Fire extinguishers – Special applications – Condition responsive control
Patent
1994-01-21
1996-05-21
Avila, Stephen
Fire extinguishers
Special applications
Condition responsive control
169 28, 169 65, A62C 3712
Patent
active
055180752
ABSTRACT:
The fire extinguisher particularly useful on a cooking stove, is formed by a container having a fire extinguishing powder, an explosive charge and a heat sensitive fuse. The fuse actuator the charge for forming an opening in the container through which the powder passes. A screen is located across the opening formed to meter the flow of fire extinguishing powder. A vent is provided to release the pressure in the container resulting form actuation of the explosive charge. A tiltable hanging assembly is provided as well as an extension fuse. For use on a gas stove, a system including an acoustic detector and circuity is provided for turning off the gas upon detection of the sound produced upon actuation of the explosive charge.
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Avila Stephen
Zobal Arthur F.
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