Fireproof boom
US4645376A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 1985 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B15/0821
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fireproof boom for containing flammable pollutants on water includes a flotation member, a heat-resistant water-sorbent material surrounding the flotation member and a protective fence surrounding the water-sorbent material. The flotation member is a series of cylindrical metal cans held end-to-end. 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. The protective fence surrounding the water-sorbent material is heavy steel wire woven in continuous spirals so that when the spirals are integrated with each other a diamond-shaped mesh is formed.
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