Patents by Inventor Fred M. Butalla, III

Fred M. Butalla, III 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).

  • Audible/visible evacuation notification device
    Patent number: 9542831
    Abstract: An output device emits alarm indicating light and sound at predetermined levels when activated. The device enters a test mode in response to received test mode indicating control signals. When the device is in the test mode and a local test initiating control signal is received, audio and/or visual outputs are emitted at a level reduced from the alarm indicating output levels to test those outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Fred M. Butalla, III
  • Audible/Visible Evacuation Notification Device
    Publication number: 20160180700
    Abstract: An output device emits alarm indicating light and sound at predetermined levels when activated. The device enters a test mode in response to received test mode indicating control signals. When the device is in the test mode, and a local test initiating control signal is received, audio and/or visual outputs are emitted at a level reduced from the alarm indicating output levels to test those outputs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventor: Fred M. Butalla, III
  • Time delay adjustment mechanism for sprinkler system water flow detector
    Patent number: 8607645
    Abstract: A water flow detector has a spring driven mechanical timer responsive to the movement of a lever. The lever is connected to a paddle. The paddle is responsive to the flow of water in a pipe. The detector via the spring driven timer responds to the flow of water in the pipe after a predetermined delay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Laubach, Zoltan Borbath, Fred M. Butalla, III, James M. Murphy
  • Time Delay Adjustment Mechanism for Sprinkler System Water Flow Detector
    Publication number: 20130139607
    Abstract: A water flow detector has a spring driven mechanical timer responsive to the movement of a lever. The lever is connected to a paddle. The paddle is responsive to the flow of water in a pipe. The detector via the spring driven timer responds to the flow of water in the pipe after a predetermined delay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Laubach, Zoltan Borbath, Fred M. Butalla, III, James M. Murphy
  • Intelligent duct smoke detector
    Patent number: 7859395
    Abstract: A control unit can be in communication with a plurality of displaced duct sensors. Sensors can be placed in supply and return ducts of an HVAC-type fluid delivery system. The unit can communicate status information as well as sensor sensitivity or other parameter values, on a per sensor basis, to a remote accessory unit via a communication protocol. The units can communicate via a wired or wireless medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Fred M. Butalla, III, Saba A. Farooqui, Michael R. Monroe
  • Intelligent remote test/display unit for duct smoke detector
    Patent number: 7834755
    Abstract: A remote accessory unit can communicate via a data protocol with one or more displaced duct detector control units. The accessory unit can present status indicators visually, on a per sensor basis. Both audible and visible annunciators can be provided to indicate an alarm condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Fred M. Butalla, III, David P. Harter