There is provided a method of detecting a fire. The method comprises receiving at least one infrared image, the at least one infrared image comprising at least one pixel corresponding to a respective temperature, determining a probability of the presence of a fire based on the at least one infrared image, and signalling a fire condition based on the determination.
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Pneumatic pumps; Electric pumps; Pumps for machines; Pumps as parts of machines, motors and engines; all the aforesaid goods being parts and/or fittings for fire protection systems Fire pumps; Fire pump control valves; Heat detection apparatus; Fire alarms; Fire detectors; Fire detection devices; Sprinkler systems for fire protection Installation, maintenance and repair of fire suppression systems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
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Pneumatic pumps; Electric pumps; Pumps for machines; Pumps as parts of machines, motors and engines Fire extinguishing apparatus; Fire hose nozzles; Sprinkler systems for fire protection; Fire alarms; Heat detection apparatus; Fire alarm and emergency evacuation devices, namely, fire alarm control panels, smoke detectors, heat detectors, alarm pull stations, audible and visible notification appliances, strobes, sirens, bells, horns, and speakers; Sprinkler heads for fire sprinklers; Fire pumps; Fire hoses Installation, maintenance and repair of fire suppression systems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Pneumatic pumps; Electric pumps; Pumps for machines; Pumps as parts of machines, motors and engines Fire extinguishing apparatus; Fire hose nozzles; Sprinkler systems for fire protection; Fire alarms; Heat detection apparatus; Fire alarm and emergency evacuation devices, namely, fire alarm control panels, smoke detectors, heat detectors, alarm pull stations, audible and visible notification appliances, strobes, sirens, bells, horns, and speakers; Sprinkler heads for fire sprinklers; Fire pumps; Fire hoses Installation, maintenance and repair of fire suppression systems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Pneumatic pumps; Electric pumps; Pumps for machines; Pumps as parts of machines, motors and engines Fire pumps; Fire pump control valves; Heat detection apparatus; Fire alarms; Fire detectors; Fire detection devices; Sprinkler systems for fire protection Installation, maintenance and repair of fire suppression systems
A wall-mountable spray head unit (11) is described. The spray head unit comprises a rotatable spray head assembly (8) which comprises a spray manifold (18) rotatable about a first axis (17), a spray nozzle (19) supported by the spray manifold and orientated to deliver a mist of fire-suppressant material radially in a plane in a plane defined by the first axis and a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis. The spray head unit includes a sensor (20) and/or an interface (35) for receiving a sensor signal from an external sensor and/or a control signal from an external controller. The rotatable spray head assembly does not support a sensor.
A62C 37/40 - Control of fire-fighting equipment an actuating signal being generated by a sensor separate from an outlet device by both sensor and actuator, e.g. valve, being in the danger zone with electric connection between sensor and actuator
B05B 1/04 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in flat form, e.g. fan-like, sheet-like
B05B 15/652 - Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits whereby the jet can be oriented
2; FIG. 9) rotatable about a first axis (17), a spray nozzle (19) supported by the spray manifold and orientated to deliver fire-suppressant material radially in a plane in a plane defined by the first axis and a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis, and at least one thermal sensor (20).
A62C 31/03 - Nozzles specially adapted for fire-extinguishing adjustable, e.g. from spray to jet or vice-versa
A62C 31/28 - Accessories for delivery devices, e.g. supports
A62C 37/40 - Control of fire-fighting equipment an actuating signal being generated by a sensor separate from an outlet device by both sensor and actuator, e.g. valve, being in the danger zone with electric connection between sensor and actuator
A wall-mountable spray head unit for delivering a fire suppressant liquid is disclosed. The spray head unit includes a rotatable spray head assembly having a spray manifold rotatable about a first axis, and a spray nozzle supported by the spray manifold and orientated to deliver fire-suppressant material radially in a plane defined by the first axis and a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis. The spray head unit also includes one or more fire-locating, sensors including a visible-light camera, a microphone, or both.
A wall-mountable spray head unit (11) is described. The spray head unit comprises a rotatable spray head assembly (8) which comprises a spray manifold (18) rotatable about a first axis (17), a spray nozzle (19) supported by the spray manifold and orientated to deliver a mist of fire-suppressant material radially in a plane in a plane defined by the first axis and a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis. The spray head unit includes a sensor (20) and/or an interface (35) for receiving a sensor signal from an external sensor and/or a control signal from an external controller. The rotatable spray head assembly does not support a sensor.
