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Fire extinguisher

US5518075A · kind A · utility

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35Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 21, 1994
Grant dateMay 21, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 21, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62C35/08
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The fire extinguisher particularly useful on a cooking stove, is formed by a container having a fire extinguishing powder, an explosive charge and a heat sensitive fuse. The fuse actuator the charge for forming an opening in the container through which the powder passes. A screen is located across the opening formed to meter the flow of fire extinguishing powder. A vent is provided to release the pressure in the container resulting form actuation of the explosive charge. A tiltable hanging assembly is provided as well as an extension fuse. For use on a gas stove, a system including an acoustic detector and circuity is provided for turning off the gas upon detection of the sound produced upon actuation of the explosive charge.

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