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Patent No. 6745394

Ballistic resistant body covering

A ballistic resistant body covering for protecting the torso, groin and neck area from ballistic missiles.

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Assignee: Potter Electric Signal Company


Location: St. Louis, MO
No. of patents: 9

NumberTitleIssue Date
7317993Fluid detector recognizing foam and surge conditions
Systems and methods for evaluating probe signal level readings in a manner that allows a low water detector to distinguish between a probe that is under a fluid level, or is above the fluid level and either being splashed or is within a foam. Low water detectors whi...
01/08/2008
7293576Single-piece manifold with reduced pressure arrangement
A single-piece manifold comprising a body having an inlet in communication with a water supply and an outlet that communicates with a sprinkler system having a main conduit adapted for fluid flow between the inlet and the outlet is disclosed. The body includes a mai...
11/13/2007
7243540Low-water cut-off system
A low-water cut-off system [A] determines if fluid [W] within a boiler or other enclosure drops below a predetermined level within the enclosure. A signal generator introduces a signal into the enclosure so that the signal is present for sensing at the predetermined...
07/17/2007
7137408Universal valve switch
A universal valve switch for signaling the operative state of a valve assembly is disclosed that is attached to the body of the valve assembly using a bracketing arrangement. The valve switch comprises a housing defining a chamber and an aperture formed through the ...
11/21/2006
6945509Universal valve switch
A universal valve switch for signaling the operative state of a valve assembly is disclosed that is attached to the body of the valve assembly using a bracketing arrangement. The valve switch comprises a housing defining a chamber and an aperture formed through the ...
09/20/2005
6940409Fluid flow detector
A method and apparatus for monitoring fluid flow in a pipe or at an exit of the pipe and detecting a fault. The system includes an acoustic generator which is activated by the fluid flowing in the pipe or at the exit of the pipe. The acoustic generator sends an acou...
09/06/2005
6926023Automatic air release system with shutoff valve
Systems and methods are provided that allow for the continued operation of a fire sprinkler or standpipe system after the failure of an air release valve, wherein connected to the air release valve is a system that collects and contains fire extinguishing liquid lea...
08/09/2005
6904800Low-water cut-off system
A low-water cut-off system [A] determines if fluid [W] within a boiler [16] or other enclosure drops below a predetermined level within the enclosure. A signal generator introduces a signal into the enclosure so that the signal is present for sensing at the p...
06/14/2005
6860331Single-piece manifold
A single-piece manifold for use with a residential or other building sprinkler system is disclosed which comprises a body having an inlet in communication with a water supply and an outlet that communicates with a sprinkler system having a conduit adapted for fluid ...
03/01/2005
 
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