Methods and apparatus for extinguishing fires
US8042619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62D1/0014
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fire control system according to various aspects of the present invention includes an extinguishant having a suppressant and a thermal absorbant. The suppressant is configured to suppress the fire. The thermal absorbant is configured to absorb heat from the fire. In one embodiment, the thermal absorbant is configured to absorb thermal radiation from the fire and inhibit reflection of thermal radiation from the suppressant and/or other surfaces back into the fire. In additional and alternative embodiments, the thermal absorbant may be configured to transfer heat into the surface and/or interior of suppressant particles or droplets to promote activation of the suppressant.
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