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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7802629 | Fire protection system The invention relates to a fire protection system consisting of a first fire protection barrier in the form of a fire protection glass pane provided with preferably monolithic glass panels (1), and a device (2) for spraying water in the form of a water... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7232097 | Fire shield method Provided is a method for providing fire shield protection to an aircraft auxiliary power unit, or portion thereof, or to other aircraft systems. ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7225882 | Method and apparatus for retarding fire A barrier for retarding fire comprises water-permeable fabric for covering a substantial area, the fabric having at least 9 pockets per square foot, each pocket having a volumetric capacity of between about 0.03 cubic inches and about 17 cubic inches, wherein substa... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7210537 | Method of controlling fires A forest fire is brought under control and extinguished through the use of ordnance to create a fire break. The fire break location is chosen along a front in the direction of travel of the fire. Ordnance is used to quickly knock down trees and other potential fuel ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7165626 | Fire prevention fence A fire prevention apparatus includes a fence to surround an area to be protected where a top rail of the fence defines a pipe for a sprinkler system such that a water supply can be pumped to provide water to the sprinkler system which is controlled to provide pressu... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7140449 | Air blower for extinguishing fires and method for extinguishing fires The invention employs a blower of the type used by commercial landscapers. The device has an engine mounted on a frame. Shoulder straps attached to the frame allow the user to wear the device on his back leaving the hands of the operator free to operate other tools ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7093666 | Apparatus and method for providing fireproofing to an aircraft auxiliary power unit A fire protection apparatus for an oil cooler in an aircraft auxiliary power unit compartment adapted to at least partially cover the oil cooler to thereby at least partially block flames from directly impinging the oil cooler in the event of a fire in the compartme... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7028783 | Ambient-air jet blast flames containment and suppression system In the fire location, an ambient or atmospheric air mass flow (been a gas mixture of dry air and superheated water vapor) is compressed by a compression package. A hose transports this compressed air mass flow a given distance away up to a flames site, where an arra... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6983805 | Fire blanket A fire blanket comprising a generally flexible substrate and a chemical compound which reacts endothermically when heated. The chemical compound is preferably an alkali metal salt and more preferably a potassium or sodium salt. The compound may be a solid at room te... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6978845 | Flame barrier arrangement In a flame barrier arrangement (1), having at least two flame barrier elements (2) which are arranged one behind the other in the direction of flow of a combustible gas and have a multiplicity of gaps for extinguishing a flame impinging on the surface ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6974785 | Outer shell fabric for fire protective garments for firefighters and for workers exposed to risk of flash fire or electric arc The outer shell fabric according to the invention is made of a textile material which is a double-weave woven fabric or a warp-knit knitted fabric constructed in such a manner that preferably a majority of one yarn type is placed on the face of the fabric and the ma... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6699563 | Compositions of matter for stopping fires, explosions and oxidations of materials and build up of electrostatic charges and method and apparatus for making same An expandable metal product for use in extinguishing fires and in the prevention of or protection against explosions. The product is a continuous sheet of magnesium alloy foil having discontinuous slits in spaced apart lines parallel to each other but tra... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6695068 | Textile and cordage net fire extinguisher system A rocket propelled textile and cordage net fire extinguishing system is deployed from a platform at a safe standoff distance from a fire. The rocket propelled matrix-like net flies over, lands on, and drapes over the burning site. A detonating means, or d... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6666278 | Oil well fire suppression device The present invention relates to oil well fire suppression devices, a self contained fire suppression device serving the dual purposes of extinguishing an oil fire and thereafter sealing the well against further leakage and re-ignition. The containment ve... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6624096 | Textile fabric for the outer shell of a firefighters's garmet The present invention is directed to a textile fabric. This fabric is particularly well suited for use as the outer shell fabric of a firefighter's garment. The fabric is a woven fabric of spun yarns and multi-filament yarns. The spun yarn includes a firs... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6551951 | Burn through resistant nonwoven mat, barrier, and insulation system A burn through resistant nonwoven mat and cover film composite for use in a thermal and/or acoustical insulation blanket system, are, preferably, made up of non-respirable and/or biosoluble base fibers and capable of retaining their integrity and dimensio... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6540029 | Deflagration and explosion suppression and isolation apparatus for contained hazardous material Deflagration suppression and explosion isolation system (10) is provided for contained hazardous material. Containment structure (12) for a highly flammable, particulate or gaseous material is connected by a conduit (16) to an area (14) for collection or ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6521362 | Article of manufacture for fire prevention and safety apparatus called FireCover An article of manufacture for Fire prevention and safety apparatus of a tarp like device called FireCover of multiple layers with the first layer comprising of a fabric, film, or similar material with a layer of aluminum or similar reflective and nonflamm... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6489256 | Fire escape blanket and other melamine resin containing compositions and products with fire blocking properties A blend of melamine resin fibers, aramid fibers and/or modacrylic fibers produces compositions and products having superior fire blocking characteristics, as well as superior strength, manufacturing and end-user comfort characteristics.... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6404629 | Card shelf fire suppression system and method A card shelf fire suppression system includes a card shelf having a backplane and a plurality of slots. The slots are each configured to receive an electronic card adapted for engagement with the backplane. The system also includes an airflow path for pro... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6349774 | Compositions of matter for stopping fires, explosions and oxidations of materials and build up of electrostatic charges An expandable metal product for use in extinguishing fires and in the prevention of or protection against explosions. The product is a continuous sheet of material having discontinuous slits in spaced apart lines parallel to each other but transverse to t... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6155921 | Air ramp An apparatus for extinguishing fires in enclosures having an air ramp with an automatic trap door. When the trap door is tripped, the air flow is reduced. Fires can be extinguished through the reduced air flow. The air ramp includes a center section havin... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6112823 | Waste fire suppression control device The present invention relates to a waste fire suppression control device which is attached to the base of a conventional garbage chute system. The device comprises and incorporates a sequence of two control doors. One door is a main control door which is ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6105676 | Flame arrester A highly efficient flame arrester adapted for use in preventing an external flame from backflashing upstream in a pipe, or a conduit, or a stream carrying a flammable substance. The flame arrester comprises a contained layer of nested ellipsoids formed fr... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6102128 | Fire-resistant blanket A heat insulating blanket for use in fire emergencies comprises a lightweight, pliant section of fabric comprised of organic fibers and is compatible with human skin contact. The fabric has fire-resistant properties to insulate a user from high heat or fl... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6089325 | Compositions of matter for stopping fires, explosions and oxidations of materials and build up of electrostatic charges and method and apparatus for making same An expandable metal product for use in extinguishing fires and in the prevention of or protection against explosions. The product is a continuous sheet of magnesium alloy foil having discontinuous slits in spaced apart lines parallel to each other but tra... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6012532 | Method and apparatus for prevention, suppression or mitigation of explosions in confined subterranean chambers The present invention is directed toward a method for preventing, suppressing or mitigating explosions in a confined subterranean chamber, access opening, or entryway of an underground structure such as the manhole of sewers, service boxes, and mining tun... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5990789 | System and method for preventing smoke and fire damage to people and equipment in a clean room area from a fire A method and system for preventing smoke and fire damage in a clean room within which a tool including an electrically powered element is located. The method includes the step of providing the tool with a system including a fire proof housing, a sensor, a... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5842524 | Shrink-wrap fire extinguishing method and container A container comprises a shrink wrap material having a thickness and a height sufficient that, upon exposure to a potential fire source inside of the container, at least a portion of the container shrinks in an amount sufficient to reduce the oxygen supply... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5842525 | Burning pan fire extinguisher A hot oil/fat fire extinguisher, comprising a frame which supports a smothering material in a horizontal plane and a handle which allows the safe and effective application of the smothering material to a container of burning fat/oil. When not in use it ma... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5794707 | Flame arrestor A highly efficient flame arrester adapted for use in preventing an external flame from backflashing upstream in a pipe, or a conduit, or a stream carrying a flammable substance. The flame arrester comprises a contained layer of nested spheroids formed fro... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5738175 | Compositions of matter for stopping fires, explosions and oxidations of materials and build up of electrostatic charges and method and apparatus for making same An expandable metal product for use in extinguishing fires and in the prevention of or protection against explosions. The product is a continuous sheet of magnesium alloy foil having discontinuous slits in spaced apart lines parallel to each other but tra... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5573066 | Remote fuel station A remote fuel station designed for fuelling of equipment in potentially hazardous situations such as in mines comprises an enclosed container that is adapted to receive a fuel tank or bladder and which includes a containment volume capable of holding the ... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5402852 | Compositions of matter for stopping fires, explosions and oxidations of materials and build up of electrostatic charges and method and apparatus for making same A product useful in extinguishing fires and preventing explosions has a continuous sheet of metal foil having discontinuous slits arranged in a specified way, and in particular embodiments comprises magnesium alloys which may be coated with an oleate or a... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5348100 | Apparatus and method for controlling oilwell fire A technique for controlling an oilwell fire is provided which utilizes boxes (10, 40, 60) formed of autoclave cellular concrete. This material is sufficiently heat resistant to survive the temperatures of a burning oilwell and provide the possibility of e... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5325927 | Device for quenching open air fires A open air fire quencher comprises a vessel having a substantially airtight top and sides and at least a partially open bottom. The open bottom permits placement of the vessel vertically down over a flame source until the bottom rests on a grade surroundi... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5275244 | Apparatus and process for extinguishing fires with a noncombustible fluid in liquid and gaseous states The present invention provides an apparatus and process to extinguish fires in oil wells by encircling the nucleus of the fire by creating a barrier of isolation of the fuel. The apparatus expands gases in the gaseous and liquid states and directs such ga... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5247998 | Chimney fire extinguishing apparatus An apparatus arranged to orient a closure cap over an entrance opening of a chimney stack to prevent a fire from projecting through the stack with the apparatus to include a spring-biased member and a fusible link permitting release of a plug member to se... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5211246 | Scouring method and system for suppressing fire in an enclosed area A fire suppression method and system for use in an enclosed area employs the denser-than-air characteristic of certain fire retardant materials. An enclosed area has an upper region, a middle region, and a lower region. The method and system disperses a f... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5183117 | Fire extinguisher The method and apparatus of this invention provides a cannon-like device for projecting a sheath of fire extinguishing particles rapidly upwardly along a flaming oil and/or gas stream gushing up from an oil and/or gas well. The sheath instantaneously insu... | 02/02/1993 |
