug. The cam body defines a pivot axis and a groove circumferentially routed at least partially around the pivot axis. The anchoring lug is coupled with the cam body and includes a force sensor. The anchoring lug is offset from the pivot axis and is configured to facilitate attachment of a bow cord thereto. The force sensor is configured to facilitate detection of a tension on the bow cord as a function of a force imparted to the force sensor from the bow cord. An archery bow is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Stress Engineering Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Daniel L. Morrow
  • Publication number: 20220018627
    Abstract: A limb for an archery bow is provided. The limb includes an outer elongate member, an inner elongate member, and a core member. The outer elongate member is formed of a first material and includes an interior surface and an exterior surface. The inner elongate member is formed of a second material and includes an interior surface and an exterior surface. The core member is formed of a third material and is sandwiched between the outer elongate member and the inner elongate member. The core member is coupled with at least a portion of each of the interior surfaces of the outer elongate member and the inner elongate member. The outer elongate member and the inner elongate member are configured to move relative to each other when the limb is bent. The first material and the second material are each stiffer than the third material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Douglas Lewis Marriott, Shannon R. Read, Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L. Morrow, Herbert E. Stumph, III
  • Patent number: 11143483
    Abstract: A limb for an archery bow is provided. The limb includes an outer elongate member, an inner elongate member, and a core member. The outer elongate member is formed of a first material. The inner elongate member is formed of a second material. The core member is formed of a third material and is sandwiched between the outer elongate member and the inner elongate member. The core member is coupled with at least a portion of the outer elongate member and the inner elongate member. The outer elongate member and the inner elongate member are configured to move relative to each other when the limb is bent. The first material and the second material are each stiffer than the third material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Stress Engineering Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Lewis Marriott, Shannon R. Read, Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L. Morrow, Herbert E. Stumph, III
  • Publication number: 20210071984
    Abstract: A cam assembly for an archery bow is provided. The cam assembly includes a cam body and an anchoring lug. The cam body defines a pivot axis and a groove circumferentially routed at least partially around the pivot axis. The anchoring lug is coupled with the cam body and includes a force sensor. The anchoring lug is offset from the pivot axis and is configured to facilitate attachment of a bow cord thereto. The force sensor is configured to facilitate detection of a tension on the bow cord as a function of a force imparted to the force sensor from the bow cord. An archery bow is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Daniel L. Morrow
  • Publication number: 20210063331
    Abstract: A dilatometer includes a housing, a sample carrier and a dimensional sensor. The housing defines a test chamber and an inlet port in communication with the test chamber. The sample carrier is disposed in the test chamber and includes a sample retention portion. The sample retention portion is configured to retain a material sample thereto. The dimensional sensor is coupled with the sample carrier and is configured to facilitate detection of dimensional changes in the material sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventor: Shannon R. Read
  • Patent number: 10852095
    Abstract: A method for diagnosing an abnormality of an archery bow is provided. The method includes detecting, by one or more controllers, an operating condition of the archery bow from at least one onboard monitoring device of the archery bow, and comparing, by the one or more controllers, the operating condition to a threshold operating condition. The method further includes identifying, by the one or more controllers, an abnormal condition based on the comparing of the operating condition to the threshold operating condition, and presenting, by the one or more controllers, the abnormal condition to a user. A non-transitory computer readable medium for performing the method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Stress Engineering Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Daniel L. Morrow
  • Publication number: 20200347674
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Clinton A. HAYNES, Daniel L. MORROW, Shannon R. READ, Joseph Krumme BULLARD