Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-29
2010-06-29
Lee, Benjamin C (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S945000, C340S540000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07746240
ABSTRACT:
A sensing device for detecting the presence of carbon monoxide in a selected space of concern and communicating with a remote monitoring device is provided. The sensing device comprises (a) a detection device configured to sense the presence of carbon monoxide in the selected space of concern, (b) a monitoring device remote from the detection device, for communicating information to an operator, and (c) the detector in circuit communication with the monitoring device, to transmit information from the detection device to the monitoring device that is related to carbon monoxide in the selected space. According to one preferred embodiment, the sensing device is designed for an aircraft. The remote monitoring device is the multifunctional display of the aircraft cockpit. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, a reset/retest actuator is connected with the multifunctional display, and is in circuit communication with the detection device. The reset/retest actuator is selectively actuated from the multifunctional display to send a reset/retest signal to the detection device, to reset the detection device, and to initiate operation of the detection device to repeat its carbon monoxide detection process and provide a signal related to the level of carbon monoxide detected by the detection device. Moreover, in a preferred embodiment, a heating element is provided that is proximate to the carbon monoxide detection component. The heating element is selectively actuated to heat the air space about the carbon monoxide detection component. Also, an adjustment device associated with the output of the CO detection device, for adjusting the output of the detection device in response to a signal related to the air pressure in the selected space of concern. These features are particularly useful in a detection device for an aircraft, where ambient temperatures may drop to levels that can adversely affect the performance of the detection device, or where pressure changes in the aircraft may affect the sensitivity of the detection device.
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Blount Eric M
CO Guardian LLC
Lee Benjamin C
Oremland, P.C. Lawrence R.
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