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US 8,711,358 B1Granted
Submersible remote smoke sensor
AssigneeTemitayo Gboluaje
InventorTemitayo Gboluaje
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Abstract
A device that detects smoke, both indoor and outdoor; especially applicable in areas prone to sustained water flooding. It can be used in underground locations susceptible to water ingress so it can be submersed in up to 6 feet of water for up to 24 hours. Usable in applications that requires NEMA 6P or IP68 level of water protection.
Claims1
A smoke device for detecting smoke comprising:
- a laser beam transmitter for transmitting a laser beam;
- a reflecting panel that reflects the laser beam, wherein the reflecting panel is a reflector;
- a laser beam detector;
- wherein the laser beam detector is attached to the laser beam transmitter and the laser beam detector for detecting the ratio of the transmitted to reflected beam in order to detect any smoke obstruction in the direct path of the laser beam transmitter and the reflector;
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- wherein the laser beam transmitter and the laser beam detector of the smoke device are placed in a UV and protective polycarbonate enclosure that has a transparent lid and a water tight cord grip for remote alarm cable pathway and submersible in up to six feet of water for up to twenty four hours and still have its smoke detector device functions activated.
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