Fire extinguishers – Sprinkler heads – Shut off valve
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-09
2008-09-09
Gorman, Darren W (Department: 3752)
Fire extinguishers
Sprinkler heads
Shut off valve
C169S043000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11539527
ABSTRACT:
A sprinkler wedge designed for inhibiting water discharge from an open or activated sprinkler head. The sprinkler wedge generally comprises a main body having proximal and distal ends. A handle assembly connected toward the proximal end for easy grasping by a human hand, and a forked tip toward the distal end. The sprinkler wedge is designed for improved single-handed insertion into the water stream of an activated sprinkler head.
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Gorman Darren W
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