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24-01-2017 дата публикации

Опорное устройство противопожарной преграды

Номер: RU0000168235U1

Опорное устройство противопожарной преграды, содержащее несущие, ориентированные вверх стержни, снабженные опорными элементами, выполненными с возможностью удержания защитного полотна из несгораемого материала, отличается тем, что несущий стержень выполнен длиной, соответствующей высоте распространения верховых пожаров, телескопическим из трех выдвижных секций, при этом у верхних концов секций, на их нижней стороне, жестко закреплены петли, лежащие в одной плоскости, ориентированной вдоль продольной оси стержня, при этом петля нижней секции выполнена с возможностью шарнирного соединения с распоркой, петля средней секции посредством шарового шарнира связана с раздвижными корпусами нижней опоры, установленными с обеих сторон этой петли, снабженными съемной горизонтальной распоркой, при этом петля верхней секции шарнирно связана с раздвижным корпусом верхней опоры, нижний конец выдвижной секции которого снабжен съемным Т-образным наконечником, концы которого шарнирно связаны со съемными опорными звеньями, нижние концы которых шарнирно связаны с шарнирными соединениями съемной горизонтальной распорки с горизонтальными петлями, закрепленными у нижних концов корпусов нижней опоры, при этом свободный конец распорки, шарнирно закрепленной на нижней выдвижной секции, шарнирно скреплен с горизонтальной распоркой, кроме того, раздвижные корпусы нижней опоры и раздвижной корпус верхней опоры снабжены стопорами, выполненными с возможностью выключения их раздвижности, кроме того, несущий стержень снабжен подъемным механизмом, выполненным в виде шкива, установленного с возможностью вращения вокруг РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 168 235 U1 (51) МПК A62C 2/10 (2006.01) A62C 2/06 (2006.01) A62C 3/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016139319, 06.10.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 06.10.2016 24.01.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 06.10. ...

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24-09-2019 дата публикации

Адсорбционно-дыхательный клапан

Номер: RU0000192622U1

Полезная модель относится к области обеспечения безопасности железнодорожного транспорта при перевозке опасных грузов, в частности может быть использована для предотвращения утечек нефтепродуктов и тушения пожаров на железнодорожных цистернах и направлена на повышение экологической безопасности и эффективности тушения пожаров.Задачей предлагаемой полезной модели является снижение утечек паров нефтепродуктов, повышение защиты резервуара от взрыва и пожара, упрощение конструкции дыхательного клапана.Технические результаты достигаются тем, что на железнодорожную цистерну монтируется адсорбционно-дыхательный клапан, имеющий две эластичные сетки огнепреградителя на основе базальтовой ткани с определенным размером ячеек, обеспечивающим гашение пламени. Сетки являются ограничителями для помещаемого между ними углеродного носителя типа Сибунит, предназначенного для адсорбции паров нефтепродуктов, что препятствует их выходу в атмосферу, а также распространению пламени. 1 фиг., 2 табл. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 192 622 U1 (51) МПК A62C 3/06 (2006.01) A62C 4/02 (2006.01) B65D 90/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A62C 3/06 (2019.05); A62C 4/02 (2019.05); B65D 90/28 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019106049, 04.03.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 24.09.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 24.09.2019 Бюл. № 27 Адрес для переписки: 196105, Санкт-Петербург, Московский пр-кт, 149, Чугунову В.И. R U 1 9 2 6 2 2 U 1 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 63231 U1, 27.05.2007. RU 2646732 C2, 06.03.2018. KR 101616506 B1, 28.04.2016. KR 20110004952 A, 17.01.2011. CN 2756914 Y, 08.02.2006. (54) АДСОРБЦИОННО-ДЫХАТЕЛЬНЫЙ КЛАПАН (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области Технические результаты достигаются тем, что обеспечения безопасности железнодорожного на железнодорожную цистерну монтируется транспорта при перевозке опасных грузов, в адсорбционно- ...

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06-12-2019 дата публикации

Робот пожарный

Номер: RU0000194356U1

Полезная модель относится к противопожарной технике, применяемой при тушении и локализации лесных пожаров. Полезная модель также относится к конструкции роботов, предназначенных для ликвидации чрезвычайных ситуаций.Робот пожарный, отличающийся тем, что на роботизированную платформу сверху установлен съемный огнезащитный кожух с возможностью съема для технического обслуживания робота, при этом в верхней части огнезащитного кожуха установлены ствол пожарный лафетный и три складывающиеся основные антенны, а в задней части огнезащитного кожуха расположены три резервные огнестойкие антенны, при этом в передней части робота внутри огнезащитного кожуха расположены резервное место оператора и дублирующие органы ручного управления.Тушение возгораний осуществляется с использованием технологий дистанционного управления, исключающих нахождение людей в непосредственной близости от очага пожара. Техническим результатом от использования робота пожарного является снижение опасности и трудоемкости процесса тушения лесных пожаров за счет его роботизации. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 194 356 U1 (51) МПК A62C 3/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A62C 3/02 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019120730, 01.07.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 06.12.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 06.12.2019 Бюл. № 34 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Научно-производственное предприятие "Тензосенсор" (RU) Адрес для переписки: 152918, Ярославская обл., г. Рыбинск, ул. Максима Горького, 59, кв. 7, ООО "НПП "Тензосенсор", Никитину В.С. U 1 1 9 4 3 5 6 R U (54) РОБОТ ПОЖАРНЫЙ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к противопожарной технике, применяемой при тушении и локализации лесных пожаров. Полезная модель также относится к конструкции роботов, предназначенных для ликвидации чрезвычайных ситуаций. Робот пожарный, отличающийся тем, что на роботизированную ...

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15-07-2020 дата публикации

Устройство для автоматического тушения очагов лесного пожара

Номер: RU0000198543U1

Предлагаемая полезная модель относится к области пожарной безопасности и может быть использована для наземного обнаружения лесного пожара, автоматического тушения отдельных очагов лесных пожаров, а также для предотвращения развития фронта пламени низового лесного пожара. Устройство для автоматического тушения очагов лесного пожара, включающее металлическую стойку, установленную на площадке закрепленной к оголовку винтовой сваи, вкрученной в грунт, с закрепленными на ней консолью, на которой установлена емкость с решетчатой крышкой, нижняя часть которой соединена с противопожарным трубопроводом с вмонтированными в него дренчерными водяными оросителями, кронштейном и рамой, на которую установлены контроллер-преобразователь, солнечная панель, аккумуляторная батарея, помещенная в пластиковый короб и оборудованная греющим кабелем, а также температурный и дымовой датчики, подключенные последовательно друг за другом в схеме электрической цепи с целью взаимосвязи и исключения ложных срабатываний. Технический результат заключается в автономности предлагаемого устройства, способности самостоятельного накопления огнетушащих веществ и в случае необходимости возможности их автоматической подачи в очаг пожара. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 198 543 U1 (51) МПК A62C 3/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A62C 3/0271 (2020.02); G08B 17/005 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019138199, 25.11.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 25.11.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 15.07.2020 Бюл. № 20 1 9 8 5 4 3 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 190185 U1, 24.06.2019. CN 202995947 U, 12.06.2013. CN 203573451 U, 30.04.2014. CN 208077354 U, 09.11.2018. CN 208077354 U, 09.11.2018. RU 2492891 C1, 20.09.2013. CN 103824412 A, 28.05.2014. (54) Устройство для автоматического тушения очагов лесного пожара (57) Реферат: ...

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Hydraulic system and method for delivering electricity, water, air, and foam in a firefighting apparatus

Номер: US20120012344A1
Принадлежит: JNT LINK LLC

A firefighting apparatus comprising a controller, and a hydraulic pump driven by a power-take-off and operable to supply a hydraulic fluid under pressure. A water pumping subsystem is powered by the hydraulic fluid and operable to supply water under pressure to a conduit, wherein a flow rate of water is substantially regulated by controlling the hydraulic fluid input to the water pumping subsystem. A chemical foam subsystem is powered by the hydraulic fluid and operable to inject foam at a predetermined flow rate into the conduit, wherein the flow rate of the foam is substantially regulated by controlling the hydraulic fluid input to the chemical foam subsystem. An electrical power generator subsystem is powered by the hydraulic fluid and operable to generate electrical power, wherein the frequency and voltage of the generated power is substantially regulated by controlling the hydraulic fluid input to the electrical power generator subsystem. A hydraulic fluid cooling device receives and cools the hydraulic fluid returned from the water pumping subsystem, chemical foam subsystem, and electrical power generator subsystem. A hydraulic reservoir further stores the cooled hydraulic fluid.

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Floating technical hollow body and method of manufacture

Номер: US20120024215A1
Автор: Gerhold Flockenhagen
Принадлежит: Weener Plastik GmbH and Co KG

A floating technical hollow body ( 1 ), in particular for covering open liquid areas, comprises a shell, which is formed by at least two interconnected shell parts ( 1 A, 1 B), which at least comprises one opening ( 2.2 ) for filling the shell interior with liquid, and in which at least a fluid-in particular an air-tight inner hollow body ( 4; 4′ ) is arranged.

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Fire suppression device

Номер: US20120048577A1
Автор: Gregory Keaton Ball
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention is a device to suppress or extinguish fires. In some embodiments, the fire extinguisher of the present invention comprises a fire extinguishing agent, a housing comprising a first material for retaining the fire extinguishing agent, and an attachment means for attaching the fire extinguisher to a surface. The fire extinguisher is actuated when the first material loses integrity upon exposure to a predetermined high temperature or exposure to open flames, resulting in a release of the fire extinguishing agent on the target area and thereby suppressing the fire or potential fire.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Fire extinguishing bomb

Номер: US20120138319A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A fire-extinguishing bomb that can be pre-programmed to explode 2-200 feet above the ground or tree line. The bomb employs a laser or barometric altitude sensor in combination with a GPS-altitude sensor for failsafe detonation with extreme accuracy at the proper altitude. The redundant failsafe altitude-dependent detonation system ruptures a container carrying a payload of wet or dry fire retardant/suppressant, preferably dry environmentally-friendly fire-retardant powder having no toxicity and having fertilizer properties. Upon detonation the device coats the ground below with a uniform fire extinguishing coating. The core components of the bomb can be biodegradable, or alternatively can be readily retrieved and reused after each activation, thereby increasing both economy and reducing environmental concerns.

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26-07-2012 дата публикации

Hybrid cargo fire-suppression agent distribution system

Номер: US20120186835A1
Автор: Oliver C. Meier
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A hybrid cargo-fire-suppression agent distribution system and method is disclosed. The hybrid cargo-fire-suppression agent distribution system comprises vehicle ducting means operable to distribute at least one fire-suppression agent. Further, preliminary fire-suppression supply source means is coupled to the vehicle ducting means and is operable to provide a high volume flow of a preliminary fire-suppression agent.

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08-11-2012 дата публикации

Method and Devices for Manmade Precipitations

Номер: US20120280054A1
Автор: Julio Gomez
Принадлежит: Individual

This invention relates to the means that allows helicopters and Transport Aircrafts to carry or lift liquid compounds to fumigate, spray or a single massive drop for the purposes such as irrigation, chemical treatment and fire control with no modification to the aircrafts thus preserving the original integrity and applications of the aircraft.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Fuel System Inlet Check Valve with Flame Arresting feature

Номер: US20120298385A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

An inlet check valve assembly with flame arresting feature. An internal flame arresting feature utilizes a flame arrester body attached to a valve member which protrudes into the valve throat. An external flame arresting feature utilizes a hood concentrically disposed relative to the valve member. The flame arresting feature is configured relative to movement of the valve member with respect to the throat such that fluidic communication between the fuel fill pipe and the fuel tank is limited to less than the minimum flame propagation distance of the fuel and air mixture in which a combustible mixture may exist in the fuel fill pipe, whereby any flame front in the fuel fill pipe will quench thereat before reaching the fuel tank.

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for connecting the fire extinguishing system of a mobile unit to an external medium source

Номер: US20120317780A1
Автор: Jarkko Malinen
Принадлежит: Marioff Corp Oy

Method for joining the extinguishing system of a mobile unit ( 1 ), such as of a vehicle, a carriage connected to a vehicle, a railway vehicle or its carriage, such as a train or train carriage, to an external medium source, in which method a connecting part ( 7 ) is arranged in the extinguishing system of the mobile unit, and a counterpart ( 71 ) is outside the mobile unit, which parts are connected to each other. The counterpart ( 71 ) is arranged in a movable means ( 70 ), which is moved between at least one first position, a standby position, and one second position, a connection position, in which case the coupling is automatically formed between the connecting part ( 7 ) and the counterpart ( 71 ).

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

Compressed air foam system for fire retardance

Номер: US20120318538A1
Автор: Jan Vetesnik
Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Roof Top and Attic Vent Water Misting System

Номер: US20130020098A1
Автор: My Bui
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention describes systems and methods which provide a moisture barrier that douses or diffuses buoyant burning debris, particularly hot embers, from a bush and/or brush fire (e.g., wildfires). By strategic placement of the devices and/or apparatus as disclosed, a method of preventing the destruction of dwellings and roof-containing structures by exploiting heat convection is provided.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Vapor barrier structure

Номер: US20130020319A1
Автор: Joseph Riordan
Принадлежит: Individual

A vapor barrier for flammable liquid storage tanks provides a gas impermeable layer for covering the surface of a flammable liquid stored within a conventional flammable liquid storage tank, a tanker, a vessel, or the like. The vapor barrier is formed from a plurality of spherical buoyant members. Each spherical buoyant member has a heat-resistant core or shell, a heat-reactive intumescent or flame retardant layer formed on an outer surface of the heat-resistant core, an antistatic and oil-phobic layer formed on an outer surface of the heat-reactive intumescent layer, and an adhesive layer on an outer surface of the heat-reactive intumescent layer. The vapor barrier may further be used with liquid storage tanks in which separation between the liquid and vapor phases is beneficial to prevent oxidation or other undesirable reactions.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Methods for treating "plunge zone" issue when extinguishing full surface liquid tank fires

Номер: US20130037280A1
Автор: Dwight P. Williams
Принадлежит: Dwight P. Williams

A method for extinguishing a full surface liquid tank fire including addressing plunge zone issues, the attack including throwing at least one primary stream over a tank wall, the stream landing with a force of impact in, and defining, a plunge zone; the method including extinguishing a full surface heavy liquid tank fire by teasing the fire prior to employing a non-feathered stream to create a foam blanket.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Sprinkler System and Installation

Номер: US20130037281A1
Принадлежит: Victaulic Co

A sprinkler system installation for fire suppression within a cold environment uses a dry sprinkler assembly connected to a piping network by a flexible hose and supported in a substrate of a structure separating the cold environment from a temperature controlled warm environment. Sleeves of insulating material surround a conduit of the assembly and engage both the conduit and the substrate to seal and provide support. Escutcheons are also provided on opposite sides of the substrate which effect a clamping action on the assembly.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Fire Retardant Delivery Method and Apparatus

Номер: US20130048317A1
Автор: Eric F. Charlton
Принадлежит: Lockheed Martin Corp

A method and apparatus for delivering fire retardant to a ground fire from an aircraft. The apparatus includes a dispenser casing that dispenses fire retardant after the casing has been released from an aircraft. The apparatus includes a dispenser fuse that actuates the dispenser casing to dispense the fire retardant in response to one or more predetermined conditions.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FIRE PREVENTION AND/OR FIRE FIGHTING

Номер: US20130087347A1
Принадлежит: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH

A method for fire prevention and/or fire fighting on board an aircraft comprises the steps detecting a fire event, leading an extinguishant to a fire source through a cooling-system piping system () which serves, in the normal operation of the aircraft, to supply a refrigerant to a cooling station () and/or discharge a refrigerant from a cooling station (), and flooding the fire source with the extinguishant. 1. Method for fire prevention and/or fire fighting on board an aircraft , having the steps:detecting a fire event,leading an extinguishant to a fire source through a cooling-system piping system which serves, in the normal operation of the aircraft, to supply a refrigerant to a cooling station and/or discharge a refrigerant from a cooling station, andflooding the fire source with the extinguishant.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the refrigerant led through the cooling-system piping system in the normal operation of the aircraft is drained from the cooling-system piping system before the extinguishant is led through the cooling-system piping system to the fire source.3. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the extinguishant is led through the cooling-system piping system together with the refrigerant led through the cooling-system piping system in the normal operation of the aircraft claim 1 , and the fire source is flooded with a mixture of extinguishant and refrigerant led through the cooling-system piping system in the normal operation of the aircraft.4. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the refrigerant led through the cooling-system piping system in the normal operation of the aircraft is used as propellant in order to convey the extinguishant through the cooling-system piping system to the fire source.5. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the refrigerant led through the cooling-system piping system in the normal operation of the aircraft is utilised as extinguishant in a fire event.6. Method according to claim 1 , wherein a two-phase ...

