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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7806072 | Mercury release alerting Methods provide an alert to the release of mercury. A sealed container containing an odor-producing agent is provided proximate to a sealed breakable enclosure containing mercury, the container and/or the breakable enclosure physically separating the agent from the ... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7290445 | Smoke generating device A cold smoke generating device includes an air source that may include a hollow flexible collapsible container having an expandable and compressible cavity for accepting air and air-borne reagent therein. The collapsible container is fluidly connected with a narrow ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7083414 | Explosion simulation device An explosion simulation device comprising an elongated body formed with a hollow chamber, the body being formed with end apertures at opposite ends thereof and a plurality of radially-directed side apertures along an axial length thereof, the end apertures and side ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7066172 | Warning device for a respirator product A warning device for a respirator product with a valve (11), which comes into action in a state of warning and releases a gas flow. The warning does not hinder the user of the apparatus and only a very small portion of the gas supply carried with the user is ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6843199 | Heat-sensitive odor-emitting component An odor-emitting port is provided in a housing member composed mainly of an inorganic material. An odorous material is contained in the housing member, and the odor-emitting port is sealed with a low-melting metal to constitute a heat-sensitive odor-emitting compone... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6820464 | Odorized seals for the detection of gas leak An apparatus for detecting a leak of a fluid from a system for storing and/or transporting a volume of the fluid includes an odorant material. The system includes at least one vessel and at least one sealant having an outer surface. The odorant material is encapsula... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6814024 | Method and device for the visual simulation of exploding bodies The detonation of e.g. a grenade or another explosive body is simulated by the evaporation of a liquid and subsequent ejection through a nozzle 17, thereby forming a cloud of vapor at the location of the detonation. The device includes an evaporator 10 | 11/09/2004 |
| 6087947 | Allergen detector system and method An allergen particle detecting apparatus has a sample area through which environmental air is directed. A light beam is directed through the air sample so that portions of the beam will be scattered if any particles are present in the path of the beam. A ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6063632 | Water leak detection A method and device for detecting water leaks is disclosed. The method and device comprise an odorant in a water soluble barrier. The odorant and water soluble barrier can be contained in a housing and placed in a location where water leakage can occur. I... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6008729 | Allergen detector system and method A light beam is directed from a light source through an air sample so that portions of the beam will be scattered if any particles are present in the path of the beam. A beam blocking device on the opposite side of the air sample is arranged to block all ... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5986555 | Allergen detector system and method An allergen particle detecting apparatus has a sample area through which environmental air is directed. A light beam is directed through the air sample so that portions of the beam will be scattered if any particles are present in the path of the beam. A ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5969622 | Allergen detector system and method An allergen particle detecting apparatus has a sample area through which environmental air is directed. A light beam is directed through the air sample so that portions of the beam will be scattered if any particles are present in the path of the beam. A ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5859363 | Device and method for smoke testing of gas furnace heat exchangers A smoke generator for smoke testing heat exchangers of gas furnaces for the presence or absence of leakage or fluid-tight integrity, the generator having: a smoke chamber housing having upper and lower portions; at least one heating element in the upper p... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5791282 | Fire detection port A fire detection port installed in doors of occupied structures provides visible and audible signals on one side of a door in the event of fire on the other side of the door.... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5743031 | Digging hardware signaling apparatus An apparatus for providing a signal indicative of loss or imminent loss of digging hardware normally arranged in operable association with an earth working implement.... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5716011 | Process for diffusing an odoriferous substance A process for diffusing an odoriferous substance placed in a container, as well as a gas mixture comprising an odoriferous substance in gas form and an odorless and breathable gas, placed in a container under a pressure higher than or equal to 5 bars.... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5685256 | Set pressure sensing and verifying device A device for detecting soil compaction density comprising at least one shell material forming an enclosure, a failure plane disposed within the shell material which causes the shell material to fail at a preset static or dynamic pressure, and a detector, ... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5677668 | Vehicle accessory protection systems A security system or preventing unauthorized removal of a vehicle accessory such as a radio from a mounted position on the vehicle comprises a dispensing container containing a pressurized protective material such as a pepper gas and having a dispensing v... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5646597 | Allergen detector system and method An allergen particle detecting apparatus has a passageway through which environmental air is directed. A light beam is directed across the passageway so that portions of the beam will be scattered if any particles are present in the path of the beam. A be... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5598142 | Vehicle accessory protection systems A security system for preventing unauthorized removal of a vehicle accessory such as a radio from a mounted position on the vehicle comprises a dispensing container containing a pressurized protective material such as a pepper gas and having a dispensing ... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5552088 | Non-ozone depleting malodorous composition of matter and warning system A non-ozone depleting malodorous composition of matter that contains a liquid mercaptan mixed with a nonflammable and non-ozone depleting solvent, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, and with an inert gas such as nitrogen under pressure in a container for introduc... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5520486 | Diver safety apparatus and method The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for identifying a down diver in distress comprising activating automatic inflation means to inflate a tube, activating automatic signal means, to provide sensory indication of a diver in distress, rel... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5450926 | Checkout counter order divider including merchandise to be purchased A checkout counter order divider bar includes merchandise to be purchased and which is displayed through transparent walls of the divider bar. A customer signals an operator at the checkout counter orally or visually that he/she wants to buy the merchandi... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5398016 | Vehicle defense system A Vehicle Defense or Security System (VDS) which, once triggered, generates enough smoke to completely engulf the interior of a protected vehicle. The smoke attracts attention to the vehicle and visually impairs would be thieves from seeing valuables insi... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5265538 | Track warning detonator A warning detonator for use on railway tracks or the like is disclosed. The detonator comprises a tube or cylinder (18) having disposed therein at spaced apart locations a length of elastomer (20) and a first explosive component (24, 25). A second explosi... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5186118 | Windage-gauging method and apparatus for hunters A wind gauge includes silica particles dispensed from their container as a floating cloud which is carried along by ambient wind and thus illustrates wind speed and direction. The particulate media may also include a mixture of silica particles and thermo... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5139699 | Spray formulation for the testing of smoke detectors An improved aerosol formulation for activating a smoke detector by emulating the effects of combustion products to test smoke detectors includes a propellant and an active ingredient consisting of one or more linear alkyl phthalate esters characterized by... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5055822 | Scent alarm device A scent alarm device which includes a housing and a spray canister of an odorant, such as butyl mercaptan, supported within the housing utilizes a mechanism for intermittently dispensing odorant from the canister upon the occurrence of a predetermined eve... | 10/08/1991 |
| 4935260 | Covering such as a suit, glove, condum or sheath forming a chemical barrier against harmful agents and methods of making the same A covering such as a suit, glove, condom or sheath forming a chemical barrier against harmful agents. The covering is flexible, stretchable, and relatively thin, and includes at least one relatively thin chemical barrier that will neutralize the harmful c... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4919966 | Covering such as a glove, condom or sheath for inhibiting the spread of contagious diseases and methods of making and using the same A covering such as a glove, condom or sheath for inhibiting the spread of contagious diseases such as AIDS and Hepatitis to a person contacting the body fluid of a person infected with the disease. The covering is flexible, stretchable, and relatively thi... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4773350 | Fusible temperature signaling sensor A temperature sensor indicates imminent mechanical failure of a device by detecting a sharp rise in temperature of the device above a normal operating temperature range. The sensor is a flexible container filled with a signal fluid and closed by a plug ha... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4758826 | Work area advanced warning system The work area advanced warning system is for use on the work site to give warning of impending danger in order to give time for workers and others to avoid the danger before the damage. Dangers are sensed by the use of contained exploding charges, smoke a... | 07/19/1988 |
| 4698620 | Fluid-containing security device The present invention involves a multiple protection security device which is used to prevent and/or detect burglary of articles, particularly of consumer goods and the like. In one embodiment, the present invention is a remote signal-actuating device for... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4604604 | Vapor emitting wear indicator A material wear indicator for a disc brake lining or clutch pad or any other erodible part comprises a vapor substance. Erosion of the part to a predetermined level exposes the substance to an ambient environment or other chemical means. The substance beg... | 08/05/1986 |
| 4487613 | Odorization of combustible hydrocarbon gases Described is a warning agent for the odorization of gaseous hydrocarbon fuels based on mixtures of at least one of the compounds, 2-methoxy-3-isobutyl pyrazine having the structure: ##STR1## and 4-methyl-4-mercapto-2-pentanone having the structure: ... | 12/11/1984 |
| 4449474 | Personal security device A personal security device is disclosed which comprises a trigger actuated aerosol canister contained in a two-piece telescoping housing. The canister contains a pressurized offensive odor containing gas such as mercaptoethanol which, when ejected from th... | 05/22/1984 |
| 4423626 | Method of determining wind direction for hunters A method for avoiding detection by game animals by scent through establishing wind direction to insure that the hunter is positioned downwind from the animal. In the method, a small quantity of a hydrophobic material such as unscented raw talc powder, whi... | 01/03/1984 |
| 4404923 | Heat alarm indicator A heat alarm for releasing a strong readily noticeable odor when subjected to heat above a preselected level. A glass container having an elongated breakable neck portion is filled with an odoriferous fluid. When the neck portion is broken, the fluid can ... | 09/20/1983 |
| 4292916 | Timer and storage condition indicator A disposable timer and product storage condition indicator in which components of a carrier mixture react physically and/or chemically with one or more receptive layers. The carrier mixture and receptive layers are so comprised as to react during a given ... | 10/06/1981 |
| 4241850 | Personal protective device A personal protective device for repelling intruders comprising an exterior housing member of attractive appearance designed to be worn, secured to, appended from or otherwise conveniently carried on the person of a human being in the normal manner of a p... | 12/30/1980 |
