US5203707A
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Modular fire trainer
Assignee: First Fidelity Bank NA New Jersey
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Filing: 1992-01-06
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Granted: 1993-04-20
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Expires: 2012-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A modular fire fighter trainer for use in training fire fighters. This trainer includes at least one training subassembly or module having a training room with one or more simulated burnable items and having an equipment room with a burner control and a smoke generator, and includes a second control subassembly having a control room with a control panel connecting to the burner control and the smoke generator and includes a third interconnect subassembly having a hallway connecting to the training room and having an exterior doorway.
Inventors
- 👤 Dominick J. Musto
- 👤 William Rogers
- 👤 James J. Ernst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 00:42
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62C; A62C99/00; A62C99/0081; G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A modular fire fighter trainer comprising: a prefabricated first training compartment subassembly having a training compartment with at least one simulated burnable item with a burner; and with extinguishing agent detectors and safety monitors; and also having an equipment room with a smoke generator outputting into the training compartment and with a burner control connection to the burner, and having a ventilation system; a prefabricated second control subassembly having a control room with a control unit for connection to the burner control enclosures and the smoke generators for operation by an instructor a prefabricated third interconnect subassembly having a hallway connecting to the training room and having an exterior doorway and having an interior stairway; and a prefabricated additional subassembly disposed above the prefabricated third interconnect subassembly and having access to said interior stairway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A modular fire fighter trainer comprising: a prefabricated first training compartment subassembly having a training compartment with at least one simulated burnable item with a burner; and with extinguishing agent detectors and safety monitors; and also having an equipment room with a smoke generator outputting into the training compartment and with a burner control connection to the burner, and having a ventilation system; a prefabricated second control subassembly having a control room with a control unit for connection to the burner control enclosures and the smoke generators for operation by an instructor a prefabricated third interconnect subassembly having a hallway connecting to the training room and having an exterior doorway and having an interior stairway; and a prefabricated additional subassembly disposed above the prefabricated third interconnect subassembly and having access to said interior stairway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
167 words
A modular fire fighter trainer comprising: a prefabricated first training compartment subassembly having a training compartment with at least one simulated burnable item with a burner; and with extinguishing agent detectors and safety monitors; and also having an equipment room with a smoke generator outputting into the training compartment and with a burner control connection to the burner, and having a ventilation system; a prefabricated second control subassembly having a control room with a control unit for connection to the burner control enclosures and the smoke generators for operation by an instructor; a prefabricated third interconnect subassembly having a hallway connecting to the training room and having an exterior doorway and having a stairway; and prefabricated fourth and fifth and sixth subassemblies structurally identical to the first training compartment subassembly; the fourth subassembly being disposed in one case above the first subassembly; and the fifth subassembly being disposed alongside the first subassembly; and the sixth subassembly being disposed above the fifth subassembly for providing a two-story trainer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
167 words
A modular fire fighter trainer comprising: a prefabricated first training compartment subassembly having a training compartment with at least one simulated burnable item with a burner; and with extinguishing agent detectors and safety monitors; and also having an equipment room with a smoke generator outputting into the training compartment and with a burner control connection to the burner, and having a ventilation system; a prefabricated second control subassembly having a control room with a control unit for connection to the burner control enclosures and the smoke generators for operation by an instructor; a prefabricated third interconnect subassembly having a hallway connecting to the training room and having an exterior doorway and having a stairway; and prefabricated fourth and fifth and sixth subassemblies structurally identical to the first training compartment subassembly; the fourth subassembly being disposed in one case above the first subassembly; and the fifth subassembly being disposed alongside the first subassembly; and the sixth subassembly being disposed above the fifth subassembly for providing a two-story trainer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The trainer of claim 2, including: a prefabricated seventh subassembly structurally identical to the third interconnect subassembly and disposed above the third interconnect subassembly and having a hallway connection to the training rooms of the fourth and sixth subassemblies, in one case.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The trainer of claim 3, wherein each of the various subassemblies is a prefabricated modularized subassembly having a size for positioning in place using a crane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The trainer of claim 3, wherein each of the various subassemblies is a prefabricated unit having a size for shipping by truck to a construction site.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The trainer of claim 3 including: interior or exterior multiconductor cables having respective conductors connecting to the various burner control enclosures and smoke generators from the control panel, for the purpose of permitting an instructor to control and monitor training exercises.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The trainer of claim 3, including: a facade covering all or part of the exterior of the trainer assembly to enhance its appearance and training value.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-04-19 | 1996-10-19 | 1997-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-04-19 | 2000-10-19 | 2001-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-04-19 | 2004-10-19 | 2005-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |