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Fire suppression system
11241599 · 2022-02-08 ·

A fire suppression system for a use in a fire zone is provided. The fire suppression system includes a case, a fire extinguishing container, a battery assembly, a control assembly and a sensor device. The sensor device is configured to detect a potential fire hazard within the fire zone and signal the discharge of a fire extinguishing material outside the case and into the fire zone upon the detection of a potential fire hazard. The fire suppression system can further include a smoke generating container configured to release a smoke generating agent outside of the fire zone upon the detection of a potential fire hazard in order notify operators and systems of a potential fire hazard occurring within the fire zone.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLING DISCHARGE NOZZLES
20220305314 · 2022-09-29 · ·

A fire suppression system includes a controller. The controller is configured to receive sensor data regarding a fire condition from a sensor. The controller is also configured to determine a fire suppression response profile based on the sensor data. The controller is also configured to selectively control a flow rate of each of multiple electronically controllable variable flow rate nozzles over time to provide a fire suppressant agent to multiple zones according to the fire suppression response profile.

Systems and methods for adaptive monitoring of a shipping container for an environmental anomaly

An adaptive method and system for monitoring a shipping container for an environmental anomaly uses sensor-based ID nodes within the container and a command node. Sensors on each ID node generate sensor data about an environmental condition proximate the ID node as disposed within the container. Each ID node periodically broadcasts the sensor data. The command node monitors a first group of sensor data from the ID nodes over a first time period to detect an initial environmental threshold condition related to the container, then monitors a subsequent group of sensor data over a second time period under a modified monitoring parameter to detect a secondary environmental threshold condition related to the container as the anomaly. In response to detecting the secondary condition, the command node generates an alert notification and transmits the alert notification to an external transceiver to initiate a mediation response related to the anomaly.

Analysis and Control for Fire Suppression System
20220305315 · 2022-09-29 · ·

A computer-implemented method that, when executed by data processing hardware, causes the data processing hardware to perform operations. These operations include receiving alarm signals associated with a thermal event, receiving thermal imaging data for the observation zone associated with the thermal event, evaluating the thermal imaging data to determine the location and/or the area of the thermal event within the observation zone. The operations also include obtaining a configuration record that includes configuration parameters for a retardant dispenser associated with the observation zone. Using the configuration parameters, the operations include instructing the dispenser to provide a retardant to the thermal event.

FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE WITH WAX COATING

A bursting capsule, which includes a hollow cavity completely enclosed and delimited by a frangible vessel wall with a rupturing liquid disposed therein; an electrically conductive element disposed on an outside surface of the vessel wall; and a wax coating covering the electrically conductive element, is provided. The bursting capsule is typically part of a sprinkler head, which includes first and second electrical contact points in electrical contact with the electrically conductive element disposed on the vessel wall. The wax coating may completely encapsulate the electrically conductive element and the first and second electrical contact points. Fire protection devices and fire protection systems, which include the bursting capsule, are also provided.

Inert gas suppression system for temperature control

A method of suppressing a fire includes the steps of dispensing a first inert gas in a suppression area at an initial rate, detecting an undesired temperature in the suppression area, dispensing a second inert gas at a subsequent rate in the suppression area in response to the undesired temperature and displacing a volume from the suppression area with the inert gas to achieve a temperature below the undesired temperature.

Automated structure and curtilage protection system and associated methods
11247087 · 2022-02-15 ·

Embodiments of the present invention are related to an automated structure and curtilage protection system including a mechanical system hub, a piped network, a plurality of spray nozzles, and a remote user control portal. The mechanical system hub includes at least one of a control center, a pump, a pressure tank, a plurality of controllable valves, and a chemical injector assembly. The system is structured to autonomously take system action depending on a hierarchy of preprogrammed threat levels. The system is also structured to autonomously deliver water at set time intervals onto a structure and curtilage when instruction sets corresponding to relative threat levels have been activated. The system is further structured to autonomously deliver chemically infused water solely onto a structure's curtilage for a set time interval when instruction sets corresponding to a relative threat level have been activated.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING OPTICAL SENSORS IN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
20220228915 · 2022-07-21 · ·

A fire suppression system includes an interface control module, and an interface module. The interface control module can activate a fire suppressant discharge system in response to receiving a fire detection signal. The interface module is connected with the interface control module and is connected with at least one of a first optical sensor and an interface expansion module. The interface expansion module is configured to connect with a second optical sensor. The first optical sensor and the second optical sensor are configured to detect a fire condition at an area of interest and provide the first detection signal to the interface control module in response to detecting the fire. The interface module includes light emitting devices corresponding to the first optical sensor and the interface expansion module, the light emitting devices configured to display different colors indicating a status of the first optical sensor and the interface expansion module.

ATTIC VENT FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
20210402233 · 2021-12-30 ·

A system that deploys attic vent covers when there is the immediate threat of fire, as well as methods and device relating thereto, is disclosed. This system includes varied cover types and deployment methods to utilize with a range of attic vents found suitable for use in residential and commercial construction.

APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT TO HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY OF VEHICLE
20210387031 · 2021-12-16 · ·

An apparatus of supplying a fire extinguishing agent to a high voltage battery pack of a vehicle when a fire occurs in a battery case installing a high voltage battery pack includes a fire detection device that is configured to detect an occurrence of the fire in the battery pack, an inflow plug which is formed at the battery case and is configured to allow the fire extinguishing agent to flow into the battery case when open, a fire extinguishing agent supply pipe connected to the inflow plug and guiding the fire extinguishing agent to the inflow plug, and an inflow plug opening device that is configured to open the inflow plug when the fire is detected in the fire detection device.