Apparatus and method for use of an air rail
US6210267A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2009/007
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for minimizing the amount of smoke to which a shielded person is exposed. The apparatus, or air rail, has a conduit and a fan. The conduit has an air outlet through which air is forced by the fan. In operation, the fan generates an air flow that enters the conduit and exits through the air outlet. The exited air flow is directed generally away from the shielded person and is interposed between the shielded person and the smoke. The exited air flow therefore creates a barrier which minimizes the amount of smoke to which the shielded person is exposed. By minimizing the amount of smoke to which the shielded person is exposed, the apparatus and method creates a better environment for the shielded person.
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