Abstract: A thermal acoustic insulation blanket is presented. The thermal acoustic insulation blanket comprises a composite laminate forming a burn through layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fire extinguisher cover for covering over a motor vehicle, the battery of which has caught fire. The cover comprises a sheet for covering over the vehicle, the sheet comprising an opening disposed thereon, and a casing assembly comprising a plurality of spaced apart casings and a drawstring running through the plurality of casings. The drawstring is arranged to be tightened to achieve a tight abutment between the casing assembly, the ground and the vehicle tires when the vehicle is covered by the sheet, and the fire-extinguishing fluid is run through the at least one opening to be fill up between the vehicle and the sheet resulting in said fluid reaching the battery for extinguishing the fire emanating therefrom.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described herein for extinguishing fires in a flammable liquid test pan. In an example, the system can include a substantially impermeable lid configured to mate with a top surface of the test pan. When the lid is mated with the test pan, the lid deprives an enclosed volume of the test pan of ambient combustible gas. The lid can be made of one or more materials including metals, ceramics, aramid fibers, and other gas-impermeable and fire resistant materials. The system can include a vehicle configured to carry the lid from a first location that is distal to the test pan to a second location that is adjacent to the test pan. In an example, the vehicle includes a lid transfer device that facilitates transferring the lid from the vehicle to the top surface of the test pan.

Abstract: A blanket for fighting grass and scrub fires along a fire line includes a sheet of fire resistant material forming a lattice with multiple openings. The openings vary in size from larger openings along the sheet's front edge to smaller openings at the sheet's back edge, and vary in size across the lattice to form parabolic-shaped burn zones that separate a fire burning into the blanket, dissipating its energy. The blanket is a rectangular sheet of woven fire resistant fiberglass strips coated in vermiculite and is flexible for rolling, with connectors securing the woven strips together at points of overlap. The sheet can be placed atop or near grass or scrub at risk of burning, arranged with the front edge toward the fire and the back edge away from the fire. Once the burning risk passes, the sheet or sheets may be removed and rolled up for storage or transport.

Abstract: The different advantageous embodiments provide a system for managing license utilization comprising a client system, a number of message transport servers, and a number of license management servers. The client system is configured to generate a number of messages having information about usage associated with a project code or a business unit. The number of message transport servers replicates the number of messages. The number of messages is transmitted to a message transport server in the number of message transport servers. The message transport server receiving the number of messages replicates the number of messages to each message transport server. The number of license management servers has a number of license management services configured to listen for updates from the number of message transport servers. The updates are the number of messages replicated across the number of message transport servers.

Abstract: A blanket for fighting grass and scrub fires along a fire line includes a sheet of fire resistant material forming a lattice with multiple openings. The openings vary in size from larger openings along the sheet's front edge to smaller openings at the sheet's back edge. The lattice is preferably formed of woven fire resistant fiberglass strips coated in vermiculite. The sheet is preferably rectangular, flexible for rolling, and multiple sheets may be lined up along the fire line. To preserve the shape of the sheet, connectors may secure the woven strips together at points where the woven strips overlap. The sheet can be placed atop or near grass or scrub at risk of burning, arranged with the front edge toward the fire and the back edge away from the fire. Once the burning risk passes, the sheet or sheets may be removed and rolled up for storage or transport.

Abstract: A fire-protection mechanism is described. The fire-protection mechanism includes multiple, overlapping cavities that can be filled with water (and, more generally, a fluid). When the fire-protection mechanism is deployed over an object, such as a building, and the cavities are filled with water, the fire-protection mechanism reduces the likelihood that the object is damaged by the heat associated with a fire proximate to the object, such as a wild fire. In particular, the heat capacity and latent heat of the water significantly increase the thermal time constant of the object, thereby reducing the likelihood of combustion. The fire-protection mechanism may include a reflective coating to redirect infrared radiation away from the object to provide further protection. In addition, the water in the cavities may be refilled, as needed, by directing a stream of water onto the fire-protection mechanism and/or through an internal channel in the fire-protection mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flat, flexible fire protection unit (1). Said fire protection unit comprises at least one porous carrier structure (2), the pores (3) of said carrier structure (2) being at least partially filled with an agent (4) that undergoes a change in state of aggregation under the effect of heat.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel bentonite-fiberglass fire blanket, comprising: bentonite and fiberglass and an optional mesh fabric, such as cheesecloth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to equipment for fire fighting and fire prevention. The invented fire equipment comprises a fire blanket, a fire extinguisher and a housing assembly for housing the fire blanket and the fire extinguisher. The housing assembly enables the fire blanket and the fire extinguisher to be easily and quickly accessible and removable.

Abstract: A fire-resistant rescue blanket sized to underlay and wrap around a victim for protecting the victim from fire-related injuries. The fire-resistant rescue blanket includes layers of a flame-resistant material for protecting against fire injuries, a heat-reflective fabric for protecting against environmental heat conditions, and a protective fabric for protecting against fallen debris. The heat-reflective fabric is arranged along an inner surface of the flame-resistant material and contacts the victim when the victim is wrapped in the fire-resistant rescue blanket. The protective fabric is arranged on the opposing outer surface covering at least underneath the area where the victim is laying to protect the wrapped victim against debris, such as during a dragging operation. The fire-resistant rescue blanket includes a plurality of loop handles for allowing rescue personnel to carry the victim if necessary.

Abstract: A blanket for fighting grass and scrub fires along a fire line includes a sheet of fire resistant material forming a lattice with multiple openings. The openings vary in size from larger openings along the sheet's front edge to smaller openings at the sheet's back edge. The lattice is preferably formed of woven fire resistant fiberglass strips coated in vermiculite. The sheet is preferably rectangular, flexible for rolling, and multiple sheets may be lined up along the fire line. To preserve the shape of the sheet, connectors may secure the woven strips together at points where the woven strips overlap. The sheet can be placed atop or near grass or scrub at risk of burning, arranged with the front edge toward the fire and the back edge away from the fire. Once the burning risk passes, the sheet or sheets may be removed and rolled up for storage or transport.

Abstract: A device for containing and/or suppressing a fire may include a flexible barrier configured to at least substantially cover at least one item located on a base structure. The flexible barrier may include a flexible sheet and an intumescent material layer substantially covering a surface of the flexible sheet.

Abstract: Systems and methods for fire and smoke containment and extinguishing are described. Systems may include a fire and smoke containment and extinguishing apparatus including an open recess with one or more walls. The open recess may substantially prevent passage of fire, smoke and fumes. The apparatus may also include one or more seals for closing the open recess, and a fire extinguishing system. Methods for fire and smoke containment and extinguishment may include providing a fire and smoke containment and extinguishing system; inserting an item into the recess of the apparatus; closing the recess; and deploying the fire extinguishing system.

Abstract: A fire blanket, comprising poorly flammable or inflammable, substantially flexible blanket material, wherein the blanket material is folded into a storage position, wherein the blanket material is provided with two relatively rigid handles, which handles project at least partly outside the folded fire blanket, so that they can be grasped by at least one hand, and wherein the blanket material is folded up such that when the handles are moved apart, the fire blanket takes up an extinguishing position.

Abstract: A fire blanket assembly includes a thermal insulation material defining an opening, a metallic foil layer positioned along a first surface of the thermal insulation material and over at least a portion of the opening, an insert disc positioned adjacent to a second surface of the thermal insulation material opposite the first surface and further being positioned at the opening in the thermal insulation material, and a detail. The detail includes a base positioned at least partially within the opening in the thermal insulation material, a sidewall extending from the base, and a flange extending from the sidewall at a location spaced from the base, a perimeter of the flange turned at least partially away from the metallic foil layer.

Abstract: A bedside emergency unit may be configured to automatically open when a smoke detector/alarm is activated. The bedside emergency unit may include emergency supplies, such as a portable air/oxygen tank, bottled water, a strobe light, a fire blanket and the like. When a smoke detector/alarm activates, the bedside unit may automatically open to provide the user with the emergency supplies stored within. The emergency supplies are then readily available to the user and the open bedside unit serves as a reminder, in a time of possible panic, that certain supplies may be useful to optimize life saving.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing apparatus in which one embodiment comprises of a dome lengthening into an extendable and flexible cylinder which contains a device that can adapt and form a seal with the surface as it is lowered, by means of a lifting device, on to a fire below, encapsulating said fire and extinguishing it by striving it of oxygen. The apparatus can be stretched or collapsed by means of installed winches, to accommodate different sizes of burning materials and to facilitate transportation.

