Detection and air evacuation system
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1. A detection and evacuation system, for use in a home, the system comprising:
- a) at least one sensor assembly for detecting contamination of a contaminate in ambient air, the sensor assembly including a communication device that produces a first emergency signal upon determining the existence of a pre-determined level of toxic contamination;
b) a central processor, the central processor including;
i) a receiving device for receiving the first emergency signal from the communication device of the sensor assembly; and
ii) at least one transmitter capable of transmitting a second emergency signal;
c) at least one deactivation device energized in response to the second emergency signal from the central processor transmitter, the deactivation device operating to suspend operation of an appliance;
d) a messaging unit energized in response to the second emergency signal from the central processor transmitter, the messaging unit operating to notify emergency personnel that the sensor assembly has detected the predetermined level of toxic contamination; and
e) at least one activation device energized in response to the second emergency signal from the central processor transmitter, the activation device operating to reduce the level of toxic contamination within the home.
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Described is a system for detecting toxic levels of a contaminate in a monitored area. The system controls an air evacuation device that operates in response to the detection of a predetermined level of contamination. The system also acts to deactivate appliances that may be contributing to the level of contamination. In addition, the system alerts local emergency units with a pre-recorded message of the emergency situation.
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1. A detection and evacuation system, for use in a home, the system comprising:
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a) at least one sensor assembly for detecting contamination of a contaminate in ambient air, the sensor assembly including a communication device that produces a first emergency signal upon determining the existence of a pre-determined level of toxic contamination;
b) a central processor, the central processor including;
i) a receiving device for receiving the first emergency signal from the communication device of the sensor assembly; and
ii) at least one transmitter capable of transmitting a second emergency signal;
c) at least one deactivation device energized in response to the second emergency signal from the central processor transmitter, the deactivation device operating to suspend operation of an appliance;
d) a messaging unit energized in response to the second emergency signal from the central processor transmitter, the messaging unit operating to notify emergency personnel that the sensor assembly has detected the predetermined level of toxic contamination; and
e) at least one activation device energized in response to the second emergency signal from the central processor transmitter, the activation device operating to reduce the level of toxic contamination within the home. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 39)
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17. A contamination detection system for monitoring conditions within a monitored area, the system comprising:
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a) a plurality of sensor means positioned within the monitored area for analyzing ambient air conditions to determine if an emergency situation exists, each of the plurality of sensor means capable of generating a first emergency signal upon detection of contaminated air;
b) a central monitoring means, the central monitoring means capable of receiving the first emergency signal from each of the sensor means and generating a second emergency signal in response to the first emergency signal;
c) means for activating an air evacuation device for evacuating contaminated air upon receipt of the second emergency signal from the central monitoring means;
d) means for deactivating an appliance upon receipt of the second emergency signal from the central monitoring means; and
e) means for alerting emergency personnel upon receipt of the second emergency signal from the central monitoring means. - View Dependent Claims (40)
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18. A toxic contaminate detection system for monitoring conditions within a monitored area, the system comprising:
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a) a plurality of sensor means positioned within the monitored area for analyzing ambient air conditions to determine if an emergency situation exists, each of the plurality of sensor means including;
i) a sensor device that senses the ambient air conditions;
ii) a detection unit for analyzing the ambient air conditions; and
iii) a transmitter for transmitting a first emergency signal if the sensor device detects an amount of contaminates in the ambient air that exceeds a pre-determined level;
b) a central monitoring means, the central monitoring means including;
i) a receiver for receiving the first emergency signal from any one of the plurality of sensor means;
ii) a control unit for analyzing the first emergency signal and generating a second emergency signal upon determining the existence of an emergency situation; and
iii) a transmitter for transmitting the second emergency signal;
c) means for activating an air evacuation device upon receipt of the second emergency signal from the central monitoring means, the means for activating the air evacuation device including;
i) a receiver to receive the second emergency signal from said central monitoring means;
ii) a breaking mechanism for breaking a barrier to evacuate the ambient air within the monitored area;
iv) an air circulator for reducing the level of ambient air contamination in the monitored area;
d) means for deactivating an appliance upon receipt of the second emergency signal from the central monitoring means, the means for deactivating an appliance including;
i) a receiver to receive the second emergency signal from the central monitoring means;
ii) a mechanism for deactivating operation of the appliance; and
e) means for alerting emergency personnel upon receipt of the second emergency signal from the central monitoring means, the means for alerting emergency personnel including;
i) a receiver to receive the second emergency signal from the central monitoring means; and
ii) a telephone device for automatically dialing emergency personnel with a pre-recorded message. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A building having a detection and evacuation system, the building comprising:
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a) a barrier constructed within the building located between the inside of the building and the outside of the building;
b) the detection and evacuation system installed within the building, the detection and evacuation system including;
i) a contamination monoxide sensor, the contamination sensor being capable of analyzing ambient air within the building and transmitting a signal upon detection of an amount of a contaminate that exceeds a predetermined limit;
ii) a breakage mechanism, the breakage mechanism being adapted to break the barrier to expose the ambient air inside the building to the outside of the building;
iii) an air circulator, the air circulator including at least one fan reducing the level of contaminated ambient air;
iv) a shut-off device connected to an appliance, the shut-off valve being adapted to termination operation of and gas flow to the appliance; and
v) a processor that electronically controls operation of the breakage mechanism, the air circulator, and the appliance shut-off device upon receipt of the signal from the sensor indicating that the amount of contaminate has exceeded the predetermined limit. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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28. A method of detecting toxic contamination of ambient air within a home and evacuating the contaminated air from the home, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) constructing a barrier within the home, the barrier being located between the inside of the home and the outside of the home; and
b) installing a detection and evacuation system within the home, the system including;
i) a contaminate sensor, the contaminate sensor being capable of analyzing ambient air within the building and transmitting a first emergency signal upon detection of an amount of contaminate that exceeds a predetermined limit;
ii) a breakage mechanism, the breakage mechanism being adapted to break the barrier to expose the ambient air inside the home to the outside of the home;
iii) an air circulator, the air circulator including a blower for reducing the level of contaminated ambient air;
iv) a shut-off device adapted to termination operation of an appliance; and
v) a processor that electronically controls operation of the breakage mechanism, the air circulator, and the appliance shut-off device upon receipt of the signal from the sensor indicating that the amount of contaminate has exceeded the predetermined limit. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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