A fire suppression composition for use in an enclosed space, such as a cargo hold of an aircraft, as well as a fire suppression system or device, a method of suppressing a fire, and a method for preparing a fire suppression composition, are disclosed. The fire suppression composition includes: component (1), being 50 to 95 mol % nitrogen, based on the total fire suppression composition; component (2), being 5 to 25 mol % carbon dioxide or argon or a mixture thereof based on the total fire suppression composition; and component (3), being 0 to 25 mol % helium or neon or a mixture thereof, based on the total fire suppression composition; wherein the fire suppression composition has a density in the range of 1.1 to 1.3 kg/m3 at atmospheric pressure and 20° C.
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
A62C 3/08 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p.ex. les véhicules routiers dans les avions
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A method of detecting a cell venting event in a battery pack includes determining a rate of increase of the concentration of a gas in the battery pack with respect to time, and providing an indication that the determined rate of increase of the concentration of the gas has exceeded a first preset rate of increase threshold value.
H01M 50/383 - Moyens pare-flammes ou moyens de prévention de l’allumage
G01N 33/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par des méthodes spécifiques non couvertes par les groupes
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p.ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodes; Batteries à l'ion lithium
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
An adapter for a fire extinguisher includes a cylinder which has an internal volume for storage of an extinguishing agent and a neck through which the internal volume may be accessed, a release valve, and a dip tube. The adapter defines a first flow path through the adapter for the extinguishing agent during introduction or charging of the extinguishing agent into the internal volume of the cylinder. The adapter at least partially defines or accommodates a second flow path for the extinguishing agent through the adapter during discharging of the fire extinguisher of which the adapter is part. The first and second flow paths are different.
A62C 13/76 - Extincteurs portatifs sous pression permanente ou mis sous pression immédiatement avant l'emploi - Détails ou accessoires
A62C 13/70 - Extincteurs portatifs sous pression permanente ou mis sous pression immédiatement avant l'emploi la substance extinctrice et le gaz comprimé étant emmagasinés dans des récipients distincts caractérisés par les moyens pour décharger le gaz comprimé
4.
CONSTANT BLEND RATIO OF FIRE SUPPRESSANT AGENTS DURING DISCHARGE
Exemplary embodiments pertain to the art of first suppressants and, in particular, to maintaining a desired and constant blend of multiple fire suppressants during discharge. The present disclosure provides fire extinguisher assemblies utilizing a constant blend ratio of fire suppressant agents during discharge. More particularly, the present disclosure provides fire extinguisher assemblies utilizing a constant blend ratio of a first fire suppressant agent (e.g., a low-boiling, high-volatility agent) and a second fire suppressant agent (e.g., a higher-boiling, lower-volatility agent) during discharge. The embodiments and fire extinguisher assemblies described herein can help keep the pressure constant during discharge of the fire extinguisher assemblies.
A62C 13/64 - Extincteurs portatifs sous pression permanente ou mis sous pression immédiatement avant l'emploi avec un seul récipient sous pression permanente la substance extinctrice étant déchargée au moyen d'une soupape
C09K 21/08 - Substances organiques contenant des halogènes
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Apparatus and instruments for detecting fires and explosions or incipient fires and explosions; apparatus and instruments for extinguishing, mitigating or preventing fires; apparatus and instruments for suppressing, mitigating or preventing explosions or explosive conditions; apparatus and instruments for detecting, measuring and indicating temperature or overheat; apparatus and instruments for controlling temperature or overheat; control apparatus for any of the aforesaid goods; electromagnetic radiation detection, measuring and indicating apparatus and instruments; inertia and crash-operated apparatus and instruments; scientific apparatus and instruments; temperature indicating apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for detecting, measuring and indicating the existence of oil mists, vapours, smoke and the like; and parts of all the foregoing goods.
An adjustable flow splitter for a distribution system, the adjustable flow splitter comprises an inlet channel for receiving fluid at a first end, the inlet channel configured to allow flow from the first end to a second end. The adjustable flow splitter also comprises a first sub-channel and a second sub-channel located at the second end, and a diverter configured to deflect the flow of the fluid from the inlet channel to at least one of the first sub-channel and/or the second sub-channel, wherein the diverter is adjustable. The adjustable flow splitter also comprises means for maintaining the position of the diverter.
F15D 1/04 - Agencement de déflecteurs de guidage dans les coudes des tuyaux ou les courbes des conduits; Structure des éléments de conduit ou de coudes en relation avec l'écoulement, spécialement pour réduire les chutes de débit
7.
DISCHARGE OF LOW STABILITY FIRE SUPPRESION AGENT IN AIRCRAFT CARGO BAY
A fire suppression method and system in an aircraft involves a pressurized first-stage agent, and a pressurized second-stage agent. The first-stage agent or the second-stage agent includes trifluoromethyl iodide (CF3I). A plurality of outlets discharge the first-stage agent during a first duration and the second-stage agent during a second duration. An opening of each of the plurality of outlets is located in a lower quarter of a height of a cargo compartment.
A62C 3/02 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers pour des zones d'embrasement, p.ex. des incendies de forêts, des feux souterrains
A62C 37/38 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p.ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A fire suppression system includes at least one high pressure gas source containing an inert gas, at least one low pressure gas source containing an organic halide gas, a distribution network connected with the high pressure gas source and the low pressure gas source to distribute the inert gas and the organic halide gas, and a controller in communication with the distribution network. The distribution network includes flow control devices configured to control flow of the inert gas and the organic halide gas. The controller is configured to initially release the inert gas in response to a fire threat to reduce an oxygen concentration at the fire threat below a preset oxygen concentration threshold, and release the organic halide gas to increase an organic halide gas concentration at the fire threat above a preset organic halide gas concentration threshold while the oxygen concentration is below the preset oxygen concentration threshold.
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 35/02 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice
A62C 3/08 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p.ex. les véhicules routiers dans les avions
A62C 37/44 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère le détecteur seul étant dans la zone de danger
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A fire suppression system for an aircraft cargo compartment comprises a source of fire suppression agent and a supply line for conducting the fire suppression agent to the compartment. The supply line has one or more flow control valves arranged between the source and the cargo compartment. A controller controls the flow control valve to control the supply of fire suppression agent to the cargo compartment from the source.
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A62C 3/08 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p.ex. les véhicules routiers dans les avions
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
A fire suppression system includes at least one first gas source containing an inert gas, at least one second gas source containing an organic halide gas, a distribution network connected with the first gas source and the second gas source to distribute the inert gas and the organic halide gas, and a controller. The distribution network includes a common manifold, input lines connecting the first gas source and the second gas source with the common manifold, output lines leading from the common manifold, and flow control devices. The controller is in communication with the distribution network and configured to distribute the inert gas responsive to a fire threat signal and determine whether to distribute the organic halide gas based upon a location of a fire threat.
A fire suppression system includes at least one high pressure gas source containing an inert gas, at least one low pressure gas source containing an organic halide gas, a distribution network connected with the high pressure gas source and the low pressure gas source to distribute the inert gas and the organic halide gas, and a controller in communication with the distribution network. The distribution network includes flow control devices configured to control flow of the inert gas and the organic halide gas. The controller is configured to initially release the inert gas in response to a fire threat to reduce an oxygen concentration at the fire threat below a preset oxygen concentration threshold, and release the organic halide gas to increase an organic halide gas concentration at the fire threat above a preset organic halide gas concentration threshold while the oxygen concentration is below the preset oxygen concentration threshold.
A62C 3/08 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p.ex. les véhicules routiers dans les avions
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 37/00 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie
B64D 13/00 - Aménagements ou adaptations des appareils de conditionnement d'air pour équipages d'aéronefs, passagers ou pour emplacement réservé au fret
B64D 37/32 - Mesures de sécurité non prévues ailleurs, p.ex. contre les explosions
A fire suppression system includes at least one first gas source containing an inert gas, at least one second gas source containing an organic halide gas, a distribution network connected with the first gas source and the second gas source to distribute the inert gas and the organic halide gas, and a controller. The distribution network includes a common manifold, input lines connecting the first gas source and the second gas source with the common manifold, output lines leading from the common manifold, and flow control devices. The controller is in communication with the distribution network and configured to distribute the inert gas responsive to a fire threat signal and determine whether to distribute the organic halide gas based upon a location of a fire threat.
A62C 3/08 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p.ex. les véhicules routiers dans les avions
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A62C 37/00 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie
A fire suppression system for an aircraft (cargo) compartment comprises a source of fire suppression agent and a supply line for conducting the fire suppression agent to the compartment. The supply line comprises a pressure regulating device arranged between the source and the compartment and a pressure relief valve arranged downstream of the pressure regulating device. The pressure relief valve has an outlet which distributes the agent externally of the cargo compartment.
A62C 3/08 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p.ex. les véhicules routiers dans les avions
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A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A62C 35/02 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice
A fire suppression system (16) for an aircraft (cargo) compartment (8) comprises a source (18) of fire suppression agent and a supply line (20) for conducting the fire suppression agent to the compartment (8). The supply line comprises a pressure regulating device (26) arranged between the source (18) and the compartment (8) and a pressure relief valve (28) arranged downstream of the pressure regulating device (26). The pressure relief valve (28) has an outlet (30) which distributes the agent externally of the cargo compartment (8).
A62C 3/08 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p.ex. les véhicules routiers dans les avions
15.
Device for controlling the release of gas from a pressurised container
A device for controlling the release of gas from a pressurized container includes a plug comprising a passage therethrough and a diaphragm within the passage. The diaphragm is configured to initially prevent flow of gas through said passage, and is rupturable or displaceable to allow gas to flow through said passage once said diaphragm is ruptured or displaced. The device further comprises a screw located within the plug and comprising a lance configured to move towards said diaphragm upon rotation of the screw. The lance is configured to rupture or displace the diaphragm so as to allow flow of gas through the passage and out of the plug, once the screw is rotated a predetermined amount.
F16K 17/40 - Soupapes ou clapets de sûreté; Soupapes ou clapets d'équilibrage avec élément de rupture, p.ex. un diaphragme de rupture, un joint fusible
A directional valve for a fire suppression system comprises a valve member for controlling the discharge of fire suppression agent. The valve member comprises: a blocking portion to provide a closed setting for the fire suppression agent; a first orifice to provide a fully open setting for the fire suppression agent; and a second orifice to provide a restricted opening setting in which discharge of fire suppression agent is restricted. The valve member is configured so that during activation of the directional valve from a closed setting, the first orifice follows the blocking portion and precedes the second orifice in order to provide a fully open setting followed by a restricted opening setting.
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A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 37/36 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère
B64C 19/00 - Dispositifs de commande des aéronefs non prévus ailleurs
B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
17.
Aircraft fire suppression system with addressable bottle valve
A fire suppression system for a plurality of enclosures in an aircraft comprises a plurality of bottles containing fire suppression agent, a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor on each bottle for measuring temperature and pressure data of the bottle contents, an addressable bottle valve on each bottle and a control unit. The control unit is configured to analyze the temperature and pressure data for each bottle to determine adequacy of fire suppression agent content for extinguishing a fire in a particular enclosure of the aircraft. The control unit is further configured to control the bottle valves independently by using the bottle valves' addresses, in order to manage the release of fire suppression agent.
A62C 3/08 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p.ex. les véhicules routiers dans les avions
A62C 37/44 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère le détecteur seul étant dans la zone de danger
A62C 35/13 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice commandés par un signal émanant de la zone de danger avec une réserve limitée de substance extinctrice
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
18.
DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE RELEASE OF GAS FROM A PRESSURISED CONTAINER
A device for controlling the release of gas from a pressurised container, the device comprising a plug comprising a passage therethrough, a diaphragm within said passage, wherein said diaphragm is configured to initially prevent flow of gas through said passage, and is rupturable or displaceable to allow gas to flow through said passage once said diaphragm is ruptured or displaced. The device further comprises a screw located within said plug and comprising a lance configured to move towards said diaphragm upon rotation of said screw, wherein said lance is configured to rupture or displace said diaphragm so as to allow flow of gas through said passage and out of said plug, once said screw is rotated a predetermined amount.
F17C 7/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour vider les gaz liquéfiés, solidifiés ou comprimés contenus dans des récipients sous pression, non couverts par une autre sous-classe
A directional valve (6a) for a fire suppression system comprises a valve member for controlling the discharge of fire suppression agent. The valve member comprises: a blocking portion to provide a closed setting (40) for the fire suppression agent; a first orifice to provide a fully open setting (42) for the fire suppression agent; and a second orifice to provide a restricted opening setting (44) in which discharge of fire suppression agent is restricted. The valve member is configured so that during activation of the directional valve from a closed setting, the first orifice follows the blocking portion and precedes the second orifice in order to provide a fully open setting followed by a restricted opening setting.
A62C 3/08 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p.ex. les véhicules routiers dans les avions
A62C 37/00 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie
B64D 37/32 - Mesures de sécurité non prévues ailleurs, p.ex. contre les explosions
B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
20.
AIRCRAFT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WITH ADDRESSABLE BOTTLE VALVE
A fire suppression system for a plurality of enclosures (17) in an aircraft comprises a plurality of bottles (1a, 1b) containing fire suppression agent, a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor on each bottle for measuring temperature and pressure data of the bottle contents, an addressable bottle valve (2a) on each bottle and a control unit (12). The control unit is configured to analyse the temperature and pressure data for each bottle to determine adequacy of fire suppression agent content for extinguishing a fire in a particular enclosure of the aircraft. The control unit is further configured to control the bottle valves independently by using the bottle valves' addresses, in order to manage the release of fire suppression agent.
A62C 3/08 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p.ex. les véhicules routiers dans les avions
A62C 35/02 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice
There is provided a valve for controlling the release of fire suppressant from a pressurized container, said valve comprising a diaphragm configured to perforate upon action of a shockwave directed onto the surface of said diaphragm, a pyrotechnic charge arranged and adapted to combust to produce combustion products that form a shockwave directed onto the surface of said diaphragm, and a device encasing said pyrotechnic charge. The device comprises a hollow, elongate channel located over said pyrotechnic charge and directed at the center of said diaphragm so as to focus or direct said combustion products onto the center of said diaphragm. The elongate channel has a length that is at least 1.5 times its smallest width.
A62C 13/00 - Extincteurs portatifs sous pression permanente ou mis sous pression immédiatement avant l'emploi
A62C 13/64 - Extincteurs portatifs sous pression permanente ou mis sous pression immédiatement avant l'emploi avec un seul récipient sous pression permanente la substance extinctrice étant déchargée au moyen d'une soupape
A62C 35/08 - Réservoirs se brisant ou s'ouvrant sous l'action d'une charge explosive
A62C 35/13 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice commandés par un signal émanant de la zone de danger avec une réserve limitée de substance extinctrice
A62C 13/62 - Extincteurs portatifs sous pression permanente ou mis sous pression immédiatement avant l'emploi avec un seul récipient sous pression permanente
There is provided a valve for controlling the release of fire suppressant from a pressurised container, said valve comprising a diaphragm configured to perforate upon action of a shockwave directed onto the surface of said diaphragm, a pyrotechnic charge arranged and adapted to combust to produce combustion products that form a shockwave directed onto the surface of said diaphragm, and a device encasing said pyrotechnic charge. The device comprises a hollow, elongate channel located over said pyrotechnic charge and directed at the centre of said diaphragm so as to focus or direct said combustion products onto the centre of said diaphragm. The elongate channel has a length that is at least 1.5 times its smallest width.
A frangible plug for use in a valve mechanism, the frangible plug including a first section having a first end and an opposing second section having a second end and a cylindrical sidewall extending between the first and second ends. Also including means for applying a force on the cylindrical sidewall of the frangible plug such that the first section fractures from the opposing second section, and wherein the means for applying a force on said cylindrical sidewall extends circumferentially around the outer circumference of the sidewall.
