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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110161239 | PROVIDING EMERGENCY PLANS FOR A FACILITY Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for generating emergency plans for a facility are provided. In embodiments, an emergency plan is generated for a designated area of a facility. An alert is received that includes an alert type. The alert type is identified a... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110122245 | FOREST FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS (FFiCS) WITH SCANNER AND OPTICAL /INFRARED RADIATION DETECTOR (SOIRD) AND OPTIONALLY ALSO INCLUDING A SCANNER WITH ACCURATE LOCATION CALCULATOR (SALC) AND A SUPER-EFFICIENT SATELLITE/WIRELESS ANTENNA SYSTEM (SSWAS) This application for patent for Forest Fire Control Systems (FFiCS) describes an invention for prevention and control of forest fires (FF). The system comprises strategically located Ignition Detection and Uplink Signaling Towers (IDUSTs), equipped with the Global Posit... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110102183 | SPATIALLY RESOLVED TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT INSIDE A SPATIAL DETECTION REGION A device and a method enable a spatially resolved measurement of a temperature inside a spatially linear detection region. The device includes a measuring body having a first electric conductor, a second electric conductor, and an insulating material, which extends betw... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110080295 | FIRE-PREVENTING TERMINAL DEVICE To provide a fire-preventing terminal device that can eliminate the need to newly lay a power line and a signal line and can avoid problems caused by battery driving. Display lights 10 provided in a fire-preventing area each include a display unit that transmits ... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20110043367 | INTELLIGENT NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT AND SYSTEM An intelligent notification appliance circuit has a controller and one or more addressable notification appliances coupled with a single pair of wires. The controller outputs integrated power, audio and control signals, and transmits the integrated signals to the one or... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20100302045 | Interface for a fire alarm system An interface for a fire alarm system having a number of alarm condition detectors (11, 12, 13), a number of alarm devices such as alarm sounders (2) and the like and a fire alarm panel (1). The interface includes a fire alarm silence controller (... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100265075 | LEAKAGE DETECTION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEM A flame sensing system having a flame rod, a signal generator, a signal measurement circuit, and a controller, where the frequency and/or amplitude of the excitation signal may be variable. The signal measurement circuit may include a bias circuitry that references the ... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100259396 | FIRE ALARM SYSTEM A fire alarm system, determining existence or nonexistence of a fire by using an ultrasound wave, comprises a sound wave generator and a sound wave detector to detect sound waves propagated through two propagation paths having different lengths each other. The system co... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100188234 | 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.... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100164732 | EVACUATION SYSTEM A method includes receiving occupancy information from a node located in an area of a structure, where the occupancy information includes a number of individuals located in the area. An indication of an evacuation condition is received from the node. One or more evacuat... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100117839 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FIRE A system and method for detecting a fire includes a fire detection device and a control center terminal. The fire detection device includes an LRF for calculating a distance to a location of breakout of a fire using a laser. An infrared camera captures an infrared image... | 05/13/2010 |
| 20100085195 | MONITORING METHOD A method of monitoring an alarm system comprises transmitting a sound alert signal, receiving the transmitted sound alert signal, comparing the received sound alert signal with a reference signal having parameters dependent upon equivalent parameters of the transmitted ... | 04/08/2010 |
| 20100079278 | WIRELESS FIRE ALARM SYSTEM A power saving wireless fire alarm system has a master station and a plurality of battery-powered fire detecting cc terminals linked for wireless communication with each other. Upon detection of a fire occurrence at one of the fire detecting terminals, the fire detectin... | 04/01/2010 |
| 20100079295 | EMERGENCY DEVICE ACTUATOR ABSENCE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR An emergency device actuator absence notification system and method therefore capable of notifying an observer or system supervisor of the presence and operability of the emergency device actuator and also capable of notifying an observer or system supervisor of the abs... | 04/01/2010 |
| 20100033334 | FIRE DETECTING SYSTEM AND WEIGHT CORRECTING METHOD PERFORMED THEREBY A fire detecting system includes a plurality of detectors, and a computing unit coupled to the detectors. The detectors are configured for generating a plurality of detecting values, respectively. For each of the detectors, the detecting value is equal to a first predet... | 02/11/2010 |
| 20100013643 | System, Converter and Method for Wide Area Distribution of Supervised Emergency Audio A wide area fire safety and detection system is disclosed. The system includes a control node configured to execute a first detection routine, wherein the control node has a network interface, and an amplifier having an audio output, wherein the amplifier is configured ... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20100013644 | FLAME SENSING VOLTAGE DEPENDENT ON APPLICATION A system for operating a flame sensing device to obtain readings of increased accuracy without degrading the life of the sensor. There may be levels of a flame requiring a precise measurement. One improvement of accuracy uses higher voltage on the sensor, but this degra... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20100001865 | FLAME DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION SYSTEM USING A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR Apparatus and methods for protecting process equipment from a fire and/or an explosion are provided. In particular, the apparatus and methods utilize Seebeck sensors or thermoelectric generators to detect the propagation of a flame front or deflagration wave within the ... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20090309740 | 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 configura... | 12/17/2009 |
| 20090284379 | Remote Output System and Method An ambient condition monitoring system includes a plurality of detectors such as smoke detectors, gas detectors, or fire detectors. Each of the detectors has two sets of input/output ports. One port can communicate with a system control unit. The second port can communi... | 11/19/2009 |
