Patents by Inventor Donald M. Bjorkman

Donald M. Bjorkman 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).

  • Patent number: 12064658
    Abstract: A fire detection and suppression system includes a first linear heat detector configured having a first activation temperature, a second linear heat detector having a second activation temperature different than the first activation temperature, a connector assembly electrically coupling the first linear heat detector and the second linear heat detector, a source of fire suppressant at least selectively coupled to at least one nozzle, and a controller coupled to the first linear heat detector and the second linear heat detector and configured to initiate distribution of the fire suppressant through the at least one nozzle in response to receiving an activation signal. The activation signal indicates at least one of (a) the first linear heat detector has reached the first activation temperature or (b) the second linear heat detector has reached the second activation temperature. The connector assembly is configured to be positioned within the ventilation hood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: Patrick Scott Cirilli, Donald M. Bjorkman
  • Patent number: 11617907
    Abstract: A fire suppression apparatus is configured to spray a fire suppressant agent and includes a reservoir and a nozzle. The nozzle is fluidly coupled to the reservoir and includes an inlet aperture, an outlet aperture, a passageway, and a diverter. The passageway extends between the inlet aperture and the outlet aperture. The diverter is disposed within the passageway and includes multiple diverter passageways configured to receive the fire suppressant agent from an inner volume of the diverter and direct the fire suppressant agent towards an inner sidewall of the passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: Donald M. Bjorkman, Daniel I. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20220362598
    Abstract: A receiver for a fire suppression system includes a receiving portion configured to receive and couple with a corresponding portion of a cartridge. The receiver includes a translatable member configured to engage a corresponding portion of the cartridge and translate in response to insertion of the cartridge. The receiver includes a switch configured to transition between a first state and a second state in response to translation of the translatable member to indicate whether the cartridge is inserted into the receiving portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: Donald M. Bjorkman, Steven M. Noha, Patrick S. Cirilli
  • Publication number: 20220062679
    Abstract: A fire detection and suppression system includes a first linear heat detector configured having a first activation temperature, a second linear heat detector having a second activation temperature different than the first activation temperature, a connector assembly electrically coupling the first linear heat detector and the second linear heat detector, a source of fire suppressant at least selectively coupled to at least one nozzle, and a controller coupled to the first linear heat detector and the second linear heat detector and configured to initiate distribution of the fire suppressant through the at least one nozzle in response to receiving an activation signal. The activation signal indicates at least one of (a) the first linear heat detector has reached the first activation temperature or (b) the second linear heat detector has reached the second activation temperature. The connector assembly is configured to be positioned within the ventilation hood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: Patrick Scott Cirilli, Donald M. Bjorkman
  • Publication number: 20200316418
    Abstract: A fire suppression apparatus is configured to spray a fire suppressant agent and includes a reservoir and a nozzle. The nozzle is fluidly coupled to the reservoir and includes an inlet aperture, an outlet aperture, a passageway, and a diverter. The passageway extends between the inlet aperture and the outlet aperture. The diverter is disposed within the passageway and includes multiple diverter passageways configured to receive the fire suppressant agent from an inner volume of the diverter and direct the fire suppressant agent towards an inner sidewall of the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Donald M. Bjorkman, Daniel I. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20200316420
    Abstract: A connector for a fire suppression system includes a body, an inlet, an outlet, an inner volume, a venturi portion, and an air inlet. The inlet includes an inlet aperture configured to receive a fire suppressant agent. The outlet includes an outlet aperture configured to output aspirated fire suppressant agent. The inner volume of the body defines a fluid flow path between the inlet and the outlet. The venturi portion is positioned along the fluid flow path of the inner volume and is configured to produce a low pressure region within the inner volume of the body. The air inlet is configured to provide air to the low pressure region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: John Dewey Morrison, Donald M. Bjorkman