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Alarm system for hand-held chemical monitor

US6191696A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 1999
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B21/14
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An alarm system for portable chemical monitors comprising a housing configured for attachment to the portable chemical monitor having a twist lock mechanical connector capable of connecting to the portable chemical monitor, at least three pins mounted within the housing that are capable of inserting into the portable chemical monitor, a circuit board electrically connected to the pins and capable of receiving electrical signals from the chemical monitor, and a ceramic disk supported within the housing having an indicator means for generating vibrational movement that provides a audible sound. A method for monitoring for the presence of chemical agents is disclosed.

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