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US4424867A
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Heat hardening sealant-gel for flexible couplings
Assignee: Owens Corning Canada Inc
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Filing: 1981-03-31
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Granted: 1984-01-10
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Expires: 2001-03-31
Abstract
Abstract This specification discloses a means for providing a barrier against the passage of fire through that portion of a wall aperture surrounding an electrical conduit, pipe, or the like. This is accomplished by placing a sleeve around that portion of the conduit passing through the wall, which sleeve is the central portion of an envelope which is anchored peripherally to the wall or to a more or less rigid material blocking the aperture through the wall and which sleeve connects to end portions of the envelope, each of which end portions extends to connect with the conduit on an opposite side of the wall. The annular region between the conduit and the surrounding envelope is filled with an intumescent gel. The boot is flexible and capable of some movement to compensate for thermal expansion, vibration or other forces during the life of the installation. In the event of heat and fire, the gel within the envelope intumesces, providing protection against passage of flames and gas through the annular region surrounding the conduit, which annular region is now occupied by a fire resistant mass formed by the solidification of the gel. The intumescible gel comprises sodium silicate solution, a filler, and a hardener.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Mallow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:54
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L5/00; F16L5/02; F16L5/04; C; C04; C04B; C04B40/00; C04B40/06; H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 41
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A method of imparting increased fire resistance to a partition in connection with passage of a conduit through an aperture in the partition, comprising the steps of imbedding a rigid tubular sleeve in a partition to extend therethrough, placing a conduit through said sleeve, securing the ends of said sleeve to said conduit by means of flexible boots, and filling said sleeve and boots with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising an aqueous sodium silicate solution, a glycol, a polyvalent metal oxide or hydroxide, and a thixotropic agent.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
88 words
A method of imparting increased fire resistance to a partition in connection with passage of a conduit through an aperture in the partition, comprising the steps of imbedding a rigid tubular sleeve in a partition to extend therethrough, placing a conduit through said sleeve, securing the ends of said sleeve to said conduit by means of flexible boots, and filling said sleeve and boots with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising an aqueous sodium silicate solution, a glycol, a polyvalent metal oxide or hydroxide, and a thixotropic agent.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
106 words
A method of imparting increased fire resistance to a partition in connection with passage of a conduit through an aperture in the partition, comprising the steps of providing a partition having an aperture therein, providing a conduit through said aperture, providing a flexible envelope to surround said conduit and to extend longitudinally along said conduit at least from one side of said partition to the other, the diameter of said envelope being such that it fills said aperture, and filling said aperture with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising an aqueous sodium silicate solution, a glycol, a polyvalent metal oxide or hydroxide, and a thixotropic agent.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
106 words
A method of imparting increased fire resistance to a partition in connection with passage of a conduit through an aperture in the partition, comprising the steps of providing a partition having an aperture therein, providing a conduit through said aperture, providing a flexible envelope to surround said conduit and to extend longitudinally along said conduit at least from one side of said partition to the other, the diameter of said envelope being such that it fills said aperture, and filling said aperture with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising an aqueous sodium silicate solution, a glycol, a polyvalent metal oxide or hydroxide, and a thixotropic agent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
88 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a rigid tubular sleeve imbedded in a partition having a conduit to extend therethrough, a flexible boot connecting each end of said sleeve to said conduit, and an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising an aqueous sodium silicate solution, a glycol, a polyvalent metal oxide or hydroxide, and a thixotropic agent between said conduit and said boots, so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
88 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a rigid tubular sleeve imbedded in a partition having a conduit to extend therethrough, a flexible boot connecting each end of said sleeve to said conduit, and an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising an aqueous sodium silicate solution, a glycol, a polyvalent metal oxide or hydroxide, and a thixotropic agent between said conduit and said boots, so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
99 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a flexible envelope surrounding a conduit in a partition and extending longitudinally along said conduit at least the distance of the thickness of said partition, said envelope being filled with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising an aqueous sodium silicate solution, a glycol, a polyvalent metal oxide or hydroxide, and a thixotropic agent, and said envelope having a diameter sufficient to fill said aperture in said partition so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
99 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a flexible envelope surrounding a conduit in a partition and extending longitudinally along said conduit at least the distance of the thickness of said partition, said envelope being filled with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising an aqueous sodium silicate solution, a glycol, a polyvalent metal oxide or hydroxide, and a thixotropic agent, and said envelope having a diameter sufficient to fill said aperture in said partition so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as in claim 1, wherein the aperture in the partition is defined by a rigid fire resistant filler material installed in the partition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as in claim 2, wherein the aperture in the partition is defined by a rigid fire resistant filler material installed in the partition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as in claim 5 or 6, wherein the rigid filler material is a rigid silicate foam.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as in claim 1 or 2, wherein said polyvalent metal oxide or hydroxide is chosen from zinc oxide, aluminum hydroxide and zirconium oxide.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as in claim 1 or 2, wherein the filler is chosen from bentonite and amophous pyrogenic silicon oxide.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
107 words
A method of imparting increased fire resistance to a partition in connection with passage of a conduit through an aperture in the partition, comprising the steps of imbedding a rigid tubular sleeve in a partition to extend therethrough, placing a conduit through said sleeve, securing the ends of said sleeve to said conduit by means of flexible boots, and filling said sleeve and boots with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 150° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising sodium silicate (39.2% to 39.8% by weight) solution of 42° Baume, (3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /NaO 2 ), calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and zinc oxide.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
107 words
A method of imparting increased fire resistance to a partition in connection with passage of a conduit through an aperture in the partition, comprising the steps of imbedding a rigid tubular sleeve in a partition to extend therethrough, placing a conduit through said sleeve, securing the ends of said sleeve to said conduit by means of flexible boots, and filling said sleeve and boots with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 150° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising sodium silicate (39.2% to 39.8% by weight) solution of 42° Baume, (3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /NaO 2 ), calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and zinc oxide.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of imparting increased fire resistance to a partition in connection with passage of a conduit through an aperture in the partition, comprising the steps of imbedding a rigid tubular sleeve in a partition to extend therethrough, placing a conduit through said sleeve, securing the ends of said sleeve to said conduit by means of flexible boots, and filling said sleeve and boots with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising a slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 250° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising sodium silicate (39.2% to 39.8% by weight) solution of 42° Baume, (3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /NaO 2 ), calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and aluminum hydroxide.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of imparting increased fire resistance to a partition in connection with passage of a conduit through an aperture in the partition, comprising the steps of imbedding a rigid tubular sleeve in a partition to extend therethrough, placing a conduit through said sleeve, securing the ends of said sleeve to said conduit by means of flexible boots, and filling said sleeve and boots with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising a slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 250° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising sodium silicate (39.2% to 39.8% by weight) solution of 42° Baume, (3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /NaO 2 ), calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and aluminum hydroxide.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
103 words
A method of imparting increased fire resistance to a partition in connection with passage of a condduit through an aperture in the partition, comprising the steps of imbedding a rigid tubular sleeve in a partition to extend therethrough, placing a conduit through said sleeve, securing the ends of said sleeve to said conduit by means of flexible boots, and filling said sleeve and boots with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 400° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising hydrated sodium silicate powder (2/1 to 3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /Na 2 O), glycerol, calcium carbonate, zirconium oxide, and bentonite clay.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
103 words
A method of imparting increased fire resistance to a partition in connection with passage of a condduit through an aperture in the partition, comprising the steps of imbedding a rigid tubular sleeve in a partition to extend therethrough, placing a conduit through said sleeve, securing the ends of said sleeve to said conduit by means of flexible boots, and filling said sleeve and boots with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 400° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising hydrated sodium silicate powder (2/1 to 3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /Na 2 O), glycerol, calcium carbonate, zirconium oxide, and bentonite clay.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
51 words
