Patents by Inventor Alexander Maranghides

Alexander Maranghides has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Water spray cooling system for extinguishment and post fire suppression of compartment fires
    Patent number: 5918680
    Abstract: A water spray mist is used to cool a compartment fire before discharge of a gaseous fire suppression. As a result, less water and less fire suppression agent is needed than required with conventional method of suppressing compartment fires. The water spray may be continued for a short time after initial discharge of the fire suppression agent, and may be restarted after the fire has been extinguished. Also, the present invention reduces the levels of toxic and corrosive gases in compartment created during the suppression of compartment fires by the use of a gaseous fire suppression agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Alexander Maranghides