Patents by Inventor Paul Rouse
Paul Rouse 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).
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Patent number: 10653905Abstract: A fire extinguishing system prevents fires or other emergency conditions on a heating device, such as a stove. The system uses sensors to detect the emergency and alert an operator. The system dumps lire suppressant material onto the heating device. The system also may shut-off power to the heating device. An alarm circuit and associated functionality assures the system is in working order by using diagnostic tests and other checks.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: GUARDIAN SAFETY SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: J. Paul Rouse, Richard Bolack, Charles P. Schaefer
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Patent number: 10537821Abstract: An interactive play set is described which comprises one or more active physical play pieces. In an embodiment, each active physical play piece receives data from one or more other play pieces in the play set and uses this data to generate proximity data. The proximity data describes distances between two or more play pieces from which it receives data to three or more proximity levels. The proximity data is then transmitted to an interactive entertainment experience (such as a game) which reflects changes in proximity level. For example, the changes may be visible in a graphical user interface or another play piece or audible to a user.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Haiyan Zhang, James William Scott, Nicolas Villar, Alexandra Keeley Bunting, Lee Jason Schuneman, Michael Paul Rouse
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Publication number: 20170113082Abstract: A fire extinguishing system prevents fires or other emergency conditions on a heating device, such as a stove. The system uses sensors to detect the emergency and alert an operator. The system dumps lire suppressant material onto the heating device. The system also may shut-off power to the heating device. An alarm circuit and associated functionality assures the system is in working order by using diagnostic tests and other checks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2017Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: GUARDIAN SAFETY SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: J. Paul ROUSE, Richard BOLACK, Charles P. SCHAEFER
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Patent number: 9539450Abstract: A fire extinguishing system prevents fires or other emergency conditions on a heating device, such as a stove. The system uses sensors to detect the emergency and alert an operator. The system dumps fire suppressant material onto the heating device. The system also may shut-off power to the heating device. An alarm circuit and associated functionality assures the system is in working order by using diagnostic tests and other checks.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: GUARDIAN SAFETY SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: J. Paul Rouse, Richard Bolack, Charles P. Schaefer
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Publication number: 20150375134Abstract: An interactive play set is described which comprises one or more active physical play pieces. In an embodiment, each active physical play piece receives data from one or more other play pieces in the play set and uses this data to generate proximity data. The proximity data describes distances between two or more play pieces from which it receives data to three or more proximity levels. The proximity data is then transmitted to an interactive entertainment experience (such as a game) which reflects changes in proximity level. For example, the changes may be visible in a graphical user interface or another play piece or audible to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Haiyan Zhang, James William Scott, Nicolas Villar, Alexandra Keeley Bunting, Lee Jason Schuneman, Michael Paul Rouse
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Publication number: 20130341053Abstract: A fire extinguishing system prevents fires or other emergency conditions on a heating device, such as a stove. The system uses sensors to detect the emergency and alert an operator. The system dumps fire suppressant material onto the heating device. The system also may shut-off power to the heating device. An alarm circuit and associated functionality assures the system is in working order by using diagnostic tests and other checks.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: J. Paul ROUSE, Richard BOLACK, Charles P. SCHAEFER
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Patent number: 7817048Abstract: A fire extinguishing system for suppressing fires on cook stoves, fryers or other heating or heated devices with fire suppressant dispensed through nozzles is powered by batteries which provide current for both a detection circuit including a pair of heat sensors and control circuitry and current for a gas or electric house current shut-off. The appliance shut-off device is operated by the standard hardwired interconnect cable that provides a signal between the control board and shutoff device or by an optional sonic receiver assembly that is acoustically tuned to detect an audible alarm emitted by a signal from the main control board. Preferably, the heat sensors are diodes, but in alternative embodiments may be thermistors or active temperature sensors. Mounting of heat sensors and nozzles are facilitated by tees and 90 degree elbows.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Guardian Patent, LLCInventors: J. Paul Rouse, Charles Schaefer
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Publication number: 20090294141Abstract: A fire extinguishing system for suppressing fires on cook stoves, fryers or other heating or heated devices with fire suppressant dispensed through nozzles is powered by batteries which provide current for both a detection circuit including a pair of heat sensors and control circuitry and current for a gas or electric house current shut-off. The appliance shut-off device is operated by the standard hardwired interconnect cable that provides a signal between the control board and shutoff device or by an optional sonic receiver assembly that is acoustically tuned to detect an audible alarm emitted by a signal from the main control board. Preferably, the heat sensors are diodes, but in alternative embodiments may be thermistors or active temperature sensors. Mounting of heat sensors and nozzles are facilitated by tees and 90 degree elbows.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: J. Paul ROUSE, Charles Schaefer
