Patents by Inventor David P. Peckham

David P. Peckham 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).

  • Method and apparatus for temporary muting of smoke alarms
    Patent number: 7098782
    Abstract: A switch temporarily disconnects an alarm system from an external power source when a person activates an actuator in a false alarm situation. After a predetermined length of time, the switch is automatically changed to a position that allows power to resume flowing to the alarm system. The alarm system is formed of an alarm unit or a series of two or more alarm units electrically connected together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventors: David P. Peckham, John O. Della Morte, Jr.