Signalling fire extinguisher assembly
US5848651A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C37/50
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A portable fire extinguisher assembly includes a fire extinguisher with a tank containing fire extinguishing material, a valve for metering release of the fire extinguishing material, and a gauge displaying pressure within the tank, and a docking station in communication with the fire extinguisher. An electronic circuit in communication with the fire extinguisher and the docking station issues a signal upon detection of predetermined conditions, including at least one predetermined internal condition and at least one predetermined external condition. The fire extinguisher electronic circuit includes cooperative male and female electrical/communication connection elements defined by the fire extinguisher and docking station.
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