Patents by Inventor Povl Hansen

Povl Hansen 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).

  • Ignition-source detecting system and associated methods
    Patent number: 7843352
    Abstract: A system of ignition-source detection and prevention in containers and open materials handling systems. The system includes an electronic processor located in close proximity to a detector, a spray nozzle, and a valve. The electronic processor may be configured to be placed in a dust-hazard environment. The detector may be configured to detect radiation and/or a flame. Associate methods are also disclosed, including: a method of responding to an ignition source, a method of installing an ignition-source detection system, and a method of testing an ignition-source detection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: B&S Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Povl Hansen, Geof Brazier
  • Ignition-source detecting system and associated methods
    Publication number: 20090189773
    Abstract: A system of ignition-source detection and prevention in containers and open materials handling systems. The system includes an electronic processor located in close proximity to a detector, a spray nozzle, and a valve. The electronic processor may be configured to be placed in a dust-hazard environment. The detector may be configured to detect radiation and/or a flame. Associate methods are also disclosed, including: a method of responding to an ignition source, a method of installing an ignition-source detection system, and a method of testing an ignition-source detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Povl Hansen, Geof Brazier