F16K 17/38 - Soupapes ou clapets de sûreté; Soupapes ou clapets d'équilibrage fonctionnant sous l'action de circonstances extérieures, p.ex. un choc, un changement de position d'une température excessive
F16K 17/40 - Soupapes ou clapets de sûreté; Soupapes ou clapets d'équilibrage avec élément de rupture, p.ex. un diaphragme de rupture, un joint fusible
F16K 31/00 - Moyens de fonctionnement; Dispositifs de retour à la position de repos
F16K 31/02 - Moyens de fonctionnement; Dispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques
A62C 3/07 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p.ex. les véhicules routiers
A62C 35/10 - Réservoirs se brisant ou s'ouvrant sous l'action des flammes ou de la chaleur
A frangible plug for use in a valve mechanism, the frangible plug comprising: a first section 1 having a first end 13 and an opposing second section 2 having a second end and a cylindrical sidewall 16 extending between the first and second ends; means 100 for applying a force on the cylindrical sidewall of the frangible plug such that the first section fractures from the opposing second section, and wherein the means for applying a force on said cylindrical sidewall extends circumferentially around the outer circumference of the sidewall.
F16K 17/40 - Soupapes ou clapets de sûreté; Soupapes ou clapets d'équilibrage avec élément de rupture, p.ex. un diaphragme de rupture, un joint fusible
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
F16K 17/36 - Soupapes ou clapets de sûreté; Soupapes ou clapets d'équilibrage fonctionnant sous l'action de circonstances extérieures, p.ex. un choc, un changement de position
A temperature switch comprises a material (14) which melts and concomitantly undergoes a change in an electrical characteristic at a predetermined temperature. The temperature switch also includes at least two electrical contacts (10, 12) for detecting the change in the electrical characteristic. The material (14) comprises an organic cation and an anion and is preferably an ionic liquid.
A temperature switch comprises a material (14) which melts and concomitantly undergoes a change in an electrical characteristic at a predetermined temperature. The temperature switch also includes at least two electrical contacts (10, 12) for detecting the change in the electrical characteristic. The material (14) comprises an organic cation and an anion and is preferably an ionic liquid.
A temperature switch comprises a material (14) which melts and concomitantly undergoes a change in an electrical characteristic at a predetermined temperature. The temperature switch also includes at least two electrical contacts (10, 12) for detecting the change in the electrical characteristic. The material (14) comprises an organic cation and an anion and is preferably an ionic liquid.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
Produits et services
(1) Fire detectors, overheat detectors, temperature indicators, temperature measuring apparatus.
(2) Parts of all the said goods, namely, fire detectors, overheat detectors, temperature indicators, temperature measuring apparatus.
(3) Temperature controllers.
(4) Parts of all the said goods, namely, temperature controllers.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS FOR THE COMBINED DETECTION OF THE PRESENCE OF EXPLOSIVE CONDITIONS AND FOR SUPPRESSING OR MITIGATING EXPLOSIONS AND COMPONENT PARTS THEREOF; AND FIRE INDICATING INSTRUMENTS, TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AND TEMPERATURE REGULATORS AND PARTS THEREOF
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
(1) Electric switches and parts of electric switches made of ordinary metal, parts of internal combustion engines for aeroplanes and fire extinguishing apparatus.
(2) Instruments and apparatus for the detection of the presence of explosive conditions and for suppressing or mitigating explosions; fire indicating instruments, temperature indicators and temperature regulators and parts thereof; fire and explosion warning alarms, moving craft inertia and crash-operated electrical devices; apparatus and instruments for testing the continuity of electrical circuits; apparatus and instruments for testing and measuring the characteristics of electrical and electronic circuits and circuit components; temperature responsive devices, thermostats, fire detectors, electric connectors; and parts of all the aforesaid goods; electrical apparatus for detecting the existence of oil mist, vapours, smoke and the like, and parts thereof.