Patents Assigned to John W. Cole, III
  • Method and apparatus for monitoring temperature conditions in an environment
    Patent number: 5973602
    Abstract: A temperature monitoring system incorporated in a firefighter's turnout coat, vest or self-contained breathing apparatus to provide protective garments or equipment that can determine the rate of increase of the temperatures in the environment and compare the rate of temperature increase to at least one predetermined threshold and provide a warning when the rate of temperature increase exceeds the predetermined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignees: John W. Cole, III, Danielle K. Cole, Boyd F. Cole
    Inventors: John W. Cole, III, Patrick H. Ryan, Jr.