Apparatus and method for fire suppression
US7341113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24157
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An embodiment of the invention includes an apparatus and a method for fire suppression including the utilization of an explosive composition layered between a fire suppressant panel such as, for example, a powder panel and another fixed structure such as, for example, a fuel tank dry bay wall. Upon impact or other means of detonation the explosive composition effects the rupture of a large number of frangible cells in the panel, dispersing the fire suppressant substance, thereby extinguishing or preventing fire.
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