Abstract:
A device for protecting a lineman or firefighter from an electrical fire that occurs while working within a manhole. The device dispenses a non-conductive amount of fire suppressant material having fire suppression and extinguishing properties without creating an electrically conductive environment. The admixture preferably can cling to walls, ladders, clothing and skin.
Abstract:
An apparatus for protecting a lineman, firefighter or any other individual using an aerial bucket from a fire. The apparatus dispenses a non-conductive admixture of hydrated super absorbent polymer having fire suppression and extinguishing properties without creating an electrically conductive environment to allow protection from electrical fires. The admixture can cling to clothing and skin with properties that can inhibit injury to an operator lineman when applied in time. A pressurized dispensing system discharges the admixture into the aerial bucket when authorized.
Abstract:
A device for suppressing or extinguishing electrical fires in an electrical box, in particular an open top electrical box isolating a transformer. The device is based upon a bulk package receptacle placed within the electrical box having a liner filled with a fire suppressant material capable of suffocating or eliminating a fire. Should a fire occur the bulk package receptacle bursts at the point of combustion and the fire suppression properties of the fire suppressant would immediately be dispensed over the electrical material and extinguish any associated fire. In the preferred embodiment the bag consumes about 90% of the airspace and contained sufficient fluid volume to contain within the container. The admixture further encapsulates noxious and toxic gases associated with electrical fires.
Abstract:
A method of treating silica fabric blankets to enhance the material from high temperatures and fire. The method comprising the steps of: coating a silica fabric blanket with dry superabsorbent polymer, storing the coated blanket in a water proof container, hydrating the coated blanket with water and covering a person or object with the hydrated coated blanket to provide enhanced protection to the person or object from high temperatures and fire.
Abstract:
A safety ladder for protecting a lineman or firefighter from a flash fire. The ladder has the appearance of a conventional ladder but include fluid conduits that allow for dispensing of a fire suppressants to be sprayed over an individual using the ladder should a fire erupt. The rungs of the ladder have spray nozzles located along the bottom of the rung so that they do not interfere with normal use of the ladder. A pressurized container of fire suppressants is coupled to the ladder, through a battery powered solenoid valve. The solenoid valve can be operated by the individual using the ladder by use of a triggering device, or remotely by an individual positioned apart from the ladder by a remote triggering device. The triggering device can be operated electrically or by radio frequency, can be temperature sensitive, or can be manually bypassed.
Abstract:
A system for suppressing a wind turbine fire using an admixture of hydrated super absorbent polymer having properties for suppressing and extinguishing of a fire. The admixture is non conductive and, upon drying, leaves a non-conductive residual that can be vacuumed from the wind turbine components to allow salvaging of the wind turbine components. The admixture is maintained within a pressurized storage vessel having a solenoid that is released by temperature sensor applying the admixture through strategically positioned nozzles to the control cabinets, generator, gearbox and bearings for extinguishment of any associated fire. Since the admixture of super absorbent polymer and water entraps the particulates and noxious and/or toxic gasses, the clean-up is substantially easier and quicker than the clean up from other methods of fire suppression and extinguishing.
Abstract:
An apparatus suppressing the spread of and extinguishing fires in the confined areas of storage racks. Select support beams of the storage rack include a pressurized fire extinguishing mixture. Spray nozzles are secured to each support beam, each nozzle having a temperature activated release that allows distribution of the fire extinguishing mixture stored with the support beam upon the presence of high heat. Each support beam is self contained, wherein a conventional support beam can be exchanged for a fire extinguishing support beam without modification of the remainder of the storage rack system. In a preferred embodiment, the fire extinguishing material is a hydrated polymer forming superior fire suppression and extinguishing properties with the ability to cling to the objects to which it has been applied.
Abstract:
A receptacle for use with lithium ion charging stations. The receptacle contains an admixture for use in suppressing a cellular telephone battery fire. The admixture is a hydrated super absorbent polymer having substantially superior fire suppression properties. When used with lithium ion batteries, once a battery is arcing or an excess buildup of heat occurs, the walls of the receptacle will rupture and the admixture will cover the specific area causing a thermal event. These particular properties and ratios of the admixture will enable a fire to be extinguished. The receptacle may include heat or pressure sensors.