| 20090256712 | Implicit Data Backup and Restoral System in a Peer-to-Peer Fire Detection Network A fire detection network employs an implicit data backup and recovery system. The implicit data backup system allows fire detection units within a network to be automatically reprogrammed with configuration data. The detection units can store backup data and can access ... | 10/15/2009 |
| 20090253364 | Rechargeable fire containment and smoke extraction system A battery operated smoke detection and smoke extraction system for use within a building with walls and ceilings. The system detects the presence of smoke, and provides means to contain fires within the area of origination. The system feeds positive airflow to a fire by... | 10/08/2009 |
| 20090243852 | Remote Location Monitoring A remote location monitoring system, for example, a home monitoring or weather monitoring system may include one or more sensors and/or receivers at a remote location such as a residence or business to be monitored. The sensors and receivers may communicate with a centr... | 10/01/2009 |
| 20090229194 | PORTABLE MODULAR DATA CENTER The subject application provides a modular containment structure that satisfies a plurality of growing needs in the marketplace. As will be discussed in further detail below, the modular containment structure provides practical and efficient mobility as it can be quickl... | 09/17/2009 |
| 20090212924 | INTEGRATED FIRE EXIT ALERT SYSTEM A fire exit alert system, preferably integrated into an exit device or automatic fire exit door closer, uses sound and light to signal the location of a fire exit in darkness and smoke-obscured rooms. The alert system includes a voice signal, such as “EXIT LOCATED HER... | 08/27/2009 |
| 20090207029 | SAFETY SENSOR DEVICE A safety sensor device for an appliance detects burning conditions and shuts off power to the appliance. The device includes a sensor unit positioned near an exhaust of the appliance, and a relay unit connected along a power supply path to the appliance. The relay and s... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090189773 | Ignition-source detecting system and associated methods A system of ignition-source detection and prevention in containers and open materials handling systems. The system includes an electronic processor located in close proximity to a detector, a spray nozzle, and a valve. The electronic processor may be configured to be pl... | 07/30/2009 |
| 20090066522 | Emergency guidance lamp system for guiding to nearest exit in the event of fire An emergency guidance lamp system for guiding to the nearest exit in the event of a fire is provided. A fire detection sensor is installed at a specific region such as ceilings or passages of tunnels or large buildings, and detects a fire occurrence and sends a correspo... | 03/12/2009 |
| 20090060260 | Intelligent image smoke/flame sensor and detection system An intelligent image smoke/flame/complex intelligent image smoke/flame sensor, and an intelligent image smoke/flame detection system formed of such an intelligent image smoke/flame/complex intelligent image smoke/flame sensor. The intelligent image smoke/flame sensor is... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090063243 | PRIVATIZED ASSET FIRE PROTECTION A method for providing external fire protection is herein disclosed, including providing a service contract for external fire protection, providing access to a dedicated firefighting unit, wherein the dedicated firefighting unit will respond to protect an associated des... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090051551 | Apparatus and method for wireless location sensing A sensor assembly includes a sensor configured to detect at least one material or condition, such as a smoke detector, fire detector, or carbon monoxide detector. The sensor assembly also includes a base configured to be mounted on a structure, such as a wall or ceiling... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090027192 | PORTABLE ALARM APPARATUS FOR WARNING PERSONS Portable alarm apparatus for warning a person is provided which includes a manually portable housing or base unit; a constant power supply supported by the base unit, the constant power supply including an external power supply having an interface connectible to a power... | 01/29/2009 |
| 20090009344 | FLAME ROD DRIVE SIGNAL GENERATOR AND SYSTEM A flame rod drive signal generator and system for producing a flame rod drive signal for a flame rod of a combustion system. In one illustrative embodiment, the flame rod drive signal generator may include a voltage source, an input signal having a frequency, an LC osci... | 01/08/2009 |
| 20080309501 | Electronic System for Defence Against Fires in Forest Areas and More Generally for Monitoring the Territory The invention refers to an electronic system for defence against fires in forest areas and more generally for monitoring the territory. The system comprises a network of alarm stations (SA) distributed over the territory being controlled, where each alarm station (SA) i... | 12/18/2008 |
| 20080272921 | FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD A fire detection system for detecting fires may include an infrared detector array. The fire detection system may use the infrared detector array to monitor the temperature of a target environment over time. In some cases, a positioning apparatus may be used to move the... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080258924 | FIRE ALARM SYSTEM A fire alarm system is disclosed where the unit detectors are addressable and in communication with other unit detectors located within a particular unit and are in communication with building detectors such that when one unit detector activates, all the other unit dete... | 10/23/2008 |
| 20080246618 | Fire Detector A fire detector including a base and a fire detector insert connectable to the base. The fire detector insert is connectable to the base by an axial movement and detachable from the base by a subsequent axial movement.... | 10/09/2008 |
| 20080233523 | FLARE CHARACTERIZATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM A video analytics system for characterization of a flare. A video of a flare may be taken for obtaining information so as to appropriately control the flare in an interest of reducing emissions not necessarily favorable to the environment. The system may incorporate a c... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080204222 | Systems and Methods of Information Distribution A video distribution system can present pictorial information relative to a developing alarm condition. Pre-recorded, or live images can be presented automatically in response to alarm indicating indicia, or, minimal inputs.... | 08/28/2008 |
| 20080191886 | Flame detecting method and device A flame detecting method and device are provided to improve the accuracy of flame detection and reduce the possibilities of the false fire alarm. The flame detecting method and device capture a plurality of images of a monitored area; determines whether a moving area im... | 08/14/2008 |
