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Class 340/304 - False alarm combating (e.g., detention devices)


Subclass of Class 340 - Communications: electrical
Definition: Subject matter provided with means for combating false alarms.
No. of patents: 20
Last issue date: 11/13/2007


NumberTitleIssue Date
7295102Panic alarm system controlled by remote transmitter
When an alarm switch of a transmitter is given a long press carried out for one or more seconds in a timer-reset condition, a first alarm reversal signal is transmitted simultaneously with the setting (starting) of the timer. If the alarm switch is pressed within th...
11/13/2007
7274301Access control device with electronic identification and audio communication capability
An access control device including electronic identification device, the access control device characterized in that the access control device also includes an audio communication device. ...
09/25/2007
7000439Appendage restraint system
A restraint system for an appendage includes a clamp assembly and an electromagnet capable of being selectively activated for restraint. The clamp assembly includes a base portion and a restraint structure opposing the base portion. The restraint structure defines a...
02/21/2006
6997020Wrist fitting apparatus for handcuffs
Wrist retention apparatus for handcuffs that have two curved jaws, and a pivot connection for the jaws, comprising in an insert configured to interfit one jaw and present a wrist engaging curved surface toward the other jaw, the insert having a projection configured...
02/14/2006
6788208Method 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
6788818System and process for optimizing false alarm probability for histogram matching
A system and process that computes the probability of histogram matching false alarms for different settings of a histogram matching algorithm's parameters is presented. This allows the parameters to be adjusted to produce the optimum object finding capability with ...
09/07/2004
5022263Thermal fuel level detector
Provided is a fuel level detector for use in a fuel tank of an automobile or the like which can accurately detect a fuel level with a reduced power consumption exhibiting an improved reliability regardless of the ambient temperatures and the temperatures ...
06/11/1991
4906972Communication system for hazardous areas
A safety communications system for personel employed in hazardous areas is responsive to motion sensing, as well as to worker initiated check-in signals, for registering an alarm at a central station after an absence of input for a predetermined time peri...
03/06/1990
4638297Remote signaling box
A remote signaling box uses no glass or breakable parts. The signal box has an unbreakable door that protects a sliding panel and activator which constrains the internal alarm switch. When the door is closed, a foolproof interlock in the sliding panel pre...
01/20/1987
4424510Fire alarm system
The invention relates to a fire alarm system in which the fire alarm is located in an enclosure which must be entered by the operator of the fire alarm, and the door to the enclosure, or opening through which the operator passes, must be closed in order t...
01/03/1984
4099169Alarm device for detaining user
Provided is an alarm box in which the user is temporarily detained during the operation of the box. A handle switch is provided which, upon manual grasping causes the sending of a tamper signal. The handle is located on an alarm box housing. Cuffs are joi...
07/04/1978
4087803Fire box alarm
A local alarm apparatus mounted on a conventional alarm box to provide an audible and visual alarm that a fire alarm is being sent so that passersby will take notice .of the sender in the event a false alarm is sent. The audible and visual alarm is connec...
05/02/1978
4081796Fire alarm deterrent
A housing for fire alarm boxes which positively marks a person turning in an alarm, frustrates attempts to use a hook or other tool in place of the hand for actuating an alarm, and which permits rapid actuation of the alarm but slows withdrawal of the han...
03/28/1978
4074250Alarm box with fingerprint recorder
An alarm box for summoning police and/or fire personnel to the scene of an emergency. The alarm box is provided with means for obtaining and recording the fingerprints of the operator, thus deterring the improper use of the alarm box by unauthorized perso...
02/14/1978
4060800Fire alarm device
Fire alarm device disposed within a booth having a door, the fire alarm device being operable only when the door of the booth is closed by the person operating the device. Upon the actuation of the fire alarm, the door of the booth is locked for a predete...
11/29/1977
4027304Alarm and safety capsule
An alarm and a safety capsule includes a booth having a door. A control circuit for the booth includes a switch, for sending an alarm, which is not operative until the booth door is closed, and inhibits closing of the door if attempts are made to operate ...
05/31/1977
3996580Fire alarm and protection booth
A fire alarm and protection enclosure in the form of a booth or box having means therein for signalling an alarm to a fire station and/or police station. The enclosure includes a door and a treadle upon which a person must stand and close the door which i...
12/07/1976
3986184Method and apparatus for deterring false alarms
A plurality of finger operated button switches are employed in conjunction with a logic circuit to control the mechanical activation of a conventional alarm box mechanism. When the finger button switches are pressed to activate the alarm, the user's finge...
10/12/1976
3964057Fire alarm and protection booth
A fire alarm and protection booth having means therein for signalling an alarm to a fire station and/or police station as well as providing refuge in the case of an emergency. The booth comprises an enclosure having a door and a foot treadle which are cou...
06/15/1976
3938127Alarm device
A device adapted to be associated with a fire alarm box or the like to assist in the identification of a person who actuates the mechanism of an alarm box has an evacuated container disposed to entrap air from around the person when the vacuum is broken a...
02/10/1976
 
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