Patents by Inventor Charles O. Ehret

Charles O. Ehret has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4977818
    Abstract: An air flow control system for controlling the air flow within a building having closable vents for venting the air out the building comprising sensors for detecting fire, smoke, gas, or high heat in the building and an alarm for indicating the detection of fire, smoke, gas, or high heat in the building. The system also includes motors, connected to the system, for closing the vents upon the detection of fire, smoke, gas, and high heat in the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Inventors: Harry L. Taylor, Charles O. Ehret
  • Patent number: 4968072
    Abstract: A bolt lock for locking a sliding member having an aperture therein to a stationary member having an aperture therein includes a body adapted for mounting to the sliding member and the body including a guide in registry with the aperture of the sliding member. The bolt lock also includes a bolt having one end inserted through the guide for movement between a locked position of engagement in the aperture in the stationary member and an unlocked position of disengagement with the aperture in the stationary member, and a handle connected to the other end of the bolt with the handle engaging the body to lock the bolt in the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Inventors: Harry L. Taylor, Charles O. Ehret
  • Patent number: 4928583
    Abstract: An air flow control system for controlling the air flow within a building having a blower for recirculating the air in the building is disclosed comprising vents for venting air out of the building and means for closing the vents upon the detection of fire, smoke, or high heat in the building. The system also includes sensors for detecting fire, smoke, or high heat in the building. A breaker switch connected to the blower is also included in the system for disabling the blower to stop recirculation of the air upon the detection of fire, smoke, and high heat in the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Inventors: Harry L. Taylor, Charles O. Ehret