Back wall fire suppressor system and method
US9044627B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C37/14
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An automatic self-contained fire suppression system and method are provided herein. Stovetop fires are a well known residential and commercial hazard. The fire suppression system described mounts on a back wall or back splash above the stove mount. By mounting on the back wall, the system is free from interconnections with apparatus mounted above the stovetop, such as hoods, microwave ovens, lights, fans, and vents. Using a hopper containing fire suppressing matter, a power spring, drive shaft, and a bladed spinner, fires suppressing powder is distributed over the stovetop surface. The fire suppression action is triggered automatically via failure of a heat sensitive frangible link.
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