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

Fire extinguishing ball

Номер: US20130092402A1
Принадлежит: KING SAUD UNIVERSITY

The fire extinguishing ball includes an outer ball cage, an inner ball cage freely rotatable within the outer ball cage about one axis, and an internal fire extinguishing assembly carried by the inner ball cage and freely rotatable therein about a different axis. The internal fire extinguishing assembly includes a hollow ball-shaped body containing compressed gas and fire extinguishing agents. A valve assembly attached to the top of the body permits refilling of the body and dispersion of the contents during operation. The internal fire extinguishing assembly is connected to the inner ball cage so that the valve assembly will be disposed on top when the fire extinguishing ball is at rest. The ball can be tossed or rolled towards fires in difficult to reach areas. Exposure to heat opens the valve in the valve assembly to thereby disperse the contents of the body and extinguish the flames.

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

Range Hood Fire Suppression System with Visible Status Indication

Номер: US20130092404A1
Автор: Conrad S. Mikulec
Принадлежит: Individual

A fire suppression system with a visible status indicator positioned within a ventilation hood of a stove is described. The fire suppression system comprises a container within which resides a fire suppressing material and an expulsion activation mechanism subassembly. The fire suppressing material further comprises a dye colorant material. The system further comprising a light source positioned adjacent and projected through the container such that when the fire suppressant material is present within the container, the light appears to be a different color. The system positioned with a canopy portion of a ventilation hood.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

System For extinguishing or Inerting having a Synthetic Liquid extinguishing agent

Номер: US20130140045A1
Автор: Habitzl Wolfgang
Принадлежит: MINIMAX GMBH & CO. KG

A system for extinguishing and/or inerting, including an extinguishing-agent tank, a conveyor device for an extinguishing agent, a pipeline, and nozzles. A synthetic liquid extinguishing agent () is stored at low pressure of up to 3 bar relative to 21° C. in the extinguishing-agent tank () and at least one incidence sensor detects fire signals and reports them to a fire detection panel and/or control panel () which activates the conveyor device () that conveys the synthetic liquid extinguishing agent by means of a pipeline () to nozzles (), and the liquid extinguishing agents transitions into the gas phase after leaving the nozzles (). The system represents a more cost-effective system that requires less technical efforts in comparison to previous systems having synthetic liquid extinguishing agents. 1. A system for extinguishing and/or inerting using a synthetic liquid extinguishing agent ,{'b': 1', '4', '5', '6', '9', '8', '9', '7, 'an extinguishing-agent tank (), a conveyor device () for the extinguishing agent, a pipeline () and nozzles (), a fire detection and control panel (), an incidence sensor (), that detects fire signals and reports them to the fire detection panel and/or control panel (), and at least one concentration sensor () in the space to be monitored or to be extinguished or to be inerted, characterized in that'}{'b': 1', '5', '1', '3', '1', '3', '2, 'the extinguishing-agent tank () is designed for an operating pressure up to 3 bar and the pipeline () for a pressure level of 16 bar, on the extinguishing-agent tank () a dehumidifier (.) and a pressure protection mechanism (.) are arranged,'}{'b': 4', '1', '6', '5, 'the conveyor device () is arranged between the extinguishing-agent tank () and the nozzles () in the pipeline (),'}{'b': 10', '4', '9', '4, 'an electrical line () is arranged between the conveyor device () and the fire detection panel and/or control panel (), the line being monitored for wire breakage and/or a short circuit, using which ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

PLURAL-LAYER, PLURAL-ACTION PROTECTIVE COATING FOR LIQUID FUEL CONTAINER

Номер: US20130140046A1
Принадлежит: High Impact Technology, LLC

A plural-layer protective coating placeable adjacent the outside surface of a liquid fuel container. The coating, differentially in two, different embodiments, includes (a) a self-sealing, anti-fuel-leakage, elastomeric-response layer having an inside face disposable directly in contact with such a container's outside surface, and having an outside face spaced from its inside face, (b) an intumescence-response layer, absent in one principal embodiment, and present in the other, having an inside face, when present, disposed adjacent the outside face in the elastomeric-response layer, formed of an intumescence putty material, and having an outside face, and (c) a packetized, burst-reactive, flame-suppression layer including plural, side-by-side-adjacent, independently burst-reactive packets, each containing, burst-releasably, a powdered flame-suppression agent, these packets collectively defining an inner side for the flame-suppression layer which is disposed, depending upon coating embodiment, either adjacent the outside face in the elastomeric-response layer, or adjacent the intumescence response layer's outside face. 1. A plural-layer , plural-action , protective coating placeable adjacent the outside surface of a liquid fuel container comprisinga self-sealing, anti-fuel-leakage, elastomeric-response layer having an inside face disposable directly and contactively adjacent such a liquid fuel containers outside surface, and an outside face spaced from its said inside face, anda packetized, burst-reactive, flame-suppression layer including plural, side-by-side-adjacent, independently burst-reactive packets, each containing, burst-releasably, a powdered, flame-suppression agent, said packets collectively defining an inner side for the flame-suppression layer disposed adjacent said elastomeric response layers said outside face.2. The coating of claim 1 , wherein said packets are generally planar claim 1 , flexible claim 1 , characterized with hexagonal perimeters ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

TUMBLE DRYER WITH AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130167400A1
Автор: Stegerwald Gerhard
Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH

A tumble dryer, in particular a household tumble dryer, includes a housing, a drum intended for laundry to be dried, which is supported rotatably in the housing, and a container positioned on an outer face of the lateral surface of the drum and holding an extinguishing agent. The container has a first temperature-activated release facility which automatically releases the extinguishing agent into a space outside the drum, in the presence of a temperature produced by a fire. 1. A tumble dryer , comprisinga housing;a drum intended for laundry to be dried, said drum being supported rotatably in the housing and having a drum casing, andat least one container positioned on an outer face of the drum casing and holding an extinguishing agent, said at least one container having a temperature-activated first release facility which automatically releases the extinguishing agent into a space outside the drum in the presence of a temperature produced by a fire.2. The tumble dryer of claim 1 , constructed in the form of a household tumble dryer.3. The tumble dryer of claim 1 , further comprising a further said container positioned on the outer face of the drum casing claim 1 , said containers being arranged at an angular distance of 180° from one another.4. The tumble dryer of claim 1 , further comprising at least three of said container positioned on the outer face of the drum casing claim 1 , said containers being arranged at a same angular distance from one another.5. The tumble dryer of claim 1 , wherein the at least one container projects into an interior of the drum.6. The tumble dryer of claim 5 , wherein the at least one container has a temperature-activated second release facility claim 5 , which releases the extinguishing agent automatically into the interior of the drum at a temperature produced by a fire.7. The tumble dryer of claim 5 , wherein the at least one container has an inner part that projects into the interior of the drum claim 5 , said drum being embodied ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

TUMBLE DRYER WITH PASSIVE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130174441A1
Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH

A tumble dryer includes a drum receiving laundry to be dried and a container accommodating an extinguishing agent, with the drum and the container being connected by a first line. A first temperature-activated valve is arranged in the first line in thermal contact with the interior of the drum and provided to close the container and to open automatically at a temperature produced by a fire. Further connected to the container is a second line which has a mouth feeding into a region of a base plate of the tumble dryer. A second temperature-activated valve is configured to close the second line in a region of the mouth and to open automatically at the temperature produced by the fire. The first and second valves are hereby positioned in such a way that either the first valve or the second valve opens automatically at the temperature produced by the fire. 1. A tumble dryer , comprisinga drum receiving laundry which is to be dried;a container to accommodate an extinguishing agent;a first line connecting the container with an interior of the drum;a first temperature-activated valve configured to close the container and to open automatically at a temperature produced by a fire, said first valve being arranged in the first line in thermal contact with the interior of the drum;a second line connected to the container, said second line having a mouth feeding into a region of a base plate of the tumble dryer; anda second temperature-activated valve configured to close the second line in a region of the mouth and to open automatically at the temperature produced by the fire,wherein the first and second valves are positioned in such a way that either the first valve or the second valve opens automatically at the temperature produced by the fire.2. The tumble dryer of claim 1 , constructed in the form of a domestic tumble dryer.3. The tumble dryer of claim 1 , wherein the mouth of the second line is located at least 5 cm from the drum.4. The tumble dryer of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

SAFETY CABINET WITH INTERLOCK MECHANISM

Номер: US20130193818A1
Принадлежит: Justrite Manufacturing Company L.L.C.

A safety cabinet is disclosed which includes an enclosure having a double-wall construction and at least one door to selectively seal the enclosure. The safety cabinet includes a latch system for selectively retaining the door(s) in a closed position to cover the enclosure. The safety cabinet can be used to store, for example, flammable liquids, flammable waste, corrosives, pesticides, or combustible waste. The latch system includes fusible links that fuse when exposed to high ambient temperatures and cause the latch system to further engage the enclosure, thereby promoting the interlocking relationship between the door(s) and the enclosure when the safety cabinet is exposed to threshold high ambient temperatures. 1. A safety cabinet comprising:an enclosure defining an opening;a door rotatably attached to the enclosure, the door moveable between an open position and a closed position, the door configured to selectively cover at least a portion of the opening of the enclosure when in the closed position; and the fusible link interconnects the mounting element and the catch,', 'the catch is movable over a range of travel between a retracted position, in which the catch is in non-interlocking relationship with the door and the enclosure, and an interlocked position, in which the catch is in interlocking relationship with the door and the enclosure when the door is in the closed position to constrain relative movement between the door and the enclosure,', 'the biasing mechanism is arranged with the catch to urge the catch to the interlocked position, and', 'the fusible link is connected to the catch such that the catch is constrained from moving to the interlocked position by the fusible link, and the fusible link is configured to melt at a predetermined temperature to thereby disconnect the catch from the mounting element to allow the biasing mechanism to move the catch relative to the mounting element to the interlocked position., 'an interlock mechanism arranged with ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Flexible dry sprinklers

Номер: US20130199803A1
Автор: Thomas Multer
Принадлежит: Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co Inc

A dry sprinkler is provided having a flexible tube section having openings at opposite ends of the flexible tube section. The sprinkler includes a supply line connection at one end of the tube section, the supply line connection having an opening to receive fluid from the supply line. The sprinkler has a first seal sealed with the supply line connection to prevent fluid from the supply from entering the tube section. A sprinkler head is coupled to the tube section at another end of the tube section opposite the supply line connection, the sprinkler head having a deflector, a second seal sealing an output orifice of the sprinkler head, and a thermally responsive element arranged to maintain the second seal sealed. A fluid is contained in the tube between the first seal and the second seal, wherein the fluid is not susceptible to freezing. The thermally responsive element is constructed to release the second seal in response to an elevated temperature condition, to permit the release of the fluid in the tube and release the first seal to move toward the sprinkler head.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

FOAM BUN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130199805A1
Автор: GASKILL KEVIN
Принадлежит: FLEXIBLE FOAM PRODUCTS, INC.

The present disclosure provides a bun fire suppression system that includes a wand, a valve, and a hose. The wand is configured to pierce into a foam bun. The wand further includes a plurality of holes extending from the hollow portion inside the wand to the exterior of the wand. The valve is coupled to the wand and is in fluid communication with the hollow portion of the wand. The valve includes a shut-off that selectively stops and releases water flow from the valve to the hollow portion of the wand. The hose is coupled to a water source to direct water to the wand. 1. A bun fire suppression system comprising:a wand comprising shaft and end portions, and having a hollow portion disposed through the shaft portion;wherein the wand is configured to pierce into a foam bun;wherein the wand further includes a plurality of holes extending from the hollow portion inside the wand to exterior of the wand;wherein the plurality of holes in the wand are configured to direct water out and away from the wand in a plurality of directions;a valve coupled to the wand and in fluid communication with the hollow portion of the wand;wherein the valve includes a shut-off that selectively stops and releases water flow from the valve to the hollow portion of the wand; anda hose coupled to the valve opposite the wand;wherein the hose is configured to also couple to a water source and direct water to the valve.2. The bun fire suppression system of claim 1 , wherein the valve is a ball valve.3. The bun fire suppression system of claim 1 , wherein the wand is configured to be inserted into foam.4. The bun fire suppression system of claim 1 , wherein the wand may be about 80 inches in length.5. The bun fire suppression system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of holes in the wand are distributed along the wand's shaft.6. The bun fire suppression system of claim 1 , wherein the hose is configured to receive pressurized water up to the valve while the valve is shut off such that when the valve ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

AERIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130199806A1
Принадлежит: SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.

A fire suppression apparatus for fighting fires from a vehicle configured for flight is disclosed, comprising a foam and water held in separate containers aboard the vehicle that when mixed forms a fire retardant, a pump driven by an electric motor to pressurize the fire retardant, the pump including an air induction valve where air is drawn into a suction end of the pump and pressurized together with the fire retardant, and an aimable boom connected to the pump by a conduit, the boom including a nozzle on a distal end of the boom from which the pressurized fire retardant and air is dispensed toward a target. 1. A fire suppression apparatus for fighting fires from a helicopter , comprising:a foam and water held in separate containers aboard the helicopter that when mixed forms a fire retardant;a pump driven by an electric motor, the pump including an air induction valve wherein air is drawn into a suction end of the pump and pressurized by the pump together with the fire retardant; andan aimable boom connected to the pump by a conduit, the boom including a nozzle on a distal end of the boom from which the pressurized fire retardant and air is dispensed toward a target.2. The fire suppression apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fire retardant comprises a foam to water ratio ranging from approximately 0.1% to approximately 10.0%.3. The fire suppression apparatus of claim 1 , wherein approximately 30 CFM to approximately 50 CFM of air is pressurized with the fire retardant to approximately 125 psi by the pump.4. The fire suppression apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fire retardant including the air is expelled from the nozzle at a variable rate up to approximately 150 gpm.5. The fire suppression apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the boom is supported by a rotatable turret.6. The fire suppression apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the turret includes a first actuator for rotating the turret.7. The fire suppression apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the turret includes a second ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

FIRE FIGHTING BUCKET FOR AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20130206430A1
Автор: Zheng Shilan
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a collapsible firefighting bucket having purse lines that have a pre-set, fixed functional length, and which are removably installed onto a releasable connector at one end of the line and onto a pair of aligned openings on the valve at the other end of the line. The fixed functional length of the purse lines is generally determined by the size of the bucket for which they are intended to be used, and more specifically by each purse line's intended location on the valve. The releasable connector may be a releasable connector clip which is itself connected to the control mechanism that moves the valve. Each purse line includes a pre-formed end-stop for stopping the end from passing through the grommet, and a pre-formed connector or loop portion for removably connecting to the releasable connector. 1. A collapsible fire fighting bucket assembly to be suspended from an aircraft comprising:(a) a harness for suspending the bucket from the aircraft;(b) an open bucket body of pliable material having an open upper rim to facilitate filling from an open body of water, a side wall extending downwardly from the rim and a bottom cooperating with the side wall and having an opening;(c) a tubular extension made of pliable material and extending from the opening in the bottom, the tubular extension having a free end formed with a discharge port to serve as a dump valve, the discharge port having a sealing lip of resilient sealing material which forms two opposite lip portions that are brought into sealing engagement with each other for minimizing water leakage from the tubular extension, the tubular extension having a plurality of aligned openings, each opening being associated with a respective lip portion of the sealing lip for bringing the lip portions into sealing engagement;(d) a plurality of tension lines, each having a first end with a pre-formed end stop and a second end with a pre-formed connector portion, each tension line passing from the ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FOR PRESSURE-PROOF ENCAPSULATED HOUSINGS

Номер: US20130206759A1
Принадлежит: R. STAHL SCHALTGERATE GMBH

A protective housing designed as a pressure proof capsule has a pressure relief valve which comprises a porous body and a pore closure about its perimeter for preventing the transition of a flame about an edge of the porous body. Alternative embodiments of pore closures are disclosed, including a soft metal ring about an edge of the porous body that is depressed, such as by a pressure ring, into a gapless imbedding relation to the porous body. An edge region of the porous body can be modified by jacketing materials such as synthetic materials, metals and the like for creating a form fitting bond with the body of the protective housing. 115-. (canceled)16. A protective housing for encapsulation of operating means that are capable of forming ignition sources comprising:{'b': '17', 'a housing wall structure that defines an internal compartment having an opening (),'}{'b': '18', 'a pressure relief device () disposed within said opening,'}{'b': 19', '20, 'said pressure relief device including a body () that has a passage (),'}{'b': 23', '20', '23', '26', '27', '28, 'a porous body () arranged in the passage (), said porous body () having two exposed surfaces (,) facing away from each other and an edge (), and'}{'b': 31', '28', '23, 'a pore closure () disposed in close fitting relation to the edge () of the porous body ().'}1723. The protective housing according to in which said body () is a metal wire structure with wires arranged in an ordered manner.1823. The protective housing according to in which said body () is a metal wire structure with wires arranged in an unordered manner.1923. The protective housing according to in which said body () is a metal fiber structure with fibers arranged in an ordered manner.2023. The protective housing according to in which said body () is a metal fiber structure with fibers arranged in an unordered manner.2123. The protective housing according to in which said body () consists of a metal foam.2223. The protective housing according ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Method of Fabricating a Capsule Belt

Номер: US20130206913A1
Принадлежит:

A method of fabricating a belt of capsules comprising: providing a first strip of material, forming a matrix of receptacles in the first strip, depositing a quantity of at least one material in each receptacle, attaching a second strip of material over the first strip to close the receptacles and form a matrix of capsules, and cutting the matrix of capsules into rows to thereby form a plurality of belts of capsules. 1. A method of fabricating a belt of capsules comprising:forming a matrix of receptacles in a first strip of material;depositing a quantity of at least one material in each receptacle;attaching a second strip of material over the first strip to close the receptacles and form a matrix of capsules; andcutting the matrix of capsules into rows to thereby form a plurality of belts of capsules.2. The method according to wherein forming the matrix of receptacles comprises vacuum forming the receptacles in the first strip of material.3. The method according to wherein attaching the second strip of material comprises providing the second strip as a roll of material of the same type as the material of the first strip and unwinding the roll to overlay the second strip over the first strip.46-. (canceled)7. The method according to comprising providing the material for the first strip and the second strip as a plastics material.8. The method according to comprising providing the plastics material as a bioplastic material.9. The method according to wherein attaching the second strip over the first strip comprises one of (a) applying a layer of adhesive material to one side of either one or both of the first strip and second strip and contacting the one sides of the first strip and second strip together; and (b) ultrasonically welding the first and second strips together.10. (canceled)11. The method according to comprising winding the plurality of belts simultaneously onto respective rolls.12. The method according to wherein depositing a quantity of at least one ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE

Номер: US20130209852A1
Принадлежит: LI-TEC BATTERY GMBH

In an electrochemical energy store having a housing (I) and having at least one electrochemical cell () arranged in the housing (I), at least one wall of the housing (I) is coated or impinged on at least in regions with an extinguishing agent or an extinguishing agent additive (-). 117-. (canceled)18. An electrochemical energy store , comprising:a housing; andat least one electrochemical cell disposed inside the housing,wherein at least an area of at least one wall of the housing is coated with or exposed to an extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive, and wherein the extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive is a gel or a viscous or viscoelastic fluid.19. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 18 , wherein the at least one electrochemical cell comprises a plurality of electrochemical cells claim 18 , between which an extinguishing agent or an extinguishing agent additive is arranged at least in regions.20. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 19 , wherein the plurality of electrochemical cells are frameless claim 19 , prismatic electrochemical cells that are connected electrically via their lateral faces or contacts.21. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 18 , wherein at least the at least one electrochemical cell is at least partially coated or impinged upon with an extinguishing agent or an extinguishing agent additive.22. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 21 , wherein the extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive is laminated on lateral faces of the at least one electrochemical cell at least in regions.23. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 18 , wherein the extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive is a solid or an elastically deformable material or is contained in a solid or an elastically deformable material.24. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 18 , wherein the extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive is arranged ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FIREFIGHTING

Номер: US20130220647A1
Автор: Leigh Daniel
Принадлежит:

A method of laser () based fire fighting, the method comprising: delivering energy from an emitted energy beam source to an active fire affected area () so as to process combustible material by one of cutting, ablating, charring and total oxidation so as to reduce the quantity of combustible material. Preferably the provided energy exhibits a total fluence of at least 50 micro-joule per square centimetre measured over a window of no more than 0.1 milliseconds. Preferably the provided energy is from a laser. 1. A method of fire fighting , the method comprising:providing sufficient energy via an emitted energy beam to an active fire affected area so as to rapidly process combustible material within the active fire affected area by one of cutting, ablating, charring and total oxidation responsive to the provided energy.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said provided energy exhibits a total fluence of at least 50 micro joules per square centimetre delivered over a window of 0.1 milliseconds.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the total fluence is delivered over less than 30 nanoseconds.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the total fluence is delivered over less than 30 picoseconds.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said providing comprises scanning the emitted energy beam along a path immediately preceding claim 1 , and roughly parallel with claim 1 , an advancing front of the active fire affected area to provide a fire break.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said providing comprises scanning the emitted energy beam within the active fire affected area.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing energy via the emitted energy beam to horizontal growths protruding from the outer surface of vertical growth objects so as to process the horizontal growths.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the provided energy exhibits a wavelength of up to 300 meters.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the provided energy exhibits a wavelength of up to 30 micro-meters.10. The ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

FIXED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTINGUISHING INDUSTRIAL TANK FIRES, WITH AND WITHOUT FIXED ROOF, INCLUDING AERATED FOAM PROJECTING NOZZLES AND CENTER DIRECTED NOZZLES

Номер: US20130228347A1
Принадлежит:

Fixed systems and method for extinguishing large scale industrial tank fires, with and without fixed roofs, and featuring aerated foam projecting nozzles and including fixed center directed nozzles. The invention includes two connected nozzles, which project aerated foam of between in substantially focused streams and in roughly opposing directions. The two nozzles have a stream shaper in a tip portion of the nozzle with fins which terminate substantially flush with a nozzle tip solid bore discharge orifice. The two nozzles preferably are attached proximally downstream of and in fluid communication with at least one ambient air aeration chamber structure in combination with the two nozzles to produce aerated foam. A third nozzle of the fixed system is structured to discharge in a direction of within 30° of a perpendicular to the discharge axis defined by the two nozzles discharging in the roughly opposing directions. 1. A fixed fire fighting system for large industrial tanks , comprising:two connected nozzles, each structured to project aerated foam of between 100 gpm and 900 gpm, at 100 psi, in substantially focused streams and in roughly opposing directions;the two nozzles each having a stream shaper in a tip portion of said nozzle with fins of a longitudinal dimension greater than a radial dimension and that terminate substantially flush with a tip solid bore discharge orifice;the two nozzles attached proximally downstream of, and in fluid communication with, at least one ambient air aeration chamber structured in combination with the two nozzles to produce aerated foam having an expansion of between 2-to-1 to 8-to-1; anda third nozzle structured to discharge between 200 gpm and 900 gpm, at 100 psi, and located and structured in combination with the two connected nozzles to discharge in a direction of within 30° of a perpendicular to a discharge axis defined by the two nozzles discharging in roughly opposing directions.2. The system of including at least one ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Fire Suppression

Номер: US20130233578A1
Автор: Munro Benjamin Adair
Принадлежит: SENSORJET HOLDINGS LIMITED

A fire suppression apparatus adapted for connection to a water supply for a faucet has one or more spray nozzles (), at least one valve () operable into an open position to fluidly couple the one or more spray nozzles () to a water supply for a faucet (), a fire sensor (), and a controller () connected to the fire sensor (), and upon sensing a fire, the fire sensor () is adapted to trigger the controller () to operate the at least one valve () into the open position. 1. A fire suppression apparatus adapted for connection to a water supply for a faucet , the apparatus comprising:a spout and one or more spray nozzles,a first valve operable into an open position to fluidly couple the spout to a water supply for a faucet,at least one second valve operable into an open position to fluidly couple the one or more spray nozzles to a water supply for a faucet,a fire sensor, anda controller connected to the fire sensor,wherein upon sensing a fire, the fire sensor outputs a signal to trigger the controller to operate the at least one second valve into the open position.2. A fire suppression apparatus as claimed in wherein the fire sensor is a non-contact sensor.3. A fire suppression apparatus as claimed in claim in one of or claim 1 , wherein the first valve is operable into the open position by a person to release water through the spout.4. A fire suppression apparatus as claimed in one of to claim 1 , wherein the at least one second valve is normally in a closed position that fluidly decouples the one or more spray nozzles from a water supply for a faucet.5. A fire suppression apparatus as claimed in one of to claim 1 , wherein the fire sensor is an infrared temperature sensor.6. A fire suppression apparatus as claimed in one of to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is adapted for installation on a surface proximate a water supply for a faucet.7. A fire suppression apparatus as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the infrared temperature sensor is positioned to detect a ceiling ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

VALVE FOR A FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130255971A1
Принадлежит: Tyco Fire Products LP

A valve for a fire extinguishing system includes a housing, a flow control apparatus, an actuator apparatus, and a manual override apparatus. The flow control apparatus is disposed in a cavity to prevent or permit flow of the fire extinguishing agent from an ingress aperture to an egress aperture of the housing. The flow control apparatus includes a burst disk clamped between the first and second annular faces and an annular spool axially movable along the longitudinal axis relative to the housing. The actuator apparatus includes a bearing sleeve angularly movable around a longitudinal axis relative to the housing and a latch element operably coupling the bearing sleeve and the annular spool. The manual override apparatus includes a cam operably coupled to the bearing sleeve. 1. A valve for a fire extinguishing system dispensing a fire extinguishing agent , the valve comprising:a housing including an ingress aperture and an egress aperture, the housing defines a cavity extending along a longitudinal axis between the ingress aperture and the egress aperture; a rupturable disk having opposite first and second sides;', 'an inlet ring including a first annular face contiguously engaging the first side of the rupturable disk; and', 'an outlet ring including a second annular face contiguously engaging a radially outer portion of the second side of the rupturable disk, wherein at least a radially outer portion of the rupturable disk is clamped between the first and second annular faces;, 'a flow control apparatus disposed in the cavity to prevent or permit flow of the fire extinguishing agent from the ingress aperture to the egress aperture, the flow control apparatus includes—'}an annular spool axially movable inside the housing along the longitudinal axis;an actuator apparatus including an electromechanical actuator, a bearing sleeve angularly movable outside of the housing around the longitudinal axis, and a latch element operably coupling the bearing sleeve and the ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

Integrated Thermal Event Suppression Apparatus

Номер: US20130264073A1
Автор: Ling Greg
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A method of suppressing thermal event for an automotive battery pack having a thermal event suppression apparatus attached to said battery pack; wherein said suppression apparatus has a nozzle that sprays a fire extinguishing media, and having said nozzle extended into a housing of said battery pack; and wherein said suppression apparatus has a thermal event detector to detect a threshold temperature, and said detector triggers a valve to open, allowing said nozzle to spray said media into the housing. 1. A thermal event suppression apparatus for an automotive battery pack comprising:a fire extinguishing media case;a fire extinguishing media enclosed within said media case;a spray nozzle;a conduit fluidly connecting said media case to said nozzle, and wherein said nozzle is adapted to be enclosed within a housing of the battery pack;a thermal event detector coupled to the conduit, wherein the thermal event detector controls the opening of a valve in the conduit based on a temperature surrounding the thermal event detector.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle is adapted to spray said media within said housing of the battery pack.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the thermal event detector is a metallic strip detector claim 2 , and wherein a metallic strip in the detector melts under a specific heat threshold.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the thermal event detector has a thermal sensor claim 2 , said thermal sensor is connected to an electrical control unit.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the thermal sensor triggers the electrical control unit when the thermal sensor senses a temperature over a specific threshold.6. The apparatus of claim 2 , further including an attachment support to attach the extinguishing media case on one side of the housing of the battery pack.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fire extinguishing media is at least one of a class A type claim 1 , class B type claim 1 , class C type claim 1 , and class D type ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

TOXIC FUME INJECTOR FOR EXTINGUISHING FOREST FIRES

Номер: US20130264076A1
Автор: Medina Juan Manuel
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A fire extinguishing apparatus comprising of a metal dome, a deformable cylindrical section that can store a volume of gas, and a plurality of hanging canvases, around its perimeter as well as internally. Said volume of gas is the by-product of combustion, which is captured once the apparatus is place over and encapsulates the fire. As the apparatus is lowered onto the fire, the perimeter canvases form a seal, limiting the amount of oxygen inside the volume. As the fire consumes this limited amount of oxygen, the toxic gases produced are stored in its chamber, the apparatus continues being lowered onto the fire were the compression canvases compact the fire flames, extinguishing them. Furthermore, as the device continues to be lowered even further, the deformable cylindrical section begins to displace its stored volume of gases on to the encapsulated fire, displacing any remaining oxygen and stopping the combustion process. 1. A toxic gas injector , which is formed by a rigid metallic member on top , from which is fixed and suspended a sealed flexible chamber as well as a set of fixed and suspended canvases appropriately coupled to the bottom of said flexible airtight chamber and the area of the rigid metallic element previously mentioned; the length and width of both the seal canvases as well as the compression canvases will be of a convenient size to allow them to seal and compress efficiently.2. The toxic gas injector of wherein claim 1 , characterized in that it works mechanically when such extinguisher is deposited directly over a fire claim 1 , the canvases form a perimeter seal to prevent inclusion or exchange of oxygen from outside to inside of the extinguisher as well as the compression canvases suitably placed over the area of the rigid metallic element claim 1 , will work to compress flames and in this manner suffocate them.3. The toxic gas injector according to claim 1 , characterized in that it contains an hermetically sealed flexible chamber claim 1 , ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING ROCK DUST TO A MINE WALL

Номер: US20130277072A1
Автор: VanBuren Ricky
Принадлежит: Rusmar Incorporated

Rock dust is applied to a mine wall for mine fire suppression in combination with a chemical foam, by generating the foam from air and a foamable liquid in a mixing chamber, and delivering the foam through one flexible conduit and air-entrained rock dust through another flexible conduit to a portable assembly composed of a Y-joint and a delivery nozzle for combining the foam and rock dust and applying the combination directly to a mine wall. 1. Apparatus for applying rock dust to a mine wall comprising:first and second conduits;means for entraining rock dust in air in the first conduit;means for mixing a foamable liquid and air to produce a flowable foam, and for delivering the flowable foam through the second conduit;means for combining rock dust and air taken from said first conduit with flowable foam taken from said second conduit; anda nozzle connected to the combining means for applying a mixture of air, rock dust and foam from said combining means to a mine wall.2. Apparatus for applying rock dust to a mine wall comprising:a supply of rock dust;a vessel connected to said supply for receiving rock dust from said supply and temporarily containing rock dust;a first source of compressed air connected to the vessel;a first conduit connected to the vessel for carrying air with rock dust entrained therein from the vessel;first control means for regulating the concentration of rock dust in the air carried by the conduit;a mixing block for mixing a foamable liquid and air to produce a flowable foam;a supply of foamable liquid;a pump connected to the supply of foamable liquid and to the mixing block for delivering the foamable liquid to the mixing block;a second source of compressed air connected to the mixing block to supply air to the mixing block;second control means for independently controlling the rates at which foamable liquid and air are supplied to the mixing block;a second conduit for carrying flowable foam from the mixing block;a Y-joint having a first inlet ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Fire extinguishing device

Номер: US20130277074A1
Автор: Ramon Corujo Pardo
Принадлежит: Individual

Indicated for its use from aerial means, it enables putting out fires efficiently, reducing both the time used in the putting them out, and the costs arising in their extinguishing, mainly standing out due to comprising: a crane mechanism ( 4 ) adaptable to be located inside a helicopter ( 20 ), equipped with an upper swing arm ( 5 ) adapted to rotate and/or protrude externally from the fuselage of the helicopter ( 20 ); and a main body ( 6 ), linked to the upper swing arm ( 5 ) of the crane ( 4 ) through a holding rope ( 7 ), and which can be linked to a water tank ( 2 ) existing within the helicopter ( 20 ) through a hose ( 8 ), where said main body ( 6 ) has first nozzles ( 9 ) whereby water is sprayed on the area in flames, and which preferably comprises unfolding and telescopic irrigation arms ( 10 ), which also have spray nozzles ( 11 ).

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

AERIAL DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20130292142A1
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A firefighting device has a rigid sleeve and an inner bladder within the sleeve. The bladder is rupturable with a pair of bladder straps attached to the bladder which is pulled upon by a pair of lid straps attached to a lid when the firefighting device is released from a forward moving aircraft. Additionally, the sleeve may have a pair of sleeve straps which are connected to a lower half of the sleeve and the lid straps to facilitate rotation of the device when the device is released from the forward moving aircraft. 112-. (canceled)13. A method of dispersing material to a target location with an aircraft , the method comprising the steps of:providing an unarmed system including as rupturable container, a parachute and a strap attached to the parachute and the rupturable container;filling the rupturable container with the material;loading the system onto an aircraft;prior to dropping the rupturable container from the aircraft, arming the system; anddropping the system from the aircraft toward the target location.14. The method of wherein the arming step comprises attaching parachute strap member which is attached to the parachute to a container strap member which is attached to the container.15. The method of wherein the attaching step include the step of securing loops of the parachute and container strap members to each other.16. The method of wherein the dropping step comprises the step of dropping the container off of a rear ramp door of the aircraft so that the container gradually exits the slipstream of the aircraft.1719-. (canceled)20. A fire fighting device released from a forward moving aircraft claim 13 , the device comprising:a rupturable inner bladder for containing fire fighting material, the inner bladder defining a lower surface;a first bladder strap defining first and second portions, the first portion of the first bladder strap being secured to the lower surface of the inner bladder, the second portion having a first bladder strap connector;an ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Fire Suppression Compositions and Methods of Treating Subterranean Fires

Номер: US20130299202A1
Автор: Stephen A. SINUNU
Принадлежит: ENVIRONX SOLUTIONS Inc

A method of suppressing, reducing and/or extinguishing a subterranean fire comprising contacting the subterranean fire with a fire-suppression composition comprising a carrier agent and a flame-retardant salt. A method of treating a peat fire comprising locating one or more hot spots associated with the peat fire, preparing an aqueous solution of a fire-suppression composition comprising guar and monoammonium phosphate, wherein a ratio of guar to monoammonium phosphate is about 30:70; and contacting the peat fire with the aqueous solution.

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPRESSING FIRE IN CONTAINERS

Номер: US20130306335A1
Автор: PETZINGER Mark R.
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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. 1. A device for suppressing fire inside a container , the device comprising:a support structure configured to be mounted inside a vehicle at a position associated with at least one location configured to receive a container;a deployment structure coupled to the support structure; a nozzle having a tip configured to pierce a container, and', 'an actuator associated with the nozzle, wherein the actuator is configured to extend the tip of the nozzle such that it pierces a container,, 'a penetrator assembly coupled to the deployment structure, the penetrator assembly comprisingwherein 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, andwherein the penetrator assembly is configured to receive fire suppressant and direct the fire suppressant into the container.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one plane is a vertical plane.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one plane comprises two planes.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the two planes are orthogonal with respect to ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

FIRE PREVENTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20130312984A1
Принадлежит: Optimal Fire Prevention Systems LLC

A system or method that has an air distribution system configured to provide nitrogen into a room to reduce an oxygen concentration level within the room below a desired oxygen concentration level such that the atmosphere in the room fails to provide sufficient oxygen to sustain combustion. 1. A system for fire prevention , comprising:an air distribution system configured to provide nitrogen into a room to reduce an oxygen concentration level within the room below a desired oxygen concentration level such that the atmosphere in the room fails to provide sufficient oxygen to sustain combustion.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the air distribution system ceases to provide nitrogen into the room when the oxygen concentration level is at or below the desired oxygen concentration level.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the air distribution system begins providing nitrogen into the room upon detecting that the oxygen concentration level within the room is higher than the desired oxygen concentration level.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the desired oxygen concentration level is 14.1% to 14.6% of the atmosphere within the room.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor located within the room and configured to detect the oxygen level within the room.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least two sensors for detecting oxygen and the at least two sensors may be placed at two nonadjacent walls or the same side of the room.7. The system of claim 6 , further comprising a controller configured to control the air distribution system based on an average or the lowest or the highest of the detected oxygen levels by the at least two sensors after removing from the calculation of any defective sensors.8. The system of claim 1 ,wherein the air distribution system further comprises a first nitrogen generator and a second nitrogen generator that initially operate together provide nitrogen to lower the oxygen level of the room to the desired oxygen ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

EXPLOSION INHIBITING PORTABLE FUEL CONTAINER AND METHOD OF INHIBITING EXPLOSIONS

Номер: US20130320009A1
Автор: Cray Thomas M.
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A portable fuel container configured to prevent liquid fuel contained therein from being entirely emptied from the container. The amount of liquid fuel retained in the container can be sufficient to maintain a fuel-to-air ratio in the container at a fuel-rich level that prevents combustion within the container if the container were to be placed near an ignition source or if an ignition source were to somehow enter the container. The container can also include other safety features such as, for example, a flash suppressor located at the fill opening, an extra wide fill opening, and/or an easily controllable dispensing spout. 1. A portable fuel container comprising:a hollow tank body defining a fuel-receiving chamber and a main container opening for permitting flow of a liquid fuel into and out of the fuel-receiving chamber;a fuel dispensing assembly coupled to the tank body proximate the main container opening and configured to selectively dispense the liquid fuel from the container; anda fuel retention structure at least partly received in the fuel-receiving chamber and configured to retain a quantity of the liquid fuel in the chamber when the container is tipped or inverted to dispense the liquid fuel therefrom.2. The portable fuel container of claim 1 , wherein the retained quantity of the liquid fuel is sufficient to provide a fuel-air mixture within the container that is too rich to support combustion within the container.3. The portable fuel container of claim 1 , wherein the retained quantity of the liquid fuel is at least 6 milliliters per gallon of liquid capacity of the fuel-receiving chamber.4. The portable fuel container of claim 3 , wherein the fuel-receiving chamber is configured to hold about 6 gallons or less of the liquid fuel.5. The portable fuel container of claim 1 , wherein the fuel retention structure is located proximate the main container opening.6. The portable fuel container of claim 5 , wherein the fuel retention structure extends generally ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

FIRE-PROTECTION STORAGE MEANS, A VEHICLE, AND A METHOD

Номер: US20130327548A1
Автор: Cailly Vincent
Принадлежит: EUROCOPTER

The present invention relates to fire-protection storage means () having a fire-protection bag () suitable for being fastened to a partition () of a hold () of a vehicle (). Said fire-protection bag () is provided with airtight closure means (), the fire-protection bag () having a vacuum pump () and extinguisher means () for extinguishing a fire that occurs in the interior (INT) of said fire-protection bag (). 1. Fire-protection storage means having a fire-protection bag suitable for being fastened to a partition of a hold of a vehicle , wherein said fire-protection bag is provided with airtight closure means , the fire-protection bag having a vacuum pump and extinguisher means for extinguishing a fire that occurs in the interior of said fire-protection bag.2. Fire-protection storage means according to claim 1 , wherein said extinguisher means comprise an extinguisher co-operating with fire detector means.3. Fire-protection storage means according to claim 2 , wherein said detector means comprise a member for detecting a temperature inside said fire-protection bag that is greater than or equal to a threshold.4. Fire-protection storage means according to claim 2 , wherein said extinguisher comprises a body containing an extinguishing agent claim 2 , said body including an outlet orifice closed by a thermal bulb fuse.5. Fire-protection storage means according to claim 1 , wherein said fire-protection bag comprises a plurality of fireproof walls made of a material selected from the category of fireproof materials claim 1 , two adjacent fireproof walls being connected together by a closure member of said closure means.6. Fire-protection storage means according to claim 5 , wherein each fireproof wall is covered in a sealing wall.7. Fire-protection storage means according to claim 1 , wherein said closure means comprise at least one closure member having a magnetized tape.8. Fire-protection storage means according to claim 1 , wherein said vacuum pump comprises a bellows ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

HEAT SENSITIVE PROTECTIVE BARRIER AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE

Номер: US20130327549A1
Автор: Campbell David Landis
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Protective barriers are commonly installed beneath ceilings when construction work is performed either on these ceilings or on the roofs located above them. These protective barriers can be comprised entirely of one material or of different materials connected by seams. Some or all of these materials can be designed to fail when subjected to temperatures above a certain temperature range causing melting or some other destructive process to occur to these materials. These failures can create access points from the ceiling through the protective barrier to areas below being protected by the barrier, which can allow water from a fire suppression system, typically located near the ceiling, to reach a fire located below the protective barrier. 1. A protective barrier , comprising:at least two sections of heat insensitive material; andat least one seam comprising a heat sensitive material connecting the at least two sections of heat insensitive material.2. The protective barrier as recited in claim 1 , wherein the sections of heat insensitive material are comprised of polyethylene.3. The protective barrier as recited in claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensitive material is a copolyamide.4. The protective barrier as recited in claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensitive material is a polycaprolacton.5. The protective barrier as recited in claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensitive material is a glue.6. The protective barrier as recited in claim 1 , wherein the sections of heat insensitive material are comprised of a polymer.7. The protective barrier as recited in claim 1 , wherein the heat sensitive seams are located along at least one edge of a heat insensitive section.8. A protective barrier claim 1 , comprising:at least two sections of heat insensitive material; anda plurality of seams comprising a heat sensitive material and a water soluble material connecting the at least two sections of heat insensitive material.9. The protective barrier as recited in claim 8 , ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

Fire extinguishing system and diagnostic methods

Номер: US20130341053A1

A fire extinguishing system prevents fires or other emergency conditions on a heating device, such as a stove. The system uses sensors to detect the emergency and alert an operator. The system dumps fire suppressant material onto the heating device. The system also may shut-off power to the heating device. An alarm circuit and associated functionality assures the system is in working order by using diagnostic tests and other checks.

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Intra-oral camera having a liquid lens for image stabilization

Номер: US20140017625A1
Принадлежит: Carestream Health Inc

An intra-oral camera ( 10 ) includes an imaging system ( 12 ), an imaging sensor ( 16 ) and an image stabilization apparatus ( 14 ) comprising a liquid lens ( 36 ), lens driver elements ( 38 ), a microprocessor ( 34 ) and a motion sensor ( 32 ). The motion sensor ( 32 ) provides a motion signal indicating camera movement. The adjustable liquid lens ( 36 ) has an interface between first and second immiscible liquids and is actuable to change refraction with respect to a first axis in response to a first adjustment signal at a first pair of electrodes and with respect to a second axis in response to a second adjustment signal at a second pair of electrodes. The microprocessor ( 34 ) is responsive to stored instructions for obtaining the motion signal from the motion sensor ( 32 ) and in communication with lens driver elements ( 38 ) for providing the first and second adjustment signals to the adjustable liquid lens ( 36 ).

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

Food service unit including recirculating ventilation system and fire suppression system

Номер: US20140020673A1
Принадлежит: Vollrath Co LLC

A food service unit for use with a cooking unit includes a food shield including an upper wall, a customer-side wall, and two lateral sidewalls, a ventilation volume defined at least in part by the food shield, a recirculating ventilation system including a filter, a fan downstream of the filter, and an exhaust vent, wherein the fan is configured to draw air from the ventilation volume through the filter and exhaust the air through the exhaust vent, a pressure sensor configured to detect a differential pressure between atmosphere and a location between the filter and the fan, a control system configured to prevent a cooking unit from operating when the detected differential pressure is outside a specified range of pressures, a fire suppression system including a nozzle and a source of fire extinguishing agent and a fire detection sensor configured to detect a fire and activate the fire suppression system.

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

WILDFIRE ARREST AND PREVENTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140027131A1
Автор: Kawiecki Grzegorz M.
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An apparatus, operations controller and methods for controlling unmanned aerial vehicles for detection, prevention and suppression of fires in a designated zone are presented. Monitored information is received and analyzed to detect a presence of a fire event or a fire risk in the designated zone. A cargo unmanned aerial vehicle is directed to a vicinity of the fire event or the fire risk and instructed to deploy a fire retardant or a fire suppressant at a location of the fire event or the fire risk, if the presence of the fire event or the fire risk is detected. 1. Apparatus for detection , prevention and/or suppression of fires in a designated zone , the apparatus comprising: monitor the designated zone to provide monitored information; and', 'communicate the monitored information;, 'at least one monitoring system operable to carry a cargo comprising a fire retardant or a fire suppressant;', 'deliver the fire retardant or the fire suppressant to a fire location of a fire event or a fire risk; and', 'deploy the fire retardant or the fire suppressant at the fire location; and, 'at least one cargo unmanned aerial vehicle operable to receive the monitored information;', 'analyze the monitored information to detect a presence of the fire event or the fire risk in the designated zone; and', 'direct a cargo unmanned aerial vehicle to a vicinity of the fire event or the fire risk and instruct the unmanned aerial vehicle to deploy the fire retardant or the fire suppressant at the location of the fire event or fire risk, if the presence of the fire event or the fire risk is detected., 'an operation controller operable to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one monitoring system comprises a monitor unmanned aerial vehicle.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the at least one monitoring system comprises a plurality of monitor unmanned aerial vehicles each operable to provide a persistent airborne monitoring presence of at least one of the monitor unmanned ...

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

Hypoxic Fire Prevention System, Building Provided Therewith and Method Therefor

Номер: US20140027132A1
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The present invention relates to a hypoxic fire prevention system and building construction and method therefor. The hypoxic fire prevention system comprises: a central supply container for hypoxic gas; a number of compartments connected to the container via connecting conduits; and at least one distributor provided in each compartment and operatively connected to a connecting conduit for the purpose of distributing the hypoxic gas. 1. A hypoxic fire prevention system , comprising:a central supply container for hypoxic gas;a number of compartments connected to the container via connecting conduits; andat least one distributor provided in each compartment and operatively connected to a connecting conduit for the purpose of distributing the hypoxic gas.2. The hypoxic fire prevention system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the compartment comprises an open space.3. The hypoxic fire prevention system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the open space comprises a sub-space.4. The hypoxic fire prevention system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the sub-space comprises one or more seats.5. The hypoxic fire prevention system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the compartment comprises a house claim 1 , a building or other building construction.6. The hypoxic fire prevention system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the compartment is provided with a climate control system operatively connectable to the conduits with connecting means.7. The hypoxic fire prevention system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the oxygen concentration in the container and/or the conduits is lower than about 16% and higher than about 13%.8. The hypoxic fire prevention system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the supply container is a pressure container suitable for a pressure of at least 12 bar claim 1 , preferably at least 13 bar claim 1 , more preferably at least 16 bar claim 1 , and most preferably at least 100 or 200 bar.9. The hypoxic fire prevention system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a gas sensor is ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

VAPOR BARRIER STRUCTURE

Номер: US20140034640A1
Автор: Riordan Joseph
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A barrier system including a plurality of buoyant members, at least some of the plurality of buoyant members having a heat-resistant core, a median layer thrilled on an outer surface of the heat-resistant core, and an antistatic layer formed on an outer surface of the median layer, wherein at least some of the plurality buoyant members are configured for adhering to other buoyant members. 1. A tank , comprising:hollow housing having an open upper end, the housing defining a tank suitable for holding a liquid therein; anda barrier having a plurality of members, at least some of the plurality of members having a heat-resistant core and one or more layers formed on the heat-resistant core, wherein the one or more layers are selected from the group consisting of a median layer and an antistatic layer, the barrier suitable for floating on and forming a surface covering the liquid, wherein at least some of the plurality of members are configured for adhering to other members.2. The tank as recited in claim 1 , wherein the median layer comprises a heat-reactive intumescent material.3. The tank as recited in claim 1 , wherein the median layer comprises a flame retardant material.4. The tank as recited in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of members includes a plurality of sets of spherical buoyant members claim 1 , each of the sots having a uniform claim 1 , unique buoyant member radius.5. The tank as recited in claim 4 , wherein each the spherical buoyant member has a diameter in a range of approximately 1/16 of an inch to about four inches.6. The tank as recited in claim 1 , wherein each member has a specific gravity in a range of approximately 0.05 to approximately 0.5.7. The tank as recited in claim 1 , wherein the antistatic layer is hydrophobic and oil-phobic.8. The tank as recited in claim 1 , wherein the antistatic layer is oil-philic.9. The tank as recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least some of the plurality of members configured for adhering to other members have ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COOKTOP FIRE MITIGATION

Номер: US20140048293A1
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A device for limiting the temperature of cookware on a cooktop to a threshold level that corresponds to an oil ignition temperature. The device includes a temperature sensor that is positioned adjacent a bottom of the cookware on the cooktop. A control device in combination with each of the temperature sensor and the cooktop monitors the temperature and adjusts a heating element of the cooktop as needed to avoid cooking oil ignition. The temperature sensor can be a spring loaded temperature sensor to ensure and/or absorb contact with the cookware. 1. A device for limiting a temperature of a cookware on a cooktop to a threshold level that corresponds to an oil ignition temperature , the device comprising:a temperature sensor adjacent a bottom of the cookware on the cooktop; anda control device in combination with each of the temperature sensor and the cooktop, wherein the control device modifies a heating element of the cooktop in response to a signal from the temperature sensor to maintain a temperature of the bottom of the cookware below a predetermined oil ignition temperature and above a cooking temperature.2. A device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor comprises a spring loaded temperature sensor.3. A device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor comprises a thermistor or a resistance temperature detector.4. A device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor comprises a convex cover that maintains cookware contact during cookware use on the cooktop.5. A device in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising an algorithm executed by the control device that relies on both temperature and rate of change of temperature to ensure that the cookware does not exceed the oil ignition temperature.6. A device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the cooktop is an electric coil cooktop including a source of electric power and an electric resistance heating element that has thermal inertia such that the cookware ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

Chimney flue fire prevention system

Номер: US20140069474A1
Принадлежит: FDS Holdings Ltd

A system ( 100 ) for fire prevention having a central control unit ( 110 ) controlling a flu cleaning dispenser ( 112 ) terminating within a chimney flue ( 106 ) for removal of creosote ( 108 ) is provided. At least one flue condition sensor ( 118 ) such as a temperature sensor, a flow sensor or a carbon monoxide sensor to name but a few is provided to record chimney status and on a chimney status alerting event occurring requiring one of a chimney flu cleaning operation or a fire extinguisher operation to take place automatically.

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

HIGH SPEED AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20140069665A1
Принадлежит: Tyco Fire Products LP

An automatic fire suppressing system is preferably provided onboard a vehicle and is supplied with one or more fire suppressing agents that are discharged in response to detecting a fire threat. Preferred embodiments include high-speed valves for discharging the fire suppressing agent(s), optical detectors for detecting and evaluating fire threat conditions, and modules for monitoring and controlling the automatic fire suppressing system. 1. A system for suppressing fire on a vehicle including at least one of a crew compartment , an engine bay , a fuel tank , a cargo hold , a wheel well and an occupant egress , the system comprising:an electronic control module disposed on the vehicle;a first sensor configured to detect fire in a first one of the occupant compartment, the engine bay, the fuel tank, the cargo hold, the wheel well and the occupant egress;a second sensor configured to detect fire in a second one of the occupant compartment, the engine bay, the fuel tank, the cargo hold, the wheel well and the occupant egress;a first data bus operatively coupling the electronic control module with the first and second sensors;a first node configured to release a first fire suppressing agent in the first one of the occupant compartment, the engine bay, the fuel tank, the cargo hold, the wheel well and the occupant egress;a second node configured to release a second fire suppressing agent in the second one of the occupant compartment, the engine bay, the fuel tank, the cargo hold, the wheel well and the occupant egress; anda second data bus operatively coupling the electronic control module with the first and second nodes, the second data bus communicating with the first and second nodes independently of the first data bus communicating with the first and second sensors;wherein polls on the first data bus from the electronic control module to the first and second sensors include smaller size messages that occur more frequently than polls on the second data bus from the ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

Helicopter Carried Aerial Fire Suppression System

Номер: US20140069666A1
Автор: Vetesnik Jan
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An aerial fire suppression system for carrying by a helicopter features a liquid storage tank having a longitudinal dimension that equals or exceeds each other dimension of its shape, and an attachment arrangement for suspending the tank in an upright orientation in which the longitudinal dimension of the liquid storage tank depends downwardly away from the helicopter, thereby minimizing the distance to which the tank's contents can shift outward from the aircraft's longitudinal center of gravity for improved aircraft stability. A discharge boom for emitting fire suppressant media is pivotally supported on the tank, and a winch chain connects the tank to the helicopter to reduce allowable twisting of this tethered connection between the tank and helicopter. 1. An aerial fire suppression system for carrying by a helicopter , the system comprising:a liquid storage tank having a three dimensional shape including a longitudinal dimension that equals or exceeds each other dimension of said three dimensional shape;a delivery system connected to the liquid storage tank and operable to discharge liquid therefrom for use in fire suppression;an attachment arrangement supported on the liquid storage tank and shaped and oriented for placement against the helicopter from therebeneath in order to suspend the liquid storage tank from the attachment arrangement in an upright orientation in which the longitudinal dimension of the liquid storage tank depends downwardly away from the helicopter; anda tether connection feature supported on the liquid storage tank for connection of a tether between said connection feature and the helicopter for use in suspending the liquid storage tank and attachment arrangement from the helicopter and hoisting the attachment arrangement up thereagainst.2. The system of wherein the delivery system comprises a foam generating apparatus operable to produce foam from the liquid and discharge said foam into an environment for fire suppression purposes.3. ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR EXTINGUISHING A FIRE

Номер: US20140069667A1
Принадлежит: PYROALLIANCE

Extinguishing a fire by pressurizing a tank containing an extinguishing liquid. According to the invention, the tank containing the liquid is provided with an expulsion outlet at a front end, a gas generator () is installed at a rear end, and a diaphragm forming an inflatable bag () is installed inside the tank, being folded prior to triggering in a confinement space at the front of the gas generator, the outlet from the generator being associated with a deflector () including a rearwardly-directed ejection passage (). 1. A device for feeding a fire extinguishing liquid to an expulsion circuit for said liquid , the device comprising:a tank containing the liquid and provided with an expulsion outlet at a front end thereof;a gas generator installed inside the tank at a rear end thereof; anda diaphragm installed inside the tank to push back the liquid towards said expulsion outlet under drive from the gas given off by said gas generator;wherein said diaphragm forms an inflatable bag connected in gastight manner to a gas outlet of said gas generator, said bag being folded prior to triggering of said gas generator in a confinement space defined by a cover and located inside said tank at the front of the gas generator, and wherein said gas outlet is associated with a deflector comprising a generally annular ejection passage that is directed rearwards.2. A device according to claim 1 , wherein said gas generator is a pyrotechnic gas generator emitting combustion gas.3. A device according to claim 1 , wherein said gas generator is enclosed in a rigid confinement enclosure comprising a base fastened to the tank and a lid provided with a ring of exhaust holes claim 1 , said deflector comprising an annular part fastened to said lid and provided with a rear skirt surrounding said ring of holes to define said rearwardly-pointing ejection passage.4. A device according to claim 3 , wherein the opening of said bag is fastened to the outside surface of the lid along a junction line ...

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

Fire retardant device for protecting wooden structures from fire

Номер: US20140076587A1
Принадлежит: Osmose Holdings Inc

Fire-suppression devices to protect structures from fire damage comprising a fibrous matrix and a fire-retardant composition applied to that matrix. The fire suppression device may be applied to a wooden structure to render at least a portion of that wooden structure resistant to fire.

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

Flame Dispersant Canister Mounting System for Under-Microwave Location

Номер: US20140076588A1
Принадлежит: Warren Watts Technology, LLC

A fire extinguisher apparatus and related system is described for automatically suppressing stovetop fires. The fire extinguisher apparatus includes a canister restrained in a first location where the canister is operable to suppress fires on a rear burner of a stovetop. The canister is biased and movable to a second location where the canister is operable to suppress fires on a front burner of the stovetop. A trigger mechanism is provided for automatically moving the canister to the second location in response to a fire on the front burner. The fire extinguisher system includes an arrangement of fire extinguisher apparatuses wherein canisters are movable between the apparatuses to prevent collisions with external obstacles. 1. A fire extinguisher apparatus for automatically suppressing stovetop fires , the fire extinguisher apparatus comprising:a housing comprising mounting fixtures thereon for coupling the fire extinguisher apparatus generally above a stovetop;a canister operable for automatically releasing a fire suppressant material therefrom in response to a fire adjacent the canister, the canister movably supported by the housing between a first position with respect to the housing for extinguishing fire in a first location on the stovetop and a second position with respect to the housing for extinguishing fire in a second location on the stovetop; anda restraining member operably coupled to the canister for restraining the canister in the first position with respect to the housing and responsive to fire in the second location on the stovetop to permit movement of the canister from the first location with respect to the housing to the second location with respect to the housing.2. The fire extinguisher apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a hinge member coupled to the housing and configured for rotatable motion with respect thereto claim 1 , and wherein the canister is coupled to the hinge member for rotation therewith.3. The fire extinguisher apparatus ...

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

Self-assembling inflatable modules

Номер: US20140077141A1
Автор: Gerald P. Uyeno
Принадлежит: Raytheon Co

A system includes a plurality of inflation balls configured to be launched and a connection mechanism. The plurality of inflation balls are configured to modularly inflate with respect to one another to create a combined modular volume. The connection mechanism is configured to allow the modular inflation of the plurality of inflation balls with respect to one another.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

AIRCRAFT PROPULSION ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEM WITH A LINE FOR DISTRIBUTING EXTINGUISHING AGENT

Номер: US20220001223A1
Принадлежит:

A propulsion assembly including a turbomachine attached to a pylon, and a fire-fighting system, the turbomachine including fire zones, the fire-fighting system including two reservoirs of pressurized extinguishing agent in the pylon and a distribution line connecting the reservoirs to nozzles. The distribution line includes connected pipes having a low point between the reservoirs and the nozzles, and, for each low point, a fluid drainage device for evacuating fluid. The drainage device includes a fluid passage for fluid evacuation from the distribution line and a mechanism for shutting off the fluid passage, the mechanism movable under effect of distribution line pressure, between a first position where it opens the fluid passage and a second position where it closes the fluid passage, the second position being reached when the pressure in the distribution line is greater than or equal to a predetermined pressure. 1. A propulsion assembly comprising a turbomachine attached to a pylon , and a fire-fighting system , the turbomachine comprising a plurality of fire zones , the fire-fighting system comprising two reservoirs of pressurized extinguishing agent that are in the pylon and a distribution line that connects each of the reservoirs to nozzles in the fire zones , the distribution line comprising a set of pipes connected to one another and having at least one low point between the reservoirs and the nozzles , and , for each low point , a fluid drainage device for evacuating a fluid from the distribution line , wherein the drainage device comprises a fluid passage for evacuation of the fluid out of the distribution line and a mechanism for shutting off the fluid passage , the mechanism being able to move under effect of pressure prevailing in the distribution line , between a first position in which it opens the fluid passage and a second position in which it closes the fluid passage , the second position being reached when the pressure in the distribution line is ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Method for Dispersing a Gas Cloud and Apparatus for Carrying Out Said Method

Номер: US20150000937A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus for dispersing a gas cloud has a solid fence mounted around the tank and at least one mesh fence on the upper edge of the fence. Sprayers on the header are oriented towards the fence and connected to a source of liquid. A cover with openings is mounted on the upper edge of the fence. Mounted pipes are in the openings. Gas detectors and heat radiation detectors are arranged between the tank and the fence and are connected to a system controlling supplying the liquid into the sprayers. If gas leaks from the tank, horizontal spreading of the gas cloud is restricted by creating a film of liquid on a mesh fence. The cloud is diluted with air to safe concentration by restricting the vertical spread of the cloud in the mesh fence and by dividing the cloud escaping from the zone into separate streams.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

WASTE COMPARTMENT SYSTEMS FOR AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20220001986A1
Автор: Burd Peter, Hough Ray
Принадлежит: B/E Aerospace, Inc.

A waste compartment system for an aircraft can include a motor operated door and a proximity sensor configured to sense an object near the door or approaching the door. The system can include a control module operatively connected to the proximity sensor and configured to open the door in response to the proximity sensor sensing an object near the door. The control module can be configured to close the door after a preset time after the proximity sensor senses an object. 1. A waste compartment system for an aircraft , comprising:a motor operated door;a proximity sensor configured to sense an object near the door or approaching the door;a control module operatively connected to the proximity sensor and configured to open the door in response to the proximity sensor sensing an object near the door, wherein the control module is configured to close the door after a preset time after the proximity sensor senses an object;a fire detection device operatively connected to the control module and configured to indicate the presence of a fire within a waste compartment associated with the waste compartment system, wherein the control module is configured to close the door and to disable the proximity sensor and/or to disable the door regardless of the proximity sensor when a fire is indicated by the fire detection device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the proximity sensor is disposed at about 90 degrees relative to the normal vector of the door to have a field of view across the door to allow sensing of an object approaching the door substantially along the normal vector of the door.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a fire detection device operatively connected to the control module and configured to indicate the presence of a fire within a waste compartment associated with the waste compartment system.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising the waste compartment claim 3 , wherein the waste compartment is configured to fit within an aircraft galley or an ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Explosion inhibiting portable fuel container and method of inhibiting explosions

Номер: US20150001217A1
Автор: Thomas M. Cray
Принадлежит: NSIP HOLDINGS LLC

A portable fuel container configured to prevent liquid fuel contained therein from being entirely emptied from the container. The amount of liquid fuel retained in the container can be sufficient to maintain a fuel-to-air ratio in the container at a fuel-rich level that prevents combustion within the container if the container were to be placed near an ignition source or if an ignition source were to somehow enter the container. The container can also include other safety features such as, for example, a flash suppressor located at the fill opening, an extra wide fill opening, and/or an easily controllable dispensing spout. When a flash suppressor is employed, the perforations in the flash suppressor can be configured to retain fuel therein after fuel has been dispensed from the container and the flash suppressor is no longer submerged in fuel.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Device for Monitoring a Storage Height

Номер: US20210001160A1

The present invention comprises a device (1100) for monitoring a storage height (2100) of a warehouse (2000), in particular a shelf warehouse, preferably a high-bay warehouse, comprising at least: a sensor (1110) that is in particular designed to be arranged in an upper region of the warehouse (2000), wherein the sensor (1110) is configured so as: to perform a distance measurement (Di, DN) of a distance (Di, DN) that is substantially horizontal with respect to the warehouse (2000) and that monitors a predefined maximum storage height (2120), and a measurement and/or control unit (1120) that is configured so as to output a message (F, W) in the event of an exceedance (Ü) of the predefined maximum storage height (2120) being detected by the sensor (1110).

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

FLUID SYSTEM WITH A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION

Номер: US20180001123A1
Автор: Younker Kevin Ralph
Принадлежит:

A technique for providing a water pumping system suitable for fighting wildfire, flood mediation, sewage transport, and the like is revealed. The system includes an internal combustion engine, a CVT with an input shaft and an output shaft, and a pump with an axial flow impeller. In one variation, multiple impeller stages are used and/or several systems are daisy-chained to provide for suitable delivery of water from its source. In another form, the system is carried by an all-terrain vehicle, side-by-side, or the like, to reach remote areas that need to move water to address a hazardous condition. 121-. (canceled)22. A method , comprising:providing a mobile fluid-pumping system to a selected site proximate to a fluid source, the system including: (a) an internal combustion engine, (b) a pump including an impeller that is one of an axial-flow impeller, a mixed-flow impeller, a radial-flow impeller or a centrifugal impeller, the impeller is positioned within a housing defining an intake and outlet, (c) a delivery conduit in sealed engagement with the outlet, and (d) a continuously variable transmission (CVT including a power input shaft and an power output shaft;driving the power input shaft of the CVT with the internal combustion engine;rotating the impeller with the power output shaft of the CVT to operate the pump;mechanically governing selected operations of the system with the CVT, the CVT transferring power between the power input shaft and the power output shaft in accordance with a variable turn ratio, the CVT being responsive to change in power input shaft speed and power output shaft speed to adjust the variable turn ratio; andduring the rotating of the impeller, moving fluid from the fluid source through the intake and discharging the fluid through the delivery conduit to perform at least one of: (a) fighting a fire with the fluid discharged from the delivery conduit, (b) wetting flammable matter with the fluid in a designated area to establish a fire break ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

FUEL CELL DEVICES FOR FIRE PREVENTION ON-BOARD AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20180001124A1
Принадлежит: Zodiac Aerotechnics

Described are inerting systems that may be used on board an aircraft or other passenger transportation vehicle to reduce a risk of fire due to electronic components or to other elements in a compartment and to assist in preventing or extinguishing any fire or hazardous condition that may occur. The systems include a source of inert gas such as oxygen depleted air generated from a fuel cell on board the aircraft. The oxygen depleted air or other inert gas is conveyed through ducts to compartments that house the electronics, thus changing the conditions in the compartment to be less conducive to fire. 1. An inerting system for an aircraft or other passenger transportation vehicle , comprising:(a) a fuel cell system;(b) a source of inert gas comprising an oxygen depleted air output of the fuel cell system;(c) a compartment located on-board the vehicle; and(d) a conduit configured to convey inert gas from the source of inert gas to the compartment to reduce a risk of fire ignition in the compartment or to facilitate extinguishing of fire within the compartment.2. The inerting system of claim 1 , wherein the compartment contains at least one electronic component within the compartment.3. The inerting system of claim 1 , wherein the source of inert gas is used to manage a hydrogen leak in the compartment.4. The inerting system of claim 1 , further comprising a valve or other regulator configured to control a flow level of inert gas from the source to the compartment.5. The inerting system of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller;one or more processors in communication with the controller; and 'in response to information received from a sensor indicating that conditions in the compartment are indicative of fire or imminent ignition therein, cause the valve or other regulator to direct inert gas from the source to the compartment.', 'memory including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to6. The inerting system ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Fire containment device and kit

Номер: US20200001125A1
Принадлежит: Cellblock FCS LLC

The invention is a container having an opening at one end and a flap or other closure to close the opening, the interior of the bag includes a liner filled with free-flowing expanded glass granulate having fire extinguishing properties, the liner is compartmentalized to separately retain the free flowing granulate to defined regions of the bag interior and it is formed from a sacrificial material that is combustible and will disintegrate upon exposure to the heat of a fire whereby when a electronic or other device that has caught fire is placed inside the bag, the free-flowing expanded glass granulate contained by the liner is caused to be released onto the device to extinguish the fire.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

IN-RACK FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM HAVING AT LEAST TWO HORIZONTAL BARRIERS, EACH COVERING ONE FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER, AND BEING SPACED FROM AN ADJACENT HORIZONTAL BARRIER

Номер: US20200001126A1
Принадлежит:

A fire protection sprinkler system includes at least two horizontal barriers, each covering two adjacent racks and a vertical flue space between the racks. The horizontal barriers are provided at a predetermined height, and have a width that is at least equal to a width of the rack, and a depth that is at least equal to a sum of a depth of the two racks and a depth of the vertical flue space. The horizontal barrier is spaced from an adjacent horizontal barrier. The system also includes at least two rack level fire protection sprinklers disposed in the vertical flue space below a horizontal barrier, of the at least two horizontal barriers. The sprinkler have a K-factor of 11.2 gpm/(psi)or greater, and are vertically spaced from commodities stored on the racks. Each horizontal barrier covers one rack level sprinkler, of the at least two rack level sprinklers. 1. A fire protection sprinkler system 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 that have a vertical flue space provided between a set of racks of the plurality of adjoining racks , the system comprising:(A) a fluid supply conduit configured to deliver a fire protection fluid received from a fire protection fluid source;(B) at least two horizontal barriers, each of the at least two horizontal barriers covering (a) a rack, of the plurality of adjoining racks, (b) another rack, of the plurality of adjoining racks, that is adjacent to the rack, and (c) the vertical flue space between the rack and the other rack, the at least two horizontal barriers being provided at a predetermined height, having a width that is at least equal to a width of the rack, and having a depth that is at least equal to a sum of (i) a depth of the rack, (ii) a depth of the other rack, and (iii) a depth of the vertical flue space, and being spaced from an ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

SEALANT HAVING FIREWORTHY PROPERTIES FOR USE WITH AIRCRAFT PARTS

Номер: US20190001167A1
Принадлежит:

Fireworthy sealants may be have a variety of compositions and be made by a variety of techniques. In certain implementations, a fireworthy sealant may include a body comprised of a cured, tacky, soft, deformable non-adhesive gel. The gel body may have an upper surface, a lower surface, and a perimeter, wherein the upper and lower surfaces of the gel body, in an uncompressed state, define a body thickness. The sealant may, in an uncompressed state, be dimensioned to fit in a first opening between a wall and an aircraft component surface and deformable when under compression to fit in a second opening, smaller than the first opening. The sealant may be flame retardant and produce low smoke density and low smoke toxicity. 1. A sealant comprising a body and a skeleton encapsulated by the body:the body comprising a cured, tacky, soft, deformable, non-adhesive gel, the gel body having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a perimeter, wherein the upper and lower surfaces of the gel body, in an uncompressed state, define a body thickness; andthe skeleton comprising multiple openings for encapsulation by the gel body, the skeleton having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a perimeter;the sealant in an uncompressed state dimensioned to fit in a first opening between a wall and an aircraft component surface and deformable when under compression to fit in a second opening, smaller than the first opening;wherein the sealant is fireworthy.2. The sealant of claim 1 , wherein the gel is 100% solid (no VOCs).3. The sealant of claim 1 , wherein the sealant has a smoke density of 200 maximum at about 4.0 minutes under AITM2—0007A claim 1 , Issue 3.4. The sealant of claim 1 , wherein the sealant has toxicity limits of less than about: 150 PPM HCN claim 1 , 1000 PPM CO claim 1 , 100 PPM NO/NO claim 1 , 100 PPM SO claim 1 , 100 PPM HF claim 1 , and 150 PPM HCl under AITM 3-0005 claim 1 , Issue 2.5. The sealant of claim 1 , wherein the sealant passes 12 second vertical burn test ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

GLASS-CERAMIC COOKING APPARATUS AND A METHOD RELATING TO TEMPERATURE LIMITING CONTROL FOR PREVENTING COOKING OIL IGNITION

Номер: US20220003422A1
Автор: BAI YUN, SHEN Chunlei

A glass-ceramic cooking apparatus and a method relating to temperature limiting control of the glass heating area for preventing cooking oil ignition is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least one glass surface, at least one heat source under the glass to create a heating area on the glass, one temperature sensor and one control unit for each heat source, wherein the sensor measures the temperature on the underside the glass heating area, and the control unit is electrically connected with the heat source, compares the measured glass temperature with predetermined upper and lower temperature limits that are based on a corresponding relationship between the heating area temperature and the cooking oil temperature within the cooking vessel, and then reduces or increases the output power of the heating source, so that the maximum temperature of the cooking oil in the cooking vessel can be limited in a range that is below the cooking oil ignition point while a minimum temperature can still be maintained for a desired cooking performance. 124-. (canceled)25. A method of applying temperature limiting control of a heating area on a cooking apparatus to prevent cooking oil ignition during cooking while maintain a desired cooking performance; the method comprisesa. testing to establish a relationship between a temperature of the heating area and a cooking oil temperature within a cooking vessel;b. based on said relationship, setting up an upper temperature limit for controlling output power of a heating source to limit the cooking oil temperature below an oil ignition point, and setting up a lower temperature limit to maintain the cooking oil temperature for a desired cooking performance; blocking heat transferring from the heating source to the heat insulated spot;', 'making heat transferring from the cooking vessel placed on the heating area a main heat source to the heat insulated spot;, 'c. creating a heat insulated spot on the heating area;'}d. measuring a ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

HYDRO FIRE MITIGATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190001170A1
Принадлежит: WAVEGUARD CORPORATION

A hydro fire mitigation system is provided that is associated with a structure. The system employs a number of sensors that detect an oncoming fire, which directs a controller to initiate fluid flow through a number of sprinklers. The system is fully autonomous and does not require municipal water or power during use. 1. A hydro fire mitigation system , comprising:a water storage tank;a sprinkler system interconnected to the water storage tank and having at least one sprinkler head positioned outside of a structure;a controller in communication with the sprinkler system, the controller being operable to place the hydro fire mitigation system in at least three modes of operation;at least one fire detection sensor in communication with the controller; andwherein when the at least one fire detection sensor senses a predetermined event, the controller activates an alarm mode and directs the sprinkler system to expel fluid in a predetermined area.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least three modes of operation comprise a sentry mode claim 1 , the alarm mode.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein in the alarm mode the controller provides a signal to at least one of a mobile device and off-site personnel.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein in the alarm mode the controller directs the sprinkler system to expel fluid for a predetermined period of time claim 2 , and wherein claim 2 , after the predetermined period of time claim 2 , if the at least one fire detection sensor does not sense the predetermined event claim 2 , the controller activates the safe mode.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in the safe mode claim 2 , the controller can periodically activate and deactivate the sprinkler system.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sprinkler system is operable to be operated by a second controller.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is operable to direct the sprinkler system to expel the fluid when a fire is a predetermined distance from the ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Air-Transportable Device For Projecting Pressurised Liquid

Номер: US20200001999A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention relates to an air-transportable device (100) for projecting pressurized liquid over a surface, comprising a rotating washing head and an inspection system (11) with LED bulbs and cameras. The air-transportable device (100) is secured to an aircraft (200, 500) by the upper surface thereof or by means of straps and can be configured for different uses such as cleaning wind and photovoltaic facilities, extinguishing fires or cleaning insulators.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Novel Fire Retardant Compounds

Номер: US20190002377A1
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Compounds with fire extinguishing properties having the formula: 2. The fire extinguishing unit of wherein two or more substituents selected from R claim 1 , Rand Rare halogen.3. The fire extinguishing unit of wherein R claim 1 , Rand Rare each halogen.4. The fire extinguishing unit of wherein R claim 1 , Rand Rare each independently selected from hydrogen claim 1 , Br claim 1 , Cl and I.5. The fire extinguishing unit of wherein Ris —CRRR.6. The fire extinguishing unit of wherein R claim 5 , R claim 5 , and Rare each halogen.7. The fire extinguishing unit of wherein R claim 5 , R claim 5 , and Rare each F.8. The fire extinguishing unit of wherein the fire extinguishing compound is selected from 2-bromo-1 claim 5 ,1 claim 5 ,3 claim 5 ,3 claim 5 ,3-pentafluoropropene; 2-iodo-1 claim 5 ,1 claim 5 ,3 claim 5 ,3 claim 5 ,3-pentafluoropropene; 2-iodo-3 claim 5 ,3 claim 5 ,3-trifluoropropene and combinations thereof.9. The fire extinguishing unit of wherein Ris —CRRCRRR.10. The fire extinguishing unit of wherein R claim 9 , R claim 9 , and Rare each halogen.11. The fire extinguishing unit of wherein R claim 10 , R claim 10 , and Rare each F.12. The fire extinguishing unit of wherein Rand Rare each halogen.13. The fire extinguishing unit of wherein Rand Rare each F.14. The fire extinguishing unit of wherein the fire extinguishing compound is selected from 2-iodo perfluoro-1-butene; 2 claim 9 ,3-dibromo-4 claim 9 ,4 claim 9 ,4-trifluoro-1-butene; 2-iodoperfluoro-1-butene; 2-bromoperfluoro-1-butene; 3-iodo-3 claim 9 ,4 claim 9 ,4 claim 9 ,4-tetrafluoro-1-butene; 1-iodo-4 claim 9 ,4 claim 9 ,4-trifluoro-1-butene; 1-bromo-4 claim 9 ,4 claim 9 ,4-trifluoro-1-butene; 2-chloro-3 claim 9 ,3 claim 9 ,4 claim 9 ,4 claim 9 ,4-pentafluoro-1-butene; isomers thereof and combinations thereof.16. A method according to wherein two or more substituents are selected from R claim 15 , Rand Rare halogen.17. A method according to wherein R claim 15 , Rand Rare each halogen.18. A method ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

TRACTION BATTERY DEVICE WITH EXTINGUISHING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220006144A1
Автор: Rehfuß Benjamin

A traction battery device for an at least partially electrically driven motor vehicle includes at least one traction battery with at least one battery housing for housing battery modules and/or battery cells and at least one extinguishing apparatus for automatically carrying out an extinguishing process in an extinguishing situation. An extinguishing agent can be introduced into the battery housing with the extinguishing apparatus via at least one feed device. In this context, the extinguishing apparatus has at least one extinguishing-agent-generating device which, in the case of an extinguishing situation, is suitable for combining, and is designed to combine, at least two spatially separate extinguishing agent components in a controlled fashion and to mix them to form an extinguishing agent which can be extinguished and which can be introduced into the battery housing via the feed device. 1. A traction battery device for an at least partially electrically driven motor vehicle , said traction battery device comprising:at least one traction battery with at least one battery housing for housing battery modules and/or battery cells and at least one extinguishing apparatus for automatically carrying out an extinguishing process in an extinguishing situation,wherein the at least one extinguishing apparatus is configured to introduce at least one extinguishing agent into the battery housing via at least one feed device,wherein the extinguishing apparatus comprises at least one extinguishing-agent-generating device which is configured to combine at least two spatially separate extinguishing agent components in a controlled fashion and to mix the extinguishing agent components together to form an extinguishing agent which can be introduced into the battery housing via the feed device.2. The traction battery device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the feed device comprises foam ducts and foam outlet units via which the extinguishing agent claim 1 , in the form of an ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR LAUNCHING INCENDIARY SPHERES

Номер: US20170003102A1
Автор: SPARLING Frederick
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An apparatus for launching incendiary spheres for prescribed burning is provided. This apparatus receives ‘charged’, or injected, spherical incendiaries, then launches them in a controlled direction at a controlled distance. The charged incendiaries are first emitted from a conventional Plastic Sphere Dispenser (PSD) into the intake of the apparatus whereupon they are moved along a lower pathway by a delivering wheel to a launching point relative to a spinning wheel or a plurality of spinning wheels. These spinning wheels convey velocity to each incendiary sphere, which is thereby launched in a trajectory that is determined by the azimuth of orientation, and the rotational velocity, of the spinning wheels. 1. An apparatus for launching incendiary spheres comprising:(a) a spinning wheel or a plurality of spinning wheels which are used to convey velocity to said incendiary spheres;(b) a delivering wheel which moves said incendiary spheres to a desired launching point relative to said spinning wheel or plurality of spinning wheels; and(c) means to provide rotational velocity to said spinning wheel or plurality of spinning wheels; and(d) means to provide rotational velocity to said delivering wheel.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said incendiary spheres are in a charged condition when launched by said apparatus.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , which includes a lower rail claim 2 , or lower surface claim 2 , that said incendiary spheres move upon.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said lower rail or lower surface has an upper surface claim 3 , and whereby the upper surface of said lower rail claim 3 , or lower surface claim 3 , defines a pathway that terminates at the said launching point relative to the spinning wheel or plurality of spinning wheels.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , whereby said lower rail claim 4 , or lower surface claim 4 , is spring mounted.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein said lower rail claim 4 , or lower surface claim 4 , is abounded on ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

FIXED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTINGUISHING INDUSTRIAL TANK FIRES, WITH AND WITHOUT FIXED ROOF, INCLUDING AERATED FOAM PROJECTING NOZZLES AND CENTER DIRECTED NOZZLES

Номер: US20220008768A1
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Fixed systems and method for extinguishing large scale industrial tank fires, with and without fixed roofs, and featuring aerated foam projecting nozzles and including fixed center directed nozzles. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for extinguishing fire in an industrial tank , comprising:forcefully projecting a first aerated foam, having an expansion ratio of at least 2-to-1 to 8-to-1 through an opening in a top portion of a industrial tank wall radially toward the center of the industrial tank in a substantially focused stream through a first fluid conduit having a forcefully projecting nozzle at its distal end, wherein a tapered portion is located in the first fluid conduit downstream of, and in fluid communication with, a first ambient air aeration chamber, a first end of the tapered portion is larger than a second end of the tapered portion, the second end of the tapered portion is connected to a tip portion of the forcefully projecting nozzle; andprojecting a second aerated foam, having an expansion ratio of at least 2-to-1 to 8-to-1 through two discharge nozzles located in a second fluid conduit at its distal end, in roughly opposing directions, along interior side wall portions of the industrial tank, wherein the second fluid conduit is adjacent to, and proximate to, the first fluid conduit.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the forcefully projecting nozzle claim 10 , if set at 0 degree inclination to a horizon and at a pressure of 100 pounds per square inch (psi) claim 10 , and if a landing footprint is measured on a horizontal plane five feet below its discharge orifice claim 10 , and when projecting the first aerated foam with an expansion ratio of between 3-to-1 and 5-to-1 claim 10 , is capable of landing at least 50% of the first aerated foam greater than 50 feet from the discharge orifice.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the forcefully projecting nozzle is capable of landing at least 50% of the first aerated foam greater than 50 feet from the ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

STOVETOP SAFETY SYSTEM

Номер: US20220010964A1
Автор: Malcolm Ashley L.
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A cooking device safety system includes a stovetop cooking device with a first sensor to detect the presence of an object on or adjacent to a burner; a second sensor to detect a condition of the burner; a transceiver to send a signal from the first and/or the second sensor to a remote device; a microcontroller with a timer; and a signal output device. A method for providing a safe cooking device environment includes detecting a status of a cooking device and detecting the presence of an object on or in the cooking device. When the cooking device has an activated status and an object is detected, the system detects whether a threshold cooking time has been exceeded. If the threshold has been exceeded, the system produces an alert via a signal output device; and/or sends an alert to a remote device; and/or inactivates the cooking device. 1. A cooking device safety system , comprising a stovetop cooking device , comprising:at least one first sensor to detect the presence of an object on or adjacent to a stovetop burner;at least one second sensor to detect a condition of the stovetop burner;at least one transceiver to send a signal from the at least one first sensor and/or the at least one second sensor to a remote device;a microcontroller comprising a timer; anda signal output device.2. The stovetop safety system of claim 1 , wherein the system is communicatively connected to a remote device via wired or wireless communication.3. The cooking device safety system of claim 2 , wherein the remote device comprises a cellular device.4. The cooking device safety system of claim 1 , wherein the transceiver receives a signal from the at least one first and second sensor claim 1 , and optionally claim 1 , sends said signal(s) to the microcontroller.5. The cooking device safety system of claim 1 , wherein the timer comprises a cooking time threshold for a stovetop burner.6. The cooking device safety system of claim 1 , wherein the timer comprises a non-cooking time threshold for ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

CONSTANT FLOW RATE REGULATING VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR AN AERIAL FIREFIGHTING BUCKET

Номер: US20220011788A1
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A valve assembly for a firefighting bucket includes a base plate having an opening, a valve body configured to seal the opening of the base plate, and a linear actuator coupled to the valve body and configured to displace the valve body. Valve control systems direct the release of firefighting material through the valve assembly at a constant flow rate. The valve body may have a chamfered, tapered, or rounded surface to restrain the head pressure of the firefighting material. 1. A valve assembly for a firefighting bucket , comprising:a base plate having an opening;a valve body configured to seal the opening of the base plate; andan actuator coupled to the valve body and configured to displace the valve body.2. The valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is configured to translate the valve body in a vertical direction to a position that is a percentage of its maximum extension.3. The valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base plate comprises an annular groove configured to mate with a rim of the valve body in a closed configuration.4. The valve assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a lower extruding base assembly coupled to and disposed vertically below the base plate.5. The valve assembly of claim 4 , wherein the lower extruding base assembly comprises a plurality of perforated panels.6. The valve assembly of claim 4 , wherein the lower extruding base assembly comprises a plurality of concentric annular panels.7. The valve assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a top plate coupled to and disposed vertically above the base plate.8. An aerial firefighting system comprising the valve assembly of claim 1 , and further comprising:a bucket having an opening configured to hold firefighting material; anda sensor configured to obtain a measurement related to firefighting material,wherein the valve body is further configured to seal the opening of the bucket, andwherein the valve body maintains a constant flow rate of material released from the bucket.9. The ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20220016456A1
Автор: Kang Kyung Wan
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A fire extinguishing system for a vehicle includes: a fire sensing line arranged in a predetermined space of the vehicle to output a fire sensing signal as an electrical signal when a fire is sensed; a controller configured to output a control signal for spraying a fire extinguishing agent when the fire sensing signal from the fire sensing unit is input; a fire extinguishing agent cylinder configured to discharge the fire extinguishing agent filling an inside thereof in response to the control signal output from the controller; and a spray nozzle assembly arranged in the predetermined space of the vehicle and configured to spray the fire extinguishing agent supplied from the fire extinguishing agent cylinder through a fire extinguishing agent hose. 1. A fire extinguishing system for a vehicle , comprising:a fire sensing line arranged in a predetermined space of the vehicle to output a fire sensing signal as an electrical signal when a fire is sensed;a controller configured to output a control signal for spraying a fire extinguishing agent when the fire sensing signal from the fire sensing unit is input;a fire extinguishing agent cylinder configured to be operated to discharge the fire extinguishing agent filling an inside of the fire extinguishing agent cylinder in response to the control signal outputted from the controller; anda spray nozzle assembly arranged in the predetermined space of the vehicle and configured to spray the fire extinguishing agent supplied from the fire extinguishing agent cylinder through a fire extinguishing agent hose, a tube comprising a first hollow part and a second hollow part extending in a length direction of the tube;', 'two electrically conductive wires disposed along the first hollow part to be respectively covered with a covering material to be electrically isolated from each other, and configured to be short-circuited when external current is applied thereto and configured to input a short-circuit signal as the fire sensing ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

FIRE PROTECTION MATERIAL, HIGH-PRESSURE STORAGE TANK COATED WITH SAID MATERIAL, METHODS FOR PREPARING SAME, AND USES THEREOF

Номер: US20150008227A1
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The present invention relates to a fire resistant material comprising a matrix of thermosetting elastomeric resin of the silicone resin type wherein endothermic fillers are incorporated as well as to a high pressure storage tank coated with said material, processes for the preparation thereof and uses thereof. 115-. (canceled)16. A fire-proof material comprising:a matrix of thermosetting elastomeric resin endothermic fillers are incorporated,wherein said matrix of thermosetting elastomeric resin is a matrix of silicone resin, andwherein said material has a shape obtained by casting, coating, injection, or vacuum assisted transfer.17. The material according to claim 16 , wherein said endothermic fillers are selected from aluminium trihydroxide (ATH) claim 16 , disodium tetraborate decahydrate (or borax) claim 16 , trisodium phosphate dodecahydrate claim 16 , magnesium dihydroxide (or Brucite) claim 16 , Colemanite claim 16 , a melamine monophosphate claim 16 , a melamine pyrophosphate claim 16 , a melamine polyphosphate claim 16 , zinc borate claim 16 , hydromagnesite claim 16 , a tripolyphosphate (TPP) claim 16 , resorcinol bis(diphenyl phosphate) (RDP) claim 16 , bisphenol-A bis(diphenyl phosphate) (BPADP) claim 16 , and mixtures thereof18. The material according to claim 16 , wherein an amount of said endothermic fillers expressed in weight with respect to a total weight of material of the thermosetting elastomeric resin is between 10% and 90%.19. A process for preparing a material according to claim 16 , comprising the following steps:a) preparing a mixture comprising at least one precursor of the thermosetting elastomeric resin and at least one endothermic filler;b) adding, to the mixture obtained in step a), an agent enabling said thermosetting elastomeric resin to be obtained from said precursor; ande) shaping the mixture obtained in step b) by casting, coating, injection, or vacuum assisted transfer, to obtain a fire resistant material comprising a matrix of ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Fire Prevention Systems and Methods

Номер: US20170007863A1
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A system or method that has an air distribution system configured to provide nitrogen into a room to reduce an oxygen concentration level within the room below a desired oxygen concentration level such that the atmosphere in the room fails to provide sufficient oxygen to sustain combustion. 1. A system for fire prevention , comprising:an air distribution system configured to provide nitrogen into a room to reduce an oxygen concentration level within the room below a desired oxygen concentration level;the air distribution system comprising a first nitrogen generator and a second nitrogen generator configured to operate in an alternating manner after a selected operating time period has expired in a lead-lag sequence to provide nitrogen after reaching the desired oxygen concentration level.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the air distribution system ceases to provide nitrogen into the room when the oxygen concentration level is at or below the desired oxygen concentration level.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the air distribution system begins providing nitrogen into the room upon detecting that the oxygen concentration level within the room is higher than the desired oxygen concentration level.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the desired oxygen concentration level is 14.1% to 14.6% of the atmosphere within the room.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor located within the room and configured to detect the oxygen level within the room; further comprising a nitrogen sensor located within the room to detect the nitrogen level within the room.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least two sensors for detecting oxygen and the at least two sensors may be placed at two nonadjacent walls or the same side of the room.7. The system of claim 6 , further comprising a controller configured to control the air distribution system based on an average or the lowest or the highest of the detected oxygen levels by the at least two sensors after ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

CONTROLLED SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR STORAGE FIRE PROTECTION

Номер: US20170007864A1
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Fire protection systems and methods for ceiling-only high-piled storage protection. The systems and methods include a fluid distribution, detection and control sub-systems to identify one or more fluid distribution devices for controlled operation to address a fire. 1. A system for ceiling-only fire protection of a storage occupancy having a ceiling defining a nominal ceiling height of thirty feet or greater , the system comprising:a plurality of fluid distribution devices disposed beneath the ceiling and above a high-piled storage commodity in the storage occupancy having a nominal storage height ranging from a nominal 20 ft. to a maximum nominal storage height of 55 ft.; andmeans for quenching a tire in the storage commodity.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the storage commodity is any one of Class I claim 1 , II claim 1 , III or IV claim 1 , Group A claim 1 , Group B claim 1 , or Group C plastics claim 1 , elastomers claim 1 , or rubber commodities.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the commodity is exposed expanded plastic having a maximum nominal storage height of at least 40 ft.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the exposed expanded plastic commodity has a maximum nominal storage height ranging from fifty to fifty-five feet (50-55 ft.).5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the commodity includes rack storage being any one of multi-rack claim 1 , double-row rack claim 1 , or single-row rack storage.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the commodity includes a non-rack storage arrangement including any one of palletized claim 1 , solid-piled claim 1 , bin box claim 1 , shelf or back-to-back shelf storage.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the means includes:a fluid distribution system including a network of pipes interconnecting the fluid distribution devices to a water supply;a plurality of detectors to monitor the occupancy for the fire; and an input component coupled to each of the plurality of detectors for receipt of an input signal from each of the detectors ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Intelligent Method of Protecting Forest and Brush from Fire

Номер: US20170007865A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An intelligent method of fighting a forest or brush fire in a remote area including the steps of targeting the remote area by means of an aerial surveillance device and generating a map of the forest or brush fire. The method also includes the step of delivering a plurality of containers to the remote area. Each container contains a fire retardant material and an explosive device. Each of container has a GPS locating device. a position transmitting device and a remote detonating device electronically coupled to the explosive device. The method further includes the steps of locating the position of each container, selecting according to a plan which of the containers are to be selected to be detonated and remotely detonating the selected containers. The forest or brush fire can be either extinguished or contained in an intelligent manner. An individual generates the plan according to which of said containers are to be selected to be detonated in order to maximize effectiveness of said intelligent method.

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Flame Arrester

Номер: US20170007866A1
Принадлежит: KULR Technology Corp

A flame arrester comprises: carbon fiber layers; and one or more connecting layers. The carbon fiber layers are separated from each other by the one or more connecting layers. Carbon fibers of the carbon fiber layers are substantially perpendicular to the plane of the one or more connecting layers.

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

INTERFACE BETWEEN FIRE SUPPRESSANT CONDUIT AND CARGO COMPARTMENT OF AN AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20160008641A1
Принадлежит: Bombardier Inc.

Apparatus and methods related to fire suppression in cargo compartments of aircraft are disclosed. An exemplary apparatus provides an interface () between a fire suppressant conduit () and a cargo panel () of a cargo compartment () of an aircraft (). The apparatus comprises an adaptor () configured to provide the fire suppressant conduit () access to the cargo compartment () through the cargo panel () and a sealing member () configured to provide a seal between the adaptor () and the fire suppressant conduit (). The adaptor () comprises an aperture () for receiving the fire suppressant conduit () where the aperture () is sized to permit passage of a nozzle () of the fire suppressant conduit () therethrough. Associated methods () for removing the cargo panel () of the cargo compartment () of the aircraft () without disassembly of the nozzle () of the fire suppressant conduit () are also disclosed. 1. An apparatus for delivering a fire suppressant to a cargo compartment of an aircraft , the apparatus comprising:a fire suppressant conduit accessing the cargo compartment through a cargo panel; anda flexible interface between the fire suppressant conduit and the cargo panel, the flexible interface being configured to absorb at least some relative movement between the cargo panel and the fire suppressant conduit.2. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the fire suppressant conduit is rigidly secured to aircraft structure.3. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the flexible interface comprises a compressible sealing member.4. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the flexible interface comprises:an adaptor comprising an aperture for receiving the fire suppressant conduit, the aperture being sized to permit passage of a nozzle of the fire suppressant conduit therethrough; anda sealing member configured to provide a seal between the adaptor and the fire suppressant conduit.5. The apparatus as defined in claim 4 , wherein the sealing member is rigidly ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Burst disc puncture pressure-imbalance actuator for a fire extinguisher

Номер: US20160008646A1
Принадлежит: Kidde Technologies Inc

According to one aspect, a fire extinguisher actuator assembly for a fire extinguisher is provided. The fire extinguisher includes a fire extinguisher reservoir and a burst disc that forms a discharge barrier between the fire extinguisher reservoir and a discharge head to retain a pressurized fire extinguishing agent within the fire extinguisher reservoir. The fire extinguisher actuator assembly includes a cutter shuttle assembly having a cutter coupled to a shuttle body. The cutter shuttle assembly is detained within the fire extinguisher proximate the burst disc and biased to form a pressure equalization region between the shuttle body and the burst disc. The fire extinguisher actuator assembly also includes an activation device having a piercing member operable to pierce the burst disc and release pressure from the pressure equalization region, thereby driving the cutter through the burst disc to release the pressurized fire extinguishing agent through the discharge head.

