Patents by Inventor Victor M. Higgins

Victor M. Higgins 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).

  • Instrument for detecting and alerting during an emergency situation
    Patent number: 8659416
    Abstract: An alarm system with an integral high-intensity illumination means comprising reflective beads for increased visibility is intended to provide alarm notification for the hard-of-hearing or deaf individuals. The illumination means on the bottom provides visual notification to deaf or hard of hearing building occupants and those who may outside of the building. To aid in the visual observation of the illumination means, a series of reflective beads are hung from the bottom of the detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Victor M. Higgins