Jason Nathaniel Sharpe

US Patent:

7492273, Feb 17, 2009

Filed:

Feb 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/788764

Inventors:

Jason M. Sharpe - Colorado Springs CO, US
Larry R. Ratzlaff - Elgin IL, US
Joseph G. DeLuca - Colorado Springs CO, US

Assignee:

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc. - Mebane NC

International Classification:

G08B 17/10
G08B 23/00
H02B 1/04

US Classification:

340628, 3406937, 361610

Abstract:

An electronic device, for example a smoke alarm, that includes a battery carrier that includes a push to open and push to close apparatus for opening and closing the carrier. In one embodiment, the carrier is mounted so as to be pivotable between a closed position and an open position. Pivoting movement of the carrier is controlled by a double acting latch mechanism that includes at least one heart-shaped cam groove and at least one cam follower engaging with the cam groove. The carrier is a simple to access and operate to facilitate replacement of the battery. A lockout mechanism can also be provided to prevent closure of the carrier without a battery installed. In addition, a tamper resist mechanism can be provided to prevent the carrier from being opened when the carrier is at the closed position.

US Patent:

7525445, Apr 28, 2009

Filed:

Sep 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/532010

Inventors:

Joseph G. DeLuca - Colorado Springs CO, US
Jason M. Sharpe - Colorado Springs CO, US

Assignee:

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc. - Mebane NC

International Classification:

G08B 23/00

US Classification:

3406931, 3406935, 3406937, 3406939, 34069312, 361679

Abstract:

A life safety alarm, for example a smoke alarm, that is battery powered, has an extended life, and is less prone to user mistakes. The batteries are sealed inside the alarm portion so that the batteries cannot be accessed by the user. As a result, the batteries are not replaceable. Rather, the alarm portion is replaced at the end of the alarm life, for example after expiration of a predetermined time period, such as ten years. The alarm is designed to be automatically activated upon initial attachment of the alarm portion to the bracket. The alarm can be manually deactivated, but once deactivated, the alarm cannot be reactivated and the alarm portion cannot be reattached to the bracket.

US Patent:

7948389, May 24, 2011

Filed:

Aug 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/201348

Inventors:

Jason M. Sharpe - Colorado Springs CO, US
Larry R. Ratzlaff - Elgin IL, US
Joseph G. DeLuca - Colorado Springs CO, US

Assignee:

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc. - Mebane NC

International Classification:

G08B 17/10
G08B 23/00

US Classification:

340628, 3406936

Abstract:

An electronic device, for example a smoke alarm, that includes a battery carrier that includes a push to open and push to close apparatus for opening and closing the carrier. In one embodiment, the carrier is mounted so as to be pivotable between a closed position and an open position. Pivoting movement of the carrier is controlled by a double acting latch mechanism that includes at least one heart-shaped cam groove and at least one cam follower engaging with the cam groove. The carrier is a simple to access and operate to facilitate replacement of the battery. A lockout mechanism can also be provided to prevent closure of the carrier without a battery installed. In addition, a tamper resist mechanism can be provided to prevent the carrier from being opened when the carrier is at the closed position.

US Patent:

20050088311, Apr 28, 2005

Filed:

Aug 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/916922

Inventors:

Joseph Deluca - Colorado Springs CO, US
Jason Sharpe - Colorado Springs CO, US

Assignee:

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc. - Colorado Springs CO

International Classification:

G08B023/00

US Classification:

340693900, 340628000

Abstract:

A life safety alarm, for example a smoke alarm, that is battery powered, has an extended life, and is less prone to user mistakes. The batteries are sealed inside the alarm portion so that the batteries cannot be accessed by the user. As a result, the batteries are not replaceable. Rather, the alarm portion is replaced at the end of the alarm life, for example after expiration of a predetermined time period, such as ten years. The alarm is designed to be automatically activated upon initial attachment of the alarm portion to the bracket. The alarm can be manually deactivated, but once deactivated, the alarm cannot be reactivated and the alarm portion cannot be reattached to the bracket.

US Patent:

20100230412, Sep 16, 2010

Filed:

Oct 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/734369

Inventors:

Jason Michael Sharpe - Colorado Springs CO, US

Assignee:

UTC Fire & Security Corporation - Farmington CT

International Classification:

B65D 25/20
B23P 11/00

US Classification:

220481, 2952511

Abstract:

A life safety assembly includes an attachment stud configured to attach to a surface, and a life safety device that is mountable on the attachment stud. The life safety device has a receptacle configured to receive and interlock with the attachment stud to mount the life safety device with respect to the surface.

US Patent:

20230061160, Mar 2, 2023

Filed:

Aug 31, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/462278

Inventors:

- Colorado Springs CO, US
Jason M. Sharpe - Colorado Springs CO, US

International Classification:

A47C 7/54
B64D 11/06

Abstract:

A console mounted armrest includes an adjustable post to raise and lower the armrest, and a linkage. The linkage defines the tilt of the armrest with respect to the post. A single control mechanism controls the motion of the post, and thereby also controls the tilt of the armrest to maintain a desirable orientation with respect to the sidestick. The control mechanism defines multiple positive lock-out positions with respect to the post such that the control mechanism will always engage one of the positive lock-out positions.

US Patent:

20200010199, Jan 9, 2020

Filed:

Jul 9, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/029869

Inventors:

- Colorado Springs CO, US
Jason Michael Sharpe - Colorado Springs CO, US

Assignee:

AMI Industries, Inc. - Colorado Springs CO

International Classification:

B64D 11/06

Abstract:

A seat for an aircraft may comprise a seat pan and a back support coupled to the seat pan. An upper thoracic support may be located proximate an end of the back support opposite the seat pan. The upper thoracic support may be configured to rotate relative to the back support. A headrest may be coupled to the upper thoracic support.