168 results about "Personal protective equipment" patented technology

A machine vision process monitors and controls safe working practice in a production area by capturing and processing image data relative to personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by individuals, movement of various articles, and movement-related conformations of individuals and other objects in the production area. The data is analyzed to determine whether there is a violation of a predetermined minimum threshold image, movement, or conformation value for a predetermined threshold period of time. The determination of a safety violation triggers computer activation of a safety control device. The process is carried out using a system including an image data capturing device, a computer and computer-readable program code, and a safety control device.

Systems and methods for detecting and verifying the adequacy of personal protective equipment needed by a person to complete a potentially hazardous task.

A method and apparatus for providing a user of a mobile device, such as a cell phone, with applicable legal or safety information, such as restrictions on the use of a cell phone, potential fines for cell phone use, potential dangers, personal protective equipment requirements, prohibitions, guidelines and the like, based on GPS position of the mobile device. A gaming aspect is incorporated as a method of incentivizing drivers to utilize the application by providing reward points uses the cell phone in a safe manner and consistent with applicable laws. Accrued points may be redeemed for gift cards or similar rewards.

Embodiments may comprise personal protective equipment with integrated physiological monitoring. Some embodiments may relate specifically to in-ear devices (such as hearing protection and / or communication devices) having one or more physiological sensors for early monitoring for heat related illnesses. Several embodiments may incorporate a temperature sensor and a speaker into such in-ear device.

Embodiments of the invention relate to an image analysis system for detecting compliance with requirements for using personal protective equipment (PPE). An image capturing device may be used to acquire an image of an individual requesting entry into a restricted area. In turn, a PPE analysis tool may be configured to analyze the image to detect the presence of the PPE, e.g., by recognizing markings made using UV fluorescent dye, reflective ink, or other marking materials visible in the captured image and / or the physical shape of the PPE. The image analysis tool may be further configured to demine not only whether the required PPE is present, but also determine whether the PPE is being worn correctly by the individual requesting access to the restricted area.

A vital signs monitor system is integrated with personal protective equipment (“PPE”) so that upon wearing the PPE, the monitor is placed in an operational position to monitor a vital sign. In one embodiment, the vital signs sensor comprises a thermal sensor located at a mouth guard to automatically make operational contact with tissue under the tongue when the mouth guard is worn. A second vital signs monitor comprising reflective pulse oximetry devices senses oxygen saturation and heart rate. Vital signs data are communicated to an RF module located in an associated helmet for transmission to a remote location. A gateway at that remote location receives the transmitted vital signs data and forwards that data to a data collection, organization, and access system that is programmed to make the vital signs data available over the Internet. Medical personnel, coaches, supervisors at the location of the PPE can monitor the vital signs of the wearer by accessing the data collection, organization, and access system with hand held, or portable computing equipment over the Internet.

A 3D surface wound, injury, and personal protective equipment (PPE) data entry system provides an easily usable graphical user interface through which an examiner can objectively record data relating to surface wounds and injuries sustained by a subject human, as well as PPE used when the wounds / injuries were sustained. The system includes a 3D human model onto which the examiner draws the surface wound(s) and / or damage to the PPE. The subject human's record is stored in a database of similar records. The database records comprise quantifiable, objective data that is easily compared and analyzed. An analysis tool can aggregate a selected population of human subjects within the database to create wound density information that can be statistically analyzed and / or displayed on a standard 3D human model. Such objective wound density information may facilitate improved medical and / or tactical training, and improved PPE design.

The invention relates to a non-corrosive degreasing concentrate and ready to use formulation. In particular, non-corrosive compositions capable of removing polymerized grease as effectively as some alkali metal hydroxide (i.e. caustic) based degreasers without requiring the use of personal protective equipment are disclosed.

An electrical safety backpack contains all of the products needed for working near or on energized circuits in a single transportable container which can be carried from various vantage points and which provides easy, immediate access to insulated tools, electrical test equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing. This collection of disparate tools puts all the necessary items that are needed to work on energized equipment in one portable container.

The present invention comprises one or more sensing device interconnected or interoperable with personal protective equipment that senses the relationship between a person and the protective equipment, which can communicate that relationship to a software application for compliance purposes.

A personal protective equipment and managing system thereof are disclosed for providing a user necessary protection in a hazardous environment, which is characterized in that the personal protective equipment can communicate with a reader for calculating a use time of the personal protective equipment in the hazardous environment. A wireless identification element is disposed on a main body. The wireless identification element comprises information therein for the reader to identify, whereby the use time of the personal protective equipment can be calculated.

A protection relay for an electrical switching apparatus for a load includes a number of voltage sensors structured to sense voltage applied to the load, a number of current sensors structured to sense current flowing to the load, and a processor cooperating with the number of voltage sensors and the number of current sensors. The processor determines a fault current available at the load. An output cooperates with the processor. The output is structured to output the determined fault current and a number of: incident energy at the electrical switching apparatus, and a personal protective equipment level operatively associated with the electrical switching apparatus. The processor determines from the determined fault current the number of: the incident energy at the electrical switching apparatus, and the personal protective equipment level operatively associated with the electrical switching apparatus.

The present invention concerns a system for monitoring the utilization of personal protective equipment by workers in the workplace. Said system comprises a set of first slave electronic modules, each of which is paired to a corresponding piece of personal protective equipment to be used in said workplace and is configured to store information that identifies said corresponding piece of personal protective equipment. In addition, said system further comprises a set of master electronic modules, each of which is paired to a corresponding worker working in said workplace and is configured to: store information that identifies said corresponding worker; form with corresponding first slave electronic modules that are paired to the personal protective equipment with which said corresponding worker is equipped a corresponding Body Area Network (BAN), through which said corresponding first slave electronic modules communicate exclusively with said master electronic module; acquire the information stored by the corresponding first slave electronic modules from said corresponding first slave electronic modules through the corresponding Body Area Network (BAN); and store the information acquired from said corresponding first slave electronic modules. In addition, said system further comprises a set of monitoring devices, each of which is arranged in a corresponding position in the workplace and is configured to acquire from the master electronic modules present in a corresponding acquisition area the information stored by said master electronic modules. Lastly, said system further comprises a central control and monitoring unit connected to the monitoring devices and configured to acquire from the monitoring devices the information that said monitoring devices acquire from the master electronic modules.

The present invention comprises one or more sensing device interconnected or interoperable with personal protective equipment that senses the relationship between a person and the protective equipment, which can communicate that relationship to a software application for compliance purposes.

A machine vision process monitors and controls safe working practice in a production area by capturing and processing image data relative to personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by individuals, movement of various articles, and movement-related conformations of individuals and other objects in the production area. The data is analyzed to determine whether there is a violation of a predetermined minimum threshold image, movement, or conformation value for a predetermined threshold period of time. The determination of a safety violation triggers computer activation of a safety control device. The process is carried out using a system including an image data capturing device, a computer and computer-readable program code, and a safety control device.

The present invention relates to bodysuits for use as personal protective equipment comprising a torso portion comprising a front side; a back side including a sealable port through which a wearer can enter and exit the bodysuit when donning or doffing the bodysuit, respectively; a waist region; a neck opening; a pair of upper limb openings; and a pair of lower limb openings; two arm portions each extending from one of the upper limb opening; and two leg portions each extending from one of the lower limb opening and methods for the removal of such body suits.

The invention is directed to transparent glass-ceramic materials for use in transparent armor systems. Applications include armor systems for ground vehicles and aircraft as well as personal protective equipment. The glass-ceramic materials according to the invention exhibit a ballistic limit vs. areal density line slope of 1.0 or greater, preferably 1.1 or greater and more preferably 1.2 or greater. The crystalline phase of the glass ceramic materials may include β-quartz, spinel, spinel solid solutions, mullite and phases known in the art to be transparent.

