Patents Assigned to Kidde Technologies, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20240293693
    Abstract: A system includes a pressure vessel defining an interior space with a discharge outlet. A valve or burst disc is connected in fluid communication with the discharge outlet. Discharge piping is included in fluid communication with the valve or burst disc to receive discharge from the interior space. One or more discharge nozzles are in fluid commination with discharge piping for issuing a spray from the discharge piping into the environment external of the pressure vessel. A mixture of liquid Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and a dry chemical fire extinguishing agent is housed under pressure within the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Eli Baldwin
  • Patent number: 11883706
    Abstract: A fire suppression blends of CF3I and 2-BTP with mol ratios from 1:5 and 5:1 are capable of passing peak inerting and sub-inerting tests. The CF3I:2-BTP fire suppression blends can also include carbon dioxide of up to 80% of the fire suppression blend to provide additional cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Chattaway, Terry Simpson, Mark P. Fazzio, Harlan Hagge, Paul Papas, Marios C. Soteriou, Eli Baldwin, Qing Edda Liu
  • Patent number: 11860092
    Abstract: A covered chamberless particulate detector includes a chamberless detector configured to produce a signal when particulate sensing events occurs, one or more optical emitters configured to emit one or more emitting cones of light, one or more optical sensors defining one or more receiving cones and configured to detect occurrence of particulate sensing events, and a protective cover defining an inside region and an outside region. Each of the one or more emitting cones of light is configured to overlap with each of the one or more receiving cones, thereby creating one or more sensing volumes which may be in the inside region, the outside region, or both regions. The protective cover can be transparent, partially transparent, or opaque, and can include apertures. The optical emitters and detectors can use one or more wavelengths, allowing discrimination of various airborne particulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Lincoln, Michael J. Birnkrant, Kenneth Bell, Peter R. Harris, Jennifer M. Alexander
  • Patent number: 11536154
    Abstract: A system includes a turbo pump to convert compressed gas into power, a storage tank to store the compressed gas, and a fire suppression control valve having a closed position in which the compressed gas is prevented from flowing to the cargo compartment and an open position in which the compressed gas is ported to the cargo compartment to suppress a fire. The system also includes a pump control valve having a closed position in which the compressed gas is prevented from flowing to the turbo pump and an open position in which the compressed gas is ported to the turbo pump to cause the turbo pump to convert the compressed gas into the power. The system also includes an OBIGGS to convert bleed air from a gas turbine engine into an inert gas to provide low rate discharge (LRD) fire suppression to the cargo compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Himmelmann, Adam Chattaway, Harlan Hagge, Kevin P. Aceves
  • Patent number: 10937294
    Abstract: A chamberless indoor air quality monitor system includes a detector body. A resistive heater is operatively connected to the detector body. An active temperature sensor operatively connected to the resistive heater and operatively connected to an outer surface of the detector body configured to take an active temperature measurement. A method for measuring temperature in a chamberless indoor air quality monitor system includes generating an active temperature measurement with an active temperature sensor operatively connected to an outer surface of the detector body. The method includes heating the active temperature sensor with a resistive heater operatively connected to the detector body. The method includes comparing the active temperature measurements to one another to generate a corrected active temperature measurement based on a temperature difference over time between one or more of the active temperature measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Birnkrant, David L. Lincoln
  • Patent number: 10931090
    Abstract: A mount can include a bracket and a clip. The bracket can include a foot, a riser attached to the foot, and a connecting feature. The clip can include a connection portion for connecting the clip to the bracket, a retention portion with a curved configuration of at least half of a circle, and a tab portion that extends from the retention portion towards the connection portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Stanley Rogers, Dharmendr Len Seebaluck
  • Patent number: 10871452
    Abstract: A system for detection and monitoring includes one or more light sources configured to emit light into a monitored space. At least one of the light sources is configured to emit a respective emission cone having a respective emission cone axis. One or more light sensing devices are configured to receive scattered light. At least one of the one or more light sensing devices defines a respective acceptance cone having a respective acceptance cone axis. The emission cone axis of the emission cone, and/or the acceptance cone axis of the light sensing device is angled toward the other. A processor is operatively connected to the at least one light sensing devices to evaluate the scattered light for the presence of particulates in the monitored space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Lincoln, Jennifer M. Alexander, Michael J. Birnkrant, Peter R. Harris
  • Patent number: 10870026
    Abstract: A method of actuating an extinguisher system may comprise retaining a broadhead cutter in close proximity to a burst disc surface, receiving an impulse signal, actuating a spring release mechanism in response to receiving the impulse signal, driving a cutter shaft towards the burst disc surface in response to actuation, and piercing the burst disc surface via the broadhead cutter coupled to the cutter shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David Frasure, John Wright Porterfield
  • Patent number: 10852233
    Abstract: A system for particulate detection and monitoring includes one or more light sources configured to emit light into a monitored space. The system includes at least two light sensing devices configured to receive scattered light. Respective sensing portions of the three two sensing devices share a common centerline axis. A processor is operatively connected to the two light sensing devices and is configured to evaluate the scattered light for presence of particulates in the monitored space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Lincoln, Jennifer M. Alexander, Michael J. Birnkrant, Peter R. Harris
  • Patent number: 10828518
    Abstract: An integrated fire suppression system receives inert gas from onboard gas generators and water effluent from onboard water generators. The inert gas and water effluent are mixed in a gas-water mixer to generate an inert aerosol. The inert aerosol is provided to a fire suppressant distribution network and sprayed into areas of the aircraft requiring fire suppression to provide cooling and to prevent reignition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Lubomir A. Ribarov, Dharmendr Len Seebaluck
  • Patent number: 10782191
    Abstract: A system configured to monitor temperature in a plurality of zones of an aircraft includes an optical fiber with first and second ends, first and second connectors, and a first interrogator. The optical fiber includes a plurality of fiber Bragg gratings disposed in the optical fiber. The first connector is disposed on the first end of the optical fiber and the second connector is disposed on the second end of the optical fiber. The first interrogator is connected to the first connector and includes an optical switch. The optical switch is in optical communication with the first connector of the optical fiber and is configured to selectively block transmission of the optical signal to the optical fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Sherwood Miller, Robert J. Norris, Lei Liu
  • Patent number: 10768055
    Abstract: A system configured to monitor a plurality of zones of an aircraft includes a line replaceable unit, a first interrogator, and a controller. The line replaceable unit includes first and second connectors in optical communication and an optical fiber. The optical fibers includes a first plurality of fiber Bragg gratings and a plurality of calibration fiber Bragg gratings in a pattern providing information related to a calibration value based upon a center wavelength of each of the first plurality of fiber Bragg gratings. The first interrogator is connected to the line replaceable unit at the first end of the optical fiber and is configured to provide a first optical signal and to receive a first optical response signal from the optical fiber. The controller is operatively connected to the first interrogator and is configured to determine the calibration value of the line replaceable unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Sherwood Miller
  • Patent number: 10712212
    Abstract: A method for detecting and determining a location of an overheat condition includes producing a narrowband optical signal with a laser source and optical pulse generator. The optical signal is sent into the optical fiber. A plurality of reflected optical signals is received. Reflection intensities are detected using a photodetector. The reflection intensities are compared with a triggering threshold. Response times of the reflected optical signals are recorded whenever the reflection intensity of the optical signals is greater than the triggering threshold. The narrowband optical signal is adjusted to another wavelength. An anomaly reflected optical signal is identified using a characteristic of the timings obtained through a range of wavelengths. The location of the overheat condition recorded response times is calculated. The location and existence of the overheat condition is communicated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Lei Liu, Mark Sherwood Miller
  • Patent number: 10675494
