US4826610A
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Fire extinguishant
Assignee: Tag Investments Inc
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Filing: 1987-01-15
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Granted: 1989-05-02
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Expires: 2007-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A firefighting composition comprises one or more of Halons 11, 12, 113 and 114 together with 1% to 14% by weight of an extinguishant base including a sesquiterpene and one or more essential oils. Solvents and dispersing agents may also be provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Derek A. Thacker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:51
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62D; A62D1/00; A62D1/0028; A62D1/0057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
A fire fighting composition consisting essentially of about 86% to about 99% by weight of at least one halocarbon selected from the group consisting of: trichlorofluoromethane, dichlorodifluoromethane, trichlorotrifluoroethane, dichlorotetrafluoroethane; and between about 1% and 14% of an extinguishant base, said extinguishant base consisting essentially of a sesquiterpene and one or more essential oils.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
A fire fighting composition consisting essentially of about 86% to about 99% by weight of at least one halocarbon selected from the group consisting of: trichlorofluoromethane, dichlorodifluoromethane, trichlorotrifluoroethane, dichlorotetrafluoroethane; and between about 1% and 14% of an extinguishant base, said extinguishant base consisting essentially of a sesquiterpene and one or more essential oils.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said extinguishant base comprises about 7.5% to about 14% of the composition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said extinguishant base comprises about 9% to about 10% of the composition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method of firefighting including the step of applying an effective quantity of a composition as claimed in claim 1 to the fire.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as claimed in claim 4, wherein the composition is mixed with water applied to the fire.
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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) | 1992-05-01 | 1992-10-31 | 1993-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-01 | 1996-10-31 | 1997-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-01 | 2000-10-31 | 2001-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |