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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8188852 | Machine-tool safety device A machine-tool safety device for a machine tool having a transmitting unit for transmitting an outgoing signal and a receiving unit for receiving an incoming signal. The machine-tool safety device has an adjusting unit for at least semi-automatically adjusting the o... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8179249 | Air compressor In an air compressor which can cope with an item to be replaced which is not a manufacturer's recommended item so as to enhance the safety, there is provided, as an example, an air compressor comprising a compressor body for compressing air, an item to be replaced (... | 05/15/2012 |
| 7999668 | Series interlock system with integrated ability to identify breached locations A system is provided for implementing a series interlock loop. An example of the interlock system includes a series interlock loop, a data table, and a control module. The series interlock loop has an overall electrical characteristic. The series interlock loop incl... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7847683 | Emergency machine off feature with safety control interface An apparatus for implementing an emergency machine off circuit of a fabrication system, includes: at least one safety switch adapted for shunting an operation enable signal from a piece of equipment selected for removal from service, the switch also removing from se... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7398097 | Dual-mesh network and communication system for emergency services personnel A communications system is provided for emergency services personnel that includes a plurality of portable devices and a base station. The portable devices are configured to be carried by emergency services personnel while at an emergency site. The portable devices ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7388495 | Integrated electronic article surveillance (EAS) and point of sale (POS) system and method A system and method for integrating point of sale (POS) data with electronic article surveillance (EAS) data, comprising a general-purpose computer for receiving and processing POS and EAS data is disclosed. The system and method preferable comprise reporting analyz... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7377835 | Personal multimedia communication system and network for emergency services personnel A personal multimedia communication system and network for emergency services personnel includes a plurality of personal communication systems linked together and to a base station in a network. Each personal communication system includes a PDA device mounted on a P... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7339458 | Power line communications interface and surge protector There is provided a system that includes an AC power input port for connection to an AC power line, an AC power output port for providing power from the AC power line, an AC power surge suppression circuit for limiting voltage at the AC power output port, a data por... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7263379 | Communications network for emergency services personnel A personal multimedia communication system and network for emergency services personnel includes a plurality of personal communication systems linked together and to a base station in a network. Each personal communication system includes a PDA device mounted on a P... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7246028 | Method for transmitting data from sensor to a control unit, and a corresponding sensor and control unit A method of data transmission from a sensor to a control unit and a sensor and control unit are described, the sensor transmitting both differential values and absolute values. The differential values are analyzed in the control unit to perform the function provided... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7191097 | Method, apparatus, and system for assessing conditions Real-time condition data indicative of conditions is collected from at least one sensor at a particular location or from a plurality of sensors at different locations over time. The data collected from different locations is time-synchronized to produce data indicat... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7086096 | Motorcycle helmet windshield control system and method A motorcycle windshield control system is disclosed. The system includes a receiver and filter circuit coupled to a motorcycle helmet having a windshield for receiving and filtering electromagnetic signals generated by an electrical device of a motorcycle. Alternati... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7080414 | Motorcycle helmet windshield control system and method A motorcycle windshield control system is disclosed. The system includes a receiver and filter circuit coupled to a motorcycle helmet having a windshield for receiving and filtering electromagnetic signals generated by an electrical device of a motorcycle. Alternati... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7079021 | System to manually initiate an emergency shutdown test and collect diagnostic data in a process control environment An emergency shutdown test system, wherein the emergency shutdown test system includes an emergency shutdown device controller and sensors to provide data to the controller, the controller having a processor, a memory coupled to the processor and an auxiliary input,... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6999562 | Security control and communication system and method An integrated security control system and method which integrate the functions of a wireless security system control panel and a radio transceiver in an integrated security control system unit. The integrated control unit includes a first telephone communication sys... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6995678 | Gas safety detector having self-detection function A gas safety detector includes a base board, a step motor, a sleeve, a drive rod, a gas device, a link, and a sensor. Thus, the gas enters the sensor to perform a self test to identify if the sensor is operated at the normal state, so that the gas safety detector ha... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6979813 | Safety-shutoff device for a manually fed processing machine An intrusion detection system for altering the operation of an associated machine when an appropriate intrusion is detected, the system comprising: a first detector to detect the presence of a first distinguishing property and to selectively produce an intrusion sig... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6919809 | Optimization of building ventilation by system and zone level action A method of selecting a ventilation control strategy from among a plurality of ventilation control strategies. The method comprises the steps of: determining if a CO2 signal is present and valid; selecting a CO2 based ventilation control strate... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6856852 | Method and means for controlling the operation of a machine based upon the wearing apparel by the machine operator A method and apparatus that uses safety apparel that has an identification element so that a sensor on a machine may detect the presence of the identification element. Upon detecting the presence of the identification element, the sensors electronically activate a s... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6756898 | Network termination device, alarm transfer system and alarm transferring method Provided is a mode of alarm transfer for use in a system for transmitting an encapsulated Ethernet signal between an Ethernet termination device (110) connected to a terminal (100) and an Ethernet termination device (120) connected to a terminal... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6724302 | Method and apparatus for the safe manual operation of an automated security gate An apparatus for shutting off power to a gate motor is disclosed when the gate to which the gate motor is connected is opened or closed manually. In a preferred embodiment a sensor is activated that immediately shuts off power to the gate motor upon insertion of a c... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6646549 | Emergency call network and system with graphical user interface A graphical user interface is used for tracking the operation of emergency call systems at different properties, each having a plurality of residences and an emergency call system for each property. The graphical user interface includes a report window an... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6614347 | Apparatus and method for providing alarm synchronization among multiple alarm devices A method and apparatus for synchronizing a series of interconnected alarm devices. The alarm device detecting an alarm condition produces a signal having a distinct rising edge which is detected at each of the remaining alarm devices. A pulsed alarm signa... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6556915 | System and method for controlling vehicle cruise speed A system (10) includes a vehicle-based controller (30) for automatically controlling a throttle (32) of a vehicle (14) to maintain a desired cruise speed of the vehicle. The system also includes a tire-based unit (20) for monitoring an operating condition... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6397322 | Integrated intrinsically safe input-output module A method and system for performing a task in an intrinsically safe environment using an intrinsically safe, integrated module located on the safe side to convey signals to and from a field device on the hazardous side. The integrated module is configurabl... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6369716 | System and method for controlling air quality in a room A system and method of controlling air quality within a room. The method includes determining a first discharge air temperature setpoint based upon a room temperature setpoint and a first value indicative of an air temperature within the room, and determi... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6256558 | Vehicle display system with drive enforcement control A vehicle display system which keeps a driver from inputting data into the system while driving a vehicle, but which permits a person in the front passenger seat to perform the data input operations. A main ECU inhibits data input operations, such as map ... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6229449 | Detector apparatus A detector apparatus is disclosed for emitting a warning alarm signal in response to the presence of a hazardous condition within at least one room of a building having a plurality of rooms. The apparatus includes a plurality of hazardous condition detect... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6229432 | Intelligent transceiver module particularly suited for power line control systems The present invention involves a module on a single board for a power line control system including a transmitter circuit, a receiver circuit, and a control circuit. The transmitter circuit sends signals over the power line. The receiver circuit receives ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6127924 | Security system capable of locating a stolen car A security system includes a control center, a controller installed in a car, a plurality of base stations installed in gas stations and houses, and a releaser. When a car owner finds that his/her car has been stolen, he/she can make a telephone call to t... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6124795 | Detector interconnect system A duct mountable smoke detector includes a smoke sensor, an alarm indicating output relay, and an air flow control relay. In the presence of an alarm condition, the alarm indicating relay is energized thereby producing an alarm indicating signal. The air ... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6091331 | Emergency worker and fireman's dual emergency warning system A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a personal alert safety system (PASS) having a tank of breathing gas serving a first stage regulator connected to a mask having a demand regulator. A PASS is provided with a first audio alarm within the PAS... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6018292 | Emergency trunk release apparatus A emergency trunk release apparatus of disclosed, comprised of comprising a lock bypass panel, located inside a trunk compartment. The lock bypass panel consists of an activation switch that is wired in parallel with a vehicle's electric trunk release suc... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5796341 | Safety and security system for work area A safety device and an alarm system controller of a workspace providing bidirectional communication for determining whether the required safety devices are used by the work persons entering the workspace, and whether the safety devices are properly worn. ... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5696487 | Audible fire alarm apparatus The audible alarm apparatuses include fire sensing portion, location setting portion for setting a location of the fire sensing portion, system controller for providing information about the location of the fire outbreak and controlling interface devices,... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5666010 | Safety system for machine tools A safety device and a supply power controller of a machine tool providing bidirectional communication for determining whether the safety device is appropriate for the particular machine tool, and whether the safety device is properly worn. The communicati... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5659243 | High isolation, power-on control circuit for aircraft external power connection A power-on control circuit which functions to inhibit and prevent turn-on of an external power supply to an aircraft, unless a continuity signal is received from the aircraft indicating proper mating of the external power plug in the aircraft socket, thus... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5315289 | Anticipatory interactive protective system One or more sensors located on or surrounding a dangerous condition anticipate when an individual is approaching a hazard zone associated with the dangerous condition and then arms an alarm and activates an interactive protective system which protects an ... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5235320 | Alarm system An alarm system for generating an alarm from a remote location and which utilizes electronically generated codes to access selected functional portions of the alarm system circuitry and which further utilizes a locking transmitter which must be reset afte... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5189392 | Heating system shut-off system using detector and existing safety switch or fuel valve A safety apparatus for shutting off a unit having a manually operated power interruption switch upon detecting a predetermined condition. In addition, to power interruption a fluid fuel supply to a combustion unit having a manually operated interruption v... | 02/23/1993 |
