Self servicing fire extinguisher with internal mixing and external CO2 chamber
US8757282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C99/00
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Improvements to a portable fire extinguisher are disclosed. The improvements allow for frequent and simpler untrained and automatic self-servicing of a fire extinguisher. The improvements include an anti-bridging mechanism that can be articulated from the exterior of the chamber to fluff, mix or stir the powder within the chamber to keep it in a liquefied state. Additional improvements include a larger opening to more quickly fill and inspect the powder within the chamber. Another improvement includes the use of a CO2 canister located external to the chamber to allow easier servicing or replacement of just the CO2 canister as well as the ability to maintain the chamber in an un-pressurized condition, allows for non-HASMAT shipping. These features will extend the service intervals while maintaining the fire extinguisher in a ready condition.
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