Patents Assigned to BS&B Safety Systems
  • Patent number: 8525055
    Abstract: Pressure response devices, systems, and associated methods. The pressure response device includes a flange portion, a central portion, and an angled frustum portion provided between the flange portion and the central portion, with the angled frustum portion configured to activate upon experiencing a predetermined pressure differential. Pressure response systems may include a projection, a conductive arch, or a photo emitter configured to indicate a response to the predetermined pressure differential. Pressure response device may be a battery device, with the pressure response member configured to form part of an electrical conducting path until a predetermined pressure condition is reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: BS&B Safety Systems
    Inventors: Geof Brazier, Arnold Mundt
  • Publication number: 20020007848
    Abstract: A pressure relief apparatus includes a valve having a body. A shaft is rotatably disposed in the body and has an exterior end extending through the body. A plug, which may contain an internal passageway, is mounted on the shaft and is disposed in the fluid flowpath. The body is engageable with the system to expose the plug to the pressurized fluid so that the pressurized fluid acts on the plug to exert a torque on the shaft which is offset from the center line of the plug. The apparatus further includes a linkage assembly configured to translate the torque exerted on the shaft into an output force. A release device, such as a buckling pin or a magnet, is connected to the linkage assembly and is configured to release the shaft when the output force exceeds a predetermined limit. Preferably, the linkage assembly is adjustable to vary the magnitude of the output force corresponding to a given torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Applicant: BS&B Safety Systems
    Inventors: Geof Brazier, Arthur Dubbeldam, Peter Dubbeldam, Michael Hitz