    Abstract: A fire suppression agent includes a fluid medium, vermiculite particles suspended in the fluid medium, and a colorant additive proximate at least a subset of the vermiculite particles. The fire suppression agent is capable of suppressing a fire comprising a combustible metal material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Harlan Hagge, Adam Chattaway, Terry Simpson
  • Patent number: 10677714
    Abstract: A covered chamberless particulate detector includes a chamberless detector configured to produce a signal when particulate sensing events occur; one or more optical emitters disposed on the chamberless detector, configured to emit one or more emitting cones of light; one or more optical sensors disposed on the chamberless detector, defining one or more receiving cones; and a protective cover on the chamberless detector defining an inside region and an outside region. Each of the one or more optical sensors is configured to detect occurrence of particulate sensing events. The protective cover includes a material having one or more optical properties of transmission, reflection, and absorption; and at least of these optical properties has a bandwidth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Lincoln, Jennifer M. Alexander, Michael J. Birnkrant, Peter R. Harris
  • Patent number: 10663353
    Abstract: A clamp fixture includes a hub extending between a first end and a second end. A first leg extends in a first direction from the first end of the hub, and a second leg extends in the first direction from the second end of the hub. At least a portion of the first leg curves away from the second leg, and at least a portion of the second leg curves away from the first leg. The clamp fixture also includes a loop with a first half and a second half. The first half includes a first jaw extending from the hub. The second half includes a flange and a second jaw extending from the flange. A fastener connects the flange to the hub such that the first jaw and the second jaw join to close the loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Kenneth Newlin, Venkata Satish Babu Lakshmi, Vinod Maruti Naik, Thambiraj Avudaiappan, Steven Wallace, Kalyana Chakravarthy, Rhushikesh Patil
  • Patent number: 10634524
    Abstract: A system configured to a plurality of zones of an aircraft includes first and second connectors are in optical communication, an optical fiber, a first interrogator, and a controller. The optical fiber extends between the first and second connectors and includes a first timing fiber Bragg grating disposed in the optical fiber at a reference location of the optical fiber. The first interrogator is connected to the optical fiber and is configured to provide a first optical signal to the optical fiber and to receive a first timing signal from the optical fiber. The first timing fiber Bragg grating is configured to provide the first timing signal with information related to the first timing fiber Bragg grating from the first interrogator. The controller is operatively connected to the first interrogator and is configured to determine the reference location of the optical fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Sherwood Miller
  • Patent number: 10612982
    Abstract: Overheat and fire detection for aircraft systems includes at least one temperature sensing fiber optic cable. The at least one fiber optic cable is comprised of a plurality of modular fiber optic cables. The plurality of modular fiber optic cables includes at least one sensing and one non-sensing section. Portions of the at least one temperature sensing fiber optic cable can be removed and replace with separate modular fiber optic cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Coreth, Lei Liu, Kenneth Bell
  • Patent number: 10585006
    Abstract: Overheat and fire detection for aircraft systems includes an optical controller and a fiber optic loop extending from the optical controller. The fiber optic loop extends through one or more zones of the aircraft. An optical signal is transmitted through the fiber optic loop from the optical controller and is also received back at the optical controller. The optical controller analyzes the optical signal to determine the temperature, strain, or both experienced within the zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Wilson, David William Frasure, Mark Thomas Kern, Mark Sherwood Miller, Scott Kenneth Newlin, Chris George Georgoulias, Stefan Coreth, Ken Bell
  • Patent number: 10583445
    Abstract: A fire suppression nozzle includes a body including a cylindrical portion having a first end and a second end and a conical portion connected to the second end of the cylindrical portion, a main channel extending through the cylindrical portion, a flow deflector connected to the body, and a flow foil ring positioned adjacent the flow deflector and the conical portion of the body. The flow deflector includes a top portion in alignment with the main channel, an annular flange extending out of a side of the flow deflector, and a conical base extending out of the side of the flow deflector at an angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Stanley Rogers, Dharmendr Len Seebaluck