Safety Light Apparatus
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1. A safety device comprising:
- a sensor responsive to an emergency condition;
a signaling device;
a detector responsive to the presence of an occupant for providing a signal to the signaling device when the sensor indicates an emergency condition.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a safety apparatus for providing a visible signal to firefighters or other rescuers of occupants of a building that an occupant is in a particular location or room of the building. According to one embodiment of the invention, the safety apparatus may include an emergency detector, such as a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm or the like responsive to an emergency condition, including a visible signaling device, and a detector responsive to the presence of an occupant for providing a signal to the visible signaling device when the safety device is activated by the emergency condition.
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1. A safety device comprising:
- a sensor responsive to an emergency condition;
a signaling device;
a detector responsive to the presence of an occupant for providing a signal to the signaling device when the sensor indicates an emergency condition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- a sensor responsive to an emergency condition;
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7. An alarm comprising at least one smoke detector for generating a first signal in response to a smoke condition, and including a first transmitter for transmitting a second signal responsive to the first signal;
- a light separate from the smoke detector including a receiver;
a mat responsive to the presence of a person for generating a third signal;
a transmitter coupled to the mat for generating a fourth signal responsive to the third signal, the light being illuminated when the receiver receives both the second signal and the forth signal.
- a light separate from the smoke detector including a receiver;
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8. An emergency indicator comprising an emergency situation detector;
- a sensor for providing a signal to the detector in response to the presence of a body;
a light connected to the indicator responsive to the detector when the sensor'"'"'s signal responds to the presence of a body.
- a sensor for providing a signal to the detector in response to the presence of a body;
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9. A building alarm for indicating the location of an occupant of the building during an emergency situation comprising:
- an emergency situation detector for providing a first signal;
a sensor for recognizing the presence of the occupant and providing a second signal; and
a signaling device responsive to the first signal when the second signal is received by the alarm.
- an emergency situation detector for providing a first signal;
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