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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 1991
Filed:
Jul. 27, 1990
John A Carter, Monte Sereno, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A safety system associated with an engine of a marine vessel wherein the safety system includes a blower, a control unit, and a plurality of sensors. An intake pressure detection device is coupled to the intake manifold of the engine for the detection of pressure at the intake manifold. A sensor is coupled to the engine to monitor oil pressure and, along with the intake pressure detection device, transmits a signal to the control unit, with the signals each having a characteristic corresponding to the respective engine pressure. Detection of an engine pressure associated with engine idling or low cruise operation causes the control unit to activate the blower. The safety system includes interactive heat sensors and vapor sensors to monitor the atmosphere in an engine compartment. Detection of a volatile environment activates the blower and triggers both an audio and a visual warning.