Patents by Inventor Michael D. Kirn

Michael D. Kirn 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).

  • Publication number: 20170274234
    Abstract: Water-based fire protection systems are provided that enable water conservation during testing and maintenance and manage water use by the system. Water reclamation aspects allow for cost savings in operation, testing, and maintenance of the system and reduce environmental impact. For example, the present systems and operating methods afford water collection aspects, water conservation through reuse, sustainability, and a reduction in energy necessary for testing. The water collection and reuse features can be part of a water conservation system that is integrated with a fire protection system during installation or can be coupled to a preexisting fire protection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventor: Michael D. Kirn
  • Publication number: 20140290967
    Abstract: Water-based fire protection systems are provided that enable water conservation during testing and maintenance and manage water use by the system. Water reclamation aspects allow for cost savings in operation, testing, and maintenance of the system and reduce environmental impact. For example, the present systems and operating methods afford water collection aspects, water conservation through reuse, sustainability, and a reduction in energy necessary for testing. The water collection and reuse features can be part of a water conservation system that is integrated with a fire protection system during installation or can be coupled to a preexisting fire protection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Michael D. Kirn
  • Publication number: 20110265880
    Abstract: Water-based fire protection systems are provided that enable water conservation during testing and maintenance and manage water use by the system. Water reclamation aspects allow for cost savings in operation, testing, and maintenance of the system and reduce environmental impact. For example, the present systems and operating methods afford water collection aspects, water conservation through reuse, sustainability, and a reduction in energy necessary for testing. The water collection and reuse features can be part of a water conservation system that is integrated with a fire protection system during installation or can be coupled to a preexisting fire protection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Code Consultants, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Kirn
  • Publication number: 20090068060
    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring corrosion in a pressurized system such as a water-based fire protection system comprising a corrosion monitor mounted within a section of the system containing fluid, wherein the corrosion monitor comprises a surface comprising at least one point of weakness wherein corrosion of a point of weakness causes a change in pressure in an interior chamber of the monitor, which change can be to provide a signal alerting monitoring personnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Alfermann, Michael D. Kirn, David L. Royse, Richard L. Ulrich
  • Patent number: 6926023
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that allow for the continued operation of a fire sprinkler or standpipe system after the failure of an air release valve, wherein connected to the air release valve is a system that collects and contains fire extinguishing liquid leaked from an air release valve, as well as being able to detect and stop such leaks that could not be contained by the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Potter Electric Signal Company
    Inventors: Michael F. Cabral, Michael D. Kirn
  • Publication number: 20040231862
    Abstract: A corrosion monitoring station for a water-based fire protection system which allows for test coupons to be removed without having to drain the system. The corrosion monitoring station also generally provides for mimicking of the conditions present in at least a portion of the water-based fire protection system and can provide for a portion of the system which can be easily removed for more extensive testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Michael D. Kirn, Mlchael F. Cabral