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US3576212A
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Fire-shielding device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-10
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1989-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A fire-shielding device adapted to be disposed adjacent a building for creating a water shield over the roof of the building and in an area adjacent the building which may be exposed to fire from an adjacent forest, building or other source.
Inventors
- 👤 James H Siler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:12
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62C; A62C3/00; A62C3/02; A62C3/0214; A62C3/0292
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A fire-shielding device for use adjacent the exterior of a building, comprising: a. a substantially vertical pipe extending upwardly exteriorly of a building to a point above its roof and having an internal bore through which water may flow; b. a base for said substantially vertical pipe adapted to rest on the ground or foundation exteriorly of the building and adjacent thereto for maintaining said pipe substantially vertical and having means therewith for supplying water under pressure to said bore of said pipe; c. a first laterally extending pipe connected to the upper end of said vertical pipe and having internal passage means communicating with the internal bore of said vertical pipe; d. a first sprinkler head on said first laterally extending pipe and having means for distributing water therefrom in a substantially horizontal plane; e. a second laterally extending pipe connected to the upper end of said vertical pipe and having internal passage means communicating with the internal bore of said vertical pipe; and f. a second sprinkler head on said second laterally extending pipe and having means for distributing water therefrom in a plane which is inclined with respect to horizontal to facilitate use of wind in distributing water therefrom over a wide area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A fire-shielding device for use adjacent the exterior of a building, comprising: a. a substantially vertical pipe extending upwardly exteriorly of a building to a point above its roof and having an internal bore through which water may flow; b. a base for said substantially vertical pipe adapted to rest on the ground or foundation exteriorly of the building and adjacent thereto for maintaining said pipe substantially vertical and having means therewith for supplying water under pressure to said bore of said pipe; c. a first laterally extending pipe connected to the upper end of said vertical pipe and having internal passage means communicating with the internal bore of said vertical pipe; d. a first sprinkler head on said first laterally extending pipe and having means for distributing water therefrom in a substantially horizontal plane; e. a second laterally extending pipe connected to the upper end of said vertical pipe and having internal passage means communicating with the internal bore of said vertical pipe; and f. a second sprinkler head on said second laterally extending pipe and having means for distributing water therefrom in a plane which is inclined with respect to horizontal to facilitate use of wind in distributing water therefrom over a wide area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, including braces extending from said base upwardly for a substantial portion of the height of said vertical pipe to maintain said vertical pipe in its substantially vertical position even in the presence of strong winds.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
88 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. said means with the base for supplying water to said vertical pipe includes a substantially horizontal supply pipe forming a part of said base; b. said supply pipe has means therewith for connecting to a source of water Under pressure; and c. a valve operably connected between said supply pipe and said source for controlling the flow of water from the source to said supply pipe and thus to said vertical pipe and said first and second sprinkler heads.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein; a. said first and second laterally extending pipes are substantially horizontal and are in alignment with each other; and b. the connection between said laterally extending pipes and said vertical pipe is a tee pipe fitting.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. said first sprinkler head is adapted to be rotated by the water supplied thereto; and b. said first sprinkler head is mounted on a substantially 45* elbow at the end of said second laterally extending pipe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. said second sprinkler head is adapted to be rotated by water supplied thereto; and b. said second sprinkler head is mounted on a substantially 45* elbow at the end of said second laterally extending pipe.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. said first sprinkler head is mounted on a substantially 90* elbow at the end of said first laterally extending pipe and is adapted to be rotated by water supplied thereto; and b. said second sprinkler head is mounted on a substantially 45* elbow at the end of said second laterally extending pipe and is adapted to be rotated by water supplied thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
86 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. said first and second laterally extending pipes are substantially horizontal and are in alignment with each other; b. the connection between said laterally extending pipes and said vertical pipe is a tee pipe fitting; c. said first sprinkler head is mounted on a substantially 90* elbow at the end of said first laterally extending pipe; and d. said second sprinkler head is mounted on a substantially 45* elbow at the end of said second laterally extending pipe.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, including: a. at least one additional fire-shielding device disposed adjacent said building on another side thereof; and b. means interconnecting both fire-shielding devices with a source of water under pressure, whereby either or both devices may be used for fire-shielding purposes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. said first and second laterally extending pipes extend substantially perpendicular to the wall of the building which is adjacent to the device; and b. said second laterally extending pipe and said second sprinkler head thereon are disposed further outwardly from the wall of the building than said first sprinkler head.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |