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Fire-resistant container

US4721227A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 1986
Grant dateJan 26, 1988
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05G1/024
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A fire-resistant container for protecting magnetic media such as floppy discs comprises a base and a cover. The base is in the form of an outer casing and an inner container separated by thermal insulation material which is maintained under compressive stress so as to retain the inner container in position within the outer casing and to permit the insulation material to expand when the outer casing expands as a result of exposure to high temperature. The inner container may have a hollow wall which is filled with wax. The cover may comprise a dished outer cover, an inner cover and thermal insulation material which is maintained under compressive stress.

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