INTERLOCKING SYSTEM FOR AN ACCESS-CONTROLLED AREA
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Sep 26, 2024
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Aug 12, 2022
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Abstract
A fall-protection interlocking system for an access-controlled fall-risk area. The system includes a latch module installed at an entry gate of the area and a fall-protection apparatus installed at the area. The interlocking system further includes a monitoring system configured to send a positive signal to the latch module when the fall-protection monitoring system determines that a connector of a safety line of the fall-protection apparatus appears to be connected to a safety harness of a user. Upon receipt of the positive signal, the low-power-consumption latch module can unlatch the entry gate.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY | P O BOX 33427 ST PAUL MN 55133-3427 |
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- 2022 Application Filing Year
- F16P Class
- 30 Applications Filed
- 6 Patents Issued To-Date
- 20 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Brigham, Scott E | Maplewood, US | 26 | 430 |
# of filed Patents : 26 Total Citations : 430 | |||
Lepp, Jonathan J | Eagan, US | 11 | 10 |
# of filed Patents : 11 Total Citations : 10 | |||
Thompson, Timothy N | Lake City, US | 1 | 0 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 0 |
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