Patent classifications
A62C11/005
Fire Suppression Apparatus, System, and Method
A fire suppression system includes a pipe having one or more dispersion features, a valve assembly coupled to the pipe, and a fire extinguisher unit coupled to the pipe via the valve assembly. The fire extinguisher unit includes a tank containing a fire suppressing agent. The valve assembly includes a connector with a first part attached to the fire extinguisher unit and a second part attached to the pipe. The valve assembly permits the fire extinguisher unit to be connected to the pipe of the fire suppression system to share the fire suppressing agent with the pipe and the one or more dispersion features to suppress fire or to be disconnected from the pipe for manual use to suppress fire.
Combination spray nozzle/QD connector assembly for filling firefighter backpack bladders
Wildfire water-supply hose having a QD nozzle with an outer sleeve adapted to engage a firefighter's backpack water bladder's QD connector. The combination male QD nozzle/female QD system permits rapid and easier bottom-up filling of the bladders without dismounting the tank from the firefighter's back, by inserting the QD nozzle into the female QD fitting on the bottom of the backpack bladder. The QD nozzle tip is long enough to open the internal spring-biased shut-off valve in the female QD connector when inserted. Upon opening the supply line valve, water flows into the backpack bladder until full. The supply valve is closed and the QD nozzle is withdrawn from the bladder female QD connector. Rotation of the QD nozzle outer sleeve controls water flow from stream, to spray to mist. The QD nozzle is also used with other types of nozzles on dual fittings having 3-way valves, e.g., fog nozzles.
FOAM DELIVERY SYSTEM
A stillwell/siphon system may be attached or integrated into a foam delivery bucket. When pouring foam additive into the bucket, foam/bubbles may form in the foam additive. The stillwell may fill from the bottom to prevent the foam/bubbles from getting inside the stillwell tube so one can easily ascertain the level of foam in the container. The stillwell also blocks air pockets, formed from pouring foam into the container, from entering the outlet tube, which is positioned inside the stillwell.
Combination Spray Nozzle/QD Connector Assembly for Filling Firefighter Backpack Bladders
Wildfire water-supply hose having a QD nozzle with an outer sleeve adapted to engage a firefighter's backpack water bladder's QD connector. The combination male QD nozzle/female QD system permits rapid and easier bottom-up filling of the bladders without dismounting the tank from the firefighter's back, by inserting the QD nozzle into the female QD fitting on the bottom of the backpack bladder. The QD nozzle tip is long enough to open the internal spring-biased shut-off valve in the female QD connector when inserted. Upon opening the supply line valve, water flows into the backpack bladder until full. The supply valve is closed and the QD nozzle is withdrawn from the bladder female QD connector. Rotation of the QD nozzle outer sleeve controls water flow from stream, to spray to mist. The QD nozzle is also used with other types of nozzles on dual fittings having 3-way valves, e.g., fog nozzles.
Fire Suppression Sprayer
A fire suppression sprayer provides a top-mounted canister of fire suppression chemical, pressurize air, a spotlight, and laser to assist with aiming the sprayer and improves the accuracy of the release of the fire suppression chemical. The sprayer is patterned after a popular pressurized toy water pistol since the design is lightweight, and easy to learn how to use accurately.