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Signalling fire extinguisher assembly

US6311779A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2000
Grant dateNov 6, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2020

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.

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