The invention refers to a personal protective equipment for the respiration that is made up of an upper (1) and a lower (2) part characterized in that the two parts are both flat and exactly identical, are circle-shaped with a straight edge and a curved one, arc-shaped, and are linked together through the curved edge (3). The equipment can be re-positioned in a folded position for storage, while during the use, it creates an air-chamber, crescent shaped, over the nose and the mouth of the user, and the linear edges of the two parts are in contact with the face. The protective equipment of the invention, thanks to its small size, high comfort and high sealing along its perimeter, is particular effective in the applications where a high tightness is required for high protection level such as the use to protect against biological agents.

Various implementations for an automatic safety system for monitoring the use of personal protective equipment are provided. Various implementations for processes for monitoring the use of personal protective equipment are also provided. The system and methods involve the use of personal safety instruments comprising beacons, and a wearable electronic detection device carried by a user, configured to continuously or periodically monitor the distance between a user and the personal safety instruments. The system and processes may be used to prevent or limit the occurrence of accidents, incidents and / or injuries in hazardous work environments.

A vital signs monitor system is integrated with personal protective equipment (“PPE”) so that upon wearing the PPE, the monitor is placed in an operational position to monitor a vital sign. In one embodiment, the vital signs sensor comprises a thermal sensor located at a mouth guard to automatically make operational contact with tissue under the tongue when the mouth guard is worn. A second vital signs monitor comprising reflective pulse oximetry devices senses oxygen saturation and heart rate. Vital signs data are communicated to an RF module located in an associated helmet for transmission to a remote location. A gateway at that remote location receives the transmitted vital signs data and forwards that data to a data collection, organization, and access system that is programmed to make the vital signs data available over the Internet. Medical personnel, coaches, supervisors at the location of the PPE can monitor the vital signs of the wearer by accessing the data collection, organization, and access system with hand held, or portable computing equipment over the Internet.

The invention relates to unpowered respiratory protective headsets for personal protective equipment and personal protective bodysuits with an unpowered respiratory protective headset.

A system for monitoring the utilization of personal protective equipment by workers in the workplace can include a set of first slave electronic modules, each paired to a corresponding piece of personal protective equipment. A master electronic module paired to a corresponding worker may form a network with the personal protective equipment that the corresponding worker is equipped with. The master electronic module may acquire and store information from the first slave electronic modules. A set of monitoring devices arranged in a corresponding work area in the workplace may acquire information from the master electronic modules present within the work area. A central control and monitoring unit may acquire information from the monitoring devices.

Provided herein are biologic sample preparation and analysis systems that are rapid, portable, robust detection system for multiplexed detection of bio-threats, and which can be ruggedized to operate in harsh environments. A new method of detection called Combinatorial Probe Analysis (CPA), which provides an exponential increase in detection reliability, has been incorporated into these systems. This type of analysis greatly reduces false positives and false negatives; in addition it is reusable and eliminates special storage requirements for reagents. Specific technical advancements in the optimization of hybridization assays for nucleic acid detection on porous polymer monoliths (PPM) are also disclosed. Performing rapid and complete solubilization of viruses, vegetative bacteria and bacterial spores with an ultra high temperature solubilization protocol is also described. The systems provided herein provides the ability to perform rapid highly multiplexed analysis of a variety of bioagents, including bacteria viruses, and protein biotoxins. The systems and assays described herein are perform completely automated sample preparation and analysis, in a time frame of five minutes or less. The assay is simple in design allowing users in personal protective equipment to easily operate the system. The disclosed systems are robust, simple to use, and address the goals of the first responder community.

A system for making real-time predictions about an arc flash event on an electrical system is disclosed. The system includes a data acquisition component, an analytics server and a client terminal. The data acquisition component is communicatively connected to a sensor configured to acquire real-time data output from the electrical system. The analytics server is communicatively connected to the data acquisition component and is comprised of a virtual system modeling engine, an analytics engine and an arc flash simulation engine. The arc flash simulation engine is configured to utilize the virtual system model to forecast an aspect of the arc flash event.

The disposable stethoscope cover is a medical device that is designed to prevent the spread of infection by not allowing any fluids, infectious or not, to pass through it. It is a universal precaution which institutes personal protective equipment to provide barrier protection preventing liquids from transporting through it. It is designed for a single use. It is designed to be used wherever stethoscopes are used. It is designed to protect the stethoscope from contamination and to prevent the spread of contamination via the stethoscope. According to federal mandates in OSHA states, personal protective equipment should be provided to employees that perform duties that place them at risk of occupational exposure at no cost to the employees. Also, according to the mandates, the product should be disposed of by the employer with all costs of disposal being borne by the employer. Recently, non-OSHA states have enacted legislation to address the potential spread of infection through blood and bloodborne pathogens. Pursuant to this legislation, personal protective equipment should be worn at all times whenever contamination and or infection are possible. Preventing infection will aide mankind in increasing our quality of life.

The invention belongs to the technical field of personal protective equipment of firemen, particularly relating to a system for collecting and transmitting fire scene information by firemen. The system consists of a fire scene environment information module, a personnel physiological characteristic information module, a quick positioning module for personnel in danger, an excess pressure measuring module of an air breathing apparatus, a fireman movement sensing and measuring module, a fire scene order display module, an information processing module, a short-distance data transmission module, a long-distance data transmission module, an information relay module and a background terminal, wherein the fireman movement sensing and measuring module, a fire scene environment information module, the personnel physiological characteristic information module, the quick positioning module for personnel in danger and the excess pressure measuring module of the air breathing apparatus send the fireman fire scene information to the information processing module by the short-distance data transmission module; the information is integrated by the information processing module; and the integrated information is transmitted to the background terminal by the long-distance data transmission module. In the system, a proper module is selected according to the requirement of a disaster scene to lighten whole borne load, which is favourable for fire fighting; a unified communication platform is used for transmitting and displaying data; and commanding personnel can obtain various types of data, thereby bringing convenience for making overall arrangements.

Disclosed are novel ultraviolet-absorbing compounds produced by two embodiments. By a first embodiment, the ultraviolet-absorbing compound is derived from at a first reactant being a UV absorber comprising a carbon-nitrogen triple bond and a second reactant having amine functionality. By a second embodiment, the ultraviolet-absorbing compound is derived from a first reactant being a UV absorber comprising amine functionality and a second reactant comprising a carbon-nitrogen triple bond. In both embodiments of the invention, the second reactant may be a small molecule, a monomer, a macromolecule, a biomolecule, or a polymer.The invention's ultraviolet-absorbing compounds are directed toward formulations and applications that serve to protect against UV radiation in any art. Exemplary uses of the ultraviolet-absorbing compounds are in adhesive, agriculture, cleaning / polishing, coating, containers, encapsulation, fragrances, imaging, hoses / tubing, household / industrial / institutional, medical, membrane, molded parts, oilfield, packaging, personal care, personal protective equipment, pharmaceutical, printing, veterinary, and wood-care applications. Highly preferred uses of the ultraviolet-absorbing compounds are in personal care and performance chemicals.wherein R═

A cellular phone and personal protective equipment usage system comprises a camera for detecting a person within an environment and a processor which receives information detected by the camera and determines whether the person is involved in distracting activities such as using a cellular phone or other portable electronic device, or print media, or is using personal protective equipment, and issues an alarm signal upon determining that the person is using a cellular phone or is not using personal protective equipment. The camera may be provided on or within a vehicle and the person is an operator of the vehicle. Alternatively, the camera may be mounted in a stationary location within a working site.