Method and apparatus for retarding fire

Details Method and apparatus for retarding fire Method and apparatus for retarding fire

2006-11-17

2009-08-04

Ganey, Steven J (Department: 3752)

Fire extinguishers

Processes

Of preventing fire

C169S046000, C169S048000, C169S049000, C169S050000, C169S054000, C052S003000, C428S921000, C442S302000, C442S414000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07568528

ABSTRACT:
A barrier for retarding fire comprises water-permeable fabric for covering a substantial area, the fabric being porous, hydrophilic and flammable, and having at least 9 pockets per square foot, each pocket having a volumetric capacity of between about 0.03 cubic inches and about 17 cubic inches, wherein substantially all of the pockets contain between about 0.01 and about 2 grams of superabsorbent polymer per cubic inch of volumetric capacity of the pockets.

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