Patents by Inventor Paul La Bonte

Paul La Bonte 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: 5931233
    Abstract: A two-phase fire suppression/protection method and system for structures and surrounding grounds includes a Phase1 and a Phase2. Phase1 is initiated first when a plurality of parabolic microphone sensors placed at the perimeter of the grounds surrounding the structure detect sound associated with an advancing wildfire. The parabolic microphone sensors provide a first signal to a system control unit which determines if a wildfire is advancing toward the structure. If a wildfire is identified, a filter and pumping system provides chemically treated water necessary to activate a plurality of parabolic volumetric distribution units located on the surrounding grounds. The distribution units generate a dome of high pressure cool air which encapsulates the structures and surrounding grounds for impeding the approach of the wildfire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Wildfire Protection Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul La Bonte, Wayne W. Spani