Patent ID: 7312706
Filing Date: 2007-12-25
Classification: A24F,G08B

Abstract:
1. A microprocessor controlled alarming ashtray designed to provide an early warning of a potential fire situation comprising: a two piece main body defining an enclosed cavity, formed from the mating engagement between an upper ashpan and a vented lower component housing wherein said body is fabricated from a heat resistant polymer translucent to the infra red spectrum of light; an audible alarming device; a smoke detector ionizing chamber; a smoke detector photo sensor; a smoke detector integrated circuit microchip, adapted to send a signal to a microprocessor and to drive said audible alarming device in response to an output alarm signal from said microprocessor; an angle alarm optical sensor; at least one infra red cigarette optical sensor; an infra red alarm override optical sensor; a microprocessor, adapted to analyze input signals from said smoke detector microchip, said angle alarm optical sensor, said infra red cigarette optical sensor and said infra red override optical sensor, and generate output alarm signals, and reset internal timing circuits, as determined by algorithmic functions programmed into said early warning microprocessor; and a power source; a circuit board held in spaced configuration within said cavity and is adapted to electronically connect and house all components.