US4367799A
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Apparatus for continuous discharge of material at localized damage point
Assignee: CEASE FIRE Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1981-02-02
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Granted: 1983-01-11
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Expires: 2001-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A chamber is provided with a built-in material dispenser. A confined space such as a conduit associated with the chamber contains a pressurized material, such as fire suppressant, which is released when the chamber is subjected to one or more of the following: heat above a predetermined temperature, an impact force as occasioned by a collision, pressure above a predetermined limit, etc.
Inventors
- 👤 William B. Tarpley, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:43
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62C; A62C35/00; A62C35/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A dispenser in combination with chamber means, said dispenser comprising means defining a confined space associated with said chamber means and containing a pressurized thixotropically gelled material, comprising a thixotropically gelled suspension of fire suppressant powder in liquefied gas, said means defining said confined space being constructed of a substance selected from the group consisting of readily breakable and meltable substances so as to allow discharge of said material when said substance is broken or melted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A dispenser in combination with chamber means, said dispenser comprising means defining a confined space associated with said chamber means and containing a pressurized thixotropically gelled material, comprising a thixotropically gelled suspension of fire suppressant powder in liquefied gas, said means defining said confined space being constructed of a substance selected from the group consisting of readily breakable and meltable substances so as to allow discharge of said material when said substance is broken or melted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means defining a confined space is at least one conduit attached to at least one wall of said chamber means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein said conduit is on the outer surface of said wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein said conduit is on the inner surface of said wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means defining a confined space includes walls spaced radially outwardly from said chamber means and said space being between said chamber means and said walls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means defining a confined space includes a conduit having a passage sealed by a melted substance.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means defining a confined space includes a conduit having at least one hole temporarily sealed by a material adapted to be consumed by fire to expose said hole and through which said fire suppresant may be discharged.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
Apparatus comprising wall means defining a chamber to be protected from fire, conduit means attached to said wall means and defining a sealed confined space, and a pressurized thixotropically gelled fire suppressant in said space, said conduit means including means to facilitate discharge of said fire suppressant under conditions where such chamber is in danger of being exposed to fire.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
Apparatus comprising wall means defining a chamber to be protected from fire, conduit means attached to said wall means and defining a sealed confined space, and a pressurized thixotropically gelled fire suppressant in said space, said conduit means including means to facilitate discharge of said fire suppressant under conditions where such chamber is in danger of being exposed to fire.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means defining a confined space is a conduit having a passage sealed by a readily breakable substance.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means defining a confined space is meltable.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 or claim 10 wherein said means defining a confined space is made of lead.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means defining a confined space is readily breakable.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
11 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein said conduit is metallic.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
86 words
A process of dispensing material from a dispenser, said dispenser comprising means defining a confined space associated with a chamber means, comprising filling said means defining a confined space with a pressurized fire suppressant material comprising a thixotropically gelled suspension of fire suppressant powder in liquefied gas, and making said means defining a confined space of a substance selected from the group consisting of readily breakable and meltable substances so as to allow discharge of said fire suppressant material when said substance is broken or melted.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
86 words
A process of dispensing material from a dispenser, said dispenser comprising means defining a confined space associated with a chamber means, comprising filling said means defining a confined space with a pressurized fire suppressant material comprising a thixotropically gelled suspension of fire suppressant powder in liquefied gas, and making said means defining a confined space of a substance selected from the group consisting of readily breakable and meltable substances so as to allow discharge of said fire suppressant material when said substance is broken or melted.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
A process in accordance with claim 14 wherein said means defining a confined space is at least one conduit and including attaching said conduit to at least one wall of said chamber means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process according to claim 14 wherein said means defining a confined space includes a conduit having a passage sealed by a meltable substance.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process according to claim 14 wherein said means defining a confined space is made of a readily breakable substance.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process according to claim 14 wherein said means defining a confined space is made of a meltable substance.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 8 wherein said means to facilitate discharge of said fire suppressant is a member adapted to pierce said conduit means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-01-10 | 1986-07-12 | 1987-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-10 | 1990-07-12 | 1991-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-10 | 1994-07-12 | 1995-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |