System and method for suppressing fires

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2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Hwu, Davis (Department: 3752)

Fire extinguishers

Automatic receptacles

Explosive

C169S043000, C169S044000, C169S036000, C169S027000, C169S085000, C169S046000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07028782

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for suppressing a fire utilizing non-azide solid gas propellant generation to produce and transport a suitable gas for suppressing a fire in a normally occupied area. The nitrogen gas produced by the solid propellant gas generation is optionally treated to remove undesirable elements such as water and/or carbon dioxide from the product gas prior to the delivery of the product gas to the protected hazard area.

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