US4553138A
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Fire alarm system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-03-23
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Granted: 1985-11-12
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Expires: 2002-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A system for detecting an outbreak of fire, for giving an audible alarm therefore as well as provided with a tactile alarm for disabled persons. This system comprises a main body to be attached to the ceiling, the wall and other structures, and a switch box to be provided at a position apart from the main body. The main body includes a fire sensing element for sensing an outbreak of fire, and an alarm to make an alarm sound based on a detection signal of the fire sensing element. The switch box includes a control switch capable of directly actuating the alarm. The switch box is further provided with a vibrating-type buzzer for vibrating the switch box so that a deaf or disabled person will be able to confirm the actuation of the alarm when it is actuated.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshitaka Nakanishi
- 👤 Hiroshi Nakanishi
- 👤 Takashi Nakanishi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:24
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B25/00; G08B25/01; G08B25/016; G08B17/00; G08B21/00; G08B21/02; G08B21/04; G08B21/0407; G08B21/043; G08B21/0438; G08B21/0446; G08B21/0461
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A fire alarm system comprising a first unit mounted on a wall or ceiling surface of a room of a building and a second unit located more conveniently to an occupant of the room, said first unit comprising fire sensing means, acoustic alarm means controlled by said fire sensing means, and power supply means for supplying power to said fire sensing means and said alarm means, and said second unit comprising a switch box, an on-off control switch in said switch box and electrically connected with said alarm means of said first unit additionally to control said alarm means, and vibration means provided in said switchbox and also directly actuated by said control switch, said vibration means comprising a vibration type buzzer mounted in said switch box and operable to produce an audible alarm signal and to vibrate said switch box to provide a tactile signal when actuated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A fire alarm system comprising a first unit mounted on a wall or ceiling surface of a room of a building and a second unit located more conveniently to an occupant of the room, said first unit comprising fire sensing means, acoustic alarm means controlled by said fire sensing means, and power supply means for supplying power to said fire sensing means and said alarm means, and said second unit comprising a switch box, an on-off control switch in said switch box and electrically connected with said alarm means of said first unit additionally to control said alarm means, and vibration means provided in said switchbox and also directly actuated by said control switch, said vibration means comprising a vibration type buzzer mounted in said switch box and operable to produce an audible alarm signal and to vibrate said switch box to provide a tactile signal when actuated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A fire alarm system according to claim 1, in which said control switch is of a locking type, which when actuated to "on" position remains in "on" position until again actuated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
182 words
A fire alarm system comprising a first unit mounted on a wall or ceiling surface of a room of a building and a second unit located more conveniently to an occupant of the room, said first unit comprising fire sensing means, acoustic alarm means controlled by said fire sensing means, power supply means for said fire sensing means and said alarm means and a first housing for said fire sensing means, said alarm means and said power supply means, said first housing comprising a stationary part fixed to said surface and a removable part, and said sceond unit comprising on-off switch means, operable by an occupant of the room, signal means controlled by said switch means, and a second housing for said switch means and said signal means, said signal means comprising a vibration-type buzzer mounted in said second housing and operable when actuated both to produce an audible signal and to vibrate said second housing to provide a tactile signal, and means electrically connecting said second unit with said first unit for control of said alarm means by said switch means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
182 words
A fire alarm system comprising a first unit mounted on a wall or ceiling surface of a room of a building and a second unit located more conveniently to an occupant of the room, said first unit comprising fire sensing means, acoustic alarm means controlled by said fire sensing means, power supply means for said fire sensing means and said alarm means and a first housing for said fire sensing means, said alarm means and said power supply means, said first housing comprising a stationary part fixed to said surface and a removable part, and said sceond unit comprising on-off switch means, operable by an occupant of the room, signal means controlled by said switch means, and a second housing for said switch means and said signal means, said signal means comprising a vibration-type buzzer mounted in said second housing and operable when actuated both to produce an audible signal and to vibrate said second housing to provide a tactile signal, and means electrically connecting said second unit with said first unit for control of said alarm means by said switch means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A fire alarm system according to claim 3, further comprising second alarm means mounted outside said building, and means electrically connecting said second alarm means with said first unit and with said second unit for control of said second alarm means by said fire sensing means and by said switch means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
73 words
A fire alarm system according to claim 3, in which said alarm means of said first unit comprises an astable multivibrator means for producing an audible frequency signal, control circuit means for controlling said astable multivibrator to operate intermittently when a signal is received from said fire sensing means, amplifying means for amplifying an output of said astable multivibrator and speaker means for converting an amplified signal from said amplifying means into sound.
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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) | 1988-11-11 | 1989-05-13 | 1989-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-11-11 | 1993-05-13 | 1993-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-11-11 | 1997-05-13 | 1997-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |