Heat Sensor Device and System
First Claim
1. A warning system for emergency personnel, the system comprising:
- an article of clothing, the article of clothing comprising a means for attaching a heat sensor thereto; and
a heat sensor attached to the article of clothing, the heat sensor comprising;
a housing;
a microprocessor within the housing;
a means for detecting heat, the means for detecting heat being in communication with the microprocessor;
a source of electrical power, the source of electrical power being in communication with the microprocessor; and
a means for warning, the means for warning being in communication with the microprocessor, the means for warning activating a warning that the heat sensed by the heat sensor exceeds a specified temperature.
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Abstract
A device for detecting the heat of an area, such as a door within a burning structure, can be attached to garments worn by a firefighter or rescue personnel. The device includes a temperature probe through which light emitted by the target area enters, striking a temperature sensor which is in electronic communication with a microprocessor, an alarm circuit, and a visual display. If the detected temperature exceeds a specified threshold, the alarm goes off, warning the user of a potentially dangerous situation. By wearing a device either attached to a helmet, sleeve of a jacket, or boot, the user can readily detect the temperature, without adversely affecting their ability to carry equipment necessary to deal with an emergency situation.
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18 Claims
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1. A warning system for emergency personnel, the system comprising:
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an article of clothing, the article of clothing comprising a means for attaching a heat sensor thereto; and a heat sensor attached to the article of clothing, the heat sensor comprising; a housing; a microprocessor within the housing; a means for detecting heat, the means for detecting heat being in communication with the microprocessor; a source of electrical power, the source of electrical power being in communication with the microprocessor; and a means for warning, the means for warning being in communication with the microprocessor, the means for warning activating a warning that the heat sensed by the heat sensor exceeds a specified temperature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18)
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9. A method to warn of a heat condition in an area, the method comprising the steps of:
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having an article of clothing to which a heat sensor has been attached, approaching an area in which there is a source of heat; the heat sensor comprising; a housing; a microprocessor within the housing; a means for detecting heat, the means for detecting heat being in communication with the microprocessor; a source of electrical power, the source of electrical power being in communication with the microprocessor; and a means for warning, the means for warning being in communication with the microprocessor, the means for warning activating a warning that the heat sensed by the heat sensor exceeds a specified temperature; directing the heat sensor towards the source of heat; actuating the heat sensor; determining whether the source of heat exceeds a specified temperature; and activating a warning that the heat sensed exceeds the specified temperature. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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