Patents by Inventor Jack Ackerman

Jack Ackerman 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: 7587926
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for testing detectors has a cup or chamber (30) supported within a mid-cap (40) by a support ring (50). An adjustable cap (70) attaches at one end to a mid-cap (40) and at the other end to a step-adjust cap (80) via bayonet mounting. A handle (60) is pivotally connected to pivot pins (46) located on the mid-cap (40). An external ring (200) attaches to the distal rim (34) of the chamber (30) and has legs (202) for covering notches (35) formed in the chamber (30). An identifier reader or receiver/PDAs (500,516) is used in the system to communicate with the detector to identify the detector and/or transmit the test results to a central location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: HSI Fire & Safety Group, LLC
    Inventor: Jack Ackerman
  • Publication number: 20070186618
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for testing detectors has a cup or chamber (30) supported within a mid-cap (40) by a support ring (50). An adjustable cap (70) attaches at one end to a mid-cap (40) and at the other end to a step-adjust cap (80) via bayonet mounting. A handle (60) is pivotally connected to pivot pins (46) located on the mid-cap (40). An external ring (200) attaches to the distal rim (34) of the chamber (30) and has legs (202) for covering notches (35) formed in the chamber (30). An identifier reader or receiver/PDAs (500, 516) is used in the system to communicate with the detector to identify the detector and/or transmit the test results to a central location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Jack Ackerman