Life safety device with automatic battery discharge at the end of life

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8054189
APP PUB NO 20100097211A1
SERIAL NO

12288162

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When a rechargeable battery of a life safety device reaches its end of life, the life safety device provides an audible signal indicating that replacement is required. When the device is disconnected from line power, the rechargeable battery still contains a significant amount of energy. The device automatically begins controlled discharge the battery until the stored energy has been reduced to a safe level for disposal of the life safety device and its battery.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Buchholz, Matthew J Canon City, US 17 171
Burnette, Stan Colorado Springs, US 8 105
Silver, Travis Colorado Springs, US 16 150

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