Mine Safety Appliances Company

Honeywell International Inc.

Christopher A Huber

Rahul Ramesh Bhaskarwar

Celeste L Hort

Bethamcharla Narendra Kumar

L G Srinivasa Rao Kanakala

Mason T Doria

Francois Gamache

A smart fall arrest system () is provided and includes a fall arrest device () and an intelligent module () fixed to the fall arrest device (). The intelligent module includes a range finder (), a user alert device (), a processor () and an accelerometer module (). The processor () is configured to determine a vertical clearance distance underlying a worksite based on signals from the range finder () and the accelerometer module (), the processor determines if the fall arrest device () is appropriate and if the anchor point selected for connecting the fall arrest device () is at an appropriate height.

Smart fall arrest system

The present invention provides pads and padding systems for use in protective helmets, and particularly ballistic helmets. Generally, the pad includes a first, outer layer which provides substantial impact resistance and a second, inner layer which provides cushioning and comfort. The pad does not require the use of a moisture-proof, non-perforated, encapsulating layer since both layers provide little resistance to fluid flow. The pad may also include a cover made of moisture-wicking material.

Protective padding and protective padding systems

A projectile resistant device for use in armor includes a ceramic component; and at least a first component adhered to the ceramic component on at least one side thereof. Preferably the first component is a woven carbon fabric that is adhered to the back surface of the ceramic component. The projectile resistant device can further include at least a second component adhered to the front surface of the ceramic component. The second component preferably comprises a woven carbon fabric. The projectile resistant device can also include a retention layer adhered to the front surface of the second component. At least a portion of the retention layer extends around the edges of the second component, the ceramic component, and the first component and is adhered to the back surface of the first component. Preferably the retention layer is a woven fiberglass.

Ballistic resistant devices and systems and methods of manufacture thereof

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Butler, PA, United States of America

Christopher A Huber