Fire-suppression sprinkler system and method for installation and retrofit
US6691790B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C35/68
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fire suppression sprinkler system (10), and method for installing a sprinkler system (10)in new and existing buildings. The system includes a manifold (12) that supplies fire-suppression fluid to a set of wall-mounted sprinkler heads (14) via flexible sprinkler head conduits (16) through an unobstructed path (18). The installation and retrofit methods include determining the location of the sprinkler head (14), installing the manifold (12), making sure that there is an unobstructed path (18) between the manifold (12) and the sprinkler head location, running the conduit (16) through the path (18) by snaking it where necessary through the wall (50) to which the sprinkler head (14) is mounted, connecting the conduit (16) to the manifold (12) and sprinkler head (14), and then mounting the sprinkler head (14).
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