Abstract: A mobile smoke control and fire protection device for buildings is provided. The device comprises a sealing unit that can be applied to, or inside, an opening of a wall, a ceiling or a floor, is adapted to the opening in terms of the shape and size thereof, and is provided with at least one passage for people and/or at least one passage for tools, firefighting equipment, and the like. The passage for people and/or the passage for equipment can be least partially covered.

Abstract: A fire blanket, comprising poorly flammable or inflammable, substantially flexible blanket material, wherein the blanket material is folded into a storage position, wherein the blanket material is provided with two relatively rigid handles, which handles project at least partly outside the folded fire blanket, so that they can be grasped by at least one hand, and wherein the blanket material is folded up such that when the handles are moved apart, the fire blanket takes up an extinguishing position.

Abstract: A self-protecting barrier for retarding fire has a combustible hydric member or a network of combustible hydric members having an ignition temperature above 100° C., at least a first surface which is water-permeable and may be flammable, and a sufficient water absorption capacity for fire retardation. The hydric members may be foamed-polymer elements, or superabsorbent polymer-filled matrixes, or loose superabsorbent polymer-filled pouches or pockets. A self-protecting barrier system for retarding fire further includes fire adjacent the water-permeable surface and steam between the water-permeable surface and the fire, and may further include a combustible object adjacent the barrier opposite the fire. A method of isolating a combustible object from the flames of a fire includes the steps of providing at least one fire-retardant barrier between the object and the flames, volatilizing or boiling a portion of the hydration water at a temperature of about 100° C.

Abstract: In a fire protection device for protecting a zone in which a building and/or people is/are located, it is suggested that it be constructed from fire-resistant material and be larger than the spatial dimensions of the zone to be protected. This fire protection device particularly enables the owner or resident of a building to protect the building from the threat of an external fire even when the fire service is not present.

Abstract: Canvasses for controlling forest fires and prescribed burning and for protecting persons and property, comprising at least one reflective metal sheet accompanied for the protection and thermal insulation thereof by at least one layer of cloth or felt of artificial mineral fibres, metal fabrics and/or mineral-based sheets of paper, all such layers and sheets being joined by mechanical means, principally sewing with metal thread. Such canvases retain the consistency of flexible fabric and may be employed portably or as fixed installations, whether in a permanent or temporary manner.

Abstract: A barrier for retarding fire comprises water-permeable fabric for covering a substantial area, the fabric being porous, hydrophilic and flammable, and having at least 9 pockets per square foot, each pocket having a volumetric capacity of between about 0.03 cubic inches and about 17 cubic inches, wherein substantially all of the pockets contain between about 0.01 and about 2 grams of superabsorbent polymer per cubic inch of volumetric capacity of the pockets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fireproof blanket which is used to protect people, furniture and property against fire. The inventive blanket is characterized in that the raw materials used comprise OPF which have been molecularly stabilized by means of thermal processing and PES. The process consists in mixing the two fibers in order to obtain the desired degree of fireproof performance and suitable tactile qualities such that it can be used for any application and can be brought into contact with the skin without causing any type of allergic reaction owing to the inert nature thereof.

Abstract: A barrier for retarding fire comprises water-permeable fabric for covering a substantial area, the fabric having at least 9 pockets per square foot, each pocket having a volumetric capacity of between about 0.03 cubic inches and about 17 cubic inches, wherein substantially all of the pockets contain between about 0.01 and about 2 grams of superabsorbent polymer per cubic inch of volumetric capacity of the pockets.

Abstract: A fire prevention apparatus includes a fence to surround an area to be protected where a top rail of the fence defines a pipe for a sprinkler system such that a water supply can be pumped to provide water to the sprinkler system which is controlled to provide pressure for regularly spraying the area along the fence with herbicides to control vegetation and underbrush and when required to provide pressure to the system when heat is detected by a sensor such that the sprinkler system applies water to the area to suppress an approaching fire.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting and extinguishing fires, and for sharing fire retardant throughout a network of interconnected reservoirs, is self-sealing and autonomous. The system isolates reservoirs when interconnection piping is damaged, and shares retardant to the fire location(s) as needed by routing retardant through undamaged piping segments. Reservoir sensors, fire sensors, damage sensors, valves, redundant and spatially separated flow paths, controllers, and manual over-rides all provide the method and system for detecting and extinguishing major fires automatically, and reacting to system damages. The system is best suited for large buildings or structures such as office buildings, large-scale warehouses, sky-scrapers, cruise ships, aircraft carriers, and the like.