A62C 31/02 - Nozzles specially adapted for fire-extinguishing
A62C 37/36 - Control of fire-fighting equipment an actuating signal being generated by a sensor separate from an outlet device
A62C 37/44 - Control of fire-fighting equipment an actuating signal being generated by a sensor separate from an outlet device only the sensor being in the danger zone
A62C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
A wall-mountable spray head unit (14) for delivering a fire suppressant liquid is disclosed. The spray head unit comprises a rotatable spray head assembly (8) comprising a spray manifold (19) rotatable about a first axis, and a spray nozzle (20) supported by the spray manifold and orientated to deliver fire-suppressant material radially in a plane defined by the first axis and a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis. The spray head unit also comprises one or more fire-locating sensors (21, 22, 23) including a visible-light camera (22) and/or a microphone (23).
A fire suppression system comprising at least one or at least two wall-mounted spray head units capable of aiming and shooting fire suppressant liquid into a fire is disclosed.
A62C 31/28 - Accessories for delivery devices, e.g. supports
A62C 35/68 - Details, e.g. of pipes or valve systems
A62C 37/36 - Control of fire-fighting equipment an actuating signal being generated by a sensor separate from an outlet device
A62C 37/40 - Control of fire-fighting equipment an actuating signal being generated by a sensor separate from an outlet device by both sensor and actuator, e.g. valve, being in the danger zone with electric connection between sensor and actuator
A system is disclosed which is operable to supply fire suppressant material (6) and marker (7) to at least one spray head unit (2) for producing spray having a droplet size less than 1000 μm. The system may be operable in two modes. The system may be operable in fire suppressing mode to supply fire suppressant material to the one or more spray heads and in marker deployment mode to supply fire suppressant material and marker to the one or more spray heads. In fire suppressing mode, the system supplies the fire suppressant material for a long period of time, for example, a few tens of minutes. In marker deployment mode the system supplies the fire suppressant material and marker to the spray heads for a short period of time, for example, a few tens of seconds.
G08B 15/02 - Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives with smoke, gas, or coloured or odorous powder or liquid
B05B 7/26 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device
G08B 15/00 - Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives
A62C 35/02 - Permanently-installed equipment with containers for delivering the extinguishing substance
A62C 35/68 - Details, e.g. of pipes or valve systems
A62C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
A wall-mountable spray head unit (11) is described. The spray head unit comprises a rotatable spray head assembly (81, 82; Fig. 9, 83; Fig. 17) which comprises a spray manifold (181, 182; Fig. 9) rotatable about a first axis (17), a spray nozzle (19) supported by the spray manifold and orientated to deliver fire-suppressant material radially in a plane in a plane defined by the first axis and a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis, and at least one thermal sensor (20).
A62C 31/03 - Nozzles specially adapted for fire-extinguishing adjustable, e.g. from spray to jet or vice-versa
A62C 31/28 - Accessories for delivery devices, e.g. supports
A62C 37/40 - Control of fire-fighting equipment an actuating signal being generated by a sensor separate from an outlet device by both sensor and actuator, e.g. valve, being in the danger zone with electric connection between sensor and actuator
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Fire protection systems, namely, fire extinguishing systems; fire protection sprinklers and nozzles, namely, fire hose nozzles; Sprinkler systems for fire protection in the nature of fire extinguishing; fire extinguishing apparatus; Fire alarm and emergency evacuation devices, namely, heat detectors; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, namely, sprinkler heads, pumps and fire hoses
A system is disclosed which is operable to supply fire suppressant material (6) and marker (7) to at least one spray head unit (2) for producing spray having a droplet size less than 1000 µm. The system may be operable in two modes. The system may be operable in fire suppressing mode to supply fire suppressant material to the one or more spray heads and in marker deployment mode to supply fire suppressant material and marker to the one or more spray heads. In fire suppressing mode, the system supplies the fire suppressant material for a long period of time, for example, a few tens of minutes. In marker deployment mode the system supplies the fire suppressant material and marker to the spray heads for a short period of time, for example, a few tens of seconds.
A62C 35/68 - Details, e.g. of pipes or valve systems
A62C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
G08B 15/00 - Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives
G08B 15/02 - Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives with smoke, gas, or coloured or odorous powder or liquid
A62C 35/02 - Permanently-installed equipment with containers for delivering the extinguishing substance
Face plate assembly A face plate assembly (21) for a wall-mountable spray head unit (12) is described. The face plate assembly comprises a spray head (8) for spraying fire suppressant material and a face plate (23) which supports the spray head and which is configured to be attachable to an electrical box complying with at least one standard set by a standards organization. The face plate assembly (23) may include a sensor (25) for determining whether the spray head is obstructed, for example, by a piece of furniture.
A fire suppression spray head for attaching to a sink assembly comprising a sink, a tap, a work surface adjacent the sink, a cupboard underneath the sink and at least one cupboard door, the spray head having at least one nozzle for spraying fire suppressant material received from a supply of fire suppressant material, wherein the spray head is configured to be attached to a part of the sink assembly.
