US4538389A
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Fire-break
Assignee: Intellectual Trade Co SA
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Filing: 1982-05-14
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Granted: 1985-09-03
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Expires: 2002-05-14
Abstract
Abstract There is described a fire-break for passing at least one hollow element such as pipe, sleeve, tube, through a building wall, notably a partition or ceiling, which comprises a flange from substantially incombustible material which is mounted around said element.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans-Dieter Heinen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:31
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L5/00; F16L5/02; F16L5/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/1624; Y10T137/1797; Y10T137/1819
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A fire-break for passing a hollow element, such as a pipe, sleeve or tube through a building wall, partition or ceiling, comprising: an elongated flange formed from a substantially incombustible material mounted about the hollow element and extending to the wall on at least one side thereof, said flange including, a first layer of a fire-proof material extending to said element and on said wall; a second layer of incombustible fibers disposed on said layer; and at least one closable door means mounted within said hollow element and provided with means for closing the door means to block air flow within said hollow element in response to a fire.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A fire-break for passing a hollow element, such as a pipe, sleeve or tube through a building wall, partition or ceiling, comprising: an elongated flange formed from a substantially incombustible material mounted about the hollow element and extending to the wall on at least one side thereof, said flange including, a first layer of a fire-proof material extending to said element and on said wall; a second layer of incombustible fibers disposed on said layer; and at least one closable door means mounted within said hollow element and provided with means for closing the door means to block air flow within said hollow element in response to a fire.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The fire-break of claim 1, wherein the incombustible fibers are rock-wool.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fire-break of claim 1, wherein the thickness of the flange in the radial direction is between 3 and 10 cm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fire-break of claim 1, wherein the length of the flange along the axial direction of the hollow element is between 2 and 6 times the inner diameter of the hollow element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fire-break of claim 1, wherein the flange further includes at least one baffle of a gas-tight material disposed about the first layer of incombustible material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fire-break of claim 5, wherein the baffle material has a melting point lower than 900° C.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The fire-break of claim 6, wherein the baffle is an aluminum foil.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
98 words
The fire-break of claim 1, further including a hollow member having a diameter larger than the hollow element disposed through the wall opening and said flange about the hollow element and spaced apart therefrom, and a resilient diaphragm disposed within said hollow member having an opening therethrough for receiving said hollow element to permit expansion and displacement of the hollow element and maintain said hollow member spaced apart from the hollow element, and a sealing flap of incombustible material extending from the end of said flange away from said wall to the outer surface of the hollow element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fire-break of claim 8, further including a second layer of incombustible fibers disposed between said baffle and said hollow element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The fire-break of claim 8, wherein said hollow member is a length of plastic pipe.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fire-break of claim 8, wherein the distance between said hollow element and said flange is between 1 and 10 cm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fire-break of claim 8, wherein the distance between said hollow element and said flange is between 2 and 5 cm.
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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) | 1988-09-02 | 1989-03-04 | 1989-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-02 | 1993-03-04 | 1993-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-02 | 1997-03-04 | 1997-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |