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Electronic system fire containment and suppression

US6549422B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2000
Grant dateApr 15, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1418
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic system fire containment and suppression apparatus that can include but is not limited to at least one PCB-localized fire containment and suppression structure which can include at least one printed circuit board (PCB) guide rail having at least one intumescent-paint-coated aperture. A communication device, such as a network router or switch, wherein the electronic system fire containment and suppression apparatus is deployed. A method of deploying the electronic system fire containment and suppression apparatus in a communication device. A method of manufacturing the electronic system fire containment and suppression apparatus.

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