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| 20080196906 | Self-contained automatic fire extinguisher - A self-contained automatic fire extinguishing device that is located within a wall or ceiling and housed within the space between two studs or joists. This unit includes a tank or series of tanks attached via flexible pressurized joints, and held in place by an expanding bracket. This fire extinguisher maintains a constantly high pressure inside a shell of the fire extinguisher through out a shelf-life of the fire extinguisher and which can indicate the charge status of the tank via a visible indicator. A sensor is attached to the unit, which reacts to prolonged exposure to direct heat and which can extend a nozzle beyond the wall or ceiling into the living space when actuated. The self-contained automatic fire extinguishing device is hidden behind a decorative face plate which permits the passage of the sensing device and a tank fill status indicator and which actuates out of the path of the nozzle upon activation. Prior to activation, an audible warning is sounded from the device to indicate the presence of a fire and an impending activation. Once activated, the fire extinguisher contents are dispersed into the space thus significantly retarding or completely extinguishing the fire. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090056959 | PROTECTION DEVICE FOR VENTILATION DUCTS - The invention relates to a protection device for ventilation ducts where at least one duct opening for the supply and/or evacuation of air is provided, in particular for fire protection of air conditioned rooms for information technology installations. To separate the protection zones in the event of an emergency according to high safety standards, it is suggested that said protection device comprises at least one protection slide that is supported in a vertically displaceable manner and furthermore includes a sliding mechanism by means of which said protection slide is movable from an open position to a closed position of said duct opening, said duct opening being completely covered by said protection slide in said closed position. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090139735 | Adjustable Escutcheon Assembly For A Sprinkler - An adjustable escutcheon assembly as provided for mounting a sprinkler in a sloped ceiling so that the sprinkler can be mounted parallel to the ceiling and with a refined appearance. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090205845 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTINGUISHING WILDFIRES - A method for extinguishing fires includes the steps of loading an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) onto a transport aircraft and carrying the UAV to an altitude and location in proximity to a fire area. The UAV is launched from the transport aircraft and guided over the fire area using controllable fixed or deployable aerodynamic structures operably connected to the UAV. Once over the appropriate location, the UAV releases fire extinguishing or retardant material onto the fire or anticipated fire path. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090301739 | PRESSURE SENSING APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In one embodiment, a device comprises a container having a dispensing portion, a contents under pressure within the container, and an integrated circuit (IC) sensor device comprising a pressure sensor in communication with the contents under pressure. In various embodiments, the device can further comprise a fire extinguisher, a diving tank, a diving cylinder, a scuba tank, and an oxygen tank. Other embodiments of the invention relate to methods of monitoring, pressure sensing systems, and sensor and sensing modules. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100032174 | Gas-Foam Fire-Extinguishing Product, Process for Preparing the Same, Use Thereof and Fire-Extinguishing System Using the Same - The present invention relates to a gas-foam fire-extinguishing product consisting of a clean gas fire-extinguishing agent and a foam fire-extinguishing agent, a process for preparing the product, use of the product and a fire-extinguishing system using the product. According to the present invention, the clean gas fire-extinguishing agent is used as a foaming agent for the foam fire-extinguishing agent and is contained in the generated foams. The present invention solved a problem in the prior art for a long time that the combustible liquids with Slow boiling point are difficult to be fire-extinguished. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100126738 | COMPRESSED AIR FOAM TECHNOLOGY - The method is for continuously producing compressed-air foam, notably for fire fighting or for decontamining, by supplying both compressed air and a mixture of water and at least a foaming agent to a foaming chamber ( | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100263884 | System And Method Of Assembly Of CPVC Piping System Employing Mechanical Couplings And Supports - CPVC piping systems comprising a network of CPVC pipe lengths in which at least some of the pipe lengths are interconnected with mechanical devices having resilient sealing members that are chemically compatible with the CPVC composition are described herein. Repairs and system modifications can be made without the use of solvent cement. In-line joints are formed with a coupling device including a pair of arcuate coupling segments having a first end, a second end, and an interior concave surface extending between the first end and the second end. A longitudinal channel extends along the concave surface. At least one mechanical fastener is operative to detachably connect the pair of coupling segments. A resilient annular seal is located within the longitudinal channel of each segment. A branching device connects a branch pipe to a main pipe through an orifice in the main pipe utilizing a saddle-like sealing member. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110042109 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY FIRE ESCAPE PATH - Methods and apparatus for fire egress/escape comprising a first container for storing a first fluid, a second container for storing a propellant, a nozzle to mix and atomize material from the first and second containers for forming a mist to suppress flame by evaporation, and an activation mechanism to enable a user to release material in the first and second containers for generating the mist. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110155397 | PASSIVE MICROWAVE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A STRUCTURE FROM FIRE THREATS - An automatic fire suppression system used to provide protection of window glass and other structural elements in aircraft terminals which are exposed to exterior fires caused by natural, accidental, or intentional events comprises a directional passive microwave receiver, a central processor for processing received microwave signals over time and comparing the received signals over time with thermal event signatures stored in memory to selectively actuate a sprinkler system for protecting the window glass in the vicinity of an identified fire event. The memory may further store a model of the aircraft terminal, and the processor utilizes a fire dynamics simulator to simulate a thermal event at the terminal. A related fire suppression process involves the detection of incipient fires through an array of exterior passive microwave heat sensor fire detectors connected to an electronic control processor which identify zones such as 30 to 100 linear foot zones of exterior glass surface and automatically initiates an array of quenching sprinkler heads applying water to the exposed surfaces of glass and other structural elements in response to detection of an identified fire event by its signature. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120012346 | ODORANT FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - A method for protecting a user in an enclosed environment includes providing an enclosed environment that holds cargo that has first odor; flowing a gas to the enclosed environment; and adding an odorant having a second odor to the gas, the first odor being distinctive from the second odor such that a presence of the second odorant provides a warning that the gas is present. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120097404 | ATM Security System - An automated teller machine security system is provided. The system includes at least one gas detector ( | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120118589 | FIRE PROTECTED ELASTOMERIC INSULATION - The present invention relates to a versatile multi-layer elastomer or thermoplastic elastomer based thermal and/or sound insulation material with improved fire retardant properties together with low smoke generation, the process for manufacturing of such material and the use of such material and resulting composites. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120145416 | COMBINED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM - A fire suppression system includes a divert valve downstream of a fire suppressant source. The divert valve is selectively movable between an initial first position which communicates extinguishing agent into a first distribution network and a second position which communicates extinguishing agent into a second distribution network. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120261144 | Fire Management System - A method and apparatus for managing fires. A computer system is configured to receive fire related information from at least a first portion of a plurality of assets and analyze the fire-related information to generate a result. The computer system is configured to coordinate an operation of a second portion of the plurality of assets using the result. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120298384 | HUB WITH LOCKING MECHANISM - A hub assembly for supporting a portion of a flexible sprinkler assemblage within a ceiling, the hub assembly including a primary support mounted to a ceiling support member, and a secondary support member rotatable relative to a primary support member between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, portions of the supports are overlapping and cut outs formed in the primary support cooperate together with cut outs formed in the secondary support to define a hub opening configured to receive the portion of the flexible sprinkler assemblage. The hub assembly also includes a locking mechanism configured to selectively connect the primary support to the secondary support, and an adjustment mechanism disposed on the primary support that is configured to secure the position of the portion of the flexible sprinkler assemblage within the hub opening, and is separate from the locking mechanism. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130098642 | System and Method of Automatic Pump Operation - A system for automatically setting up a truck-mounted pump driven by an engine for pumping operation, comprising a transmission control having a visual indicator and coupled to a transmission of the truck, a pump control having a visual indicator and coupled to the pump, a prime control having a visual indicator and coupled to a prime pump, a master system control switch operable to receive operator input, and a main controller in data communication with the transmission control, pump control, prime control, and the master system control switch, the main controller receiving an input from the master system control switch to initiate pump setup operation, and automatically transmitting alert signals to the visual indicators of the transmission control, pump control, and prime control to provide visual guidance to the operator in the proper sequence of steps to set up the pump for pumping operation. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130228345 | Control of the Electric Motors of a Pump Unit of a Fire Protection System - Control method and control apparatus of the electric motors of a pump unit of a fire protection system, which fire protection system comprises spray nozzles ( | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130233576 | Methods For Improving Safety Conditions And Mitigating Emergencies At A Work Site - A method is provided for improving safety conditions at the work site and to respond to emergencies to mitigate the damage/injuries caused by such emergencies. The method may include positioning an emergency response system at a work site. The work site may be remotely located, e.g., a distance from additional local emergency response services. An exemplary work site may be an oil field site. The emergency response system may include a fire suppression system and a medical care unit. The fire suppression system may include a pump in fluid communication with a supply tank. The supply tank may store a fire retardant material. The fire suppression system may suppress a fire by pumping the fire retardant material from the supply tank through a delivery hose and onto the fire. The fire suppression system may further include a communication system to coordinate additional emergency response services. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130277071 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FIGHTING OR PREVENTING FIRES IN THE INTERIOR, ON THE SURFACE, OR IN THE SURROUNDINGS OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE - In a method or in a device for fighting or preventing fires in the interior, on the surface, or in the surroundings of an electrochemical energy store, a unit is provided which ensures that the concentration of an inert gas or of a mixture of inert gases in the interior, on the surface, or in the surroundings of the electrochemical energy store does not fall below a predetermined value. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130284464 | METHODS OF REDUCING FLAME PROPOGATION IN SYSTEMS WITH A FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT - The present invention provides methods for reducing the propagation of a flame to or from a refrigerant source and an ignition source in or adjacent to a cooling system, comprising positioning a metal mesh flame arrestor between said refrigerant source and said ignition source. The methods allow the use of flammable refrigerants with reduced risk of fire. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130327548 | FIRE-PROTECTION STORAGE MEANS, A VEHICLE, AND A METHOD - The present invention relates to fire-protection storage means ( | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140060858 | FIRE SPRINKLER VALVE ACTUATOR - Thermally activated devices, including thermally activated release devices. These devices may be used as part of any device or system in which thermal activation may be desired. In particular, described herein are thermally activated devices configured as sprinkler valves. The thermally activated devices typically include a channel and a plug element, where the plug element is a shape memory material, which may be a single-crystal shape memory alloy. The channel has two connected regions, where the first region has a diameter that is greater than the diameter of a plug element in a first configuration and the second region has a diameter that is less than the diameter of the plug element in the first configuration but greater than the diameter of the plug element in its second configuration. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140202715 | Explosion-venting method for aerosol fire suppression apparatus - An explosion-venting method for an aerosol fire suppression apparatus, comprising the following steps: 1) when the aerosol fire suppression apparatus explodes, an explosion-venting device matching the aerosol fire suppression apparatus generating a limited displacement along a direction that a hot air stream of the aerosol fire suppression apparatus is jetting towards; 2) when an extremity of the explosion-venting device reaches an edge of the aerosol fire suppression apparatus, being limited, the explosion-venting apparatus stops the displacement along the direction that the hot air stream of the aerosol fire suppression apparatus is jetting towards, thus achieving for the aerosol fire suppression apparatus the effects of explosion-venting and reduced recoil force. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140209329 | MECHANICAL REMOTE MONITOR CONTROL - A system and method remotely mechanically controls the direction of fluid flow from a firefighting monitor. For example, a control handle mounted in the cabin of a vehicle can be operably mechanically coupled to a pivotable firefighting monitor mounted outside the vehicle (e.g., near the front) by an arrangement of cables. The handle and cables are arranged such that horizontal pivoting of the handle results in a corresponding horizontal pivot of the firefighting monitor, and vertical pivoting of the handle results in a corresponding vertical pivot of the firefighting monitor. The direct mechanical link between the handle and firefighting monitor ensures a rapid and reliable control over the monitor direction and orientation, while providing an intuitive and user friendly operational modality. