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).
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Patent number: 10987530Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 30, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David William Frasure, Doug John Baxendell, Christopher Wilson, Terry Simpson, John Wright Porterfield, Jr., Kevin R. Leitch, Michael Lee Davis
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Patent number: 10561868Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
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Patent number: 10561870Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 20, 2019Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
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Patent number: 10561869Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
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Patent number: 10352472Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
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Publication number: 20190175966Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
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Publication number: 20190151692Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: David William Frasure, Doug John Baxendell, Christopher Wilson, Terry Simpson, John Wright Porterfield, JR., Kevin R. Leitch, Michael Lee Davis
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Patent number: 10226656Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David William Frasure, Doug John Baxendell, Christopher Wilson, Terry Simpson, John Wright Porterfield, Jr., Kevin R. Leitch, Michael Lee Davis
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Patent number: 10213635Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
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Publication number: 20180259089Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
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Publication number: 20180236283Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
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Publication number: 20180236282Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
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Patent number: 9974988Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
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Publication number: 20180078803Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
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Patent number: 9909933Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Chris George Georgoulias, Doug John Baxendell
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Publication number: 20170368389Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, David William Frasure
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Patent number: 9792793Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Doug John Baxendell, Kenneth Frazer Bell, Michael John Isaacson, Travis Wayne Jett
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Publication number: 20170274233Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: David William Frasure, Doug John Baxendell, Christopher Wilson, Terry Simpson, John Wright Porterfield, JR., Kevin R. Leitch, Michael Lee Davis
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Publication number: 20170018160Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Doug John Baxendell, Kenneth Frazer Bell, Michael John Isaacson, Travis Wayne Jett
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Publication number: 20160161345Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Chris George Georgoulias, Doug John Baxendell