US5587704A
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Code blue light audio and visual alarm apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-09-01
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Granted: 1996-12-24
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Expires: 2015-09-01
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus is described, plugged into an electrical wall out-let for energization but with a battery back-up, to sound a siren-type tone and to illuminate a flashing blue light when activated by a user by remote control through a transmitter worn by the user as a pendant or otherwise, with the flashing blue light being set in a prominent window at the user's location to alert and guide neighbors, quick-response assistance personnel and passersby, in general, respecting an emergency condition, and with an ON-OFF switch on the transmitter to deactivate the audio alarm while continuing to maintain the visual alarm, as where a silent warning is desired, or where a telephone connection can be had.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel T. Foster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:59
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B7/00; G08B7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
Alarm apparatus comprising: an electrical wall outlet providing a source of electrical energy; first means for generating an audible alarm-signal; second means for generating a visual alarm-signal; third means, including a radio receiver, for coupling said electrical energy to said first and second signal-generating means; fourth means worn by a user for generating a trigger signal, and including a remote control transmitter and a manually operable switch; with said radio receiver being normally inoperative to disconnect said source of electrical energy from said first and second alarm-signal generating means and being responsive to the generation of said trigger signal from said fourth means for connecting said source of electrical energy to said first and second alarm-signal generating means for turning on both said audible and visual alarm-signals; and wherein said second means is set in a prominent window at the user's location and includes means for generating a flashing light when energized; wherein said fourth means also includes a second manually operable switch for generating a second trigger signal, and wherein said radio receiver is responsive to said second trigger signal to connect said source of electrical energy only to said second alarm-signal generating means to only turn-on said visual alarm-signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
Alarm apparatus comprising: an electrical wall outlet providing a source of electrical energy; first means for generating an audible alarm-signal; second means for generating a visual alarm-signal; third means, including a radio receiver, for coupling said electrical energy to said first and second signal-generating means; fourth means worn by a user for generating a trigger signal, and including a remote control transmitter and a manually operable switch; with said radio receiver being normally inoperative to disconnect said source of electrical energy from said first and second alarm-signal generating means and being responsive to the generation of said trigger signal from said fourth means for connecting said source of electrical energy to said first and second alarm-signal generating means for turning on both said audible and visual alarm-signals; and wherein said second means is set in a prominent window at the user's location and includes means for generating a flashing light when energized; wherein said fourth means also includes a second manually operable switch for generating a second trigger signal, and wherein said radio receiver is responsive to said second trigger signal to connect said source of electrical energy only to said second alarm-signal generating means to only turn-on said visual alarm-signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The alarm apparatus of claim 1 wherein said second means generates a flashing blue light when energized.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The alarm apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first means generates a siren tone when energized.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The alarm apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fourth means is coupled for wearing by the user as a pendant.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The alarm apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fourth means includes said remote control transmitter and a battery providing a source of electrical energy therefor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first means comprises an audible alarm system, wherein said first and third means are housed within an enclosure plugged into said electrical wall outlet, and wherein said second means includes a light receptacle and bulb externally connected with said enclosure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said second means also includes a light reflector with a blue filter.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-12-24 | 2000-06-24 | 2000-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-12-24 | 2004-06-24 | 2004-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-12-24 | 2008-06-24 | 2008-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |