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7611081 Adaptor to a fire nozzle that produces a rearward safety spray bubble  
A cylindrical adapter to a fire nozzle is disclosed which produces not only a forward stream but also at the same time a second rearward directed safety spray cone shaped bubble which encloses the...
7608208 Additives for water for fire protection  
The current invention relates to water-swellable polymers at least partially comprised of sulfonic acid group containing monomers as additives for fire extinguishing water, which exhibits an...
7594545 System and methods for preventing ignition and fire via a maintained hypoxic environment  
Disclosed are systems and methods for preventing ignition and fire in maintained hypoxic environments. In one aspect of the present invention, the hypoxic environment is initially obtained via an...
7584802 Low pressure, extended coverage, fire protection sprinkler  
A low pressure, extended coverage, fire protection sprinkler, e.g., of the upright type, suitable for use in protection of at least extra hazard and high piled storage occupancies, in accordance...
7569170 Compositions comprising a fluoroolefin  
The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a fluoroolefin and at least one other component....
7476346 Composition inhibiting the expansion of fire, suppressing existing fire, and methods of manufacture and use thereof  
The invention relates to compositions that prevent expansion of a fire, suppress existing fire, as well as methods of preparing and using such compositions. The composition is comprised of water,...
7445732 Fire retardant compositions and methods for their preparation and use  
Fire retardant compositions containing an extract of African Oil Palm fruit, methods of preparing such compositions, and their use in imparting fire resistance to objects are disclosed.
7407598 Flame suppressant aerosol generant  
The present invention is directed to pyrotechnic aerosol fire suppression compositions that burn rapidly, but coolly. The rapid burning of the compositions of the present invention produces a...
7389826 Firefighting agent delivery system  
A vehicular firefighting system includes a vehicle, a boom pivotally coupled to the vehicle about a horizontal axis and a nozzle pivotally coupled to the boom. In one embodiment, the system...
7341113 Apparatus and method for fire suppression  
An embodiment of the invention includes an apparatus and a method for fire suppression including the utilization of an explosive composition layered between a fire suppressant panel such as, for...
7337856 Method and apparatus for suppression of fires  
An apparatus, system and method for suppression of fires are provided. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a housing is provided with a first opening (or set of openings), a second...
7331401 Method and apparatus for fighting a fire in an enclosed space in an aircraft  
Fire that has started in an enclosed space in an aircraft is smothered by closing or at least partly closing any air flow inlet and any air flow outlet of the enclosed space in response to a...
7331400 Fire resistant and smoke suppressing coatings  
A surface coating includes fire retarding and smoke suppressing constituents dispersed throughout an essentially non-toxic, water-based adhesive binder. The coating comprises a mixture of chemical...
7299883 Apparatus and method for extinguishing fires in a multi-floored building  
An apparatus for treating a fire in a multi-floored building, a method of treating fire in a multi-floored building, and a portable apparatus for assembly and subsequent treating of a fire in a...
7276640 Metal oxide nanoparticles for smoke clearing and fire suppression  
Methods of reducing smoke levels in smoke-affected areas, reducing the level of toxic compounds produced by fires, fire suppression, and increasing flame retardancy. In particular, methods...
7247263 Fire-barrier composition  
The invention is directed to a system which allows for the rapid application of a water immobilizing dispersion in sufficient quantities to increase the fire protective and wetting characteristics...
7231808 Method and apparatus for measuring oxygen content  
A method and apparatus for measuring the oxygen content in a closed target space, particularly for monitoring inertization levels in an inert gas device for fire prevention and/or fire...
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...
7223351 Fire extinguishing mixtures, methods and systems  
Fire extinguishing mixtures, systems and methods are provided. The fire extinguishing mixtures can include one or more extinguishing compounds, such as, for example, one or more of fluorocarbons,...
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....
7210536 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...
7207392 Method of preventing fire in computer room and other enclosed facilities  
Methods are provided for a provision of hypoxic hypercapnic and hypoxic hypocapnic fire-extinguishing compositions for continuous use in human occupied environments. Breathable fire preventative...
7191845 Self-closing vent  
A self-closing vent has its frame and honeycomb screen coated with an intumescent material. When affixed to an external wall or eave of a building, the vent is normally open, allowing free flow of...
7156184 Inert rendering method with a nitrogen buffer  
The invention relates to an inert rendering method for preventing and/or extinguishing fires in enclosed spaces, wherein an oxygen-inhibiting gas is introduced into the target area in order to...
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...
7135125 Method of extinguishing or retarding fires  
A foam concentrate or fire fighting composition for extinguishing and/or retarding fires is provided that meets UL162, Class B performance criteria for at least one of AFFF agents, AR-AFFF agents...
7104334 Deployable automatic foaming fire protection system  
A deployable automatic foam fire suppressant system comprising a pump module having at least one pump coupled to a foam material source, the at least one pump comprising a pump suction component...
7083742 Fluoroiodocarbon blends as CFC and halon replacements  
A new set of effective, environmentally safe, nonflammable, low-toxicity refrigerants, solvents, foam blowing agents, propellants, and firefighting agents is disclosed. The agents are clean,...
7080694 Method and system for testing foam-water fire protection systems  
A test system ( 10 ) for testing a fire suppression system ( 100 ) for a determination of a flow ratio of at least two different constituents ( 2, 4 ) where the fire suppression system ( 100 ) is...
7033526 Fire retardant foam and gel compositions  
A composition which retards the spread of fire, protects assets at risk from fire damage and emits a material which aids in extinguishing the fire. The composition may be either in the form of a...
6997267 Method and apparatus for a lighting and/or mechanical system  
A system for placement in a ceiling of a room to provide a fluid to the room. A method for protecting a room from fire. The method comprises the steps of placing a primary profile in a ceiling of...
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...
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...
6929674 Cover gases  
A cover gas composition for protecting molten magnesium/magnesium alloy includes a fluorine containing inhibiting agent and a carrier gas. Each component of the composition has a Global Warming...
6918447 Fire protection apparatus and method  
A fire protection apparatus includes a plurality of bladders that are substantially filled with a non-flammable liquid via a manifold that is coupled to a source of non-flammable liquid and...
6849194 Methods for preparing ethers, ether compositions, fluoroether fire extinguishing systems, mixtures and methods  
Highly fluorinated, saturated, and unsaturated fluoroethers are efficient, economical, non-ozone-depleting fire extinguishing agents used alone or in blends with other fire extinguishing agents in...
6797508 Bioreactor for fermenting solids  
The invention relates to bioreactor for fermenting solid substrates, comprising a fermentation vessel ( 2 ), a device for feeding bioreactive substances and a nozzle arrangement in the fermentation...
6776920 Heat-absorbing gel material  
A gel is produced by magnetically treating and mixing two solutions and in one embodiment subsequently introducing carbon dioxide gas. The first solution is comprised of water and sodium...
6739399 Inerting method and apparatus for preventing and extinguishing fires in enclosed spaces  
Inerting method and apparatus reduce the risk of and extinguish fires in an enclosed space. The method provides that the oxygen content in the space is reduced to a set base inerting level and, in...
6702032 Method and apparatus for containing ground fires  
Ground fires are contained by an apparatus such as a brush cutter that creates a fuelbreak. The brush cutter ( 10 ) includes a rearwardly positioned tractor ( 11 ) and a forwardly positioned cutter...
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...
6698522 Hot water heater  
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...
6681863 Method and device for preventing distribution of fire gases in a ventilating system  
A method and device for preventing distribution of fire gases in a ventilating system that serves a number of fire compartments ( 15, 16 ), the ventilating air, during normal operating conditions,...
6672397 Breathable fire control system  
The present invention features a portable, modular on-site breathable fire control system which can make an unlimited amount of cooled, oxygen-depleted air that can still be consumed by humans...
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...
6607038 Instrumented firefighter's nozzle and method  
Method and apparatus are presented for instrumentation of a firefighter's vari-nozzle for motion tracking and measurement of pattern selector and bail handle positions. In the embodiment presented...
6571882 Fire fighting vehicle and equipment  
A fire fighting unit to be installed and transported on a relatively small vehicle, comprising, in combination, frame structure sized for installation on a vehicle; fluid supply apparatus carried...
6560991 Hyperbaric hypoxic fire escape and suppression systems for multilevel buildings, transportation tunnels and other human-occupied environments  
Hyperbaric Hypoxic Fire Escape and Suppression System is provided for multilevel buildings, transportation tunnels and other human-occupied environments. The system produces and maintains a hypoxic...
6557374 Tunnel fire suppression system and methods for selective delivery of breathable fire suppressant directly to fire site  
A total flood fire suppression system is provided for transportation tunnels and other human-occupied environments, which employs a selective gas delivery method for supplying a breathable...
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...
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