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US 2020/0206548 A1Published application
Electrical Safety Emergency Response Systems and Related Methods
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
InventorGlenn E. Howland
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Abstract
An electrical safety system and method is provided which includes a flexible electrical safety vest, a lifeline coupled with the vest in various configurations, and leg straps. The electrical safety vest includes a number of loops which are used to couple the lifeline in a variety of relationships that enable different types of maneuvering of a worker with relation to a hazard. Various embodiments of the invention can be used to rapidly and safety remove a worker from proximity to an immediate threat to their life, health, or safety. Direct and indirect extraction from a danger are enabled. A variety of methods are also provided for operating various embodiments of the invention.
Claims6
An electrical safety system comprising:
- a flexible vest or enclosing structure formed with first, second and third enclosing panels or sections, wherein the flexible vest or inclosing structure is formed with a first and second arm aperture sections respectively formed between the first and second as well as first and third enclosing panels or sections;
- a plurality of first and second adjustable straps and buckles respectively attached to and for coupling opposing and adjacent facing edge sections of the second and third enclosing panels or sections;
- a plurality of flexible handle grip sections attached respectively to the first, second and third enclosing panels or sections in proximity to the first and second arm aperture sections and a collar section of the flexible vest or enclosing structure;
- a plurality of spaced apart first loops disposed on or coupled with the first, second and third enclosing panels or sections;
- a line formed with a plurality of spaced apart second loops having a disposed along the line, wherein the line is coupled with at least one of the first loops;
- a plurality of first protection extension panels detachably coupled with a side of the flexible vest or enclosing structure opposing a collar section of the vest or enclosing structure, each the first protection extension panels formed with a sheet section and one or more coupling sections that selectively couples the first protection extension panels with the flexible vest or enclosing structure;
- a plurality of second protection extension panels detachably coupled with the first protection extension panels that each are formed to extend past at least one edge of a respective one of the first protection extension panels, wherein each the second protection extension panels formed with a sheet section and one or more coupling sections that selectively couples the second protection extension panels with the first protection extension panel;
- a plurality of third loops, wherein at least one of said plurality of third loops are attached to an edge of
- a plurality of foam or cushion sections coupled with one or more sections of the first, second, and third enclosing panels sections as well as the plurality of protection extension panels.
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A method of using an electrical safety system comprising:
- provide electrical worker safety system comprising:
- a flexible vest or enclosing structure formed with first, second and third enclosing panels or sections, wherein the flexible vest or inclosing structure is formed with a first and second arm aperture sections respectively formed between the first and second as well as first and third enclosing panels;
- a plurality of first and second adjustable straps and buckles respectively attached to and for coupling opposing and facing sections of the second and third enclosing panels or sections;
- a plurality of flexible handle grip sections attached respectively to the first, second and third enclosing panels or sections in proximity to the first and second arm aperture sections and a collar section of the flexible vest or enclosing structure;
- a plurality of spaced apart first loops disposed on or coupled with the first, second and third enclosing panels or sections;
- a line formed with a plurality of spaced apart second loops having a disposed along the line, wherein the line is coupled with at least one of the first loops;
- a plurality of first protection extension panels detachably coupled with a side of the flexible vest or enclosing structure opposing a collar section of the vest or enclosing structure, each said first protection extension panels formed with a sheet section and one or more coupling sections that selectively couples the first protection extension panels with the flexible vest or enclosing structure;
- a plurality of second protection extension panels detachably coupled with the first protection extension panels that each are formed to extend past at least one edge of a respective one of the first protection extension panels, wherein each said second protection extension panels formed with a sheet section and one or more coupling sections that selectively couples the second protection extension panels with the first protection extension panel;
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- a plurality of foam or cushion sections coupled with one or more sections of the first, second, and third enclosing panels sections as well as the plurality of protection extension panels;
- disposing the electrical worker safety system on an electrical worker and fasten and adjust said straps and buckles;
- attaching the line to one or more of the first loops on a side facing towards a movement axis, wherein the movement axis is determined based on orientation of the worker with regards to an electrical system and a path of movement defined as a path which may be traversed away from the electrical system without coming into contact with a structure that blocks movement;
- disposing the electrical worker safety system in proximity to the electrical system;
- detecting an electrical discharge or a short circuit from the electrical system;
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- pulling on the line to withdraw the electrical worker from proximity to the electrical system.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.