Patents by Inventor Brendan T. McSheffrey
Brendan T. McSheffrey 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).
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Patent number: 7891241Abstract: An apparatus for remote inspection of fire extinguishers at one or a system of fire extinguisher stations includes, e.g., at each fire extinguisher station: a detector for lack of presence of a fire extinguisher in its installed position at the fire extinguisher station; a detector for out-of-range pressure of contents of the fire extinguisher at the fire extinguisher station; a detector for an obstruction to viewing of or access to the fire extinguisher at the fire extinguisher station; and a device for transmission of inspection report information from the fire extinguisher station to a remote central station.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: en-Gauge, Inc.Inventors: John J. McSheffrey, Brendan T. McSheffrey
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Patent number: 7891435Abstract: An Apparatus for remote inspection of emergency equipment at one or a system of emergency equipment stations includes, e.g., at each emergency equipment station: a detector for detection of the presence of an obstruction to viewing of or access to the emergency equipment station; and an electronic circuit in communication between the detector and a remote central station for issue of a signal to the remote central station upon detection of the obstruction to viewing of or access to the emergency equipment station.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2003Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: en-Gauge, Inc.Inventors: John J. McSheffrey, John J. McSheffrey, Jr., Brendan T. McSheffrey
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Publication number: 20100245570Abstract: Remote monitoring and inspection of measurement devices, emergency equipment, parking spaces, and other items is accomplished by using a digital image sensor (e.g., a CMOS sensor) to capture a digital image containing information about the monitored item. A signal containing information about the digital image (e.g., data representing the captured digital image or data indicating the state of the captured digital image) is transmitted to a remote central station.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Terrance Riedel, Brendan T. McSheffrey
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Publication number: 20100192695Abstract: An apparatus for remote inspection of fire extinguishers at one or a system of fire extinguisher stations includes, e.g., at each fire extinguisher station: a detector for lack of presence of a fire extinguisher in its installed position at the fire extinguisher station; a detector for out-of-range pressure of contents of the fire extinguisher at the fire extinguisher station; a detector for an obstruction to viewing of or access to the fire extinguisher at the fire extinguisher station; and a device for transmission of inspection report information from the fire extinguisher station to a remote central station.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: John McSheffrey, JR., Brendan T. McSheffrey
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Publication number: 20100171624Abstract: Apparatus for remote inspection of oxygen containers includes an electronic circuit in communication between each container (or at various locations along a pipeline) and a remote central station. The electronic circuit is adapted to issue a signal to the remote central station that includes information about predetermined internal and/or external conditions such as the level of oxygen stored in the tank, a pressure condition of material stored in the tank, a lack of presence of the tank in an installed position, or the presence of an obstruction restricting access to the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: John McSheffrey, Brendan T. McSheffrey
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Patent number: 7728715Abstract: Remote monitoring and inspection of measurement devices, emergency equipment, parking spaces, and other items is accomplished by using a digital image sensor (e.g., a CMOS sensor) to capture a digital image containing information about the monitored item. A signal containing information about the digital image (e.g., data representing the captured digital image or data indicating the state of the captured digital image) is transmitted to a remote central station.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: en-Gauge, Inc.Inventors: Terrance Riedel, Brendan T. McSheffrey
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Patent number: 7726411Abstract: An apparatus for remote inspection of fire extinguishers at one or a system of fire extinguisher stations includes, e.g., at each fire extinguisher station: a detector for lack of presence of a fire extinguisher in its installed position at the fire extinguisher station; a detector for out-of-range pressure of contents of the fire extinguisher at the fire extinguisher station; a detector for an obstruction to viewing of or access to the fire extinguisher at the fire extinguisher station; and a device for communication of inspection report information by wireless signal between the fire extinguisher station and a remote central station.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2005Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: en-Gauge, Inc.Inventors: John J. McSheffrey, Jr., Brendan T. McSheffrey
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Publication number: 20090282912Abstract: An apparatus for remote inspection of fire extinguishers at one or a system of fire extinguisher stations includes, e.g., at each fire extinguisher station: a detector for lack of presence of a fire extinguisher in its installed position at the fire extinguisher station; a detector for out-of-range pressure of contents of the fire extinguisher at the fire extinguisher station; a detector for an obstruction to viewing of or access to the fire extinguisher at the fire extinguisher station; and a device for transmission of inspection report information from the fire extinguisher station to a remote central station.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: John J. McSheffrey, JR., Brendan T. McSheffrey
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Publication number: 20090243836Abstract: A system including a network of emergency equipment stations is described. The network includes at least one emergency equipment station. The emergency equipment station includes an emergency assistance device, a first sensor configured to detect an object within a vicinity of the emergency equipment station and a second sensor configured to sense at least one selectable predetermined internal condition. The system may further include a central station that is remotely located from the emergency equipment station. The central station is configured to communicate with the emergency equipment station as well as the network and receive data from the first and the second sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventor: Brendan T. McSheffrey
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Publication number: 20090237239Abstract: Energy harvesting devices provide power to devices of emergency equipment stations (e.g., fire extinguisher station, fire alarm pull station, defibrillator station, etc.) distributed throughout a facility to monitor one or more internal or external conditions (e.g., identifiable objects detected near the station, presence of an obstruction restricting access to the station, etc.) and relay information about the monitored conditions to a central station.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventor: Brendan T. McSheffrey
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Patent number: 7574911Abstract: An apparatus for remote inspection of fire extinguishers at one or a system of fire extinguisher stations includes, e.g., at each fire extinguisher station: a detector for lack of presence of a fire extinguisher in its installed position at the fire extinguisher station; a detector for out-of-range pressure of contents of the fire extinguisher at the fire extinguisher station; a detector for an obstruction to viewing of or access to the fire extinguisher at the fire extinguisher station; and a device for transmission of inspection report information from the fire extinguisher station to a remote central station.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: MIJA Industries, Inc.Inventors: John J. McSheffrey, Brendan T. McSheffrey
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Publication number: 20080312946Abstract: Location-based technologies improve a trade show information management. Attendees may benefit from real time, location-specific feedback on trade show activities, aggregated exhibit ratings from other participants, automated and semi-automated exchanges of information with exhibitors, and so forth. Similarly, exhibitors may benefit from improved flow of relevant foot traffic and convenient registration of booth attendees. Trade show operators may also benefit from improved costing of trade show floor space, as well as enhanced opportunities to target related promotions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Christopher H. Valentine, Brendan T. McSheffrey, Kevin Gulley
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Patent number: 7450020Abstract: Apparatus for remote monitoring of a portable pressurized container, such as the tank of a fire extinguisher, includes a pressure sensor that detects pressure of material contained within a volume defined by the portable container and communications circuitry in communication with the pressure sensor that issues a signal containing information about the pressure detected by the pressure sensor to a remote central station.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2005Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: MIJA Industries, Inc.Inventors: Brendan T. McSheffrey, John J. McSheffrey, Sr.
