Patents by Inventor Doug John Baxendell

Doug John Baxendell 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: 10987530
    Abstract: A safety assembly provided with an automatic fire extinguisher system includes an engagement member, a blocking member, and an extension member. The engagement member is slidably received within an outlet port of a valve housing. A blocking member having a first blocking member portion and a second blocking member portion is at least partially received within a cavity defined by the valve housing. The extension member extends between the engagement member and the blocking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: David William Frasure, Doug John Baxendell, Christopher Wilson, Terry Simpson, John Wright Porterfield, Jr., Kevin R. Leitch, Michael Lee Davis
  • Patent number: 10561868
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve with a valve body and chamber. A poppet with a stem and piston is slidably engaged inside the valve body. A poppet release mechanism is included for releasing the poppet from a closed position. A mechanism cover is attached to the valve body. A safety mechanism with a pin, spring, and lever is included for preventing the poppet from moving into a fully open position. A first end of the pin extends into the chamber into a pathway of the poppet and a second end of the pin extends into the valve body of the valve. The spring is positioned between and in contact with the pin and the mechanism cover to bias the pin toward the poppet. A first end of the lever is pivotably attached to the pin and a second end of the lever extends out from the valve body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
  • Patent number: 10561870
    Abstract: A method of operating safety mechanism includes extending a safety pin to block a poppet from opening a flow path from a pressure vessel in the event of the pressure vessel being unmounted from a bracket or in the event of the bracket being unmounted from a support structure. The method includes retracting the safety pin to allow free movement of the poppet for opening the flow path only in the event of the pressure vessel being mounted to the bracket and the bracket being mounted to a support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
  • Patent number: 10561869
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve with a valve body and chamber. A poppet with a stem and piston is slidably engaged inside the valve body. A poppet release mechanism is included for releasing the poppet from a closed position. A mechanism cover is attached to the valve body. A safety mechanism with a pin, spring, and lever is included for preventing the poppet from moving into a fully open position. A first end of the pin extends into the chamber into a pathway of the poppet and a second end of the pin extends into the valve body of the valve. The spring is positioned between and in contact with the pin and the mechanism cover to bias the pin toward the poppet. A first end of the lever is pivotably attached to the pin and a second end of the lever extends out from the valve body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
  • Patent number: 10352472
    Abstract: A valve arrangement includes a housing with an outlet and an inlet and having a poppet. The poppet has a stem and is movable within the housing along a movement axis between an open position and a closed position. The inlet is isolated from the outlet when the poppet is in the closed position. The inlet is in fluid communication with the outlet when the poppet is in the open position. The stem is inverted relative to the housing such that at least a portion of the poppet stem is disposed in the inlet when the poppet is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
  • Publication number: 20190175966
    Abstract: A method of operating safety mechanism includes extending a safety pin to block a poppet from opening a flow path from a pressure vessel in the event of the pressure vessel being unmounted from a bracket or in the event of the bracket being unmounted from a support structure. The method includes retracting the safety pin to allow free movement of the poppet for opening the flow path only in the event of the pressure vessel being mounted to the bracket and the bracket being mounted to a support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
  • Publication number: 20190151692
    Abstract: A safety assembly provided with an automatic fire extinguisher system includes an engagement member, a blocking member, and an extension member. The engagement member is slidably received within an outlet port of a valve housing. A blocking member having a first blocking member portion and a second blocking member portion is at least partially received within a cavity defined by the valve housing. The extension member extends between the engagement member and the blocking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: David William Frasure, Doug John Baxendell, Christopher Wilson, Terry Simpson, John Wright Porterfield, JR., Kevin R. Leitch, Michael Lee Davis
  • Patent number: 10226656
    Abstract: A safety assembly provided with an automatic fire extinguisher system includes an engagement member, a blocking member, and an extension member. The engagement member is slidably received within an outlet port of a valve housing. A blocking member having a first blocking member portion and a second blocking member portion is at least partially received within a cavity defined by the valve housing. The extension member extends between the engagement member and the blocking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: David William Frasure, Doug John Baxendell, Christopher Wilson, Terry Simpson, John Wright Porterfield, Jr., Kevin R. Leitch, Michael Lee Davis
  • Patent number: 10213635
    Abstract: A method of operating safety mechanism includes extending a safety pin to block a poppet from opening a flow path from a pressure vessel in the event of the pressure vessel being unmounted from a bracket or in the event of the bracket being unmounted from a support structure. The method includes retracting the safety pin to allow free movement of the poppet for opening the flow path only in the event of the pressure vessel being mounted to the bracket and the bracket being mounted to a support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
  • Publication number: 20180259089
    Abstract: A valve arrangement includes a housing with an outlet and an inlet and having a poppet. The poppet has a stem and is movable within the housing along a movement axis between an open position and a closed position. The inlet is isolated from the outlet when the poppet is in the closed position. The inlet is in fluid communication with the outlet when the poppet is in the open position. The stem is inverted relative to the housing such that at least a portion of the poppet stem is disposed in the inlet when the poppet is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
  • Publication number: 20180236283
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve with a valve body and chamber. A poppet with a stem and piston is slidably engaged inside the valve body. A poppet release mechanism is included for releasing the poppet from a closed position. A mechanism cover is attached to the valve body. A safety mechanism with a pin, spring, and lever is included for preventing the poppet from moving into a fully open position. A first end of the pin extends into the chamber into a pathway of the poppet and a second end of the pin extends into the valve body of the valve. The spring is positioned between and in contact with the pin and the mechanism cover to bias the pin toward the poppet. A first end of the lever is pivotably attached to the pin and a second end of the lever extends out from the valve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
  • Publication number: 20180236282
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve with a valve body and chamber. A poppet with a stem and piston is slidably engaged inside the valve body. A poppet release mechanism is included for releasing the poppet from a closed position. A mechanism cover is attached to the valve body. A safety mechanism with a pin, spring, and lever is included for preventing the poppet from moving into a fully open position. A first end of the pin extends into the chamber into a pathway of the poppet and a second end of the pin extends into the valve body of the valve. The spring is positioned between and in contact with the pin and the mechanism cover to bias the pin toward the poppet. A first end of the lever is pivotably attached to the pin and a second end of the lever extends out from the valve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
  • Patent number: 9974988
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve with a valve body and chamber. A poppet with a stem and piston is slidably engaged inside the valve body. A poppet release mechanism is included for releasing the poppet from a closed position. A mechanism cover is attached to the valve body. A safety mechanism with a pin, spring, and lever is included for preventing the poppet from moving into a fully open position. A first end of the pin extends into the chamber into a pathway of the poppet and a second end of the pin extends into the valve body of the valve. The spring is positioned between and in contact with the pin and the mechanism cover to bias the pin toward the poppet. A first end of the lever is pivotably attached to the pin and a second end of the lever extends out from the valve body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
  • Publication number: 20180078803
    Abstract: A method of operating safety mechanism includes extending a safety pin to block a poppet from opening a flow path from a pressure vessel in the event of the pressure vessel being unmounted from a bracket or in the event of the bracket being unmounted from a support structure. The method includes retracting the safety pin to allow free movement of the poppet for opening the flow path only in the event of the pressure vessel being mounted to the bracket and the bracket being mounted to a support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
  • Patent number: 9909933
    Abstract: A eutectic sensing element includes an electrically conductive core extending along a first axis to define a length. The core is coated with a coated with a eutectic material formulated to provide desirable thermal response characteristics. The eutectic sensing element further includes an insulating fiber layer disposed on an external surface of the electrically conductive. The insulating fiber layer includes a strand that extends along the length of the electrically conductive core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Chris George Georgoulias, Doug John Baxendell
  • Publication number: 20170368389
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve with a valve body and chamber. A poppet with a stem and piston is slidably engaged inside the valve body. A poppet release mechanism is included for releasing the poppet from a closed position. A mechanism cover is attached to the valve body. A safety mechanism with a pin, spring, and lever is included for preventing the poppet from moving into a fully open position. A first end of the pin extends into the chamber into a pathway of the poppet and a second end of the pin extends into the valve body of the valve. The spring is positioned between and in contact with the pin and the mechanism cover to bias the pin toward the poppet. A first end of the lever is pivotably attached to the pin and a second end of the lever extends out from the valve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
  • Patent number: 9792793
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a smoke detection system for an enclosed area. The smoke detection system comprising a housing having an inlet and an outlet. The smoke detection system also having a divider within the housing, wherein the housing includes a first compartment to receive air flow from the inlet, a turning portion configured to direct flow to a second compartment in communication with the outlet, and a sensor that senses smoke provided within the first compartment. A method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, Kenneth Frazer Bell, Michael John Isaacson, Travis Wayne Jett
  • Publication number: 20170274233
    Abstract: A safety assembly provided with an automatic fire extinguisher system includes an engagement member, a blocking member, and an extension member. The engagement member is slidably received within an outlet port of a valve housing. A blocking member having a first blocking member portion and a second blocking member portion is at least partially received within a cavity defined by the valve housing. The extension member extends between the engagement member and the blocking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: David William Frasure, Doug John Baxendell, Christopher Wilson, Terry Simpson, John Wright Porterfield, JR., Kevin R. Leitch, Michael Lee Davis
  • Publication number: 20170018160
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a smoke detection system for an enclosed area. The smoke detection system comprising a housing having an inlet and an outlet. The smoke detection system also having a divider within the housing, wherein the housing includes a first compartment to receive air flow from the inlet, a turning portion configured to direct flow to a second compartment in communication with the outlet, and a sensor that senses smoke provided within the first compartment. A method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, Kenneth Frazer Bell, Michael John Isaacson, Travis Wayne Jett
  • Publication number: 20160161345
    Abstract: A eutectic sensing element includes an electrically conductive core extending along a first axis to define a length. The core is coated with a coated with a eutectic material formulated to provide desirable thermal response characteristics. The eutectic sensing element further includes an insulating fiber layer disposed on an external surface of the electrically conductive. The insulating fiber layer includes a strand that extends along the length of the electrically conductive core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Chris George Georgoulias, Doug John Baxendell