Patents by Inventor Steven T. Varieur

Steven T. Varieur 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: 20230389181
    Abstract: A bracket for holding a sensor at a location on a circuit board. The bracket comprises a main body and at least two leg members. Each leg member further includes a first end connected to the main body and a second end extending away from the main body at a predetermined angle. In an engaged position of the bracket, the second end of each leg member is configured to extend through a corresponding opening in the circuit board and wherein each second end further comprises a hook member configured to engage a bottom portion of the circuit board in the engaged of the bracket. The bracket further includes at least one spring member having a first surface configured to contact a top portion of the sensor and exert a force substantially normal to the circuit board in the engaged position of the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Steven T. VARIEUR, Joseph FARLEY, John STOWELL
  • Patent number: 10077575
    Abstract: A door lock extender and method of using the door lock extender in connection with a control panel box. The door lock extender includes an extender base having a lock slot for accepting a tang latch of a lock and an extender latch that is configured to engage a catch member of a control panel box. In use, the tang latch of the lock is inserted into the lock slot of the extender base. The extender latch engages the catch member on a housing of the control panel box locking a door to the housing while providing sufficient clearance for passage of a cable between the door and the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH
    Inventors: Steven T. Varieur, James T. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20170142854
    Abstract: A door lock extender and method of using the door lock extender in connection with a control panel box. The door lock extender includes an extender base having a lock slot for accepting a tang latch of a lock and an extender latch that is configured to engage a catch member of a control panel box. In use, the tang latch of the lock is inserted into the lock slot of the extender base. The extender latch engages the catch member on a housing of the control panel box locking a door to the housing while providing sufficient clearance for passage of a cable between the door and the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Steven T. Varieur, James T. Roberts
  • Patent number: 8845136
    Abstract: A strobe reflector that includes a reflective material and a support structure. The support structure may be adjusted or moved into at least two distinct positions to provide two distinct shapes for the reflective material. The first position of the support structure shapes the reflective material in a first configuration (such as a half-hemisphere) and a second position of the support structure shapes the reflective material in a second configuration (such as a full hemisphere).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Savage, Jr., Steven T. Varieur
  • Patent number: 8730019
    Abstract: A pull station for an alarm includes a housing having an actuator mounted for movement with respect thereto. The actuator has a standby (i.e., normal) position and an alarm position. The actuator has a contoured actuation surface configured such that downward pressure on the actuation surface moves the actuator from the standby position to the alarm position. The actuator may be rotatably or slidably coupled to the housing. The actuation surface may extend beyond the front face of the housing when in the standby position. In some embodiments, the actuation surface is cup-shaped. In other embodiments, the actuation surface is v-shaped, with first and second angled portions forming oblique angles with respect to a lateral axis of the housing. Thus arranged, the actuator can be operated by a disabled who may not have complete hand or finger dexterity. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: SimplexGrinnell LP
    Inventor: Steven T. Varieur
  • Patent number: 8511630
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for attaching an plurality of alarm notification devices to an electrical box. The mounting bracket includes a first mounting section to receive a first alarm notification device and a second mounting section to receive a second alarm notification device. The second mounting section defines an enclosure which houses the electrical wires connected between the alarm notification devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: SimplexGrinnell LP
    Inventor: Steven T. Varieur
  • Patent number: 8432266
    Abstract: A pull station for an alarm includes a housing having an actuator mounted for movement with respect thereto. The actuator has a standby (i.e., normal) position and an alarm position. The actuator has a contoured actuation surface configured such that downward pressure on the actuation surface moves the actuator from the standby position to the alarm position. The actuator may be rotatably or slidably coupled to the housing. The actuation surface may extend beyond the front face of the housing when in the standby position. In some embodiments, the actuation surface is cup-shaped. In other embodiments, the actuation surface is v-shaped, with first and second angled portions forming oblique angles with respect to a lateral axis of the housing. Thus arranged, the actuator can be operated by a disabled who may not have complete hand or finger dexterity. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: SimplexGrinnell LP
    Inventor: Steven T. Varieur
  • Publication number: 20120249311
    Abstract: A pull station for an alarm includes a housing having an actuator mounted for movement with respect thereto. The actuator has a standby (i.e., normal) position and an alarm position. The actuator has a contoured actuation surface configured such that downward pressure on the actuation surface moves the actuator from the standby position to the alarm position. The actuator may be rotatably or slidably coupled to the housing. The actuation surface may extend beyond the front face of the housing when in the standby position. In some embodiments, the actuation surface is cup-shaped. In other embodiments, the actuation surface is v-shaped, with first and second angled portions forming oblique angles with respect to a lateral axis of the housing. Thus arranged, the actuator can be operated by a disabled who may not have complete hand or finger dexterity. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP
    Inventor: Steven T. Varieur
  • Publication number: 20110242688
    Abstract: A strobe reflector that includes a reflective material and a support structure is provided. The support structure may be adjusted or moved into at least two distinct positions to provide two distinct shapes for the reflective material. The first position of the support structure shapes the reflective material in a first configuration (such as a half-hemisphere) and a second position of the support structure shapes the reflective material in a second configuration (such as a full hemisphere). The different shapes of the reflective material may be used for different mountings of the strobe device, such as for a ceiling mount or a wall mount. In this way, a single strobe reflector may be configured for different installations (whether to the wall or ceiling).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: SimplexGrinnell LP
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Savage, JR., Steven T. Varieur
  • Publication number: 20100090857
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for attaching an plurality of alarm notification devices to an electrical box. The mounting bracket includes a first mounting section to receive a first alarm notification device and a second mounting section to receive a second alarm notification device. The second mounting section defines an enclosure which houses the electrical wires connected between the alarm notification devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Steven T. Varieur
  • Patent number: D664054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: SimplexGrinnell LP
    Inventor: Steven T. Varieur
  • Patent number: D664462
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: SimplexGrinnell LP
    Inventor: Steven T. Varieur