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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7346933 | Ultrasonic sensor component signal communication to standalone universal serial bus keyboard emulator for entry/exit computer proximity determination A device in one example comprises a standalone universal serial bus keyboard emulator and an ultrasonic sensor component. The standalone universal serial bus keyboard emulator is coupled with a computer through a universal serial bus port. The ultrasonic sensor comp... | 03/18/2008 |
| 6977596 | Fire extinguisher location system A location system is provided for a fire extinguisher that identifies and locates a fire extinguisher in response to a smoke alarm. The location system is connected to the fire extinguisher to permit a user to quickly locate, find and use the fire extinguisher upon ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6964379 | Exterior fire suppression system and method for installation An exterior fire suppression system includes a sprinkler system that is connected to a water supply. The sprinkler system is mounted within the structure and is substantially hidden from view when the system is inactive. The system may include roof sprinklers and ea... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6788208 | Method for controlling stationary fire-extinguishing systems A method and a fire-alarm system controls stationary fire-extinguishing systems. The fire-alarm devices of the fire-alarm system are equipped with one or more detectors. If at least one pre-adjustable alarm threshold of a fire identification characteristic is reache... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6317053 | Switch cabinet with a fire extinguishing system A switch cabinet is provided for protection of servers and other highly sensitive computer devices or miscellaneous equipment. The cabinet is configured as a protection cabinet with an interior isolated from the atmosphere. The interior is continuously pr... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6311779 | Signalling fire extinguisher assembly A portable fire extinguisher assembly includes a fire extinguisher with a tank containing fire extinguishing material, a valve for metering release of the fire extinguishing material, and a gauge displaying pressure within the tank, and a docking station ... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6302218 | Signalling portable pressurized equipment assembly A portable fire extinguisher assembly includes a fire extinguisher with a tank containing fire extinguishing material, a valve for metering release of the fire extinguishing material, and a gauge displaying pressure within the tank, and a docking station ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 5955939 | Alarm station protector capable of being accessed by disabled individuals An improved alarm activation station protector for use with a depressible alarm activating member and which is capable of being accessed by individuals with varying degrees of hand and arm disability. A wall mounted frame member is formed in a generally "... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5883568 | Alarm system for detecting excess temperature in electrical wiring The system includes a sensor for each junction box in the building to be guarded, e.g., the residence, and a display panel showing the temperature of any junction box that is heated above the danger point. Another display panel shows the name of the resid... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5848651 | Signalling fire extinguisher assembly A portable fire extinguisher assembly includes a fire extinguisher with a tank containing fire extinguishing material, a valve for metering release of the fire extinguishing material, and a gauge displaying pressure within the tank, and a docking station ... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5760678 | Manual modular pull station A pull box for an emergency alarm system is disclosed having a modular construction that accommodates one or more optional modules in order to provide a wide variety of possible configurations. Also, the basic design of the pull station provides for its r... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5748072 | Apparatus for fire protection An apparatus for protecting house or building from fire in neighborhood or area close by is described. When fire detecting system 16 detects a fire at a position close to house 14, computer 20 will send instruction to motor 18 and motor 18 will unfold fol... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5654684 | Alarm system for detecting excess temperature in electrical wiring The system includes a sensor for each junction box in the building to be guarded, i.e., the residence, and a display panel showing the temperature of any junction box that is heated above the danger point. Another display panel shows the name of the resid... | 08/05/1997 |
| 4453155 | Fire protection for wood shingle roof The water dispensing system includes sprinkler heads mounted on risers extending through the roof surface and supplied by PVC pipe suspended beneath the roof surface. Alternatively, porous hose may be mounted along the ridges. Water is supplied through an... | 06/05/1984 |
| 4168748 | Fire control and evacuation system A method and apparatus for instantaneous response, evacuation and control of a fire in a conventional multi-story building, having substantial side wall portions formed of glass or brick. A suspendable and/or connectable personnel platform is provided wit... | 09/25/1979 |
| 4162485 | Fire protection apparatus A multi-zone fire protection system in which each protected zone is provided with a detector for producing an alarm signal in response to the presence of combustion products, a source of fire extinguishing agent, and a pull box station manually operable t... | 07/24/1979 |
| 4017844 | Fire protection apparatus A multi-zone fire protection system in which each protected zone is provided with a detector for producing an alarm signal in response to the presence of combustion products, a source of fire extinguishing agent, and a pull box station manually operable t... | 04/12/1977 |
| 3952809 | Series to parallel transfer circuit for initiator string A fire protection system including a plurality of suppressor units activatable to suppress a detected fire; a plurality of electrical current responsive activators, one associated with each of the suppressor units and adapted to induce activation thereof;... | 04/27/1976 |
