Patent ID: 6774802
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
A detection and evacuation system, for use in a home, the system comprising:a) at least one sensor assembly for detecting contamination of a contaminate in ambient air, the sensor assembly including a communication device that produces a first emergency signal upon determining the existence of a pre-determined level of toxic contamination; b) a central processor, the central processor including: i) a receiving device for receiving the first emergency signal from the communication device of the sensor assembly; and ii) at least one transmitter capable of transmitting a second emergency signal; c) at least one deactivation device energized in response to the second emergency signal from the central processor transmitter, the deactivation device operating to suspend operation of an appliance; d) at least one activation device energized in response to the second emergency signal from the central processor transmitter, the activation device operating to reduce the level of toxic contamination within the home; and (e) an air evacuation apparatus to assist in reducing the level of toxic contamination within the home, the air evacuation apparatus including a breakage mechanism, a barrier, and a blower, the activation device activating the breakage mechanism and the blower upon receipt of the second emergency signal from the central processor.