Patents by Inventor Michael R. Levenson

Michael R. Levenson 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).

  • Signalling fire extinguisher assembly
    Patent number: 6311779
    Abstract: A portable fire extinguisher assembly includes a fire extinguisher with a tank containing fire extinguishing material, a valve for metering release of the fire extinguishing material, and a gauge displaying pressure within the tank, and a docking station in communication with the fire extinguisher. An electronic circuit in communication with the fire extinguisher and the docking station issues a signal upon detection of predetermined conditions, including at least one predetermined internal condition and at least one predetermined external condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Mija Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brendan T. McSheffrey, John J. McSheffrey, Michael R. Levenson
  • Signalling portable pressurized equipment assembly
    Patent number: 6302218
    Abstract: A portable fire extinguisher assembly includes a fire extinguisher with a tank containing fire extinguishing material, a valve for metering release of the fire extinguishing material, and a gauge displaying pressure within the tank, and a docking station in communication with the fire extinguisher. An electronic circuit in communication with the fire extinguisher and the docking station issues a signal upon detection of predetermined conditions, including at least one predetermined intenal condition and at least one predetermined external condition. The fire extinguisher electronic circuit includes cooperative male and female electrical/communication connection elements defined by the fire extinguisher and docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Mija Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brendan T. McSheffrey, John J. McSheffrey, Michael R. Levenson
  • Signalling fire extinguisher assembly
    Publication number: 20010004938
    Abstract: A portable fire extinguisher assembly includes a fire extinguisher with a tank containing fire extinguishing material, a valve for metering release of the fire extinguishing material, and a gauge displaying pressure within the tank, and a docking station in communication with the fire extinguisher. An electronic circuit in communication with the fire extinguisher and the docking station issues a signal upon detection of predetermined conditions, including at least one predetermined internal condition and at least one predetermined external condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Publication date: June 28, 2001
    Applicant: MIJA Industries, Inc., a Massachusetts Corporation
    Inventors: Brendan T. McSheffrey, John J. McSheffrey, Michael R. Levenson
  • Signalling fire extinguisher assembly
    Patent number: 5848651
    Abstract: A portable fire extinguisher assembly includes a fire extinguisher with a tank containing fire extinguishing material, a valve for metering release of the fire extinguishing material, and a gauge displaying pressure within the tank, and a docking station in communication with the fire extinguisher. An electronic circuit in communication with the fire extinguisher and the docking station issues a signal upon detection of predetermined conditions, including at least one predetermined internal condition and at least one predetermined external condition. The fire extinguisher electronic circuit includes cooperative male and female electrical/communication connection elements defined by the fire extinguisher and docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Mija Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brendan T. McSheffrey, John J. McSheffrey, Michael R. Levenson