System and method for alerting safety personnel of unsafe air temperature conditions
First Claim
1. A system for alerting safety personnel of unsafe air temperature conditions, comprising:
- a housing operable to be coupled to safety equipment associated with a view piece;
a temperature sensor formed to be exposed to an ambient environment, the temperature sensor operable to provide a signal representing a measured ambient temperature;
electronics operable to receive the signal from the temperature sensor, the electronics operable;
to process the signal from the temperature sensor;
to detect an unsafe temperature condition if the measured ambient temperature of air remains above a temperature set point for a specified period of time; and
to provide an indicator signal responsive to the unsafe temperature condition;
an indicator coupled to receive the indicator signal from the electronics, the indicator responding to the indicator signal by providing a visible indication of the unsafe temperature condition; and
an arm having first end coupled to the housing and a second end operable to be positioned within the ambient, the second end operable to be positioned at a distance away from the view piece at a viewable location associated with the view piece; and
wherein the second end comprises the temperature sensor and the indicator.
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Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for alerting safety personnel of unsafe air temperature conditions. The system includes a temperature sensor formed to be exposed to an ambient environment and operable to provide a signal representing a measured ambient temperature. The system also includes electronics formed to be attached within protection provided by safety equipment. The electronics are coupled to receive the signal from the temperature sensor. The electronics are then operable to process the signal, to detect an unsafe temperature condition and to provide an indicator signal responsive to the unsafe temperature condition. The system further includes an indicator coupled to receive the indicator signal from the electronics. The indicator then responds to the indicator signal by providing a visible indication of the unsafe temperature condition. In certain implementations, the unsafe temperature condition can comprise the measured ambient temperature being above a temperature set point or being above a specified temperature for a specified period of time. Further, the temperature sensor can be coupled to the electronics by a through-screw sensor assembly.
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21 Claims
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1. A system for alerting safety personnel of unsafe air temperature conditions, comprising:
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a housing operable to be coupled to safety equipment associated with a view piece; a temperature sensor formed to be exposed to an ambient environment, the temperature sensor operable to provide a signal representing a measured ambient temperature; electronics operable to receive the signal from the temperature sensor, the electronics operable; to process the signal from the temperature sensor; to detect an unsafe temperature condition if the measured ambient temperature of air remains above a temperature set point for a specified period of time; and to provide an indicator signal responsive to the unsafe temperature condition; an indicator coupled to receive the indicator signal from the electronics, the indicator responding to the indicator signal by providing a visible indication of the unsafe temperature condition; and an arm having first end coupled to the housing and a second end operable to be positioned within the ambient, the second end operable to be positioned at a distance away from the view piece at a viewable location associated with the view piece; and wherein the second end comprises the temperature sensor and the indicator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for alerting safety personnel of unsafe air temperature conditions, comprising:
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a housing formed to be attached to safety equipment associated with a view piece; a microprocessor located in the housing; a temperature sensor coupled to the housing and providing a signal representing a measured ambient temperature; a comparator coupled to receive the signal from the temperature sensor, the comparator comparing the signal from the temperature sensor to a temperature set point, detecting an unsafe temperature condition if the measured ambient temperature remains above a temperature set point for a specified period of time, and providing a signal to the microprocessor based upon the unsafe temperature condition; an arm having a first end coupled to the housing and a second end operable to be positioned within the ambient, the second end operable to be positioned at a distance away from the view piece at a viewable location associated with the view piece; and an indicator coupled to the second end of the arm, the indicator also coupled to receive a signal from the microprocessor representing the result of the comparison; such that the indicator provides a visible indication of the unsafe temperature condition; wherein the second end comprises the temperature sensor and the indicator. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for alerting safety personnel of unsafe air temperature conditions, comprising:
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measuring ambient temperature using a temperature sensor; detecting an unsafe temperature condition when the measured ambient temperature exceeds a temperature set point for a specified period of time; providing a visible indication of the unsafe temperature condition using an indicator; and wherein the indicator and temperature sensor are coupled to an arm, the arm operable to be positioned at a distance away from a view piece at a viewable location associated with the view piece. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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