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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5301668 | Field of view underwater diving computer monitoring and display system A system for conveying information to an underwater diver wearing a mask. The information is conveyed via a field of view display system which places the information at the glance of the diver through the viewing window of the diving mask. Included are se... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5297252 | Color graphics terminal for monitoring an alarm system A color graphics terminal for monitoring a system in which a graphics monitor is connected to a computer, the graphics and at least two separate graphics windows which are capable of representing simultaneously two geographically, hierarchically related g... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5293154 | Center justified gauge Gauges are often used to monitor operating conditions on machines. Advantageously, such gauges are capable of indicating the level of a parameter being either above or below a reference level. The subject invention provides a sensor for producing a sensor... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5289163 | Child position monitoring and locating device A child position monitoring device monitors the position of a child by detecting the signal strength of a radio frequency carrier from a transmitter attached to the child. If the signal of the radio frequency carrier is to weak, the child is to far away f... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5287390 | Alarm system for a nuclear control complex An advanced control room complex for a nuclear power plant, including a discrete indicator and alarm system (72) which is nuclear qualified for rapid response to changes in plant parameters and a component control system (64) which together provide a disc... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5280271 | Emergency action plan display An emergency action plan comprising: a display, an emergency icon illustrated at the top of the display for identifying an emergency condition, a plurality of action lines extending downwardly on the display from the emergency icon for directing the steps... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5271045 | Advanced nuclear plant control complex An advanced control room complex for a nuclear power plant, including a discrete indicator and alarm system (72) which is nuclear qualified for rapid response to changes in plant parameters and a component control system (64) which together provide a disc... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5266922 | Mobile communication apparatus Mobile communication apparatus for use on a vehicle for receiving and transmitting a signal has a transmit/display terminal which is disabled when vehicle motion is permitted. More specifically, a transmitted signal is received, processed and supplied to ... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5264828 | Personal security alarm system A personal security alarm system which activates audible and visible alarms instantly at the location of an emergency, and simultaneously notifies security personnel of the existence and location of the emergency so that response to the call for help can ... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5265131 | Indicator system for a process plant control complex An advanced control room complex for a nuclear power plant, including a discrete indicator and alarm system (72) which is nuclear qualified for rapid response to changes in plant parameters and a component control system (64) which together provide a disc... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5241296 | Plant activation tracking and display apparatus A plant activation tracking and display apparatus for use in a plant in which various points of plant components are represented by nodes including at least one system input node and at least one system output node, the adjacent nodes being connected to o... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5241295 | Multiple input warning system for a motor vehicle A monitoring and display system for enunciating warning signals on the vehicle's master display system when the master ignition switch is off. Operational-type signals and warning-type signals are generated by respective sensors throughout the vehicle. A ... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5237305 | Home bus system A home bus system is to perform concentrated monitoring and control of electric appliances positioned in a house as well as alerting users by monitoring outputs from security sensors positioned in places of consideration in the house. The appliances, and ... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5227121 | Advanced nuclear plant control room complex An advanced control room complex for a nuclear power plant, including a discrete indicator and alarm system (72) which is nuclear qualified for rapid response to changes in plant parameters and a component control system (64) which together provide a disc... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5225813 | Liquid fuel overflow prevention system A centrally controlled system for preventing overflow of fuels during loading operations includes dual processors either of which can take over the functions of the other processor when it fails. The system also includes full self-diagnostics and automati... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5223814 | Sensor for vehicle accessories A vehicle accessory includes a reflective element for reflecting light to a photo-sensor positioned within the accessory's housing for controllably detecting an ambient light level. The vehicle accessory may also include a display source for generating ve... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5198797 | Heads-up display arrangement for vehicle A heads up display arrangement for a vehicle comprises a combiner arranged on a front window panel, and a projector arranged for projecting a value of a frequency received by a radio receiver. During operation of an automatic tuning mechanism of the radio... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5191312 | Automotive accessory control center A combination of automobile radio and city call or paging receiver equipped with a display (4) has the additional feature of a vehicle speed sensor (24) which is used to block display of possibly distracting information whenever the vehicle exceeds a pred... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5189394 | Fire alarm display A computer-based display apparatus is provided for a fire alarm system having sensors located at various positions in a building or area. The display apparatus includes a computer with associated memory and display, as well as a facility for obtaining one... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5132684 | Traffic information system A system for encoding, multiplexing and transmitting traffic congestion data is disclosed. The invention utilizes a master display map on which traffic conditions are represented by condition indicators. A similar, smaller-scale map and indicator display ... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5109399 | Emergency call locating system A computer-based system for receiving emergency telephone calls which, upon receipt of the call, provides a voice connection to the operator as well as displaying a map showing the location of the calling party and other relevant textual information. The ... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5103215 | Device for signalling status of machines or processes A signalling device is provided having a plurality of differently colored light modules stacked one above the other than function properly regardless of arrangement order of the light modules within the signalling device. The signalling device includes a ... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5072209 | Data display system for vehicles This data display system includes a wireless transmitter mounted on a vehicle. The wireless transmitter is used for transmitting a signal representative of data related to operation of the vehicle. A wireless receiver is mounted on a helmet worn by a driv... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5061917 | Electronic warning apparatus Warning apparatus comprising a transmitter for producing a coded signal and a monitor for detecting such signal; the transmitter including a detection circuit comprising sensors responsive to abnormal conditions at a location in a region near the transmit... | 10/29/1991 |
| 5061916 | Event driven remote graphical reporting of building automation system parameters A system and method for reporting of alarms (or other conditions) to a remote location, in a building automation system. The alarm is reported in graphical format which shows not only the information related directly to the alarm, but also additional info... | 10/29/1991 |
| 5057818 | Security map display and alarm monitor A security map display and alarm monitor is disclosed that is configured by inserting a site map and drawing lines from security devices or zones shown on the map to indicator clusters located around the border of the map. The indicator clusters indicate ... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5055825 | Method and circuit for self-checking troubles of a heating system A method and circuit for self-checking problems in a heating system for an automobile are disclosed. A self-checking and indicating process are disclosed which include a first preheating step; an ignition period; a second preheating step; a combustion per... | 10/08/1991 |
| 5051722 | Central address and programming unit for fire alarm detector A central address and programming unit designed to constitute a dialogue system with a plurality of fire alarm detectors in order to characterize an alarm, the place of the disaster, technical incidents, and defects in functioning of the fire alarm detect... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5049870 | Graphic display panel A graphic display panel for displaying, monitoring, and controlling conditions of a process plant, the graphic display panel including a graphic display sandwiched between translucent support surfaces, and permitting quick and easy rearrangement and repos... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5039940 | Connector for verifying sequence of transit car controls A sequence connector used during the testing of a control package attached to a transit car. The connector includes a display which indicates power modes in the control package which are requested by a master controller in the cab of the transit car. By c... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5033818 | Electronic diving system and face mask display A diver's information system is disclosed that displays information in the diver's line of sight without substantially obstructing his vision. The diver's system includes a microprocessor, and has an input capability that allows a diver to select one or m... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5030939 | Multiple input signal checking circuit A circuit senses the conditions of control instrumentation such as valves and graphically displays these conditions on a display panel or screen of a console. The circuit also provides signal checking or validation capability monitoring the quality of the... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4999606 | Dive parameter indicating assembly A dive parameter transmitter/receiver assembly for scuba diving includes a transmitter circuit with a control unit with one or more sensors for detecting dive parameters and/or information to be displayed. A modulator is included for modulating the parame... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4999611 | Towel cabinet replenishment indication and identification system The system indicates which of a plurality of dispersed towel cabinets in a building have their clean towel webs soiled, and require towel roll replacement. A clean toweling supply roller system is mounted within each of the cabinets for web unwinding rota... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4992775 | System for ensuring valid communications between a central control and a plurality of remote modules An annunciation system for a wireless weighing system. The weighing system includes control keys for selecting and displaying the weights from a plurality of remote weighing pads, each having a separate through the air communications channel. The weighing... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4991123 | Alarm system The invention is a control system comprising a plurality of sensor units, a plurality of output units, and a central processing unit coupled via a data/address bus. Each peripheral unit, i.e. sensor unit or output unit, includes an EEPROM, the Op-code pro... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4965548 | Level indicator with alarm An LED bar graph display is disclosed, which can simultaneously display signal strength and diagnostic information. When an input signal is received, the indicators are selectively operated to display a strength value of the input signal. When a diagnosti... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4965549 | Warning device for internal combustion engine A warning system for an internal combustion engine that is not provided with external source of electric power and which indicates a malfunction or abnormal condition in the engine. The warning system is operated from the engine ignition circuit upon init... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4965550 | Automatic wake-up circuit arrangement for a single wire multiplex switch monitoring system Continuous status monitoring of a plurality of switches and smart sensors associated with the switches, wherein each sensor is connected to a separate single point in a single wire bus is a affected by a smart sensor multiplex arrangement employing an aut... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4962371 | CPS alarm system An improved collective protection system (CPS) alarm is generally comprised f an electronic circuit board terminal box that is readily connectable to any selected point of a ship power bus system. The system is provided with a plurality of pressure transdu... | 10/09/1990 |
