Patents by Inventor Mark A. Devine

Mark A. Devine 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).

  • Universal wire harness for detectors
    Patent number: 7014509
    Abstract: An electrical unit, such as a fire or gas detector, carries a three conductor plug for receipt of energy, AC hot, and neutral, as well as for coupling to a bidirectional signaling line. A multiple conductor adapter makes it possible to couple the plug to a plurality of incompatible, previously installed sockets. The adapter can be fully contained in a single housing. Alternately, it can include a housing for some of the conductors with the remainder carried on a cable which extends from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Devine, Michael A. Swieboda, Andrew J. Ivanecky
  • Universal wire harness for detectors
    Patent number: 6921294
    Abstract: An electrical unit, such as a fire or gas detector, carries a three conductor plug for receipt of energy, AC hot, and neutral, as well as for coupling to a bidirectional signaling line. A multiple conductor adapter makes it possible to couple the plug to a plurality of incompatible, previously installed sockets. The adapter can be fully contained in a single housing. Alternately, it can include a housing for some of the conductors with the remainder carried on a cable which extends from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Devine, Michael A. Swieboda, Andrew J. Ivanecky
  • Universal wire harness for detectors
    Patent number: 6840812
    Abstract: An electrical unit, such as a fire or gas detector, carries a three conductor plug for receipt of energy, AC hot, and neutral, as well as for coupling to a bidirectional signaling line. A multiple conductor adapter makes it possible to couple the plug to a plurality of incompatible, previously installed sockets. The adapter can be fully contained in a single housing. Alternately, it can include a housing for some of the conductors with the remainder carried on a cable which extends from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Devine, Michael A. Swieboda, Andrew J. Ivanecky
  • Modular detector system
    Publication number: 20040257226
    Abstract: A modular detector includes at least one module receiving port. Members of a plurality of modules have a common form factor and are removably insertable into the port. Members of the plurality, when inserted, implement a selected communication, sensing or output function. One module can be removed and replaced with another thereby changing detector characteristics. A respective detector could have several ports to receive a plurality of insertable modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: BRK Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Swieboda, Mark A. Devine, Andrew J. Ivanecky, Kenneth L. Venzant, Derek S. Johnston, Romualdo S. Siazon, Floyd E. Brooks(A/K/A Gene Brooks)
  • Universal wire harness for detectors
    Publication number: 20040171307
    Abstract: An electrical unit, such as a fire or gas detector, carries a three conductor plug for receipt of energy, AC hot, and neutral, as well as for coupling to a bidirectional signaling line. A multiple conductor adapter makes it possible to couple the plug to a plurality of incompatible, previously installed sockets. The adapter can be fully contained in a single housing. Alternately, it can include a housing for some of the conductors with the remainder carried on a cable which extends from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Mark A. Devine, Michael A. Swieboda, Andrew J. Ivanecky
  • Universal wire harness for detectors
    Publication number: 20040097137
    Abstract: An electrical unit, such as a fire or gas detector, carries a three conductor plug for receipt of energy, AC hot, and neutral, as well as for coupling to a bidirectional signaling line. A multiple conductor adapter makes it possible to couple the plug to a plurality of incompatible, previously installed sockets. The adapter can be fully contained in a single housing. Alternately, it can include a housing for some of the conductors with the remainder carried on a cable which extends from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Mark A. Devine, Michael A. Swieboda, Andrew J. Ivanecky
  • Modular detector system
    Patent number: 6731207
    Abstract: A modular detector includes at least one module receiving port. Members of a plurality of modules have a common form factor and are removably insertable into the port. Members of the plurality, when inserted, implement a selected communication, sensing or output function. One module can be removed and replaced with another thereby changing detector characteristics. A respective detector could have several ports to receive a plurality of insertable modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Swieboda, Mark A. Devine, Andrew J. Ivanecky, Kenneth L. Venzant, Derek S. Johnston, Romualdo S. Siazon, Floyd E. Brooks
  • Universal wire harness for detectors
    Patent number: 6641433
    Abstract: An electrical unit, such as a fire or gas detector, carries a three conductor plug for receipt of energy, AC hot, and neutral, as well as for coupling to a bidirectional signaling line. A multiple conductor adapter makes it possible to couple the plug to a plurality of incompatible, previously installed sockets. The adapter can be fully contained in a single housing. Alternately, it can include a housing for some of the conductors with the remainder carried on a cable which extends from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Devine, Michael A. Swieboda, Andrew J. Ivanecky
  • Smoke detector with sensor having improved mounting configuration
    Patent number: 6377182
    Abstract: A smoke detector has a geometry that locates a sensor or sensors at or near a boundary layer of smoke movement thus facilitating smoke entry into the sensor and/or sensors. The sensors are mounted so as to protrude from the bottom of a cover instead of into the cover of the detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Devine, Mark A. Watson, Andrew J. Ivanecky, Lulzim Osmani, Kenneth L. Venzant, Samuel D. Lopez