Distracting module system

• US 9,679,459 B2
• Filed: 05/02/2016
• Issued: 06/13/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 09/02/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Crotega, LLC
• Original Assignee: Crotega, LLC
• Inventors: Crowe, Jody Allen
• Primary Examiner(s): Nguyen, An T
• Application Number:
  US15/144,195
• Publication Number:
  US 20160247374A1
• Time in Patent Office: 407 Days
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/1672 using sonic detecting means, e.g. a microphone operating in the audio frequency range
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 15/02 with smoke, gas, or coloured or odorous powder or liquid

Abstract

A distracting module system includes a hydro pneumatic solution tank, a valve, a nozzle, a controller and a detecting system. The controller is programmed to receive a sensor alert signal from the detecting system and send an activation signal to the valve to regulate and control fluid movement from the hydro pneumatic solution tank through the valve and to the nozzle, and to deliver information related to the sensor alert signal and the activation signal to third party devices.

Claims

1. A distracting module system comprising:

a tank having a top, a bottom, a fluid valve configured to enable fluid to be injected into or released from the tank, a gas inlet valve configured to enable compressed gas to be injected into the tank so as to form a compressed gas cushion, a gas relief valve configured to enable release of the compressed gas from the tank;

a valve in fluid communication with the tank;

a nozzle in fluid communication with the valve;

a controller programmed to control the valve; and

a detecting system configured to detect the presence of an intruder and generate a signal in response,

the controller being programmed to receive the signal from the detecting system and send an activation signal to the valve to regulate and control fluid movement through the valve and to the nozzle, and to deliver information related to the signal from the detecting system and the activation signal to third party devices.

2. The distracting module system of claim 1, wherein the nozzle is sized and configured to be concealed within a building.

3. The distracting module system of claim 1, wherein the fluid is non-aeriated cold water.

4. The distracting module system of claim 3, wherein the fluid includes an irritant mixed with the cold water.

5. The distracting module system of claim 1, wherein the fluid valve is configured to be in fluid communication with a fire sprinkler system of a building.

6. The distracting module system of claim 1, wherein the fluid valve is configured to be in fluid communication with a domestic water supply system of a building.

7. The distracting module system of claim 1, wherein further comprising at least one deterrent metering device.

8. The distracting module system of claim 7, wherein the deterrent metering device is configured to disperse a forensic dye.

9. The distracting module system of claim 7, wherein the deterrent metering device is configured to disperse a chemical deterrent.

10. The distracting module system of claim 1, wherein the detecting system includes at least one of a proximity sensor device, an audible noise detection device and a motion sensor device electronically connected to the controller.

11. The distracting module system of claim 1, wherein the detecting system includes a manual activation device configured to be activated by an occupant of a building.

12. The distracting module system of claim 11, wherein the manual activation device is configured to be disposed in a hallway or room of a building so as to enable the occupant to activate the system upon visually identifying the intruder.

13. The distracting module system of claim 1, wherein the detecting system includes a gunshot detection device electronically connected to the controller, the gunshot detection device being located in a building so as to be capable of detecting and identifying a gunshot signature and transmitting a gunshot detection signal to the controller identifying the location the gunshot.

14. The distracting module system of claim 1, wherein the nozzle is sized and configured to be concealed in a ceiling, door frame, or a counter of a building.

15. The distracting module system of claim 1, wherein the nozzle is sized and configured to be concealed in an accessory to a building structure.

16. The distracting module system of claim 15, wherein the accessory to the building structure is a light fixture or hanging pendant.

17. The distracting module system of claim 1, wherein the detecting system includes a surveillance camera.

18. The distracting module system of claim 1, further comprising a pressure indicator in fluid communication with the tank.

19. The distracting module system of claim 1, further comprising a pressure switch in fluid communication with the tank.

20. A method of deterring an intruder in a building, comprising:

detecting the intruder in a location of the building with a detecting system;

transmitting a signal generated by the detecting system to a controller;

transmitting an activation signal, via the controller, to activate a nozzle;

spraying fluid from a tank that is pressurized by a compressed gas cushion in the location of the intruder to deter the intruder; and

transmitting an alert signal to a third party device, via the controller.