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

MOTORIZED ACTUATOR FOR A FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Номер: US20160008648A1
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According to one aspect, a fire extinguisher includes a fire extinguisher reservoir and a fire extinguisher outlet burst disc that forms a discharge barrier between the fire extinguisher reservoir and a discharge head to retain a pressurized fire extinguishing agent within the fire extinguisher reservoir. The fire extinguisher actuator assembly includes a cutter positioned within the fire extinguisher proximate the fire extinguisher outlet burst disc. The fire extinguisher actuator assembly also includes a motorized activation device having a drive shaft. The motorized activation device is operable to rotate the drive shaft and push the cutter to pierce the fire extinguisher outlet burst disc, thereby releasing the pressurized fire extinguishing agent through the discharge head. 1. A fire extinguisher actuator assembly for a fire extinguisher , the fire extinguisher comprising a fire extinguisher reservoir and a fire extinguisher outlet burst disc that forms a discharge barrier between the fire extinguisher reservoir and a discharge head to retain a pressurized fire extinguishing agent within the fire extinguisher reservoir , the fire extinguisher actuator assembly comprising:a cutter positioned within the fire extinguisher proximate the fire extinguisher outlet burst disc; anda motorized activation device comprising a drive shaft, the motorized activation device operable to rotate the drive shaft and push the cutter to pierce the fire extinguisher outlet burst disc, thereby releasing the pressurized fire extinguishing agent through the discharge head.2. The fire extinguisher actuator assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a pusher on the drive shaft.3. The fire extinguisher actuator assembly of claim 2 , wherein the drive shaft is a helical drive shaft and further comprises a shaft end cap to retain the pusher on the drive shaft.4. The fire extinguisher actuator assembly of claim 2 , wherein the cutter is coupled to a shuttle body to form a cutter shuttle ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR COLLAPSIBLE AERIAL FIRE FIGHTING BUCKETS AND COLLAPSIBLE AERIAL FIRE FIGHTING BUCKETS HAVING SAME

Номер: US20220023686A1
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A frame assembly for a collapsible firefighting bucket for helicopters and being operable to open a rim of the bucket for filling with water and to collapse the rim for storage of the bucket, the frame assembly comprising a hub, a plurality of spokes radiating from the hub and being connected to the rim, each spoke having an inner end near the hub that is pivotably connected to the hub and an outer end near the rim that is pivotably connected to the rim, and a stop positioned below each pivotable connection of the inner end and the hub to limit the downward pivoting of the spoke relative to the hub. A collapsible firefighting bucket for helicopters having such frame assembly. 1. A frame assembly for a collapsible firefighting bucket and being operable to open a rim of the bucket for filling with water and to collapse the rim for storage of the bucket , the frame assembly comprising:a hub;a plurality of spokes radiating from the hub and being connected to the rim, each spoke having an inner end near the hub that is pivotably connected to the hub and an outer end near the rim that is pivotably connected to the rim; anda stop positioned below each pivotable connection of the inner end and the hub to limit the downward pivoting of the spoke relative to the hub.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hub is located centrally of the rim of the bucket.3. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the stop comprises a plurality of brackets mounted on the pivotable connection between the inner ends of the spokes and the hub claim 1 , each bracket having a base positioned below the corresponding pivotable connection to interfere with downward rotation of the corresponding inner end.4. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the stop comprises a plurality of platform members on the hub at each pivotable connection between the inner ends of the spokes and the hub claim 1 , each platform member positioned below the corresponding pivotable connection to interfere ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT NOZZLE STRUCTURE

Номер: US20220023689A1
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An aircraft engine fire extinguishing system includes a supply housing for containing a fire extinguishing agent. Also included is a line for routing the fire extinguishing agent from the supply housing. Further included is a nozzle structure operatively coupled to the line, the nozzle structure having a non-circular opening for expelling the fire extinguishing agent. 116-. (canceled)17. An aircraft engine , comprising:an engine core;a nacelle, wherein an annular space is defined between the engine core and the nacelle; and a supply housing for containing a fire extinguishing agent;', 'a line for routing the fire extinguishing agent from the supply housing; and', 'a nozzle structure operatively coupled to the line, the nozzle structure having an opening for expelling the fire extinguishing agent, wherein the nozzle structure is located within an annular space defined by the engine core and the nacelle,', 'the opening is recessed with respect to the face of the nozzle structure, the opening defined by a face of the nozzle structure, and the opening comprises:', 'a first linear segment and a second linear segment oriented perpendicularly to the first linear segment; and', 'an arc shaped segment extending from one of the first linear segment and the second linear segment., 'a fire extinguishing system comprising18. The aircraft engine of claim 17 , wherein the arc shaped slot is a semi-circular opening.19. The aircraft engine of claim 17 , wherein at least a portion of the fire extinguishing agent is in a non-gaseous state.20. The aircraft engine of claim 18 , wherein the non-gaseous fire extinguishing agent is at least one of a dry chemical or aerosol agent. The disclosure pertains to aircraft engines and, more particularly, to a nozzle structure for expulsion of a fire extinguishing agent.Current aircraft engine nacelle and auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguishing systems typically utilize open tubes or simple circular orifices for nozzles to distribute gaseous ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A HELICOPTER LANDING PAD

Номер: US20220023691A1
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A helipad fire suppression system includes a helipad having an outer boundary that defines an impervious deck area for at least one of landing or storing one or more helicopters, with at least a portion of the impervious deck area being designated a fire suppression target area. The system includes a nozzle assembly having a spray-type nozzle for spraying a fire suppression fluid in a radial pattern. The nozzle assembly can include a nozzle enclosure for enclosing the spray-type nozzle and can be configured for installation in a surface made of an impervious material. The nozzle assembly is disposed in an interior portion of the impervious deck area so as to provide the fire suppression fluid to the fire suppression target area. 1. A helipad fire suppression system , comprising:a helipad having an outer boundary that defines an impervious deck area for at least one of landing or storing one or more helicopters, at least a portion of the impervious deck area designated a fire suppression target area; anda nozzle assembly including a fixed spray-type nozzle for spraying a fire suppression fluid in a radial pattern,wherein the nozzle assembly is disposed in an interior portion of the impervious deck area so as to provide the fire suppression fluid to the fire suppression target area.25.-. (canceled)6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the spray-type nozzle includes claim 1 ,a body portion defining a passage extending longitudinally through the body portion for conveying the fire suppression agent, anda deflector portion coupled to the body portion and configured to spray the fire suppression agent onto a fire suppression target area using a radial spray pattern,wherein a portion of the body portion at an inlet of the passage includes a plurality of apertures extending therethrough for aerating the fire suppression agent.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the spray-type nozzle further includes a restrictor plate disposed at the inlet of the passage claim 6 , the ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Preserving Buildings and Other Assets from Bushfires

Номер: US20190009117A1
Автор: Sprod Geoffrey James
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A method of preserving a building or similar asset () from destruction by a bushfire is disclosed. The method includes the step of shortly prior to the arrival of the bushfire at the asset or building (), spraying the exterior of said asset or building () with a water-based fire retardant () ejected from a nozzle () located above the asset or building () and mounted on a helicopter () carrying the water-based fire retardant (). 1. A method of preserving a building or similar asset from destruction by a bushfire , said method comprising the step of shortly prior to the arrival of said bushfire at said asset or building , spraying the exterior of said asset or building with a water-based fire retardant ejected from a nozzle located above the asset or building and mounted on a helicopter carrying said water-based fire retardant.2. The method as defined in wherein the height above ground level of said helicopter whilst spraying is in the vicinity of approximately 20 meters.3. The method as defined in wherein the nozzle can be reoriented in both elevation and azimuth relative to the helicopter for controlling a sprayed direction of the nozzle ejecta.4. The method as defined wherein the asset or building includes at least a first and second exterior surfaces sprayable from substantially different sides of the asset or building claim 1 , and the method further comprises the step of manoeuvring the helicopter about the different sides to spray each of the first and second exterior surfaces with the fire retardant.5. The method as defined in wherein the asset or building has a perimeter that is susceptible to attack by radiant heat claim 1 , flames claim 1 , or embers emitted from the bushfire claim 1 , and the method further comprises the step of manoeuvring the helicopter substantially in an arc about the susceptible perimeter whilst spraying the exterior of the asset or building with the fire retardant.6. The method as defined in wherein the sprayed exterior of the ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Casing assembly

Номер: US20210010425A1
Автор: Marcus J. George
Принадлежит: Rolls Royce PLC

There is provided a casing assembly for a gas turbine engine comprising: a casing and electrically conductive intumescent material extending around the casing. The intumescent material is being activatable in response to electrical current to expand. The casing assembly comprises an electrical activation line extending around the casing to activate the intumescent material. The activation line extends in a pattern such that an activation area which circumscribes the activation line has an axial extent of at least 50% of the casing and a circumferential extent of at least 50%, to thereby activate the intumescent material at multiple locations over a corresponding area of the casing.

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

Device, System and Method for Fire Prevention in an Operating Room

Номер: US20150013999A1
Автор: Culp, JR. William C
Принадлежит: Scott & White Healthcare

Provided herein are devices, systems and methods utilizing flow of a medically safe inert gas to prevent fires in operating rooms during electrosurgical procedures. A device is disposed around or proximate to or integrated into the tip of an electrosurgical instrument or tool and is in fluid contact with a source of a medically safe inert gas. The gas is flowed around or envolopes the tip as the electrosurgical instrument or tool is utilized. The presence of the medically safe inert gas displaces oxygen, thereby preventing or suppressing fires that may be ignited by sparks generated during use of the tool. 1. A fire prevention device for an electrosurgical procedure , comprising , in a modified electrosurgical unit pencil:a body having a substantially cylindrical shape with open ends and a hollow interior;a gas tubing disposed within the hollow interior;a gas flow valve fluidly connected to the gas tubing;a plurality of buttons disposed along an exterior surface of said body in electronic communication with the electrosurgical unit pencil;a gas actuator disposed along the exterior surface of said body in electronic communication with the gas flow valve; anda gas sleeve fluidly connected to an end of the gas tubing and in a covering relationship to a tip of the pencil.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a source of medically safe inert gas fluidly connected to said gas tubing.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein said medically safe inert gas is carbon dioxide claim 2 , nitrogen or helium or a combination thereof.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said gas actuator is a manual gas flow trigger.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of buttons are manual cut or coagulate triggers.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein said gas sleeve has a substantially cylindrical shape claim 1 , covering about 20% to about 50% of the length of the tip of the electrosurgical unit pencil.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein said gas sleeve has an orifice at a distal end ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Aircraft with fire suppression control system

Номер: US20170014655A1
Принадлежит: Kidde Graviner Ltd

An aircraft has a fire suppression control system for a plurality of enclosures within the aircraft. The aircraft comprises a directional valve for each enclosure, sensors provided for each enclosure, for monitoring variables of the enclosure, one or more fire suppression agent bottles and a control unit for regulating the discharge of the fire suppression agent. The sensors are operatively linked by the control unit to a warning system in a cockpit of the aircraft.

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20170014656A1
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A directional valve for a fire suppression system comprises a valve member for controlling the discharge of fire suppression agent. The valve member comprises: a blocking portion to provide a closed setting for the fire suppression agent; a first orifice to provide a fully open setting for the fire suppression agent; and a second orifice to provide a restricted opening setting in which discharge of fire suppression agent is restricted. The valve member is configured so that during activation of the directional valve from a closed setting, the first orifice follows the blocking portion and precedes the second orifice in order to provide a fully open setting followed by a restricted opening setting. 1. A directional valve for a fire suppression system , comprising a valve member for controlling the discharge of fire suppression agent , wherein the valve member comprises:a blocking portion to provide a closed setting for the fire suppression agent;a first orifice to provide a fully open setting for the fire suppression agent; anda second orifice to provide a restricted opening setting in which flow of fire suppression agent is restricted,wherein the valve member is configured so that during opening of the directional valve from a closed setting, the first orifice follows the blocking portion and precedes the second orifice in order to provide a fully open setting followed by a restricted opening setting.2. A directional valve as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the valve member comprises a plate or a rotational element claim 1 , which has the blocking portion claim 1 , the first orifice and the second orifice in a sequence corresponding to the different settings.3. A fire suppression system for an aircraft having a plurality of enclosures claim 1 , the fire suppression system comprising a plurality of directional valves as described in claim 1 , each provided in an agent discharge line to an enclosure for controlling the discharge of fire suppression agent to the enclosure ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

AIRCRAFT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WITH ADDRESSABLE BOTTLE VALVE

Номер: US20170014657A1
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A fire suppression system for a plurality of enclosures in an aircraft comprises a plurality of bottles containing fire suppression agent, a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor on each bottle for measuring temperature and pressure data of the bottle contents, an addressable bottle valve on each bottle and a control unit. The control unit is configured to analyse the temperature and pressure data for each bottle to determine adequacy of fire suppression agent content for extinguishing a fire in a particular enclosure of the aircraft. The control unit is further configured to control the bottle valves independently by using the bottle valves' addresses, in order to manage the release of fire suppression agent. 1. A fire suppression system for a plurality of enclosures in an aircraft comprising:a plurality of bottles containing fire suppression agent;a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor on each bottle for measuring temperature and pressure data of the bottle contents;an addressable bottle valve on each bottle; anda control unit configured to analyse the temperature and pressure data for each bottle to determine adequacy of fire suppression agent content for extinguishing a fire in a particular enclosure of the aircraft and further configured to control the bottle valves independently by using the bottle valves' addresses, in order to manage the release of fire suppression agent.2. A fire suppression system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured with fire suppression agent discharge responses for each enclosure of the aircraft and wherein the control unit is configured to select a bottle from the plurality of bottles by making reference to the temperature and pressure data and determining the adequacy of the fire suppression agent content in each bottle for extinguishing a fire in the enclosure of the aircraft where fire or risk of fire has been detected.3. A fire suppression system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the bottle ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ANOMALY AND INITIATING AN ENHANCED AUTOMATIC RESPONSE USING ELEMENTS OF A WIRELESS NODE NETWORK USING ID NODES AND ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD CONDITIONS PER ID NODE

Номер: US20210014311A1
Автор: SKAAKSRUD Ole-Petter
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Systems and methods are described for monitoring, detecting, and initiating a response to an environmental anomaly within a shipping container of packages involves sensor-based ID nodes, a command node and an external transceiver on a transit vehicle. Each ID node generates and broadcasts sensor data on environmental conditions proximate the respective ID node within the shipping container. The command node detects the sensor data from each ID node and compares it with locally maintained context data (an environmental threshold condition) for that ID node to detect the environmental anomaly when sensor data exceeds a respective threshold condition. The command node then generates a layered alert notification related to the environmental anomaly identifying a targeted mediation recipient and targeted mediation action, and establishing a mediation response priority. The command node initiates a mediation response related to the targeted mediation action by transmitting the layered alert notification transmitted to the external transceiver. 1127-. (canceled)128. An improved monitoring system for detecting an environmental anomaly in a shipping container that maintains a plurality of packages and for reporting a layered alert notification related to the environmental anomaly to an external transceiver associated with a transit vehicle transporting the shipping container , the system comprising: an ID node processing unit,', 'an ID node memory coupled to the ID node processing unit, the memory maintaining at least an ID node monitoring program code,', 'at least one environmental sensor configured to generate sensor data related to an environmental condition proximate the respective ID node as disposed within the shipping container,', 'a wireless radio transceiver coupled to the ID node processing unit, the wireless radio transceiver being configured to access the sensor data generated by the at least one environmental sensor and broadcast the sensor data in response to a ...

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