Fiber-optic based automatic fire-suppression controller

An Electro-mechanical device utilizing a fiber optic based sensor (Fiber Optic strand) for the purpose of detecting and extinguishing a fire momentarily after ignition. A light signal transmitted through the sensor (Fiber Optic strand) is used as a means to urge a spring loaded valve (Firing Valve)...

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Main Authors HILDERBRANDT RICHARD L, OLSON MARK P
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 17.11.2005
Edition7
Subjects
ALARM SYSTEMS
CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, ORSURGICAL ARTICLES
CIGARETTES
CIGARS
COLORIMETRY
DISINFECTION, STERILISATION, OR DEODORISATION OF AIR
FIRE-FIGHTING
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
LIFE-SAVING
MATCH BOXES
MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, OR SURGICALARTICLES
MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT,POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRA-RED,VISIBLE OR ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT
MEASURING
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS INGENERAL
ORDER TELEGRAPHS
PHYSICS
RADIATION PYROMETRY
SIGNALLING
SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS
SMOKERS' REQUISITES
TESTING
TOBACCO
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Summary:An Electro-mechanical device utilizing a fiber optic based sensor (Fiber Optic strand) for the purpose of detecting and extinguishing a fire momentarily after ignition. A light signal transmitted through the sensor (Fiber Optic strand) is used as a means to urge a spring loaded valve (Firing Valve) against its established position, thus blocking the dispersal of fire suppressing agents. This condition will persist until the sensor (Fiber Optic strand) is damaged by the presence of open flame in close proximity.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20040847489