Patents by Inventor James W. O'Donnell

James W. O'Donnell 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: 4779801
    Abstract: A special, lightweight, easy-to-use apparatus and effective smoke abatement process are provided to efficiently remove smoke and gases from a burning building to minimize smoke damage, asphyxiation, and injury, as well as to accommodate safer quicker exiting of the building's occupants and better visibility for the firemen. The apparatus has a water spray nozzle which is positioned to face away from the fire to create a suction which draws the smoke and gases out of the burning building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Inventor: James W. O'Donnell
  • Patent number: 4703808
    Abstract: A smoke eliminator for removing smoke, heat and combustion gases from a burning structure. The smoke eliminator includes a heat-resistant rigid tube having an adapter attached to one end for connection to a conventional fire hose, and a fog nozzle attached to the other end and disposed normal to the tube. A butt section is disposed at right angles to the tube below the fog nozzle and has a number of holding teeth for engaging a structure member such as a window ledge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Inventor: James W. O'Donnell