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U.S. Senator Smith of Indiana ; After seeing Samuel Morse demonstrate the telegraph.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7315037 | Infrared identification device An infrared identification device includes a light emitting panel member that receives light from an infrared light source for conduction within the panel member and emission from a light emitting surface area on one side of the panel member, which is relatively eas... | 01/01/2008 |
| 6802277 | Fire escape light and alarm A emergency sign emits a non-electrical light and sounds a non-electrical alarm when an elevated level of heat is sensed, such heat from a fire, to provide a combined light and a sound alert signals. The light results from the mixing of a chemical compound having ch... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6777701 | Thermal radiation marker Emitter controller including a controller, and a power amplifier, the controller being connected to a power source, the power amplifier being connected to the controller, the power source and to an emitter, the controller providing a pulse sequence to the power ampl... | 08/17/2004 |
| 4771724 | Remote activation of a chemiluminescent lightstick A non-pyrotechnic lighting device is disclosed whereby intrusion into a restricted area can be monitored and detected by the use thereof. Triggering of the device is effected remotely by the unsuspecting subject.... | 09/20/1988 |
| 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 |
| 4230450 | Intrusion alarm safety A mechanism for activating a plurality of flashlamps in a flashlamp article (e.g., MAGICUBE) in response to external actuation (e.g., the opening or closing of a door) thereof. To prevent accidental actuation, the mechanism includes a safety device in the... | 10/28/1980 |
| 4146356 | Flashlamp article having internally located combustible member There is disclosed a multi-flashlamp article capable of providing both highly intense audible and visual signals. The article is ideally suited for use as an intrusion alarm and includes a combustible member within the assembly's light-transmittable housi... | 03/27/1979 |
| 4130083 | Activating mechanism for flashlamp article Activation means for activating at least one percussive flashlamp unit located within a flashlamp article. An activator moves within a casing when released by a pivotal retaining arm to engage and effect release of the flashlamp unit's striker spring. The... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4130081 | Activation means for flashlamp article A flashlamp article activation means which includes a casing, an activator movably oriented within the casing, and an engagement member for engaging the activator to cause it to move within the casing and activate the flashlamp article positioned on the c... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4130082 | Flashlamp assembly for providing highly intense audible and visual signals A multilamp flashlamp assembly capable of emitting highly intense audible and visual signals and particularly adapted for alarm situations. The assembly utilizes percussive flashlamps which operate in conjunction with a respective plurality of pyrotechnic... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4116615 | Door-actuated activation means for flashlamp article Means for activating a multilamp flashlamp article in response to movement of a door. An activator having several upstanding engagement members is operatively joined to the base portion of a two-part housing. Movement of a pivoted arm portion of the housi... | 09/26/1978 |