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Publication number: 20070114105Abstract: A hydraulic clutch actuation system having a hydraulic clutch control device which includes at least one clutch master cylinder that communicates via a pressure-medium line with a clutch slave cylinder used for actuating a clutch device, the pressure prevailing in the pressure-medium line being relievable via at least one emergency release valve device to permit disengagement of the clutch device in an emergency situation. The hydraulic clutch actuation system is distinguished in that the emergency release valve device has a seal-carrier device for a sealing element which is movable in response to an electromagnet out of an open position, in which a pressure-medium inlet is open, into a closed position in which the sealing element seals the pressure-medium inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: Luk Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KGInventors: Leigh Fraser, Neil McNab, Paul Rouse, Peter Riemer, James Lethbridge, Michael Cooper, David Harries, Melvin Dyke
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Patent number: 6044913Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a fire extinguishing system for suppressing fires on cook stoves, fryers or other heating or heated devices with fire suppressant dispensed through nozzles is powered by batteries which provide current for both a detection circuit including a pair of heat sensors and control circuitry and current for a gas or electric house current shut-off. Preferably, the shut-off is operated acoustically upon sounding of an audible alarm which emits a signal to which the shut off is acoustically tuned. Preferably, the heat sensors are diodes but, in alterative embodiments may be thermistors or active temperature sensors. While a wireless link, such as an acoustical link, is preferred between the control circuitry and shut-off, a wired link may also be used. In order to facilitate mounting of both the heat sensors and nozzles, magnetic housings are utilized which retain studs extending from tees, 90 degree elbows or both.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1999Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Twenty-First Century International Fire Equipment and Services CorporationInventors: Henry J. Stehling, J. Paul Rouse, David L. Dunston, Harry Boling, III, Dennis D. Garrett, Jerry L. Williams
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Patent number: 5871057Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a fire extinguishing system for suppressing fi on cook stoves, fryers or other heating or heated devices with fire suppressant dispensed through nozzles is powered by batteries which provide current for both a detection circuit including a pair of heat sensors and control circuitry and current for a gas or electric house current shut-off. Preferably, the shut-off is operated acoustically upon sounding of an audible alarm which emits a signal to which the shut off is acoustically tuned. Preferably, the heat sensors are diodes but, in alterative embodiments may be thermistors or active temperature sensors. While a wireless link, such as an acoustical link, is preferred between the control circuitry and shut-off, a wired link may also be used. In order to facilitate mounting of both the heat sensors and nozzles, magnetic housings are utilized which retain studs extending from tees, 90 degree elbows or both.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1997Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: Twenty First Century International Fire Equipment and Service Corp.Inventors: Henry J. Stehling, J. Paul Rouse, David L. Dunston, Harry Boling, III, Dennis D. Garrett, Jerry L. Williams
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Patent number: 5697450Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a fire extinguishing system for suppressing fi on cook stoves, fryers or other heating or heated devices with fire suppressant dispensed through nozzles is powered by batteries which provide current for both a detection circuit including a pair of heat sensors and control circuitry and current for a gas or electric house current shut-off. Preferably, the shut-off is operated acoustically upon sounding of an audible alarm which emits a signal to which the shut off is acoustically tuned. Preferably, the heat sensors are diodes but, in alterative embodiments may be thermistors or active temperature sensors. While a wireless link, such as an acoustical link, is preferred between the control circuitry and shut-off, a wired link may also be used. In order to facilitate mounting of both the heat sensors and nozzles, magnetic housings are utilized which retain studs extending from tees, 90 degree elbows or both.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: Twenty First Century International Fire Equipement and Services Corp.Inventors: Henry J. Stehling, J. Paul Rouse, David L. Dunston, Harry Boling, III, Dennis D. Garrett, Jerry L. Williams
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Patent number: 5127479Abstract: A fire extinguishing system for a residential cookstove or range includes a fire extinguisher mounted above a hood in a cabinet positioned over the cookstove or range. The fire extinguisher is connected by flexible hoses and/or adjustable pipes to a pair of nozzles within the hood to dispense fire suppressant over the cookstove or range. The fire extinguisher includes an operator normally biased to the operable position, but held in the inoperable position by a cable system having a plurality of fusible or reusable, heat-activated links distributed therein. The cable system is held in tension adjacent the inner periphery of the hood and includes a section of chain to facilitate installation. Upon the occurrence of a fire, at least one of the links separates, releasing the cable system and allowing the operator to move to the operating position whereby the fire extinguisher releases the fire suppressant.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1990Date of Patent: July 7, 1992Assignee: 21st Century International Fire Equipment Services CorporationInventors: Henry J. Stehling, Grady North, Paul Rouse, David Dunston