Sandy Springs, Georgia Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Strata Products Worldwide LLC has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its groundbreaking proximity detection system. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11982403, titled ‘Method and apparatus for identifying when an individual is in proximity to an object’, utilizes electromagnetic field technology to enhance safety in industrial environments.
The patented system features a wire loop that generates an electromagnetic field along a significant portion of an object’s length. Workers equipped with personal alarm devices receive alerts upon entering this field, effectively preventing accidental contact with hazardous equipment.
A notable innovation is the inclusion of an “exclusion zone” within the electromagnetic field. This zone suppresses alerts in designated safe areas, reducing false alarms and improving operational efficiency.
Strata Products Worldwide LLC, known for its commitment to underground safety, continues to lead in developing technologies that protect workers in challenging environments. This latest invention underscores their dedication to advancing industrial safety standards.