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Publication number: 20080143539Abstract: Emergency equipment stations (e.g., fire extinguisher stations, fire alarm pull stations, defibrillator stations, etc.) distributed throughout a facility monitor one or more internal or external conditions (e.g., ambient air temperature near the station, presence of an obstruction restricting access to the station, etc.) and relay information about the monitored conditions to a central station. The central station transmits information about the monitored conditions to emergency response personnel (e.g., the fire department) in the event of an actual or apparent emergency.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Brendan T. McSheffrey, John McSheffrey, John McSheffrey
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Publication number: 20080120150Abstract: A system determines a level of interest of items at a trade shown (e.g., a trade show exhibit or presentation) based on data about the identity of the items presented at the trade show (e.g., a trade show exhibit or presentation) and information indicating items in which attendees have expressed some interest during the show (e.g., information indicating a person has visited a trade show booth or requested information from a vendor manning a booth).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2005Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: MAC VENTURES GROUP, INC.Inventors: Brendan T. McSheffrey, Kevin Gulley, Christopher Valentine
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Patent number: 7271704Abstract: Emergency equipment stations (e.g., fire extinguisher stations, fire alarm pull stations, defibrillator stations, etc.) distributed throughout a facility monitor one or more internal or external conditions (e.g., ambient air temperature near the station, presence of an obstruction restricting access to the station, etc.) and relay information about the monitored conditions to a central station. The central station transmits information about the monitored conditions to emergency response personnel (e.g., the fire department) in the event of an actual or apparent emergency.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2004Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: MIJA Industries, Inc.Inventors: Brendan T. McSheffrey, John McSheffrey, Jr., John McSheffrey, Sr.
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Patent number: 7188679Abstract: An apparatus for remote inspection of fire extinguishers at one or a system of fire extinguisher stations includes, e.g., at each fire extinguisher station: a detector for lack of presence of a fire extinguisher in its installed position at the fire extinguisher station; a detector for out-of-range pressure of contents of the fire extinguisher at the fire extinguisher station; a detector for an obstruction to viewing of or access to the fire extinguisher at the fire extinguisher station; and a device for communication of inspection report information by wireless signal between the fire extinguisher station and a remote central station.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: MIJA Industries, Inc.Inventors: John J. McSheffrey, Brendan T. McSheffrey
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Patent number: 7174769Abstract: Apparatus for remote inspection of fluid containers, e.g., portable tanks or fluid pipelines, includes an electronic circuit in communication between each container (or at various locations along a pipeline) and a remote central station. The electronic circuit is adapted to issue a wireless signal to the remote central station upon detection of predetermined internal conditions, such as an out-of-range pressure condition of fluid contained within the volume of the container, or upon detection of predetermined external conditions, such as the lack of presence of the container in its installed position or the presence of an obstruction to viewing of or access to the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2004Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: MIJA Industries, Inc.Inventors: John McSheffrey, Jr., Brendan T. McSheffrey
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Patent number: 7174783Abstract: Apparatus for remote inspection of fluid containers, e.g., portable tanks, includes an electronic circuit in communication between each container (or at various locations along a pipeline) and a remote central station. The electronic circuit is adapted to issue a signal to the remote central station that includes information about predetermined internal and/or external conditions such as the level of liquid stored in the tank, a pressure condition of material stored in the tank, a lack of presence of the tank in an installed position, or the presence of an obstruction restricting access to the tank.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2004Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: MIJA Industries, Inc.Inventors: John J. McSheffrey, Jr., Brendan T. McSheffrey, James P. O′Shea
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Publication number: 20040194980Abstract: Apparatus for remote inspection of fluid containers, e.g., portable tanks or fluid pipelines, includes an electronic circuit in communication between each container (or at various locations along a pipeline) and a remote central station. The electronic circuit is adapted to issue a wireless signal to the remote central station upon detection of predetermined internal conditions, such as an out-of-range pressure condition of fluid contained within the volume of the container, or upon detection of predetermined external conditions, such as the lack of presence of the container in its installed position or the presence of an obstruction to viewing of or access to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: John McSheffrey, Brendan T. McSheffrey