Automatic fire extinguishing system having outlet dimensions sized relative to propellant gas pressure
US9308406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C3/07
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An automatic fire extinguishing system includes a canister having a central axis, an outlet port disposed on the canister, a dip tube disposed in the canister about the central axis and in partial fluid communication with the canister and coupled to the outlet port, a propellant gas mixture disposed within the canister; and a gaseous fire suppression agent disposed in the canister, wherein a diameter of the outlet port is sized relative to a pressure of the propellant gas mixture.
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