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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7857068 | Inertization device with safety device The invention relates to an inertization device for establishing and maintaining a presettable inertization level in a protective room. The inertization device has an inert gas system for providing inert gas, a supply pipe system connected to the inert gas system fo... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7673694 | Inertization device with nitrogen generator The invention relates to an inertization device for establishing and maintaining an inertization level in a protective room. The inertization device has a controllable inert gas system for providing inert gas, a first supply pipe system connected to the inert gas sy... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7350591 | Device for preventing and extinguishing fires A device for the prevention and extinguishing of fires is specified having the objective of providing an inert gas fire extinguishing system which is configured in accordance with the invention such that no breaches to ceilings or walls need be made when mounting th... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7343981 | Methods using fluoroketones for: extinguishing fire; preventing fire, and reducing or eliminating the flammability of a flammable working fluid The present invention relates to methods of using at least one fluoroketone selected from monobromoperfluoroketones, monohydromonobromoperfluoroketones, (perfluoroalkoxy)monobromoperfluoroketones, (fluoroalkoxy)monobromoperfluoroketones, and monochloromonobromoperfl... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7293570 | Carbon dioxide snow apparatus A carbon dioxide snow apparatus of the present invention includes a carbon dioxide snow generation system and a propellant generation system connected to a common carbon dioxide gas source. The carbon dioxide snow generation system includes a condenser having a at l... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7258172 | Automotive fire suppression system with porous distribution nozzles An onboard fire suppression system has a distribution network including porous, pressure-responsive nozzles which deliver fire suppression agent in a uniform pattern, without the need for drilling or other machining of nozzle orifices. ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7228690 | Thermal storage apparatus The thermal storage apparatus contains a heat transfer fluid (102) and a thermal storage medium (101), being immiscible and of differing densities. The thermal storage apparatus comprises a vessel (100) for containing a layer of heat transfer fl... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7178547 | Inflation valve with pneumatic assist A pneumatically assisted inflator for gas cylinders comprises an inline configuration such that gas contained within the gas cylinder flows axially through the inflator to be exhausted therefrom and inflate an inflatable article. The inline configuration of the infl... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174965 | Fire extinguishing method by gas and extinguishing device It is disclosed that a fire extinguishing method by gas, characterized in that, a fire extinguishing chemical of a gas type comprising at least one member selected from a group consisting of argon, nitrogen and carbon dioxide is discharged using foams, powder or wat... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7153446 | Fire and explosion suppression A fire or explosion suppression system comprises a source (30) of a liquid suppressant under pressure, and a source (32) of an inert gas under pressure. The liquid suppressant is a chemical substance having a low environmental impact, with a short atmo... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7143776 | Valve element Valve element (10), comprising a main body, at least one inlet (101) and at least one outlet (102), a passage connecting the inlet and outlet, at least one burst disk (rupture disk) (13) or equivalent, which, when unbroken, closes the pas... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7143775 | Valve element Valve element (3, 6, 10), comprising a frame, at least one inlet and at least one outlet, a passage connecting the inlet and outlet, at least one burst disk (13, 35, 63) or equivalent, which, when unbroken, closes the passage from inlet to outlet, and ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7143833 | Portable fire-extinguisher A portable aerosol fire-extinguisher has an elongate metal casing (3) with a handle (2) and an internal chamber (4) for housing a charge (5) of a solid substance which can be transformed, at a predetermined temperature, into an aerosol wi... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140381 | Valve element A valve element (20), comprising a frame (21), at least one first inlet (26), at least one second inlet (27) and at least one outlet (28). The valve element consists of a combination comprising at least one burst disk (23) o... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124833 | System for delivery of breathable fire extinguishing gas This invention relates to an improved portable system for the delivery of a breathable, fire extinguishing gas mixture to a fire zone. The gas mixture comprises a normally gaseous inert material, such as nitrogen, helium or argon; an oxygen containing gas; and carbo... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121354 | Fire extinguishing device and method A fire extinguishing device and associated methods. The device is adapted to be positioned in proximity to a fire and operable in response to heat output by the fire. The device includes a first reservoir, containing a fluid, adapted to receive the heat from the fir... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7032681 | Device for extinguishing a fire With a device for extinguishing a fire, with extinguishing nozzles (10) arranged in areas of a structure, and of a building or a ship in particular, said extinguishing nozzles being connected in each case to a connection end (7a) of a supply lin... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6988558 | Fire extinguishing method by gas and extinguishing device A method of fire extinguishment with a gas, characterized by extinguishing a fire by ejecting at least one gaseous fire-extinguishing agent selected from the group consisting of argon, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide using a foam, powder, or water as a carrier. ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6955226 | Ganged fire extinguisher system A non-electrically actuated ganged fire extinguisher system for use in an enclosure of a size larger than the capacity of a single pre-engineered fire extinguisher comprises at least two pre-engineered fire extinguishers positioned at spaced locations in the enclosu... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6952169 | Cordless/wireless automatic detection and suppression system A wireless automatic detection and suppression system for the detection and suppression of a hazard within an environment, the system includes a wireless automatic suppression apparatus, and at least one detector positioned about the environment to detect a hazard, ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948566 | Spraying apparatus Spraying apparatus, designed especially for fire-fighting purposes, at least one spray head (1) and one holder (2), in which the spray head can be moved between at least two positions, the spray head being in a retracted position when in an inactive st... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6935433 | Helium gas total flood fire suppression system The invention provides systems and methods adaptable to all gaseous agents including Helium to suppress fire in at least one enclosed space. Suppressants are delivered by a dedicated subsystem connected to cargo compartments or to engine nacelles, or by an integrate... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6908888 | Viscosity reduction of viscoelastic surfactant based fluids Methods and compositions are disclosed for controlled addition of components that decrease the viscosity of the viscoelastic surfactant fluids or for controlled changes in the electrolyte concentration or composition of the viscoelastic surfactant fluids. One aspect... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6866103 | Stationary automatic fire-extinguishing installation An installation includes spray nozzles (1) connected to a pressurized extinguishing liquid supply line (3). Fire detecting elements are connected to elements controlling the supply of the nozzles. The installation comprises a compressed gas container (... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6840331 | Portable breathable fire extinguishing liquefied gas delivery system This invention provides a means for transporting and delivering highly effective, breathable fire fighting inert gases to a fire zone, whereby the normally inert gas is transported to the fire in liquid or compressed form. ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6763894 | Clean agent fire suppression system and rapid atomizing nozzle in the same An atomizing nozzle and fixed clean agent fire suppression system. The system stores gas fire suppressant in a liquefied state separate from propellant gas. Upon demand, the propellant charges the gas fire suppressant to provide a piston flow system that pushes the ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6634433 | Inert gas generator for fire suppressing Disclosed in an inert gas generator to produce a large quantity of inert gas within a short period of time. The inert gas generator comprises: a gas turbine consisting of a starter motor, compressor, combustor and turbine body; an afterburner being connec... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6622801 | Portable aerosol-type fire-fighting protection device A portable aerosol-type-fire-fighting protection device comprises a hollow body (1) which includes in the interior (10) thereof, and communicating with the exterior by way of an opening (3), a chamber (11) for accommodating a solid substance (7) capable o... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6605254 | Method using ethylene oxide to fumigate corrosion promoting microbes The present invention relates to a method of fumigating closed systems susceptible to microbially influenced corrosion (MIC). The method is particularly useful in a method for mitigating MIC in fire protection sprinkler systems.... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6601653 | Method and system for extinguishing fire in an enclosed space A system for suppressing fire in an enclosed space, e.g. an aircraft cabin or freight compartment, includes nitrogen tanks and/or generators to rapidly supply a limited quantity of nitrogen with-a high flow rate, and a membrane system to supply an essenti... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6443233 | Appliance for introducing an inert gas into an extinguishant An apparatus for introducing liquid and/or inert gas into a liquid extinguishing medium, including an extinguishing line having at least one extinguishing nozzle; an extinguishant supply line, having a non-return valve, which provides extinguishant to the... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6346203 | Method for the suppression of fire A method for suppressing a fire at a burning material comprising delivering to said burning material (a) an inert gas and (b) a gaseous compound selected from the group consisting of a hydrofluorocarbon, an iodofluorocarbon, and a mixture thereof, gases (... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6257340 | Fire extinguishing system using shock tube A rapidly actuating fire extinguishing system incorporates a shock tube construction. The system includes first and second shock-tube sections joined by flanges and sealed from one another by a diaphragm. The first shock tube section contains either fluid... | 07/10/2001 |
| 5957210 | Method and apparatus for fire fighting An inert gas for fighting a fire occurring in an enclosed space is produced by the reaction of ammonia with atmospheric air to produce nitrogen mixed with water vapor which is introduced into the fire in the enclosed space. This fire fighting gas mixture ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5899275 | Inert gas fire fighting system and pressure control valve for inert gas fire fighting system An inert gas fire fighting system is designed to extinguish fire by discharging inert gas fire extinguisher stored in a gaseous state in a fire extinguisher storage vessel into an object fire fighting section while maintaining the concentration of the ine... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5857525 | Inert gas fire fighting system having a pressure control valve An inert gas fire fighting system is designed to extinguish fire by discharging inert gas fire extinguisher stored in a gaseous state in a fire extinguisher storage vessel into an object fire fighting section while maintaining the concentration of the ine... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5850876 | Apparatus and system for the storage and supply of liquid CO2 at low pressure for extinguishing of fires An apparatus and system stores and supplies liquid CO2 at low pressure for extinguishing fires. The apparatus comprises a pressure vessel (13) for storing liquid CO2 at low pressure, a cooling device (29) in contact with gaseous CO | 12/22/1998 |
| 5845714 | Method and installation for fire extinguishing using a combination of liquid fog and a non-combustible gas A method for fighting a fire sprays a liquid fog in a total action space (1; 21) about the fire by means of at least one spray head and sprays a non-combustible gas within a partial space (3; 3a; 23) which is within and small in relation to the volume of ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5833874 | Fire extinguishing gels and methods of preparation and use thereof Fire-extinguishing compositions of low ozone depletion potential comprise dry particles of fire-extinguishing agents dispersed in a gel of liquified volatile perfluorocarbons, chlorofluorocarbons or hydrofluorocarbons. The dry particles are compatibilized... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5617923 | Modular fire extinguishing apparatus for an enclosed environment A modular fire extinguishing apparatus for an enclosed environment includes a housing adapted for attachment to a support structure, a canister storing a pressurized gaseous substance such as carbon dioxide for the extinguishment of fires and being mounte... | 04/08/1997 |
