Fire extinguishers – Fluid systems – Distributing systems
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
Nguyen, Dinh Q. (Department: 3752)
Fire extinguishers
Fluid systems
Distributing systems
C169S022000, C169S019000, C169S020000, C137S516250, C137S527800, C137S523000, C251S359000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07104333
ABSTRACT:
A differential-type dry pipe valve for a fire protection sprinkler system has a ratio of effective air sealing area to service water sealing area that is smaller than a ratio of service water pressure to system air pressure at which the fire protection sprinkler system is actuated.
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Grinnell Corporation
Heller Ehrman LLP
Nguyen Dinh Q.
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