Joseph William Bennett

US Patent:

6977590, Dec 20, 2005

Filed:

Jul 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/620257

Inventors:

Joseph Michael Bennett - Gallatin TN, US

International Classification:

G08B021/00

US Classification:

340605, 34053926

Abstract:

A system is disclosed comprising a flexible tube attached to a reservoir containing a hazardous material neutralizing substance, and possibly pressurized with air or another gas. The tube is routed around the perimeter of a region where one or more hazardous material containers are stored. In the event of a leak that spreads to the perimeter of the tube, the tube material type is so selected to degrade structurally in response to contact with the hazardous material, thereby rupturing and releasing the neutralizing substance stored within the tube and attached reservoir. The neutralizing material used is selected to neutralize the hazardous material released, to mitigate further damage or eliminate the hazard completely, or at least until intervening personnel can arrive. When a perimeter tube is ruptured, the released internal pressure drop may also activate an alarm, that is either audible, or uses a wire or cellular line to contact authorities as concerning the nature of the spill, be it fire or police departments, or maintenance or property personnel. The system can be used without the assistance of electrical power or electronics (or with sources like a lithium battery for the alarm), in an inexpensive package that requires no direct human monitoring, and can be employed in very remote installations.

US Patent:

7537007, May 26, 2009

Filed:

May 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/836570

Inventors:

Joseph Michael Bennett - Hendersonville TN, US

International Classification:

A61M 11/00

US Classification:

12820224, 12820718

Abstract:

A system for protecting individuals and property exposed to potential ignition and fires resulting from the release of high-oxygen concentration gas blends from oxygen systems used for breathing assistance. Said system comprises an oxygen storage container and delivery mechanism, said container filled with a blend of above-atmospheric oxygen and inert gases of appropriate composition and capacity to prevent the onset of ignition and fire when discharged and encountering ignition sources and combustibles, yet suitable for breathing by recipients and users of the system. Alternative embodiments can comprise covers over said oxygen containers, filled with materials suitable to prevent the ignition of combustibles encountering the high-oxygen blends from said oxygen containers, when both the blends and materials are dually discharged due to rupture of their respective containers after experiencing an impact.

US Patent:

7905296, Mar 15, 2011

Filed:

Jun 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/423647

Inventors:

Joseph Michael Bennett - Hendersonville TN, US

Assignee:

Firetrace USA LLC - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

A62C 2/00
A62C 3/00

US Classification:

169 46, 169 49, 169 58, 169 62

Abstract:

A hazard control system according to various aspects of the present invention comprises a housing configured to contain a control material and deliver the control material to neutralize a hazard in response to a trigger event. In one embodiment, the control material is an extinguishant for retarding fire. The housing contains the extinguishant and includes at least one surface configured to rupture in response to a trigger event, such as an impact. The housing may also include a surface configured to substantially mate with a surface of a vehicle, such as a fuel tank surface.

US Patent:

8453751, Jun 4, 2013

Filed:

Jun 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/868376

Inventors:

Joseph Michael Bennett - Hendersonville TN, US

Assignee:

Firetrace USA, LLC - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

A62C 35/02

US Classification:

169 27, 169 78, 252 4, 252 5, 252 7, 252 8, 252601

Abstract:

A fire control system according to various aspects of the present invention includes an extinguishant configured to absorb heat from the fire. In one embodiment, the extinguishant is configured to absorb thermal radiation from the fire and inhibit reflection of thermal radiation from the extinguishant and/or other surfaces back into the fire. In additional and alternative embodiments, the extinguishant includes a thermal absorbant may be configured to transfer heat into the surface and/or interior of suppressant particles or droplets to promote activation of the suppressant.

US Patent:

8042619, Oct 25, 2011

Filed:

May 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/443302

Inventors:

Joseph Michael Bennett - Gallatin TN, US

Assignee:

Firetrace USA, LLC - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

A62C 2/00

US Classification:

169 46, 169 27, 169 78, 252 2, 252 8, 252 805, 252601, 252602

Abstract:

A fire control system according to various aspects of the present invention includes an extinguishant having a suppressant and a thermal absorbant. The suppressant is configured to suppress the fire. The thermal absorbant is configured to absorb heat from the fire. In one embodiment, the thermal absorbant is configured to absorb thermal radiation from the fire and inhibit reflection of thermal radiation from the suppressant and/or other surfaces back into the fire. In additional and alternative embodiments, the thermal absorbant may be configured to transfer heat into the surface and/or interior of suppressant particles or droplets to promote activation of the suppressant.

US Patent:

20020071832, Jun 13, 2002

Filed:

Jun 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/872468

Inventors:

Yuman Fong - New York NY, US
Joseph Bennett - Chicago IL, US
Henrik Petrowsky - Nidderau, DE

International Classification:

A61K048/00
A61K038/16
A61K031/522
A61K031/551
A61K033/24

US Classification:

424/093210, 424/649000, 514/008000, 514/034000, 514/220000, 514/251000, 514/263300, 514/410000, 514/575000

Abstract:

This invention provides methods of treating cancer employing mutant herpes viruses and anticancer agents, such as chemotherapeutic drugs.

US Patent:

20030228281, Dec 11, 2003

Filed:

Feb 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/358096

Inventors:

Yuman Fong - New York NY, US
Joseph Bennett - Chicago IL, US
Henrik Petrowsky - Nidderau, DE

International Classification:

A61K048/00
A61K031/704
A61K031/66
A61K031/407
A61K033/24

US Classification:

424/093200, 435/456000, 514/034000, 514/410000, 514/109000, 424/649000

Abstract:

This invention provides methods of treating cancer employing mutant herpes viruses and anticancer agents, such as chemotherapeutic drugs.

US Patent:

20080135266, Jun 12, 2008

Filed:

Jul 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/878999

Inventors:

Adam T. Richardson - Belleville, CA
Joseph Michael Bennett - Hendersonville TN, US

International Classification:

A62C 35/02

US Classification:

169 46, 169 71, 169 78, 169 89

Abstract:

A device and method device for delivering a fire suppressing gas to a space is provided. The device includes a housing disposed within the space; at least one generator disposed within the housing and containing pre-packed sodium azide based propellant; an ignition device for igniting said sodium azide based propellant and thereby generating a low-moisture fire suppressing gas; and an opening in the housing for directing the fire suppressing gas mixture into said space.