US4227191A
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Light emitting smoke detector
Assignee: RABER SAMUEL
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Filing: 1978-02-21
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Granted: 1980-10-07
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Expires: 1998-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A smoke detector is provided having a smoke detection circuit coupled with an audible alarm and a high intensity light source. The high intensity light source is powered separately from the smoke detection and audible alarm system.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel Raber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:55
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B17/00; G08B17/10; F; F21; F21S; F21S9/00; F21S9/02; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0064; F21V33/0076; G08B17/11; G08B17/113
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A protection system including a smoke detector section and an escape light section, in which the smoke detector section includes means for detecting the presence of a predetermined level of smoke density and providing an electrical output signal when said level is reached, and means for receiving said signal and providing an audible alarm only as long as said smoke density remains above said predetermined level, the system improvement in which the escape light section comprises additional means for receiving said signal and providing a high-intensity, continuous light of a level sufficient to illuminate the adjacent floor area only as long as the smoke density remains above said predetermined level, and in which said system includes first and second power supply means, said first power supply means independently operating said smoke detector section, and said second power supply means independently operating said escape light section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A protection system including a smoke detector section and an escape light section, in which the smoke detector section includes means for detecting the presence of a predetermined level of smoke density and providing an electrical output signal when said level is reached, and means for receiving said signal and providing an audible alarm only as long as said smoke density remains above said predetermined level, the system improvement in which the escape light section comprises additional means for receiving said signal and providing a high-intensity, continuous light of a level sufficient to illuminate the adjacent floor area only as long as the smoke density remains above said predetermined level, and in which said system includes first and second power supply means, said first power supply means independently operating said smoke detector section, and said second power supply means independently operating said escape light section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A protection system as defined in claim 1 in which said additional means for receiving said signal includes means providing substantial isolation between the smoke detector section and the escape light section, such that a component failure in the escape light section will not affect operation of the smoke detector section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A protection system as defined in claim 1 wherein said first and second power supply means are batteries.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
A protection system as defined in claim 3, and further comprising a test circuit connected to said second battery and to the means for receiving said signal in the smoke detector section to provide a different audible alarm if said second battery is at a level sufficiently low that it will no longer activate the section of the system in which it is connected.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A protection system as claimed in claim 4, in which said test circuit includes means for periodically testing said second battery under simulated load conditions.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-10-07 | 1984-04-07 | 1984-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-07 | 1988-04-07 | 1988-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-07 | 1992-04-07 | 1992-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |