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Methods and apparatus for the control of smoke and fire in buildings

US4805835A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 16, 1984
Grant dateFeb 21, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 16, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62C3/14
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Smoke and fire control devices and systems are disclosed, including smoke control devices which are responsive to smoke to evacuate smoke and also responsive to elevated temperatures to terminate the evacuation of smoke. Other disclosed smoke control devices comprise valving means which also function as curtain boards, and second valving means which serve to terminate the evacuation of smoke when the temperature of the evacuated smoke and other gases becomes excessive.

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