# US 10,766,410 B2 · Deployable alarming and safety zone for use with a tanker delivery > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,766,410 B2 - Document ID: US10766410B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/782,688 - Filed: 2020-02-05 - Published: 2020-06-04 - Granted: 2020-09-08 - Earliest claimed: 2017-06-12 - Assignees: Mac LTT, Inc. - Applicants: Mac Ltt, Inc. - Inventors: James A. Maiorana - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10766410B2 ## CPC - B60Q 5/00: Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices - B60Q 1/2661: {mounted on parts having other functions (on wheels B60Q1/326)} - B60Q 1/2692: {retractable lights (retractable headlights B60Q1/05)} - B60Q 1/486: {for indicating that vehicle is in a parked state} - B60Q 1/50: for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking - B60Q 7/02: to be attached to overhanging loads or extending parts of vehicle - G08B 3/10: using electric transmission; using electromagnetic transmission - G08B 5/36: using visible light sources - G08B 21/02: Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons - G08G 1/0955: transportable - G08G 1/165: {for passive traffic, e.g. including static obstacles, trees} - G08G 1/166: {for active traffic, e.g. moving vehicles, pedestrians, bikes} - G08G 1/168: {Driving aids for parking, e.g. acoustic or visual feedback on parking space} - B60P 3/22: Tank vehicles ({vehicles convertible from transport of fluids to transport of other types of goods B60P3/426}; tank aspects B65D90/00, F17C) - B60P 3/224: {comprising auxiliary devices, e.g. for unloading or level indicating (catwalks, ladders or safety railings therefor B60R3/005)} - G08B 13/19602: {Image analysis to detect motion of the intruder, e.g. by frame subtraction} - B60Q: ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL - G08B: SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS - G08G: TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS (guiding railway traffic, ensuring the safety of railway traffic B61L; arrangement of road signs or traffic signals E01F9/00; radar or analogous systems, sonar systems, lidar systems specially adapted for traffic control G01S13/91, G01S15/88, G01S17/88; {radar or analogous systems, sonar systems, lidar systems specially adapted for anti-collision purposes G01S13/93, G01S15/93, G01S17/93}) - B60P: VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS (vehicles with special provisions for transporting patients or disabled persons, or their personal conveyances A61G3/00) ## Abstract A deployable safety zone system includes at least a first arm mounted on a support member and being movable between stored and operating positions relative to the support member. The support member and first arm define a safety zone between then when the first arm is in the operating position. The safety system may include reflective mechanisms, light sources, and an alarming system. The alarming system may include a transmitter positioned on one part of the safety system, a receiver positioned on another part of the safety system and an alarm mechanism. A signal may be sent between the transmitter and receiver and if that signal is interrupted, a visual or audible alarm may be generated. Alternatively, the deployable safety zone system may comprise a sensor assembly disposed adjacent the support member. The alarmed safety zone is defined between the support member and the sensor assembly. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A tank vehicle comprising: a tank; a nozzle assembly coupled to the tank; an arm coupled to the tank above the nozzle assembly; and a light source coupled to the arm and adapted to illuminate the nozzle assembly. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The tank vehicle of claim 1, wherein the arm comprises a first end and a second end opposite the first that are coupled to the tank. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The tank vehicle of claim 2, wherein the arm is moveable between a first position and a second position. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The tank vehicle of claim 1, wherein the tank further comprises: a first end; a second end opposite the first end; and a longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end, wherein the arm is parallel to the longitudinal axis. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The tank vehicle of claim 1, further comprising an affixed connection of the arm to the tank. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The tank vehicle of claim 1, further comprising a moveable connection of the arm to the tank. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The tank vehicle of claim 1, further comprising a lower surface of a rail that is disposed above the nozzle assembly. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The tank vehicle of claim 1, wherein the arm is coupled to the tank adjacent to the nozzle assembly. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The tank vehicle of claim 1, further comprising: a cab; and a camera coupled to at least one of the cab, the tank, and the arm, wherein the camera is adapted to record an area adjacent to the nozzle assembly. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The tank vehicle of claim 1, further comprising: a second arm coupled to the tank adjacent to the nozzle assembly. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The tank vehicle of claim 10, wherein the second arm comprises a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the first end is coupled to the tank. ### Claim 12 A method for creating a deployable safety zone system next to a truck comprising: illuminating a nozzle assembly coupled to a tank of the truck with a light coupled to an arm, wherein the arm is coupled to the tank adjacent to the nozzle assembly. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method for creating a deployable safety zone system next to a truck of claim 12, wherein the arm comprises a first end and a second end opposite the first end that are coupled to the tank. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The method for creating a deployable safety zone system next to a truck of claim 13, further comprising: moving the arm from a first position to a second position; and illuminating the nozzle assembly when the arm is in the second position. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The method for creating a deployable safety zone system next to a truck of claim 12, wherein the tank comprises: a first end; a second end opposite the first end; and a longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end, wherein the arm is parallel to the longitudinal axis. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The method for creating a deployable safety zone system next to a truck of claim 12, further comprising: recording an area adjacent to the nozzle assembly with a camera coupled to at least one of the tank, the arm, and a cab of the truck. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The method for creating a deployable safety zone system next to a truck of claim 12, further comprising: moving a cantilevered second arm that is coupled to the tank adjacent to the nozzle assembly from a stored position to an operating position. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method for creating a deployable safety zone system next to a truck of claim 17, further comprising: moving a cantilevered third arm that is coupled to the tank adjacent to the nozzle assembly from a stored position to an operating position. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The method for creating a deployable safety zone system next to a truck of claim 18, further comprising: illuminating an area between the cantilevered second arm and the cantilevered third arm with a light coupled to at least one of the cantilevered second arm and the cantilevered third arm. ### Claim 20 A method for creating a deployable safety zone system next to a truck comprising: moving an arm coupled to a tank of the truck from a first position to a second position, wherein the arm is above and adjacent to a nozzle assembly that is coupled to the tank; and illuminating the nozzle assembly with a light source coupled to the arm when the arm is in the second position.