Patents by Inventor Kathleen N. Wilkowske

Kathleen N. Wilkowske 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: 8371547
    Abstract: A detector extender support system for facilitating ease of accessing battery operated detectors, such as smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, without the use of a ladder or other elevation device. Detector extender support system may generally comprise an extender handle comprising a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end of the extender handle may comprise a round, disk-shaped detector support comprising a substantially planar surface to which the base of a battery operated detector may be fastened to via a set of screws. A hook may be securely attached to a top portion of the distal end of the extender handle so that the detector extender support system may be hung from a nail, screw, or other wall fastener. The proximal end of the extender handle may comprise a curvy, ergonomic profile facilitating ease of use. The detector extender support system enables a user to remotely access the detector mechanism for manipulation and service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: Kathleen N. Wilkowske
  • Publication number: 20120043440
    Abstract: A detector extender support system for facilitating ease of accessing battery operated detectors, such as smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, without the use of a ladder or other elevation device. Detector extender support system may generally comprise an extender handle comprising a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end of the extender handle may comprise a round, disk-shaped detector support comprising a substantially planar surface to which the base of a battery operated detector may be fastened to via a set of screws. A hook may be securely attached to a top portion of the distal end of the extender handle so that the detector extender support system may be hung from a nail, screw, or other wall fastener. The proximal end of the extender handle may comprise a curvy, ergonomic profile facilitating ease of use. The detector extender support system enables a user to remotely access the detector mechanism for manipulation and service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Kathleen N. Wilkowske