A method as in claim 10 wherein the parts by weight of the slurry composition are in the ranges of: a. about 50-100 parts sodium silicate solution b. about 50-100 parts calcium carbonate powder c. about 3-10 parts bentonite powder d. about 10-20 parts zinc oxide e. about 0-10 parts water.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method as in claim 11 wherein the parts by weight of the slurry composition are in the ranges of: a. about 50-100 parts sodium silicate solution b. about 50-100 parts calcium carbonate c. about 3-10 parts bentonite d. about 10-20 parts aluminum hydroxide e. about 0-20 parts water.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method as in claim 12 wherein the parts by weight of the slurry composition are in the range of: a. 50-100 parts sodium silicate hydrate powder b. 50-100 parts glycerol c. 20-100 parts zirconium oxide e. 3-10 parts bentonite f. 0-20 parts water.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method as in claim 13 wherein the parts by weight of the slurry composition include about 100 parts sodium silicate solution, about 100 parts calcium carbonated powder, about 5 parts bentonite powder, about 15 parts zinc oxide, and about 10 parts water.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method as in claim 14 wherein the parts by weight of the slurry composition include about 100 parts sodium silicate solution, about 100 parts calcium carbonate, about 5 parts bentonite, about 15 parts aluminum hydroxide, and about 10 parts water.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method as in claim 15 wherein the parts by weight of the mixture include 100 parts sodium silicate hydrate powder, about 50 parts glycerol, about 50 parts calcium carbonate, about 15 parts zirconium oxide, about 5 parts bentonite, and about 15 parts water.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
110 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a rigid tubular sleeve imbedded in a partition having a conduit to extend therethrough, a flexible boot connecting each end of said sleeve to said conduit, and an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising a slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 150° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising sodium silicate (39.2% to 39.8% by weight) solution of 42° Baume, (3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /NaO 2 ), calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and zinc oxide between said conduit and said boots, so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
110 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a rigid tubular sleeve imbedded in a partition having a conduit to extend therethrough, a flexible boot connecting each end of said sleeve to said conduit, and an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising a slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 150° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising sodium silicate (39.2% to 39.8% by weight) solution of 42° Baume, (3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /NaO 2 ), calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and zinc oxide between said conduit and said boots, so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
118 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a flexible envelope surrounding a conduit in a partition and extending longitudinally along said conduit at least the distance of the thickness of said partition, said envelope being filled with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 150° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising sodium silicate (39.2% to 39.8% by weight) solution of 42° Baume, (3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /NaO 2 ), calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and zinc oxide and said envelope having a diameter sufficient to fill said aperture in said partition so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
118 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a flexible envelope surrounding a conduit in a partition and extending longitudinally along said conduit at least the distance of the thickness of said partition, said envelope being filled with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 150° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising sodium silicate (39.2% to 39.8% by weight) solution of 42° Baume, (3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /NaO 2 ), calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and zinc oxide and said envelope having a diameter sufficient to fill said aperture in said partition so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
111 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a rigid tubular sleeve imbedded in a partition having a conduit to extend therethrough, a flexible boot connecting each end of said sleeve to said conduit, and an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising a slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 250° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising sodium silicate (39.2% to 39.8% by weight) solution of 42° Baume, (3.22/1 ratio of SiO 2 /NaO 2 ), calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and aluminum hydroxide between said conduit and said boots, so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
111 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a rigid tubular sleeve imbedded in a partition having a conduit to extend therethrough, a flexible boot connecting each end of said sleeve to said conduit, and an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising a slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 250° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising sodium silicate (39.2% to 39.8% by weight) solution of 42° Baume, (3.22/1 ratio of SiO 2 /NaO 2 ), calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and aluminum hydroxide between said conduit and said boots, so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
117 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a flexible envelope surrounding a conduit in a partition and extending logitudinally along said conduit at least the distance of the thickness of said partition, said envelope being filled with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 250° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising sodium silicate (39.2% to 39.8% by weight) solution of 42° Baume, (3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /NaO 2 ), calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and aluminum hydroxide and said envelope having a diameter sufficient to fill said aperture in said partition so as to provide flexible permanenet seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
117 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a flexible envelope surrounding a conduit in a partition and extending logitudinally along said conduit at least the distance of the thickness of said partition, said envelope being filled with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 250° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising sodium silicate (39.2% to 39.8% by weight) solution of 42° Baume, (3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /NaO 2 ), calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and aluminum hydroxide and said envelope having a diameter sufficient to fill said aperture in said partition so as to provide flexible permanenet seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
106 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a rigid tubular sleeve imbedded in a partition having a conduit to extend therethrough, a flexible boot connecting each end of said sleeve to said conduit, and an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising a slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 400° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising hydrated sodium silicate powder (2/1 to 3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /Na 2 O), glycerol, calcium carbonate, zirconium oxide, and bentonite clay between said conduit and said boots, so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
106 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a rigid tubular sleeve imbedded in a partition having a conduit to extend therethrough, a flexible boot connecting each end of said sleeve to said conduit, and an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising a slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 400° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising hydrated sodium silicate powder (2/1 to 3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /Na 2 O), glycerol, calcium carbonate, zirconium oxide, and bentonite clay between said conduit and said boots, so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
114 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a flexible envelope surrounding a conduit in a partition and extending longitudinally along said conduit at least the distance of the thickness of said partition, said envelope being filled with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 400° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising hydrated sodium silicate powder (2/1 to 3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /Na 2 O), glycerol, calcium carboonate, zirconium oxide, and bentonite clay and said envelope having a diameter sufficient to fill said aperture in said partition so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
114 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a flexible envelope surrounding a conduit in a partition and extending longitudinally along said conduit at least the distance of the thickness of said partition, said envelope being filled with an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 400° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising hydrated sodium silicate powder (2/1 to 3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /Na 2 O), glycerol, calcium carboonate, zirconium oxide, and bentonite clay and said envelope having a diameter sufficient to fill said aperture in said partition so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
86 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a rigid tubular sleeve imbedded in a partition having a conduit to extend therethrough, a flexible boot connecting each end of said sleeve to said conduit, and an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising an aqueous sodium silicate solution, a polyvalent metal oxide or hydroxide, and a thixotropic agent between said conduit and said boots, so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
86 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a rigid tubular sleeve imbedded in a partition having a conduit to extend therethrough, a flexible boot connecting each end of said sleeve to said conduit, and an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry comprising an aqueous sodium silicate solution, a polyvalent metal oxide or hydroxide, and a thixotropic agent between said conduit and said boots, so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
117 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a rigid tubular sleeve imbedded in a partition having a conduit during its construction to extend therethrough, a flexible boot connecting each end of said sleeve to said conduit, and an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry, comprising a slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 150° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising sodium silicate (39.2% to 39.8% by weight) solution of 42° Baume, (3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /NaO 2 ), calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and a polyvalent metal oxide or hydroxide between said conduit and said boots, so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
117 words
A structure providing a fire-resistant seal between a conduit and a partition through which the conduit passes, comprising a rigid tubular sleeve imbedded in a partition having a conduit during its construction to extend therethrough, a flexible boot connecting each end of said sleeve to said conduit, and an intumescible thixotropic silicate slurry, comprising a slurry composition that foams at temperatures above 150° F., with subsequent hardening, comprising sodium silicate (39.2% to 39.8% by weight) solution of 42° Baume, (3.22/1 ratio SiO 2 /NaO 2 ), calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and a polyvalent metal oxide or hydroxide between said conduit and said boots, so as to provide a flexible permanent seal between said conduit and said partition.
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