Fireproof boom
US4537528A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 1984 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S210/923
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fireproof boom for containing flammable pollutants on water includes a flotation member, a skirt depending from the flotation member, and at least two layers of heat-resistant, water-sorbent material surrounding the flotation member. The heat-resistant, water-sorbent material draws water around the heat-sensitive flotation member, forming steam in the presence of flaming pollutant and allowing only the outer layer of heat-resistant material to become slightly singed.
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