Christmas tree fire extinguishing and alert system

    公开(公告)号:US10675491B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-09

    申请号:US14052817

    申请日:2013-10-14

    摘要: A Christmas tree fire extinguishing system is provided, wherein an automatically initiated fire extinguishing agent is contained within a housing below the tree and a plurality of smoke and heat sensors communicate to a control unit. The control unit controls the trigger and interprets the sensor signals, while also sending signals to a communications system upon a fire event to notify the homeowner and/or the local fire authorities. In combination with the fire extinguishing agent, the system can monitor the tree and alert property authorities in the event of a fire to prevent home fires and major property damage. Also provided is an audible fire alert for those in the home, wherein a sound generator is energized if smoke or fire is detected to warn those in the immediate vicinity.

    Device, System, and Method for Supplying Fire Suppressing Agent to the Interior of a Container for an Extended Duration

    公开(公告)号:US20180154199A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-07

    申请号:US15875345

    申请日:2018-01-19

    摘要: A method for supplying fire suppressing agent to the interior of a container for an extended duration includes detecting sensor signals indicative of a temperature associated with a container, determining via a controller that the fire suppressing agent should be supplied to the interior of the container based at least in part on the sensor signals, and initiating via the controller expulsion of fire suppressing agent from a chamber containing fire suppressing agent. The method may further include puncturing a surface of the container with a puncture mechanism to provide flow communication between the chamber and the interior of the container to permit supply of fire suppressing agent into the interior of the container at a first time, initiating via the controller expulsion of fire suppressing agent from a second chamber containing fire suppressing agent at a second time after the first time, and supplying fire suppressing agent from the second chamber into the interior of the container.

    Gardening devices for the efficient watering of plants

    公开(公告)号:US09949449B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-24

    申请号:US15611619

    申请日:2017-06-01

    申请人: Tom Ryan

    发明人: Tom Ryan

    摘要: Embodiments are directed to a fluid-emission device. An example fluid-emission device includes a tubular body, a fluid-source coupler, and a tip member disposed opposite the tubular body from the fluid-source coupler. A fluid-transmission lumen in the tubular body fluidly couples the tip member to the fluid-source coupler. The tip member includes a plate having a plurality of fluid-emission lumens that fluidly couple the fluid-transmission lumen to an environment outside the tubular body. The tip member includes a spearhead disposed opposite the plate from the fluid-transmission lumen. The tip member has a spacer disposed between the plate and the spearhead to separate the spearhead from the fluid-emission lumens. The fluid-emission device can be used by inserting the tip member into material and delivering fluid to a target, such as delivering water or fertilizer to plant roots or the like.

    Nozzle with combination presure-relief and cooling valve
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    发明授权
    Nozzle with combination presure-relief and cooling valve 有权
    喷嘴与组合式减压阀和冷却阀

    公开(公告)号:US09266125B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-23

    申请号:US13680075

    申请日:2012-11-18

    摘要: A firefighting nozzle is provided with a relief valve assembly that opens to discharge a fine spray or “curtain” of liquid extending 360° around the nozzle, thus cooling off the nozzle operator and the surrounding area, while at the same preventing dangerous pressure build-up in the nozzle. In a preferred embodiment, the relief valve assembly comprises a housing having a substantially cylindrical side wall defining a bore. A tubular sleeve divides the bore into two parts: a cylindrical inner passage defining the primary flow path for liquid traveling through the nozzle; and an annular space defining a valve chamber. A plurality of relief ports is formed in a 360° degree pattern around the side wall of housing, each relief port defining a secondary flow path extending substantially perpendicularly to the primary flow path. An annular plug is mounted for sliding movement on the inner sleeve, from a first position blocking the relief ports to a second position allowing flow therethrough. A compression spring or other biasing element is provided for normally urging the plug toward the first position. When liquid entering the nozzle exerts enough pressure on the inlet end of the annular plug to overcome the force of the biasing element, the annular plug moves away from the relief plugs, thereby allowing liquid to escape through the relief ports, simultaneously reducing the pressure inside the nozzle as well as the air temperature outside the nozzle.

    摘要翻译: 消防喷嘴设置有安全阀组件,该安全阀组件打开以排出围绕喷嘴延伸360°的液体的细微喷雾或“窗帘”,从而冷却喷嘴操作者和周围区域,同时防止危险的压力建立, 在喷嘴中。 在优选实施例中,安全阀组件包括具有限定孔的大致圆柱形侧壁的壳体。 管状套筒将孔分成两部分:一个圆柱形内部通道,其限定用于流过喷嘴的液体的主要流动路径; 以及限定阀室的环形空间。 多个排气口以围绕壳体侧壁的360度模式形成,每个排放口限定基本上垂直于主流动路径延伸的二次流动路径。 安装环形插头用于在内套筒上滑动运动,从第一位置将排放口阻塞到允许流过其中的第二位置。 提供压缩弹簧或其它偏置元件,用于将插头正常地推向第一位置。 当进入喷嘴的液体在环形塞的入口端施加足够的压力以克服偏置元件的力时,环形塞移动离开释放塞,从而允许液体通过排放口逸出,同时降低内部的压力 喷嘴以及喷嘴外的空气温度。