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140305664 | Method and system for remote monitoring at a nozzle - A system where a sensor is placed in proximity to the nozzle of a hose to monitor pressure. The system includes a communication link between the sensor and a remote station. Pressure values can be transmitted to a receiver and optional processor located near a pump. An operator can then adjust the pump to produce the desired pressure at the nozzle. Optionally, the processor can directly control the pump through a closed-loop feedback system. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20150013998 | THERMALLY ACTUATED DRYER DOOR LOCK - A thermally actuated lock for an appliance incorporates a fusible material that holds a spring-loaded bolt in retraction. Temperatures that would indicate an appliance fire allow the bolt to extend between the housing and appliance door to lock the appliance door in a closed position. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150027739 | IN-RACK FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM - A fire protection sprinkler system is provided for the protection of commodities including Class I-IV hazards, Group A cartoned and exposed plastics (expanded and unexpanded), flammable liquids, tires, roll paper, and aerosols, stored in a plurality of adjoining racks having a longitudinal flue space between the racks. The system includes at least one fluid supply conduit in fluid communication with a source of a fire protection fluid. The system also includes at least one solid horizontal barrier covering each rack and the longitudinal flue space at a predetermined vertical spacing. The system further includes one or more rack-level fire protection sprinklers in fluid communication with the fluid supply. The sprinklers are disposed in the vertical flue space between adjacent horizontal barriers, and each sprinkler is spaced vertically from the commodities stored between adjacent horizontal barriers. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150041158 | FIRE SAFETY CONTROL SYSTEM - A fire safety control system includes a storage container with an agent; a valve on the storage container for releasing the agent; a control head on the valve for actuating the valve; and a connection sensor on the control head for sensing whether the control head is connected to the valve and for producing a connection status signal. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150306438 | Method and system for reducing noise and room air overpressure on discharge of a gas extinguisher system - Noise and room air overpressure on discharge of a gas extinguisher system is reduced. During the discharge, an extinguishing fluid is conveyed from a pressurized container via a container valve and line system to an extinguishing nozzle. At the beginning of the discharge the extinguishing fluid is predominantly present in the line system in liquid phase and after discharge it assumes a predominantly gaseous phase. In a phase transition period, which is accompanied by a significant reduction in the extinguishing fluid mass flow and a significant increase in the noise and the room air pressure, the mass flow is then reduced or stopped. Due to the reduction of the mass flow, the sound level of the noise arising is advantageously reduced to a value of a maximum of 100 dB and the room air pressure to an overpressure value ranging from 200 to 1000 Pa. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150321036 | THERMAL EXPANSION ASSEMBLY FOR WATER MIST FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method are provided for maintaining a standby pressure in a fire suppression system. The fire suppression system includes at least on spray head and a drive source coupled to the at least one spray head by a supply line. The supply lines delivers extinguishing medium to the spray head. The drive source maintains a standby pressure of the extinguishing medium in the supply line when the system is inactive. A release line is coupled at a first end to the supply line. The release line includes a thermal expansion assembly. When the system is inactive and the standby pressure exceeds a first threshold, the thermal expansion assembly releases extinguishing medium from the system to reduce the standby pressure. When the system is active and the standby pressure exceeds the first threshold, the thermal expansion assembly does not release extinguishing medium from the system. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150335925 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING AN OVERPRESSURE CAUSED BY A VAPOR CLOUD EXPLOSION - Systems and methods for reducing an overpressure caused by an explosion of a vapor cloud are provided. In one or more embodiments, the system can include one or more sensors operable to detect the explosion of the vapor cloud. The system can also include one or more igniters operable to ignite the vapor cloud at locations throughout, after the explosion of the vapor cloud is detected, to provide a discrete combustion zone at each location. Each combustion zone can form a discrete pressure wave, thereby reducing the overpressure caused by the explosion of the vapor cloud. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20170232281 | FIRE AND SMOKE CONTAINMENT SERVICES TRANSIT UNIT AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD | 08-17-2017 |
