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Extinguishing of fires and explosions

US4722766A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 1985
Grant dateFeb 2, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62D1/0057
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Materials are described which not only extinguish fires or suppress explosions but also remove at least part of any carbon monoxide which may remain after such prior extinguishing or explosion suppressing. Examples of suitable fire extinguishants and explosion suppressants are halocarbons such as bromotrifluoromethane. The carbon monoxide removing substance may comprise Hopcalite catalysts. Other examples of suitable substances are disclosed.

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