| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 434226000 | Fire fighting | 19 |
| 20080248450 | Method for modeling smoke propagation - A method and computer-readable medium for modeling smoke propagation in a structure are presented, along with applications of the method. A model is provided of a multiplicity of compartments within the structure, and the presence of a fire within a compartment is determined. The energy and smoke released by the fire is estimated, and smoke flows out of the compartment are determined. Each compartment having a smoke source is analyzed, individually, for the propagation of smoke. Each compartment is assumed to have a homogenous upper smoke layer and a lower cool air layer. The analysis includes a mass and energy balance to determine the change in characteristics of the upper smoke layer, where a known pressure for the lower cool air layer is used for the balance. For multiple smoke sources into a compartment, the contributions to the mass and energy balance of each smoke source are considered additive. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090197229 | HAZARD SUPPRESSION TRAINING SIMULATOR AND METHOD OF TRAINING - A hazard-suppression training simulator for training, for example, first responders, is provided. The simulator includes a housing; at least one source of sensation (for example, a visual or an audio sensation) representing a hazardous condition, for example, a fire; at least one sensor adapted to detect a simulated or an actual hazardous condition suppressant; and a controller adapted to vary the sensation in response to the simulated or the actual suppressant detected by the at least one sensor. The simulator may also include one or more “props” to better simulate an actual hazardous conditions, for example, a trash can or a stove pot that is on fire. The simulated suppressant may be provided by a simulated fire extinguisher, for example, a simulated extinguisher emitting an electromagnetic or sonic signal representing a fire suppressant. A hazard-suppression training method employing this simulator is also disclosed. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090215014 | Forcible Entry Training Device - Systems and methods for providing realistic simulation of forcible entry techniques using replaceable components that are designed to be deformed and/or destroyed during use. One embodiment includes a simulator having a door frame, a door pivotally mounted on the door frame, and at least one training station sub-unit that is mounted on either the door or the frame. The training station sub-unit includes at least one component that is designed to be destroyed and replaced (sometimes known as a “consumable” component). The consumable component is destroyed during use of the training station in order to produce a realistic training experience for the trainee using the station. The training station may be a door edge insert sub-unit that holds a consumable metal insert at an edge of the door proximal to the door latch, where the metal insert is deformed upon forcibly prying the door open. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100248196 | CLEAN REAL SMOKE FIRE SIMULATOR - A simulator for use in firefighting training exercises comprising a fire compartment having a flame; a means for generating a flame; a means for generating smoke into the fire compartment; a control room for controlling the means for generating a flame and the means for generating smoke; a means for expelling the smoke from the fire compartment; a means for oxidizing the smoke; and a stack for releasing the oxidized smoke from the oxidizing means. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100304344 | Overhead Door Forcible Entry Training Device - A forcible entry training device for use with overhead doors includes an adjustable frame that is designed to hold a variety of overhead doors of different sizes, and also includes an adjustable support that applies support from the back of the door and thereby provides structural integrity to the door so that multiple vertical cuts can be made through the door. In one embodiment, vertical members in the frame are adjustably connected to horizontal members. Clamps are provided in the vertical members to secure the edges of the overhead door to the frame. Adjustable-length stabilizing legs can be used to hold the frame and door in an upright position, even when resting on an uneven surface. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100304345 | FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING APPARATUS - Methods and apparatus for use in fire extinguisher training are provided. These methods and apparatus are implemented electronically without the need for an open flame. The training apparatus includes a display having a plurality of light sources adapted to display a varying light pattern simulating a dynamic flame; a sensor adapted to detect a stimulus emitted by one of a fire extinguisher and a fire extinguisher simulator and output a signal corresponding to the detected stimulus; and one or more processors adapted to receive the output from the sensor and vary the light pattern simulating the dynamic flame on the display in response to the stimulus detected by the sensor. The methods and apparatus may be used to train firefighters in the proper use of a fire extinguisher, for example, training in the techniques typically required when suppressing class A, B, C, D, and K type fires. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110143324 | ADJUSTABLE PITCH SIMULATED ROOF FOR TRAINING FIREFIGHTERS IN ROOF VENTILATION PROCEDURES - An adjustable pitch simulated roof for training firefighters in roof ventilation procedures. The apparatus includes a vertical support structure and a pitched roof portion adjustably connected to the vertical support structure. The pitched roof portion includes an outer frame defining an interior region, a plurality of rafter brackets disposed on the outer frame, a plurality of rafters placed the interior region, and a plurality of roofing sheets covering the rafters so as to form a roof field. A mechanical winch or other adjustment means are provided for rapidly and easily changing the roof pitch, and a locking mechanism locks the roof portion in the selected position. A stationary and a trailer-mounted mobile embodiment are each shown and described. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120208154 | FORCIBLE ENTRY TRAINING DOOR SYSTEM - Apparatus for training the art of forcible door entry for emergency personnel such as firefighters and, in particular, a reusable forcible entry door training apparatus that allows individuals to simulate forcible entry of outward opening metal doors mounted in metal frames. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20130224700 | FORCIBLE ENTRY TRAINING DOOR SYSTEM - The present invention relates generally to apparatus for training the art of forcible door entry for emergency personnel such as firefighters and, in particular, a reusable forcible entry door training prop adapted to simulate a locked door and allow individuals to conduct training in forcible entry techniques for different door types and mounting configurations (e.g., opening inward or outward, left hand opening or right band opening, steel jam or wood jams). | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130224701 | FORCIBLE ENTRY TRAINING DOOR SYSTEM - Apparatus for training the art of forcible door entry for emergency personnel such as firefighters and, in particular, a reusable forcible entry door training apparatus that allows individuals to simulate forcible entry of outward opening metal doors mounted in metal frames. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130252213 | WATER PIPE ASSEMBLY FOR PUMP TRAINING - A water pipe assembly for pump training is provided. In at least one embodiment, a water pipe assembly for pump training includes: a water transfer pipe rated to withstand fire pump pressures; a first coupling adapter fluidly coupled and disposed at a first end of the water transfer pipe and configured to convert fire hose thread to pipe thread; and a second coupling adapter fluidly coupled and disposed at a second end of the water transfer pipe configured to convert pipe thread to fire hose thread. In at least one embodiment, a multiplicity of water pipe assemblies for pump training is provided in a pump training systems. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20140220521 | PIVOTABLE VERTICAL VENTILATION TRAINING SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES - The present disclosure is directed to a simulated roof vertical ventilation training apparatus configured to be pivotably attached to a simulated roof. In some examples, the vertical ventilation training apparatus includes a frame pivotably mounted to an exposed rafter of the simulated roof. The frame is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The edges of the frame are configured to engage with at least one disposable support member to maintain the frame in a closed position. The disposable support member is configured to be cut by a user with a hand tool to allow pivot of the frame into the open position. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140308633 | Fire Safety Simulator - The system has in one embodiment a representative structure having a predefined area having a plurality of changeable targets, each of the changeable targets having at least first and second positions. At least one aiming device has an activator for effecting a change of a selected changeable target between the first and second positions thereof when the activator is triggered while the aiming device is aimed at the selected changeable target. At least one signal device is activated by changes from respective first positions to respective second positions of at least some of the changeable targets. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20150037767 | Forcible Entry Training Device - A forcible entry training simulator. The simulator has a clamping structure that allows for hinges to be affixed and cut by a trainee in the same manner as would have to be accomplished for forcible entry into a building. The simulator has plunge-cutting and lock-pulling simulators as well. In addition, the simulator has a stabilizing wheel structure utilized to allow easy transport and handling of the simulator. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150079557 | FLAME SIMULATOR WITH WEIGHTED BASE - A mounting and stabilization system including a base portion and a mounting portion pivotally coupled to the base portion. The base portion and the mounting portion have a closed configuration where the base portion and the mounting portion are generally parallel with each other and an open configuration where the base portion and the mounting portion are generally perpendicular with each other. The system further includes a collapsible container positioned between the base portion and the mounting portion, where the collapsible container is adapted to expand and receive ballast therein when the base portion and the mounting portion are in the open configuration. The collapsible container is adapted to collapse between the base portion and the mounting portion when the base portion and the mounting portion are in the closed configuration. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150079558 | Fire Fighting Training System with Integrated Extinguishant Sensor - A system for developing firefighting skills including a display device configured to display a simulated fire, wherein the display device has a front surface. The system further includes a sensor configured to detect an actual or simulated extinguishant that is directed at the front surface, wherein the sensor is directly coupled to the front surface of the display device. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150079559 | Fire Fighting Training System with Steam/Smoke Generation - A firefighting training system including a display device configured to display an actual or simulated fire and a sensor configured to detect an actual, simulated or virtual extinguishant that is directed at the display device. The system further includes a smoke or steam generation system configured to provide an output and a controller operatively coupled to the display device, the sensor and the generation system. The controller is configured to control the display of the actual or simulated fire and the output based at least in part upon an output of the sensor. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150132728 | TRANSPORTABLE FIRE TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A transportable fire training apparatus includes a trailer frame having a rear raised section at a rear end of the trailer frame and an unraised section at a middle portion of the trailer frame, a shell attached to the trailer frame and partitioned into a plurality of training rooms, a rear multi-axle wheel set disposed below, and attached to, the rear raised section of the trailer frame via an air ride suspension system that raises the trailer frame relative to the a rear multi-axle wheel set in response to pressurization of the air ride suspension system. The unraised section of the trailer frame rides substantially above the ground when the air ride suspension system is in a pressurized state and rests on the ground when the air ride suspension system is in an unpressurized state. A method for deploying and using the transportable fire training apparatus is also disclosed herein. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150379883 | Firefighter Training Fixture - A firefighter training fixture for simulating a ceiling pull maneuver includes a pair of side sections and a ceiling section. The ceiling section is interposed between an upper portion of each of the side sections. The ceiling section has at least one compartment for receiving at least one ceiling panel. In some embodiments, the side section has adjustable arms that can increase the height of the ceiling section. In one embodiment, the receiving compartments are configured to receive a drywall panel. The ceiling section can also have piping extending across the receiving compartments to simulate electrical conduit or utility piping encountered by firefighters in the field. In some embodiments, a step ladder is attached to the fixture to allow for convenient installation of ceiling panels into the compartments. | 12-31-2015 |
