Methods and apparatus for extinguishing fires

Details Methods and apparatus for extinguishing fires Methods and apparatus for extinguishing fires

2003-05-21

2011-10-25

Nguyen, Dinh (Department: 3752)

Fire extinguishers

Processes

Of extinguishing fire

C169S027000, C169S078000, C252S002000, C252S008000, C252S008050, C252S601000, C252S602000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08042619

ABSTRACT:
A fire control system according to various aspects of the present invention includes an extinguishant having a suppressant and a thermal absorbant. The suppressant is configured to suppress the fire. The thermal absorbant is configured to absorb heat from the fire. In one embodiment, the thermal absorbant is configured to absorb thermal radiation from the fire and inhibit reflection of thermal radiation from the suppressant and/or other surfaces back into the fire. In additional and alternative embodiments, the thermal absorbant may be configured to transfer heat into the surface and/or interior of suppressant particles or droplets to promote activation of the suppressant.

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