Patents by Inventor Mark P. Fazzio

Mark P. Fazzio 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: 11534636
    Abstract: A fire extinguisher includes a main dome partially surrounding an internal space housing agent. A secondary dome is mounted to the main dome and is inverted with respect to the main dome. The secondary dome can have a radius of curvature that is equal to, greater than, or less than that of the main dome. The discharge outlet can include a discharge outlet configured to discharge laterally relative to an axis of symmetry of the main dome and the secondary dome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Mark P. Fazzio
  • Publication number: 20220212048
    Abstract: A fire suppression composition comprises CF3I and CO2, wherein said CF3I is present in an amount of from 23 mol. % to 39 mol. %, based on the total moles of CF3I and CO2 present in the fire suppression composition. Alternatively, the fire suppression composition comprises CF3I and CO2, wherein said CF3I is present in an amount of from 53 mol. % to 85 mol. %, based on the total moles of CF3I and CO2 present in the fire suppression composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Adam Chattaway, Terry Simpson, Mark P. Fazzio, Eli Baldwin, Marios C. Soteriou, Paul Papas, Qing Liu
  • Publication number: 20220161279
    Abstract: A fire suppression system in an aircraft includes a first nozzle within a region to perform discharge of a fire suppression agent in a first direction within a region. The systems also includes a second nozzle within the region to perform discharge of the fire suppression agent in a second direction within the region. The discharge in the first direction by the first nozzle and the discharge in the second direction by the second nozzle generate and maintain a vortex of the fire suppression agent that occupies the region with rotational flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Eli Baldwin, Mark P. Fazzio, Terry Simpson, Adam Chattaway, Qing Edda Liu
  • Publication number: 20220155216
    Abstract: A particle concentration measurement system includes a first window and a second window in a housing. The first window and the second window respectively define a first end and a second end of an interaction region between the first window and the second window. The system also includes a particle-laden gas inlet through a wall of the housing between the first window and the second window. The particle-laden gas inlet introduces particle-laden gas from an environment that includes particles mixed with other materials into the interaction region. A first set of clean gas inlets through the wall of the housing are at different radial positions of the housing and at a first axial location of the housing, and a second set of clean gas inlets through the wall of the housing are at different radial positions of the housing and at a second axial location of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Eli Baldwin, Mark P. Fazzio
  • Patent number: 11324982
    Abstract: A fire suppression composition comprises CF3I and CO2, wherein said CF3I is present in an amount of from 23 mol. % to 39 mol. %, based on the total moles of CF3I and CO2 present in the fire suppression composition. Alternatively, the fire suppression composition comprises CF3I and CO2, wherein said CF3I is present in an amount of from 53 mol. % to 85 mol. %, based on the total moles of CF3I and CO2 present in the fire suppression composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Chattaway, Terry Simpson, Mark P. Fazzio, Eli Baldwin, Marios C. Soteriou, Paul Papas, Qing Liu
  • Publication number: 20220126149
    Abstract: A fire extinguisher discharge nozzle is provided and includes sidewalls and a biasing element. The sidewalls define an aperture through which a medium(s) is dischargeable and are adjustable between multiple first and multiple second positions associated with dilated and constricted conditions of the aperture, respectively. The biasing element is configured to bias the sidewalls toward assuming one of the multiple first or multiple second positions. The sidewalls are drivable toward assuming the other one of the multiple first or multiple second positions in opposition to bias applied by the biasing element in accordance with a characteristic of the medium(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventor: Mark P. Fazzio
  • Publication number: 20220118300
    Abstract: A fire suppression composition comprises CF3I and CO2, wherein said CF3I is present in an amount of from 23 mol. % to 39 mol. %, based on the total moles of CF3I and CO2 present in the fire suppression composition. Alternatively, the fire suppression composition comprises CF3I and CO2, wherein said CF3I is present in an amount of from 53 mol. % to 85 mol. %, based on the total moles of CF3I and CO2 present in the fire suppression composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Adam Chattaway, Terry Simpson, Mark P. Fazzio, Eli Baldwin, Marios C. Soteriou, Paul Papas, Qing Liu
  • Patent number: 11280731
    Abstract: A fire extinguishing agent concentration measuring system having a first window, a second window positioned relative to the first window thereby defining a sensing volume between the first window and the second window, and a structure positioned relative to the first window and the second window configured to cause fluid flowing into the sensing volume from an environment within which the fire extinguishing agent concentration measuring system is placed to swirl within the sensing volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Mark P. Fazzio
  • Patent number: 11268891
    Abstract: A fire extinguishing agent concentration measuring system including a first window, a second window positioned relative to the first window thereby defining a sensing volume between the first window and the second window, a tube configured to port a flow including the agent from an environment through the sensing volume, and a fluid motion mechanism in operable communication with the tube configured to cause the flow through the tube and through the sensing volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark P. Fazzio, Harlan Hagge, Qing Edda Liu, Eli Baldwin, David William Frasure, Adam Chattaway, Jeffrey Angle
  • Publication number: 20220023689
    Abstract: An aircraft engine fire extinguishing system includes a supply housing for containing a fire extinguishing agent. Also included is a line for routing the fire extinguishing agent from the supply housing. Further included is a nozzle structure operatively coupled to the line, the nozzle structure having a non-circular opening for expelling the fire extinguishing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Mark P. Fazzio, Terry Simpson
  • Patent number: 11229813
    Abstract: A fire extinguisher discharge nozzle is provided and includes sidewalls and a biasing element. The sidewalls define an aperture through which a medium(s) is dischargeable and are adjustable between multiple first and multiple second positions associated with dilated and constricted conditions of the aperture, respectively. The biasing element is configured to bias the sidewalls toward assuming one of the multiple first or multiple second positions. The sidewalls are drivable toward assuming the other one of the multiple first or multiple second positions in opposition to bias applied by the biasing element in accordance with a characteristic of the medium(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Mark P. Fazzio
  • Publication number: 20210404954
    Abstract: A fire extinguishing agent concentration measuring system having a first window, a second window positioned relative to the first window thereby defining a sensing volume between the first window and the second window, and a structure positioned relative to the first window and the second window configured to cause fluid flowing into the sensing volume from an environment within which the fire extinguishing agent concentration measuring system is placed to swirl within the sensing volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventor: Mark P. Fazzio
  • Publication number: 20210396641
    Abstract: A fire extinguishing agent concentration measuring system including a first window, a second window positioned relative to the first window thereby defining a sensing volume between the first window and the second window, a tube configured to port a flow including the agent from an environment through the sensing volume, and a fluid motion mechanism in operable communication with the tube configured to cause the flow through the tube and through the sensing volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Mark P. Fazzio, Harlan Hagge, Qing Edda Liu, Eli Baldwin, David William Frasure, Adam Chattaway, Jeffrey Angle
  • Publication number: 20210349000
    Abstract: A sensor head assembly for a measurement system for powderised agent includes: an elongate body having a proximal end configured to receive a fibre optic cable, and a distal end; a sensing chamber provided within the elongate body, a first window provided at a proximal side of the sensing chamber and a second window provided at a distal end of the sensing chamber; and a concave mirror mounted within the elongate body at a distal side of the second window, wherein the concave mirror is mounted such that its position within the elongate body is adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Modest Adam RESZEWICZ, Adrian TARNOWSKI, Mark P. FAZZIO, Emil F. BARAN, JR., James VARNELL
  • Publication number: 20210295676
    Abstract: A test kit includes a tube arranged to channel smoke generated by a smoke generator, a mount arranged to support the tube relative to the smoke generator in a predetermined orientation and a predetermined spacing relative to the smoke generator, and a sensor. The sensor is arranged for coupling to the tube and generating data indicative of one or more property of the smoked generated by the smoke generator and channeled by the tube to monitor performance of the smoke generator. Test arrangements, test systems, and methods of monitoring smoke generators are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventor: Mark P. Fazzio
  • Publication number: 20210291000
    Abstract: A low rate discharge section of a fire suppression system includes a low rate discharge conduit with a source segment and a supply segment, a housing connecting the source segment to the supply segment, and an orifice plate. The orifice plate is arranged within the housing, fluidly couples the source segment to the supply segment, and defines two or more orifices therethrough to choke flow of a fire suppressant traversing the orifice plate. Fire suppression and systems and methods of controlling flow of fire suppressant agents through fire suppression systems are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventor: Mark P. Fazzio
  • Publication number: 20210290998
    Abstract: A fire extinguisher includes a source conduit, a flow control device connected to the source conduit, and a supply conduit. The supply conduit is connected to the flow control device, is fluidly coupled therethrough to the source conduit, and is thermally coupled to the source conduit to communicate heat between pressurized fire suppression agent entering the flow control device through the source conduit and expanded fire suppression agent issuing from the flow control device through the supply conduit. Fire suppression systems and methods of controlling flow of fire suppressant agents are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventor: Mark P. Fazzio
  • Publication number: 20210252321
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of fire suppression, comprising: detecting with a sensor a fire stimulus in an environment surrounding the sensor; initiating a first discharge into the surrounding environment, wherein the first discharge comprises an inert gas, carbon dioxide, or any combination(s) thereof; and subsequent to initiating of the first discharge, initiating a second discharge into the surrounding environment, wherein the second discharge comprises a halocarbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Mark P. Fazzio, Harlan Hagge, Adam Chattaway, Terry Simpson
  • Patent number: 11090519
    Abstract: An assembly for a fire extinguisher system includes a fire extinguisher fitting that extends into a fire extinguisher container and a fill adapter. The fitting defines a fitting bore through which a connection portion of a pressure monitoring device at least partially extends and a fitting flange that is disposed about the fitting and is disposed parallel to a flange of the pressure monitoring device. The fill adapter includes an adapter housing and an adapter shaft. The adapter housing is arranged to be disposed about the pressure monitoring device. The adapter shaft that at least partially extends through the adapter housing. The adapter shaft is arranged to engage a monitoring housing of the pressure monitoring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Mark P. Fazzio
  • Publication number: 20210236866
    Abstract: An aircraft fire suppression system includes a container filled with gases in both a liquefied state and a compressed gas state. The container includes a first tube positioned in the liquefied gas section configured to expel a regulated amount of liquefied gas into the fire suppression system. The container also includes a second tube positioned in the compressed gas section configured to expel a regulated amount of compressed gas into the fire suppression system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Mark P. Fazzio, Harlan Hagge