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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8154415 | Detector A detector comprises a detector base (1) and first and second detector elements (2 & 3) each having a respective electronic interface (2a, 3a). The detector base (1) has electronic interfaces (1a)... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8144736 | Fiber optic multiplex modem A fire alarm network fiber optic multiplex modem includes plural local interfaces, a fiber optic interface, a multiplexor, a fiber optic modem, and a demultiplexor. The multiplexor combines data received at the local interfaces into an outgoing data stream. The fibe... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8138928 | Multiple event notification appliance An apparatus, system and method including an event notification appliance including first and second light sources configured to indicate an event, including a fire and/or alert. ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8081778 | VOX circuit with 2-wire interfaces A VOX interface is provided that interfaces with at least two communication paths to two separate devices. One communication path may be to a first electronic device, such as a central monitoring station remote from the VOX interface, and another communication path ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8063763 | System for testing NAC operability using reduced operating voltage A monitoring system for a NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) is provided. The monitoring system includes a system controller, and a NAC comprised of one or more notification appliances that may be in a series. The NAC and its appliances may be operatively coupled ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8049632 | Switchable strobe lens An alarm system notification device that comprises a single strobe, an input selector, and a controller is disclosed. The single strobe may be configured to operate at a first wavelength band in a first configuration and at a second wavelength band in a second confi... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8023661 | Self-adjusting and self-modifying addressable speaker A self-adjusting speaker integrated with an alarm system is provided. The self-adjusting speaker may be used to aurally monitor an area (such as monitoring the ambient noise in the vicinity of the speaker) and adjust the speaker accordingly. The circumstances under ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7999692 | Non-addressable dual notification appliance The present invention provides a non-addressable notification appliance having multiple (e.g., dual) visual alarms such as strobes for notifying individuals of different types of detected events. For example, the notification appliance of the present invention could... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7999666 | Emergency lighting system with improved monitoring An emergency lighting unit includes a lamp, a backup battery, controller, and a network interface. The controller connects the backup battery to the lamp upon detection of an emergency condition and loss of main power. The network interface interfaces with and recei... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7994729 | Optical element driving circuit An optical element driving circuit flexibly configures energy sources to cause illumination with an optical output element, such as a flash lamp. The energy sources include an illumination capacitor and a capacitive voltage divider circuit coupled with the optical o... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7886868 | Self-draining grill and system incorporating the same A self-draining grill and system incorporating the same. The grill includes a plurality of ribs extending from a surface of a housing and angled downward in a direction across the surface of the housing. One or more openings are disposed between the ribs and allow a... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7753709 | Call cord connection system with mechanical coupling mechanism A call cord system and connection are disclosed. The system can be implemented in any number of situations where summoning assistance from a remote location is desirable, such as in a healthcare provider setting. In addition, the call cord connection allows the cord... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7714733 | Emergency warning system integrated with building hazard alarm notification system A hazard alarm system includes a hazard alarm notification appliance, and a warning detector which detects a warning alert message from an external source (such as a governmental organization). The hazard alarm system processes the warning alert message and issues a... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7688212 | Method and apparatus for providing occupancy information in a fire alarm system A method is provided for presenting occupancy information in a fire alarm system. The method includes obtaining event data indicative of an emergency event within a zone of a premises, obtaining count information indicative of a number of individuals within the zone... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7667577 | Tuning algorithm for clock source frequency drift An emergency evacuation and fire safety system has a plurality of signal devices. The clock source frequencies are tuned using the method and system such that the signals flash in synchronization continuously at a preset flashing interval upon detecting an alarm con... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7619534 | Method and apparatus for detection of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions A fire alarm system includes a fire alarm control panel (FACP) and an addressable signaling line circuit (SLC) operably coupled to the FACP for communicating with addressable components, including a plurality of sensors. The sensors can include a plurality of atmosp... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7570672 | Fiber optic multiplex modem A fire alarm network fiber optic multiplex modem includes plural local interfaces, a fiber optic interface, a multiplexor, a fiber optic modem, and a demultiplexor. The multiplexor combines data received at the local interfaces into an outgoing data stream. The fibe... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7532117 | Fire alarm with distinct alarm reset threshold A hazard alarm includes: a detector for detecting a hazard parameter, trigger logic; and reset logic. The trigger logic triggers an alarm state when the measured parameter reaches a predetermined trigger threshold. The alarm state is maintained until a reset is succ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7508303 | Alarm system with speaker In a fire alarm system, a message is sent on a pair of power lines to a notification appliance. The notification appliance responds to the message by activating one or more of its notification devices. In a standby mode, only enough power is supplied to the plural n... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7474227 | Multiwavelength smoke detector using white light LED A smoke detector includes a smoke detection chamber containing a white light LED and a light detector. The light detector detects light within at least two distinct optical wavelength bands, and generates respective signals indicative of the intensities of the detec... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7471049 | Optical element driving circuit Optical element driving circuits flexibly configure energy sources to cause a flash tube to produce illumination at one of multiple output intensities. The driving circuits allow a single strobe alarm to take the place of multiple strobe alarms individually dedicate... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7469204 | Method and apparatus for calculating voltage drop A method for performing voltage drop calculations in an alarm circuit comprises creating a circuit to be controlled. A first device is selected from a list of devices to add to the circuit. An estimated power supply of the first device is calculated using modified n... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7459881 | Method and apparatus for monitoring battery back-up power in an alarm system An alarm system with improved power is provided. The improved power comprises at least two batteries. Each battery has the capacity to individually back up the alarm system for a standby period. The alarm system selects either battery and operates from that battery.... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7456585 | Optical element driving circuit Optical element driving circuits flexibly configure energy sources to cause a flash tube to produce illumination at one of multiple output intensities. The driving circuits allow a single strobe alarm to take the place of multiple strobe alarms individually dedicate... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7400226 | Emergency lighting system with improved monitoring An emergency lighting unit includes a lamp, a backup battery, and controller and a network interface. The controller connects the backup battery to the lamp upon detection of an emergency condition and loss of main power. The network interface interfaces with and re... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7382245 | Method and apparatus for indicating a power condition at a notification appliance A notification appliance and an alarm system are provided. The notification appliance comprises an alarm indicator and a control module, which is configured to perform notification applications by turning on/off the alarm indicator. The control module receives at le... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7369037 | Programmable multicandela notification device An alarm system notification device includes a strobe, a communication port, a manual selector that allows manual selection of strobe intensity, and a communication port through which the device transmits an indication of a selected strobe intensity. The device may ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7333010 | Method and apparatus for verifying operation of notification appliances during low input voltage condition A method for verifying operation of notification appliances on a notification appliance network during low input voltage conditions is provided. An output voltage is supplied to a network and is measured at a control panel. An input parameter is measured at a notifi... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7295127 | National security warning system integrated with building fire alarm notification system A fire alarm system includes a fire alarm notification appliance, and a warning detector which detects a warning alert from an external source. The fire alarm notification appliance provides notification of the warning alert in response to detection of the warning a... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7251742 | Method and apparatus for determining mis-wired addressable loops Mis-wired addressable loops are determined by enabling all loops and identifying all devices communicating on all loops. A list of all identified devices is recorded. One at a time, each loop is disconnected, a list of devices that are disabled is determined and rec... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7233253 | Multiwavelength smoke detector using white light LED A smoke detector includes a smoke detection chamber containing a white light LED and a light detector. The light detector detects light within at least two distinct optical wavelength bands, and generates respective signals indicative of the intensities of the detec... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7170396 | Addressable smart speaker An addressable smart speaker for use in a fire alarm system connects to and receives messages over a network, has plural taps for selecting audio power. In response to a command, a selector in an addressed smart speaker selects a tap to select a particular audio pow... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7167088 | Wireless walk through test system The present invention provides a method and system of walk through testing a fire alarm system without disrupting the building occupants. A communications channel is setup between a control panel and a communicator carried by a human tester. The tester triggers an a... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7145466 | National security warning system integrated with building fire alarm notification system A fire alarm system includes a fire alarm notification appliance, and a warning detector which detects a warning alert from a military agency. The fire alarm notification appliance provides notification of the warning alert in response to detection of the warning al... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7091855 | Fire alarm with distinct alarm reset threshold A hazard alarm includes: a detector for detecting a hazard parameter; trigger logic; and reset logic. The trigger logic triggers an alarm state when the measured parameter reaches a predetermined trigger threshold. The alarm state is maintained until a reset is succ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7006003 | Multi-candela emergency strobe light A jumper, by its insertion at a particular position of a circuit board, selects one of plural strobe intensities. The jumper includes a flag listing available strobe intensity values. The flag is seated in a pocket when the jumper is inserted onto the circuit board,... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6950016 | Walk through test system The present invention provides a method and system of walk through testing a fire alarm system without disrupting the building occupants. A communications channel is setup between a control panel and a single human tester. The tester then triggers an alarm or troubl... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6452491 | Amplifier and heat sink configuration An amplifier assembly includes a heat sink and a plurality of amplifier stages, where the total power rating of the amplifier stages is greater than the power rating of the heat sink. The heat sink can have a power rating of 50 watts and can include two a... | 09/17/2002 |
