System and method for suppressing fires
US7455120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C5/006
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for suppressing a fire utilizing non-azide solid gas propeilant generation to produce and transport a suitable gas for suppressing a fire in a normally occupied area. The nitrogen gas produced by the solid propellant gas generation is optionally treated to remove undesirable elements such as water and/or carbon dioxide from the product gas prior to the delivery of the product gas to the protected hazard area.
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