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Fire alarm system
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1971-08-31
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A portable battery powered fire alarm device employing a bellows charged with a substance which causes expansion of the bellows. This expansion actuates a battery powered alarm.
Inventors
- 👤 G Mcdonald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:48
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B17/00; G08B17/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A portable, battery powered fire alarm device comprising: A. A HOLLOW CHAMBER DEFINING A CASEMENT FOR THE ALARM DEVICE; B. A GUIDE EXTENDING THROUGH ONE WALL OF THE CHAMBER AND INTO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER; C. A HOLLOW BELLOWS MOUNTED WITHIN THE GUIDE, SAID BELLOWS HAVING:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
A portable, battery powered fire alarm device comprising: A. A HOLLOW CHAMBER DEFINING A CASEMENT FOR THE ALARM DEVICE; B. A GUIDE EXTENDING THROUGH ONE WALL OF THE CHAMBER AND INTO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER; C. A HOLLOW BELLOWS MOUNTED WITHIN THE GUIDE, SAID BELLOWS HAVING:
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
7 words
A STATIONARY END SECURED TO THE GUIDE,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
7 words
A STATIONARY END SECURED TO THE GUIDE,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
ANOTHER END FREE TO MOVE WITHIN THE GUIDE AND INTO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
ANOTHER END FREE TO MOVE WITHIN THE GUIDE AND INTO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
ANOTHER END FREE TO MOVE WITHIN THE GUIDE AND INTO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
ANOTHER END FREE TO MOVE WITHIN THE GUIDE AND INTO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
A LIQUID WITHIN THE BELLOWS WHICH LIQUID BEING CAPABLE OF EXTENDING THE FREE END OF THE BALLOWS ALONG THE GUIDE AND INTO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER AS A RESULT OF THE VOLUMETRIC EXPANSION OF THE LIQUID ITSELF AT A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE, SAID LIQUID BEING A MIXTURE OF ALCOHOL AND WATER; AND
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
A LIQUID WITHIN THE BELLOWS WHICH LIQUID BEING CAPABLE OF EXTENDING THE FREE END OF THE BALLOWS ALONG THE GUIDE AND INTO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER AS A RESULT OF THE VOLUMETRIC EXPANSION OF THE LIQUID ITSELF AT A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE, SAID LIQUID BEING A MIXTURE OF ALCOHOL AND WATER; AND
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A LIQUID WITHIN THE BELLOWS WHICH LIQUID BEING CAPABLE OF EXTENDING THE FREE END OF THE BALLOWS ALONG THE GUIDE AND INTO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER AS A RESULT OF THE VOLUMETRIC EXPANSION OF THE LIQUID ITSELF AT A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE, SAID LIQUID BEING A MIXTURE OF ALCOHOL AND WATER; AND
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
A LIQUID WITHIN THE BELLOWS WHICH LIQUID BEING CAPABLE OF EXTENDING THE FREE END OF THE BALLOWS ALONG THE GUIDE AND INTO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER AS A RESULT OF THE VOLUMETRIC EXPANSION OF THE LIQUID ITSELF AT A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE, SAID LIQUID BEING A MIXTURE OF ALCOHOL AND WATER; AND
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
120 words
A SIDE MOUNTED PLUG WHICH PERMITS THE ADDITION OF ANY MIXTURE OF ALCOHOL AND WATER TO THE SYSTEM; D. A PLUNGER MOUNTED INTEGRALLY WITH THE FREE END OF THE BELLOWS; E. A NORMALLY OPEN PRESSURE SENSITIVE SWITCH DISPOSED WITHIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER AND IN A NORMALLY SPACED ALIGNMENT WITH THE PLUNGER; AND F. AN ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED ALARM CONNECTED IN CIRCUIT WITH THE SWITCH, SAID ALARM BEING ACTUATED WHEN THE SWITCH IS CLOSED; Whereby upon the volumetric expansion of the liquid at the predetermined temperature, the free end of the bellows is expanded and carries the plunger into direct contact with the switch, said contact resulting in the closing of the switch and the consequent actuation of the alarm.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
120 words
A SIDE MOUNTED PLUG WHICH PERMITS THE ADDITION OF ANY MIXTURE OF ALCOHOL AND WATER TO THE SYSTEM; D. A PLUNGER MOUNTED INTEGRALLY WITH THE FREE END OF THE BELLOWS; E. A NORMALLY OPEN PRESSURE SENSITIVE SWITCH DISPOSED WITHIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER AND IN A NORMALLY SPACED ALIGNMENT WITH THE PLUNGER; AND F. AN ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED ALARM CONNECTED IN CIRCUIT WITH THE SWITCH, SAID ALARM BEING ACTUATED WHEN THE SWITCH IS CLOSED; Whereby upon the volumetric expansion of the liquid at the predetermined temperature, the free end of the bellows is expanded and carries the plunger into direct contact with the switch, said contact resulting in the closing of the switch and the consequent actuation of the alarm.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
120 words
A SIDE MOUNTED PLUG WHICH PERMITS THE ADDITION OF ANY MIXTURE OF ALCOHOL AND WATER TO THE SYSTEM; D. A PLUNGER MOUNTED INTEGRALLY WITH THE FREE END OF THE BELLOWS; E. A NORMALLY OPEN PRESSURE SENSITIVE SWITCH DISPOSED WITHIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER AND IN A NORMALLY SPACED ALIGNMENT WITH THE PLUNGER; AND F. AN ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED ALARM CONNECTED IN CIRCUIT WITH THE SWITCH, SAID ALARM BEING ACTUATED WHEN THE SWITCH IS CLOSED; Whereby upon the volumetric expansion of the liquid at the predetermined temperature, the free end of the bellows is expanded and carries the plunger into direct contact with the switch, said contact resulting in the closing of the switch and the consequent actuation of the alarm.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
120 words
A SIDE MOUNTED PLUG WHICH PERMITS THE ADDITION OF ANY MIXTURE OF ALCOHOL AND WATER TO THE SYSTEM; D. A PLUNGER MOUNTED INTEGRALLY WITH THE FREE END OF THE BELLOWS; E. A NORMALLY OPEN PRESSURE SENSITIVE SWITCH DISPOSED WITHIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER AND IN A NORMALLY SPACED ALIGNMENT WITH THE PLUNGER; AND F. AN ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED ALARM CONNECTED IN CIRCUIT WITH THE SWITCH, SAID ALARM BEING ACTUATED WHEN THE SWITCH IS CLOSED; Whereby upon the volumetric expansion of the liquid at the predetermined temperature, the free end of the bellows is expanded and carries the plunger into direct contact with the switch, said contact resulting in the closing of the switch and the consequent actuation of the alarm.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |