| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 169056000 | Condition responsive control | 79 |
| 20080271902 | Fire prevention and extinguishing system and method of using same - A fire prevention and extinguishing system and method designed to prevent and automatically extinguish Christmas tree fires. The system preferably includes a case containing a fire extinguisher, controls, a ground fault circuit interrupter (“GFCI”) receptacle, a strobe light and a siren. A cable having heat sensors is connected to the case. The cable has a length sufficient to enable the heat sensors to be positioned throughout the Christmas tree. A hose is connected to the fire extinguisher and includes a portion which is positioned in the tree. The system is powered via 110 vac. Christmas light strings are plugged into the GFCI receptacle which automatically shuts off the power upon detection of an electrical short in the light strings, thereby preventing the occurrence of an electrical fire. Upon the occurrence of a tree fire, the heat sensors immediately detect the fire and activate the automatic fire extinguishing portion of the system. Upon activation, the fire extinguisher discharges its contents via the positioned hose and extinguishes the fire, electrical power to the GFCI receptacle is automatically shut off, the strobe light is turned on, and the siren sounds a loud warning. Within seconds, the occupants are warned and the tree fire is extinguished. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080314602 | Portable fire extinguisher with manual and heat-responsive operators - The portable fire extinguisher has a housing, a pair of nozzles protruding from the housing, and a heat-responsive valve mounted outside the housing for detecting high heat intensity at proximity of the housing. The housing contains a cylinder of inert gas under pressure, a reservoir of fire suppressant material, and a piping system connecting the cylinder of inert gas, the heat-responsive valve, and the reservoir of fire suppressant material to the nozzles. The housing has a carrying handle formed thereon and magnets on surfaces thereof for retaining the housing to a range hood in a detachable manner. The piping system comprises a manual valve mounted in parallel with the heat-responsive valve for selective operation of the fire extinguisher in a manual mode. The heat-responsive valve is mounted near the top surface of the housing for detecting high heat intensity as close as possible from the ceiling of a range hood. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090101368 | FIREFIGHTING DEVICE FEEDBACK CONTROL - A control system for a fire fighting component includes a detector for detecting a position of at least a portion of a fire fighting component relative to an axis, which generates an output position signal indicative of the position of the at least a portion of the fire fighting component, and a controller in communication with the detector and receiving the output position signal. The controller generates a display output signal based on the output position signal. The system further includes a display that is in communication with the controller and receives the display output signal. The display generates an icon that is a graphical representation of the fire fighting device, and configures the icon based on the output display signal wherein the configuration of the icon indicates the position of the at least a portion of the fire fighting device. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090159301 | Tumble drying device and method for operating a tumble drying device - A tumble dryer with a fire-extinguishing facility includes a fire sensor for detecting a fire in a laundry drum of the tumble dryer, and an extinguishing medium supply device for introduction of an extinguishing medium into the laundry drum of the tumble dryer on actuation of a fire-extinguishing device. The extinguishing medium supply device includes a laundry freshening device. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090242218 | Method and apparatus for thermally activated sprinklers - A sprinkler head including a sprinkler body with a passage for fluid and a seal mechanism sealing the passage, and a cage member. A frangible bulb extends between the cage member and the seal. A shape memory alloy element is associated with the frangible bulb and has a first configuration that fits within, about, or abutting the bulb and a second configuration at a predetermined temperature which breaks the frangible bulb releasing the fluid through the passage. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090250230 | Fire protection - The present invention concerns a local and active fire protection means at a system for cable entries, pipe penetrations etc. Said system may comprise a frame ( | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100025053 | Safety apparatus - A safety apparatus is disclosed for inhibiting an outbreak of an electrical fire within an electrical box. The apparatus includes a heat sensitive device which is disposed within the electrical box for sensing a potentially hazardous temperature rise within the electrical box caused by an electrical fault in the electrical box. A control device is associated with the heat sensitive device such that the control device is activated by the heat sensitive device when the heat sensitive device senses the potentially hazardous temperature rise within the electrical box. An electrical fire inhibiting device is operably connected to the control device. The electrical fire inhibiting device has a dormant mode and a fire extinguishing mode. The arrangement is such that when the control device is activated by the heat sensitive device, the control device switches the fire inhibiting device from the dormant mode to the fire extinguishing mode so that the outbreak of the electrical fire within the electrical box is prevented. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100116514 | RESIDENTIAL PENDENT FIRE SPRINKLER - A pendent type residential fire sprinkler is described. The residential fire sprinkler has a body with a K-factor of at least 6 passage coupled to a deflector assembly that distributes fluid flowing through the passage over a coverage area to perform in accordance with Underwriters Laboratory Standard 1626 (October 2003) for listing by Underwriters Laboratory Incorporated so that the body and a heat responsive trigger disposed between the passage and the deflector assembly of the sprinkler can be installed in accordance with the 2002 Edition of National Fire Protection Association Standards 13, 13D, and 13R. Various aspects of the residential fire sprinkler, including a method of protecting a residential dwelling unit are described. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100132964 | FIRE EXTINGUISHING DEVICE - The present invention provides a fire extinguishing device including an upright standing hollow body. An air compressor pump is connected to the hollow body for providing pressurized air to the hollow body. At least one heat activated fluid release valve is connected to the hollow body. The present invention further provides a method of configuring a tree display. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100170685 | Method Of Making A Flow Shaper For A Sprinkler Assembly - A sprinkler assembly includes a body, a support, which extends from the body, and a closure device that releasably closes the discharge opening of the body. The sprinkler assembly further includes a trigger that releasably holds the closure device at the discharge opening. The support is adapted to allow the fluid flowing from the discharge opening, when the closure device is released, to pass through the support substantially unimpeded by the support and, further, is adapted to reshape the flow of fluid as it flows through the support. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100243283 | Sprinkler Skipping Shield With Improved Airflow - A fire protection sprinkler is provided with a skipping shield having air flow passages therethrough to reduce the negative impact that the shield has on the thermal response of the sprinkler. By providing holes, slots, louvers, or mesh to the skipping shield, water from adjacent flowing sprinklers can still be blocked from impinging on the thermal element. The shield will block water but allow hot gas from the fire to flow through the shield thereby improving the response time of the thermal element. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110083864 | FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - A fire detection system includes a detection tube and a sensing device. The detection tube contains a sensing fluid having a first physical condition and a second physical condition. The sensing fluid is in the first physical condition below a temperature threshold, and is in the second physical condition above the temperature threshold. The sensing fluid is at least partially liquid in the first physical condition. The sensing device is movable to open in response to a transition of a portion of the sensing fluid from the first physical condition to the second physical condition. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110120735 | FIRE PREVENTION ASSEMBLY - A fire prevention assembly comprises a main body, a first connective unit, a tubular piece, a sensor unit, a second connective unit, a first flexible piece, a movable piece and a second flexible piece. The fire prevention assembly is installed to a fire prevention gate. In use, the sensor unit would melt at a high temperature. In such case, the tubular piece moves rearwards along with the movable piece. Therefore, the movable piece will no longer limit the movement of the position limiting plate of the fire prevention gate and the protective plates will be allowed to rotate to open or close the fire prevention gate. Consequently, the fire prevention assembly can provide protection against fires and smoke in a swift and precise manner. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110203814 | Deflector Carrier - A sprinkler according to the present disclosure has a movable deflector that is spaced apart from its supporting pins by a carrier member. The spacing apart of the deflector from the pins may allow for the distribution pattern of the fire suppressant to be of a higher quality and reduce and/or minimize the possibility of voids or discontinuities in the distribution pattern. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110297402 | Fire-Suppressing Ceiling Panels - Fire-suppressing ceiling panels compatible with standard ceiling materials like gypsum drywall and drop-in suspended ceiling panels, which provide improved structural integrity and ease of installation while providing for long-term isolation of fire suppression agents from moisture. Various embodiments are disclosed. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120305273 | FIREFIGHTING DEVICE FEEDBACK CONTROL - A control system for a fire fighting component includes a detector for detecting a position of at least a portion of a fire fighting component relative to an axis, which generates an output position signal indicative of the position of the at least a portion of the fire fighting component, and a controller in communication with the detector and receiving the output position signal. The controller generates a display output signal based on the output position signal. The system further includes a display that is in communication with the controller and receives the display output signal. The display generates an icon that is a graphical representation of the fire fighting device, and configures the icon based on the output display signal wherein the configuration of the icon indicates the position of the at least a portion of the fire fighting device. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20140345886 | THERMALLY EXPANDABLE MULTILAYER PACKING FOR BUILDING MATERIAL - A thermally expandable multilayer packing for building material, having protruding parts and a body portion in the cross-sectional shape based a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The thermally expandable multilayer packing includes both a thermally expandable resin composition layer and a thermoplastic resin composition layer, wherein the thermally expandable resin composition forming the thermally expandable resin composition layer contains 100 parts by weight of a resin component containing a chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resin and/or an EPDM, 3 to 300 parts by weight of a thermally expandable graphite, 3 to 200 parts by weight of an inorganic filler and 20 to 200 parts by weight of a plasticizer. The thermally expandable resin composition layer and the thermoplastic resin composition layer are formed by simultaneous co-extrusion using the thermally expandable resin composition and the thermoplastic resin composition. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150297926 | Self-Extinguishing Sandwich Panel - The present invention is a self-extinguishing sandwich panel to be used as a component of wall and/or roof structures in production halls, warehouses, retail centers, etc. The self-extinguishing sandwich panel is equipped with a core and flow pipes situated under the skin surface, pipes which are distributed on one side of the core or on both sides of the panel core. The panel consists of internal flow pipes ( | 10-22-2015 |
| 20160158587 | CONTROL SYSTEM OF A FIRE TRUCK FOR HIGH-RISE AND SUPER HIGH-RISE BUILDING FIREFIGHTING - The application discloses a control system of a fire fighting truck for high-rise and super high-rise building firefighting, comprising: a command control equipment ( | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160166864 | FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS | 06-16-2016 |
| 169057000 | Having fusible plug, support, or holder | 9 |
| 20090071664 | SELF-ACTIVATED FIRE EXTINGUISHER - A self-activating fire extinguisher includes a pressure vessel having an outlet and containing a fire suppressant therein. A fusible material caps the outlet such that melting the fusible material allows escape of the fire suppressant from the pressure vessel. A deflector is associated with the pressure vessel for deflecting the fire suppressant escaping the pressure vessel onto a corresponding hazard. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090114404 | Sprinkler head - The present invention is directed to overcome such a problem associated with a sprinkler head made of In-based alloy with no use of Pb or Cd that in contradiction with the fact that a testing temperature in a strength test of a sprinkler head is proximal to a melting temperature of a solder alloy used in a heat-sensitive decomposition structure of the sprinkler head, and therefore a good creeping property over a higher temperature zone in which a sprinkler is activated is required, typically, the sprinkler head made of the In-based alloy with no use of Pb or Cd could not achieve the creeping property over the higher temperature zone in which the sprinkler is activated as favorably as any conventional sprinkler head using Pb or Cd could do, and could occasionally end in failure in a durability test. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090301742 | CLOSURE FOR SPRINKLERS AND NOZZLES HAVING HEAT TRIPPING DEVICE - Disclosed is an intelligent, autonomously usable closure for misting nozzles, atomizing nozzles and sprinklers. A covering plate | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090321093 | HOME KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - An automatic fire-suppression system that upon a predetermined fire condition is capable of detecting said fire condition and automatically dispensing and dispersing fire suppressant material over the abnormal fire. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100294521 | Fire Protection Sprinkler with Highly Sensitive Trigger - A heat responsive trigger assembly for a fire protection sprinkler may include a first plate having a bottom face; a second plate including a top face engaging the bottom face; a thermally conductive member disposed between the top and bottom faces and extending beyond a perimeter of at least one of the first and second plates; and a heat fusible material securing the first and second plates in an engaged position. The first and second plates may disengage in response to the heat fusible material reaching a predetermined temperature, thereby allowing a fire suppressant to discharge from the sprinkler. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110036600 | THERMAL TRIGGERING MECHANISM HAVING A GLASS AMPOULE FOR AEROSOL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - The invention relates to a method for thermally initiated triggering of an aerosol fire extinguisher having a strike pin ( | 02-17-2011 |
| 20130092403 | FIRE FIGHTING DEVICE - A fire fighting device having a probe for monitoring the temperature in a fire-risk area; a tank for supplying an extinguishing substance; and a dispenser for feeding the extinguishing substance from the tank to the fire-risk area; the fire fighting device also having a control connecting the probe to the tank, and which produces a chemical reaction inside the tank. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20150136432 | FIRE SPRINKLER WITH IMPROVED PROTECTIVE SHELL - A fire sprinkler includes a valve body and a protective shell. The valve body defines therein an orifice being normally fitted with a cap. The valve body is provided with two opposing bars extending downwardly from two sides thereof to form a frame that supports a heat-activated glass bulb engaged between the cap and a bottom of the frame. The protective shell can be mounted to the opposing bars to surround the glass bulb. Each of the opposing bars is provided with a stop portion. The protective shell is provided with two opposing guide portions and two opposing engagement portions, wherein each guide portion of the protective shell receives one of the opposing bars to allow the engagement portions of the protective shell to be engaged with the stop portions of the opposing bars. It allows the protective shell to be mounted to the valve body more securely. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150314154 | CONCEALED RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER - A combined trigger and concealing device for an automatic fire protection sprinkler includes a first plate attached to a second plate by a heat fusible material. Each plate is formed with an aperture which receives an actuator depending from the bottom of the sprinkler. The trigger device depends a preselected distance from the bottom of the sprinkler body and includes a cover which has an outer dimension which conceals the internal components of the sprinkler from view. The cover includes openings and is dimensioned and positioned to permit heat energy to be received by the inner and outer surface of the trigger device. Conduction of heat energy from both the inner and outer surface of the trigger device permits the heat fusible material to be expeditiously raised to the preselected separation temperature. This construction minimizes response time of the sprinkler while maintaining a highly aesthetic appearance. | 11-05-2015 |
| 169058000 | Having frangible extinguishant holder | 4 |
| 20130220650 | FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE FOR SMALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES - A fire protection device for small electrical devices provided with a housing. The fire protection device includes a bursting capsule featuring a hollow space that is completely enclosed and delimited by a vessel wall, wherein a liquid is disposed in the hollow space. The liquid breaks the vessel wall at a predetermined trigger temperature due to thermal expansion thereby causing the bursting capsule to rupture. When the vessel wall ruptures and releases the liquid it has a fire preventing effect and/or a fire extinguishing effect. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140138106 | Clothes Dryer Fire Extinguisher System - A fire extinguisher system comprising a conduit and at least one storage, with at least one valve connected to the at least one storage responsive to a heat event within the conduit. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140231107 | AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING AND FIRE-FIGHTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC AUTOMOBILE - An automatic fire-extinguishing and fire-fighting device for an electric automobile, comprising a powder bottle ( | 08-21-2014 |
| 20160059056 | Methods and Apparatus for Fire Suppressant Panel - A fire suppressant panel according to various aspects of the present technology is configured to deliver a fire suppressant material in response to a detected fire condition in a transportable container. In one embodiment, the fire suppressant panel comprises a housing having a heat sensitive detection tube disposed on one side of the housing. The heat sensitive detection tube is adapted to release a fire suppressant material in response to being exposed to a fire condition. | 03-03-2016 |
| 169060000 | Sensor, control and actuator | 46 |
| 20080289834 | Hazard detection and suppression apparatus - A hazard detection and suppression apparatus and a single-action discharge valve for discharging a vessel's contents. The valve has a valve body with a passage therethrough through which the contents are discharged, a frangible seal held within the valve body and sealing the passage while the seal is intact, and a solenoid including an armature moveable from a first to a second position. A thermopile or a thermopile matrix senses near-infrared energy to detect a fire hazard and actuate the valve. Amplifiers for the thermopile's signal are monitored for failure. A thermostat or a manual pushbutton can also actuate the valve, and an operator's panel monitors failure conditions. Other hazard detectors may be used including a petroleum detector, a chemical sensor, a moisture detector, a radiation detector, a gas detector, and a moving body detector. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080289835 | Localized Fire Suppression - An apparatus to suppress a localized fire may include a pressurized tank of fire suppressant and a valve coupled to the tank. In case of a fire, a pneumatic fire sensor may open the valve to release the fire suppressant. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090032271 | TREE FIRE EXTINGUISHING DEVICE - The present invention provides a tree fire extinguishing device including an upright standing hollow body. An air compressor pump is connected to the hollow body for providing pressurized air to the hollow body. At least one heat activated fluid release valve is connected to the hollow body. The present invention further provides a method of configuring a tree display. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090084561 | FIRE SENSOR, FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM, FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, AND COMBINATIONS THEREOF - A combination fire detection and fire suppression system may include a fire detection system configured to detect an undesirably high temperature associated with an area. The fire detection system may include a temperature sensor including a temperature sensor array and a fire alerting system associated with the temperature sensor. The fire alerting system may be configured to receive information from the temperature sensor and generate a warning signal based on an undesirably high temperature associated with the area. The fire detection system may include a fire control panel configured to receive the warning signal. The system may also include a fire suppression system including a fire suppressant delivery system configured to provide at least one fire suppressant agent to the area associated with the undesirably high temperature. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090188683 | Flow sensor and actuator - An arrangement for testing a fire suppression sprinkler system includes a conduit for supplying a flow of fire suppression fluid to at least one sprinkler. A sensor is configured to sense the flow of the fire suppression fluid to the at least one sprinkler. The sensor has a first condition indicative of a predetermined volume of flow of the suppression fluid to the at least one sprinkler and a second condition indicative of a volume of flow of the fire suppression fluid to the at least one sprinkler less than the predetermined volume of flow. An actuator causes the sensor to be in the first condition or the second condition. A signaler provides an indication to a user that the sensor is in at least one of the first condition and the second condition. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100071917 | RESIDENTIAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An outdoors residential fire-suppression system and method, employing very large water reservoirs, pumping means, one or more pipe circuits containing a plurality of batteries of fire extinguishing nozzles, and deployed around buildings on a property, that may be activated upon the automatic detection of a fire condition or manually as a preventive measure to create a fire barrier. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110253398 | APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING SPONTANEOUS FIRING OF STORED COAL - Thermocouples are suspended to extend vertically and centrally of a coal reservoir to sense temperatures of coal at vertically plural points. When at least one of temperatures of coal sensed exceeds a preset temperature, a purge command signal is output by a controller to an inert gas valve. When a temperature increase rate of at least one of the coal temperatures sensed exceeds a preset rate, a water spraying command signal is output by the controller to a water spraying valve. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120080203 | Fire Extinguishing System for Hydrocarbon Storage Tanks - A fire extinguishing system for a floating or fixed roof hydrocarbon or petro chemical storage tank includes an above-ground storage tank having a cylindrically shaped upwardly extending annular wall and a floating or fixed roof on top of the storage tank. The tank also includes a sensor for detecting fire or smoke in the above-ground storage tank and a mass of fire extinguishing materials and a dispenser for dispensing the fire extinguishing materials inwardly across the top of the storage tank upon sensing a fire within the tank. Further, a sub-terrian tank having a capacity greater than the capacity of the above-ground storage tank is disposed below the above-ground storage tank and is connected to the above-ground storage tank so that the hydrocarbon or petro chemical liquid from the bottom of the above-ground storage tank can be almost immediately emptied into the sub-terrain storage tank. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120312565 | FLAME MITIGATION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A flame mitigation device ( | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120318538 | COMPRESSED AIR FOAM SYSTEM FOR FIRE RETARDANCE - An apparatus for protecting a structure from fire includes a foam generation system by mixing compressed air, water from a pump and a foaming agent from a metered supply together with a series of motor driven nozzles and a control device which is programmable to provide a program of operation to control the motors of the nozzles so as to pre-determine a pattern by which a building is repeatedly covered by a layer of the foam. The control device can include plurality of different programs of operation of the nozzles with different times for different fire conditions. A remote control allows the apparatus to be activated from a safe remote location. An arrangement is provided to automatically start the foam generation system including an internal combustion engine. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130248210 | DISCHARGE SYSTEM BASED ON LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) - The claimed innovation describes a discharge system based on liquid C02-DBCL, to be used to fight and extinguish fire cells in open or closed environments. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130299203 | VEHICLE FIRE RISK REDUCING SYSTEM - A vehicle fire risk reducing system has a vehicle with a plurality of vehicle components, and a fire extinguishing device which can be operated by a user to prevent fire or to extinguish fire, or can operate automatically in response to signals from sensors provided in the vehicle and sending signals about an unacceptably elevated temperature or a fire in the vehicle, at least In an area of a vehicle engine under a vehicle hood. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130312985 | Mobile and Fixed Fire Suppression System - The present invention comprises methods, systems, and other means for suppression of wild fires. The system, which can either be mobile or stationary, comprises a container that in some embodiments is a converted ocean cargo container for storing and controlling the discharge of fire suppression fluid, and a plurality of discharge outlets strategically placed to effectuate meaningful fire suppression in remote areas. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140338930 | Fire Mitigation System - A fire mitigation system is provided that employs a sprinkler system associated with the outside of a dwelling or other building. In the event of a fire, the sprinkler system is selectively activated to address excess heat or approaching flames. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20150021056 | Self Contained Fire Extinguisher System Including A Linear Temperature Sensor - A self contained fire extinguisher system that does not need external power in order to sense or initiate a release of a fire suppression medium, includes components configured to utilize a linear sensor network that can be connected to at least one and/or different sources of fire suppression mediums. A linear temperature sensing cord can be routed over a large area not practical with individual sensors. The cord can also actuate several and different sources of fire suppression mediums to maximize the suppression of a fire. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150068777 | ASYMMETRIC FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM - A fire suppression system comprising multiple thermally activatable automatic sprinklers attached to multiple non-metallic conduits and wherein the pattern of the sprinklers is an asymmetric pattern. The fire suppression system is suitable for unfinished basements and other rooms having exposed joists. The asymmetric pattern is such that the distance between sprinklers installed in the direction of the joist run is at least one foot longer than the distance between sprinklers installed in the direction perpendicular to the joists. The most preferred non-metallic conduits are chlorinated polyvinyl chloride conduits. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150297922 | FIRE SUPPRESSION FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - In various embodiments, a fire suppression system includes a high rate discharge system and a low rate discharge system. The low rate discharge system may comprise components that are capable of varying mass flow of a fire suppression agent in term of the ambient conditions of the aircraft structure. In this regard, the low rate discharge system may comprise a valve that is configured to sense at least one of the ambient pressure and ambient temperature of an aircraft structure. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20160101305 | DEVICE FOR ANTI-FIRE PROTECTION OF A STARTER-CONTROLLER DEVICE OF AN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION - An anti-fire protection device for a starter-controller device of an electrical installation is able to be connected to an electrical power conductor and includes thermal monitoring of the electrical power conductor to detect a temperature rise of greater than a predetermined threshold. This anti-fire protection device can be fixed mechanically to the starter-controller device via at least one mechanical linking member. The thermal monitoring includes at least one temperature sensor and a cartridge including a fire extinguishing agent and at least one injection element, situated on the same face of the protection device as the temperature sensor, the cartridge being situated inside the protection device and connected to the temperature sensor, the injection element being able to inject the fire extinguishing agent towards the electrical power conductors subsequent to a detection, by the temperature sensor, of a temperature of greater than the predetermined threshold. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160144213 | Automatic Fire Suppressing System - Disclosed is a fire suppressing system that can be used in conjunction with one or more containers having fire suppressing material therein. The fire suppressing system includes an elongated hose having a first end removably connected to one or more containers, and further including a control valve thereon. The elongated hose comprises an inner layer and a braided outer layer that is heat resistant. The second end of the elongated hose is connected to a sprinkler bar. The sprinkler bar includes one or more sprinklers and one or more heat sensors. The sprinkler bar can be secured to a ceiling, wall, or other support surface by means of any suitable fastener. Once the heat sensors detect an elevated temperature associated with fire, the control valve opens so that fire suppressing material therein can flow through the elongated hose and can be dispersed by the sprinklers. | 05-26-2016 |
| 169061000 | Electrical control | 27 |
| 20080271903 | Portable, Modular, Active Fire Protection Installation - The invention relates to a fire protection installation ( | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090050339 | System and method for extinguishing a fire - A fire suppression device for attachment to a tree, comprising a tree topper, a smoke and/or flame detection device, an electronic and/or mechanical triggering/actuation device, an extension tube for the transfer of fire suppression material, a reservoir such as a handheld fire extinguisher for extinguishing material including an apparatus for interfacing with the reservoir, and an electrical support system and backup. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090120653 | Fire suppression delivery system - Within the Fire Suppression Delivery System, also referred to as The Fire Nemesis System™, Fire Nemesis System™, and Fire Nemesis™, the fire extinguishment encasements are modified to include a projectile airbrake to improve maneuverability; foam firefighting material encasement; and for direct application within marine vessels, including a sentinel encasement. The software security means of the System is enhanced to prevent unauthorized access to its data and software controlled functions. Two new adaptations of the Fire Nemesis System™, i.e., the Fourth and the Fifth Generation systems, were created. The Aerial Fire Suppression Drone is enhanced and includes a vertical flight design. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090178815 | FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS WITH OVERHEAD FANS - A fire safety system includes a sensor arrangement and control scheme for quickly sensing a fire, accurately identifying its location, and controlling a set of ceiling fans and overhead sprinklers to efficiently extinguish the fire. The fire safety system is particularly suited for large buildings such as warehouses, factories, gymnasiums, retail stores, auditoriums, convention centers, theaters or other buildings with large open areas. In some examples, the overhead fans are disabled prior to activating the sprinklers. The placement of the fire sensors, in some cases, are selected upon first considering the location of the overhead fans. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20100193203 | Fire Suppression System Using Emitter with Closed End Cavity Deflector - A fire suppression system is disclosed. The system includes a source of pressurized gas and a source of pressurized liquid. At least one emitter is in fluid communication with the liquid and gas sources. The emitter is used to establish a gas stream, atomize and entrain the liquid into the gas stream and discharge the resulting liquid-gas stream onto the fire. The emitter discharges the liquid-gas stream against a deflector surface having a closed end cavity therein. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100243284 | EMERGENCY EXIT INDICATING DEVICE AND FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM HAVING SAME - An emergency exit indicating device includes an exit sign and a smoke dispelling system. The exit sign is configured for displaying where an emergency exit is located. The smoke dispelling system is configured for dispelling smoke from around the exit sign in the event of fire. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110168416 | HIGHLY INTEGRATED DATA BUS AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM - A fire extinguishing system includes a first data bus having respectively first power and command leads. The system has multiple zones, each of which may include one or more detectors, and/or one or more suppressors and activation devices. The first data bus is directly connected and common to the detectors, suppressors and activation devices. A controller is connected to the multiple zones via the first data bus. A fire activation module includes the actuation device. First and second power leads are connected to the actuation device. A capacitor is connected to the actuation device and the power leads. The capacitor is configured to store electricity from the power leads and discharge the electricity to the actuation device during a suppression event. A wiring harness provides a zone identification element in communication with a connector and configured to provide a zone location assignment to the connector. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120031633 | FIRE SUPPRESSION APPARATUS AND CONTAINER DATA CENTER INCLUDING SAME - A fire suppression apparatus includes a fire detector, a controller, a flame retardant gas source, a nozzle, and a valve. The fire detector detects fires in a container data center. An input of the controller is connected to the fire detector. An output of the controller is connected to a control terminal of the valve. An input of the valve is connected to the flame retardant gas source. An output of the valve is connected to the nozzle. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120090861 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTION AND CESSATION OF UNINTENDED GAS FLOW - A method and apparatus for detecting and preventing electrically induced fires in a gas tubing systems constructed of Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) and Gas Appliance Connectors (GAC). The system of the present invention may include one or more energy detection schemes to detect electrical energy surges on the gas line. When such a surge is detected, the control circuitry of the present invention causes an electric main gas valve de-energize into a closed position. In addition, the system of the present invention further includes a residual gas dispersal system that automatically vents the residual downstream gas pressure remaining in the gas tubing system after the closure of the main gas valve. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120186838 | INITIATOR FOR AEROSOL FIRE SUPPRESSION APPARATUS - The present invention relates to an initiator for aerosol fire suppression apparatus, comprising piezoelectric initiation power supply unit ( | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120279732 | MANUAL RELEASE FOR A PYROTECHNICAL ACTUATOR FIRED BY A PIEZOELECTRIC GENERATOR OR IGNITER - A fire extinguishing apparatus has a structure defining a first chamber containing an electrically operable explosive device, a piezoelectric cell capable of producing an electrical output in response to a mechanical force upon the piezoelectric cell electrically connected to the electrically operable explosive device, a container of fire suppressant in contact with the structure, and a mechanical mechanism adjacent the piezoelectric cell for producing the mechanical force on the piezoelectric cell. The mechanical force produced by the mechanical mechanism is applied to the piezoelectric cell to produce the electrical output that actuates the electrically operable explosive device. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120285710 | DISASTER-PREVENTING DEVICE - [Problem to be Solved] A low-cost simple extinguishing device, which is installed in small space such as the interior of a board and carries out fire detection and extinguishment, is provided. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130118765 | SELF POWERED AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER BASED UPON A MECHANICAL HEAT DETECTION MECHANISM AND A PYROTECHNICAL ACTUATOR FIRED BY A PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE - A fire extinguishing apparatus includes a structure defining a first chamber containing an electrically operable explosive device. The apparatus also has a piezoelectric cell capable of producing an electrical output in response to the impact upon the piezoelectric cell. The apparatus also has a container of nonflammable pressurized fluid in contact with the structure, and a mechanical detection mechanism with a thermal sensor for producing a mechanical force at an established temperature. The mechanical force produced by the mechanical detection mechanism is applied to the piezoelectric cell to produce the electrical output that actuates the electrically operable explosive device. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130233578 | Fire Suppression - A fire suppression apparatus adapted for connection to a water supply for a faucet has one or more spray nozzles ( | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130306335 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPRESSING FIRE IN CONTAINERS - A device for suppressing fire inside a container includes a support structure configured to be mounted inside a vehicle at a position associated with at least one location configured to receive a container. The device further includes a deployment structure coupled to the support structure and a penetrator assembly coupled to the deployment structure. The penetrator assembly includes a nozzle having a tip configured to pierce a container and an actuator associated with the nozzle. The actuator is configured to extend the tip of the nozzle such that it pierces a container. The support structure and the deployment structure are configured such that the penetrator assembly is movable in at least one plane with respect to the support structure, and the penetrator assembly is configured to receive fire suppressant and direct the fire suppressant into the container. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140048292 | HIGHLY INTEGRATED DATA BUS AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM - A fire activation module for a fire extinguishing system includes an actuation device that has an instantaneous actuation current draw during a suppression event. First and second power leads are connected to the actuation device and have a current capacity less than the instantaneous actuation current draw. At least one capacitor is connected to the actuation device and the power leads. The capacitor is configured to store electricity from the power leads and discharge the electricity to the actuation device during the suppression event. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140138107 | Christmas Tree Fire Extinguishing and Alert System - A Christmas tree fire extinguishing system is provided, wherein an automatically initiated fire extinguishing agent is contained within a housing below the tree and a plurality of smoke and heat sensors communicate to a control unit. The control unit controls the trigger and interprets the sensor signals, while also sending signals to a communications system upon a fire event to notify the homeowner and/or the local fire authorities. In combination with the fire extinguishing agent, the system can monitor the tree and alert property authorities in the event of a fire to prevent home fires and major property damage. Also provided is an audible fire alert for those in the home, wherein a sound generator is energized if smoke or fire is detected to warn those in the immediate vicinity. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140251644 | FIRE RETARDING APPLIANCE AND SYSTEM - An appliance having the capability to assist in retarding a fire external to the appliance. One or more nozzle may be incorporated within the appliance or provided externally to provide a fluid mist. The main appliance pump or a separate pump may provide pressurised fluid to the one or more nozzles or a pressurised supply to the appliance may be used directly. A control circuit for controlling one or more pumps and or valves may be incorporated in the main appliance control circuitry or provided separately. One or more fire detection sensors may be provided within or external to the appliance and may communicate with the control circuit via a wireless signal, over power lines, via a sound signal or over communication lines. Where a nozzle is incorporated into an appliance it may be located on a surface of an appliance that is exposed when the appliance is installed. A pop-out nozzle may be provided behind a burst panel. The appliance may also include an internal fire suppressing system. The appliance may be a cleaning appliance (such as a washing machine, dishwasher etc. with an internal pump), a waste disposer, a coffee maker, a plumbed fridge, an ice maker, a boiler or like appliance. Where the appliance is a waste disposer a pump may be included driven by the waste disposer motor. A popup nozzle may be included in the waste disposer that extends out of the waste disposer when pressurised fluid is provided thereto. A control circuit of the waste disposer may control the supply of fluid to the waste disposer during operation of the waste disposer. A nozzle located remote from the waste disposer may also be plumbed to the pump of the waste disposer. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140360738 | AUTOMATIC FIRE-PREVENTING AND FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - An automatic fire-preventing and fire-extinguishing system includes a mercury switch, a fire-extinguishing device, an electromagnetic driving unit and an electromagnetic valve. The fire-extinguishing device includes a fire extinguisher and a hose unit to direct extinguishing agent dispensed by the fire extinguisher to a predetermined flammable section of a vehicle. The electromagnetic driving unit operates the fire extinguisher in a dispensing mode in an activating state of the mercury switch. The electromagnetic valve operates to block fuel flow in a fuel supply line in the activating state of the mercury switch. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140360739 | PROTECTION DEVICE - A protection device, in particular a fire protection device on a motor vehicle. The device includes a fire fighting device having at least one container which is filled with an extinguishing agent and which can be paired with a body of a vehicle or an airplane or with a building wall or ceiling and comprising at least one outlet device which is to be closed by a temperature-controlled first valve, and/or the device includes at least one temperature-resistant tank which can be fluidically connected to an air conditioner, in which a negative pressure is present in order to receive a coolant of the air conditioner, and which is paired with at least one temperature-controlled second valve in order to open at least one flow channel for the coolant. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150034342 | FREIGHTER CARGO FIRE PROTECTION - An automated fire protection system for a freighter such as an aircraft may include a single fire retardant source for a first deck and a second deck. The system may further include a plurality of sensors for detecting fire and a plurality of nozzles for dispersing the retardant, wherein each nozzle is paired with one of the plurality of sensors. Once a fire is detected by one of the sensors, the fire protection system may eject fire retardant through only one or more nozzles paired with the sensor that detected the fire. Because retardant may be accurately dispersed close to the detected fire location through less than the plurality of nozzles, an amount of on-board retardant may be decreased, thereby decreasing weight of the fire suppression system. In an embodiment, the fire retardant may only be discharged during the descent, further decreasing the weight of the fire system. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150053431 | Fire Suppression System for Aircraft Storage Containers - A fire suppression system for aircraft storage containers includes a fire suppression unit removably located within each cargo container and a human to machine interface (HMI) located in the aircraft cockpit. Each fire suppression unit includes an identifier so that each unit is identified and correlated with its container. The HMI monitors each fire suppression unit including monitoring internal temperature, presence of chemical fumes, presence of smoke, presence of flammable gases, and presence of fire. Each fire suppression unit is programmed with specific thresholds of temperature, chemical fumes, smoke, and/or flammable gases, whereby when a threshold is reached activation of fire suppression means within the fire suppression unit is accomplished. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20160030784 | FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT - A fire-extinguishing equipment includes: a fire-extinguishing apparatus which transmits electromagnetic waves in a predetermined output direction and discharges an extinguishing agent; an electromagnetic wave-receiver which is provided in an fire extinguishing object and receives the electromagnetic waves; and a controller which controls the fire-extinguishing apparatus to start to discharge the extinguishing agent when the output direction is set to a direction of the fire extinguishing object and the electromagnetic wave-receiver receives the electromagnetic waves. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160030788 | Anechoic Chamber Fire Suppression System - A fire suppression system for anechoic chambers with multiple non-retractable tubes fixed on the ceiling of the chamber, with each tube connected to a pneumatic valve. Each valve is controlled by a compressed air supply that reacts to the presence of fire in the chamber. Once fire is detected in the chamber, the valves vent the compressed air to permit fire retardant fluid to pass through the fixed tubes into the chamber. The tubes and the valves do not interfere with the functions of the chamber and provide immediate fire suppression. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160121148 | Fire Extinguishing System - An automatic fire extinguishing system is provided. The fire extinguishing system includes a housing having a detection assembly and a dispensing assembly. The detection assembly includes one or more sensors, such as infrared sensors configured to detect a fire. The fire extinguishing system emits an audible alarm through a speaker system upon detection of a fire. Further, the dispensing assembly is configured to eject a plurality of fire extinguishing balls towards a fire via compressed air. The dispensing assembly includes a reservoir configured to support the plurality of fire extinguishing balls, an air tank filled with compressed air, a valve electrically connected to a microprocessor, and a barrel. The air tank is in fluid communication with the barrel via the valve, whereby compressed air is released from the air tank to propel a fire extinguishing ball through the barrel to be ejected towards a fire. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160136471 | PRE-ACTION SPRINKLER HEAD - A double interlock pre-action sprinkler head has a pipe having an inlet and outlet to permit flow of fire suppressant fluid through the pipe. A dedicated electrically actuatable valve is connected to the pipe to prevent fire suppressant fluid in sprinkler system piping from entering the pipe. The electrically actuatable valve opens in response to a signal from a fire detector to permit fire suppressant fluid to flow into the pipe. A heat-sensitive valve is connected to the pipe and opens to permit fire suppressant fluid to exit the pipe when ambient temperature at the heat-sensitive valve is at or above a predefined temperature. The sprinkler head provides a dry pipe solution for a single room while being fully integratable into any building-wide sprinkler system, including wet pipe systems. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160175633 | Hydo Fire Mitigation System | 06-23-2016 |
