Methods and apparatus for controlling hazardous and/or flammable materials
US7905296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C35/10
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A hazard control system according to various aspects of the present invention comprises a housing configured to contain a control material and deliver the control material to neutralize a hazard in response to a trigger event. In one embodiment, the control material is an extinguishant for retarding fire. The housing contains the extinguishant and includes at least one surface configured to rupture in response to a trigger event, such as an impact. The housing may also include a surface configured to substantially mate with a surface of a vehicle, such as a fuel tank surface.
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