Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Patent
1999-08-11
2000-09-26
Wu, Daniel J.
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
340326, 340691, 340693, 340321, 340332, 328 2, G08B 1710
Patent
active
061247960
ABSTRACT:
A fire extinguisher bracket having a beacon for rendering the fire extinguisher conspicuous even in a darkened location. The bracket has structure for engaging the fire extinguisher and structure for mounting the bracket to an environmental surface. The beacon may be audible or visible or both, and may be arranged for constant or intermittent operation. A battery carried by the bracket powers the beacon. A battery charger assures that the battery is always charged. An automatic switch operates the beacon subject to a specified condition, such as detection of motion, thereby assuring likelihood of human presence, and detection of placement of a fire extinguisher within the bracket. Switches may be arranged for selective manual and automatic operation of the beacon. The bracket includes a smoke detector arranged to activate the beacon. A timer controls when the beacon is activated. The bracket has straps for holding safety related articles thereto. Data corresponding to identifying or advisory is provided in the form of raised or cut out lettering, which may be discerned by touch.
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Nguyen Tai T.
Wu Daniel J.
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