Tracy Lang

US Patent:

8177025, May 15, 2012

Filed:

Sep 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/899686

Inventors:

Tracy Lang - Mercer PA, US
Preston L. Anderson - Cranberry PA, US
John R. Frey - Franklin PA, US
Ross Balquist - Slippery Rock PA, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

A62B 35/00

US Classification:

182 3, 182 4, 24265 AL

Abstract:

A back pad system for use in connection with a safety harness which includes at least two spaced back straps and a connector adapted to be connected to a line or lanyard includes a back pad having passages through which the two back straps can be passed to be crossed over the connector, an attachment to which the connector can be moveably attached, and at least one member that captures the connector in an upright position upon application of force such as manual force (either directly or indirectly) to the connector to move the connector to the upright position. A back pad for use in connection with a safety harness includes at least two spaced back straps and a connector adapted to be connected to a line or lanyard. The back pad includes a base comprising passages through which the two back straps can be passed to be crossed over the connector and at least one load indicator. The load indicator includes an area of reduced strength in the base so that the area visibly distends or breaks upon the back pad being subjected for a substantial load.

US Patent:

20060005293, Jan 12, 2006

Filed:

Jul 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/179228

Inventors:

John Frey - Franklin PA, US
Preston Anderson - Cranberry PA, US
Tracy Lang - Mercer PA, US

International Classification:

A61F 5/02

US Classification:

002044000

Abstract:

A full body safety harness to be worn by a person includes an upper torso portion and a lower seat portion. The upper torso portion is operatively connected to the lower seat portion by a first connector on a first lateral side and a second connector on a second lateral side thereof. The first connector and the second connector enable forward and rearward rotation of the upper torso portion relative to the lower seat portion (as in the case of forward and rearward bending by a user of the harness) without causing a significant increase in tension in the lower seat portion. A safety harness to be worn by a person which includes at least one strap section including a cam buckle in operative connection therewith to adjust a fit of the strap section. A safety harness includes a label pack system including a base having an attachment mechanism to attach the base to a strap of the safety harness and a closure in operative connection with the base. The base and the enclosure at least partially enclose at least one label (and more typically a plurality of labels) when the closure in a closed state. A safety harness includes a strap section having an interior surface that is adjacent a wearer when the safety harness is worn and an exterior surface generally opposite the interior surface. The interior surface is perceptibly different from the exterior surface so that a wearer can distinguish the interior surface from the exterior surface. A safety harness includes at least one strap section have a first end; the first end including an end member in operative connection therewith, the end member includes a retaining member to connect the end member to the strap or to another strap of the harness.

US Patent:

20060102423, May 18, 2006

Filed:

Sep 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/231020

Inventors:

Tracy Lang - Mercer PA, US
John Frey - Franklin PA, US
Preston Anderson - Cranberry PA, US

International Classification:

E04G 3/28

US Classification:

182036000

Abstract:

A back pad for use in connection with a safety harness including at least two spaced back straps. The back pad includes a shield covering at least a portion of each of the back straps of the safety harness. The shield extends between the back straps to cover a portion of a user's back when the safety harness is worn. A full body safety harness to be worn by a person includes an upper torso portion and a lower seat portion. The upper torso portion is operatively connected to the lower seat portion by a first connector on a first lateral side and a second connector on a second lateral side thereof. The first connector and the second connector can, for example, enable forward and rearward rotation of the upper torso portion relative to the lower seat portion (for example, without causing a significant increase in tension in the upper torso portion or the lower seat portion). At least one of the first connector and the second connector includes a shaft. The upper torso portion includes at least one connecting member having a passage formed therein. The lower seat portion includes at least one connecting member have a passage formed therein. The shaft passes through the passage of the at least one connecting member of the upper torso portion and through the passage of the at least one connecting member of the lower torso portion.

US Patent:

20120228056, Sep 13, 2012

Filed:

Mar 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/421556

Inventors:

Tracy Lang - Mercer PA, US
Preston L. Anderson - Cranberry PA, US
John R. Frey - Franklin PA, US
Ross Balquist - Slippery Rock PA, US

International Classification:

A62B 35/00

US Classification:

182 3

Abstract:

A back pad system for use in connection with a safety harness which includes at least two spaced back straps and a connector adapted to be connected to a line or lanyard. In one form, the system includes a back pad having passages through which the two back straps can be passed to be crossed over the connector, an attachment to which the connector can be moveably attached, and at least one member that captures the connector in an upright position upon application of force such as manual force (either directly or indirectly) to the connector to move the connector to the upright position.

US Patent:

20160244362, Aug 25, 2016

Filed:

Feb 29, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/056397

Inventors:

Tracy H. LANG - Mercer PA, US
Joseph A. STURTEVANT - Vancouver WA, US

Assignee:

Surface Tech LLC - Portland OR

International Classification:

C04B 16/06
E01C 11/16

Abstract:

Reinforcing fibers, such as aromatic polyamide (“aramid”) fibers, are treated by coating with or embedding in a binder such as a Fischer-Tropsch wax. The treated fibers are divided into suitably-sized units, which are added to bitumen, aggregate and other ingredients in an asphalt cement concrete mix. The units shed fibers into the mix during the manufacturing process so that the fibers are distributed fairly evenly throughout the asphalt mixture. The binder may also impart beneficial qualities to the finished asphalt concrete.

US Patent:

20150078823, Mar 19, 2015

Filed:

Sep 18, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/031002

Inventors:

Tracy H. LANG - Mercer PA, US
Joseph A. STURTEVANT - Vancouver WA, US

International Classification:

E01C 11/16
E01C 19/02
E01C 19/00
E01C 19/22
C04B 16/12
E01C 7/00

US Classification:

404 75, 524606, 524 5

Abstract:

Reinforcing fibers, such as aromatic polyamide (“aramid”) fibers, are treated by coating with or embedding in a binder such as a Fischer-Tropsch wax. The treated fibers are divided into suitably-sized units, which are added to bitumen, aggregate and other ingredients in an asphalt cement concrete mix. The units shed fibers into the mix during the manufacturing process so that the fibers are distributed fairly evenly throughout the asphalt mixture. The binder may also impart beneficial qualities to the finished asphalt concrete.