Abstract: A fire blanket comprising a generally flexible substrate and a chemical compound which reacts endothermically when heated. The chemical compound is preferably an alkali metal salt and more preferably a potassium or sodium salt. The compound may be a solid at room temperature s or forms an alkali solution.

Abstract: The outer shell fabric according to the invention is made of a textile material which is a double-weave woven fabric or a warp-knit knitted fabric constructed in such a manner that preferably a majority of one yarn type is placed on the face of the fabric and the majority of a different yarn type is placed on the back surface. One of the yarns may consist of multi-filamentary meta-aramid fiber (e.g. Nomex), the other of either a multi-filamentary or a spun (staple) para-aramid fiber (e.g. Kevlar). The textile material can be visualized as two separate fabrics being interlaced together by the sharing of yarns between them. When used as part of a firefighter or work garment for protection against heat and flame, the outer shell fabric has superior tear resistance, abrasion resistance, UV resistance, and thermal protective performance when compared to other outer shell fabrics used for the same application.

Abstract: A flexible, fire extinguishing cover made from known fire proof material. The cover is sized to cover an object when the object is burning to starve it of air. The cover has at least one small opening therein to introduce a fire extinguishing gas into the space enclosed by the cover.

Abstract: A fire extinguisher selectively operable either manually or automatically is disclosed. The fire extinguisher comprises a container (100), a body (200), a discharge nozzle (600), an operating rod assembly (300), and an operating lever (400). The container (100) contains an extinguishing medium (110) under a pressure. The body (200) is fitted to the upper end of the container (100) and has a passage for releasing the extinguishing medium (110) under a predetermined condition. The discharge nozzle (600) is fitted to one portion of the body (200) to communicate with the passage and discharges the extinguishing medium (110). The operating rod assembly (300) manually controls an opening of the passage by applying a predetermined external force or automatically controls an opening of the passage under a predetermined temperature condition e operating lever (400) is located at the other portion of the body (200) and applies the predetermined external force to the operating rod assembly (300).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a textile fabric. This fabric is particularly well suited for use as the outer shell fabric of a firefighter's garment. The fabric is a woven fabric of spun yarns and multi-filament yarns. The spun yarn includes a first staple being a polymer selected from the group consisting of PBI or PBO or melamine formaldehyde, and a second staple being an aramid polymer. The multi-filament yarn includes an aramid filament.

Abstract: A portable apparatus and method for dispensing fire retardant or other materials into relatively inaccessible areas. The apparatus and method are particularly suited for releasing an extinguishing agent on a fire that is burning under the hood of a vehicle or behind a wall or other barrier separating the fire from the firefighter or for dispensing other materials in like situations. The apparatus includes a tank and a nozzle rigidly attached to the tank. The attachment may be either separable by securing the nozzle to a jacket that fits around the tank, or integral by welding the nozzle to the tank. The tank, which conveniently may be the tank of a standard portable fire extinguisher, contains a fluent fire retardant, or other fluent material, and has an outlet through which the material can be dispensed. The nozzle extends from the tank and provides a penetrating end, a fluid-conducting passageway having an outlet opening through the penetrating end, and an inlet connected to the outlet of the tank.

Abstract: A fire suppression assembly comprising a blanket and a packet securely attached to the blanket near the centre by means of an adhesive. The blanket is a standard fire blanket and the packet comprises a housing made from a heat-sealed high density polyethylene, containing a fire suppressing formulation.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for Fire prevention and safety apparatus of a tarp like device called FireCover of multiple layers with the first layer comprising of a fabric, film, or similar material with a layer of aluminum or similar reflective and nonflammable coating on either or both sides, the second layer is comprised of a fire resistant water absorbent material, the third layer is either material or a type of hosing to direct water across the second layer. This layer may or may not be incorporated into the fourth layer, the fourth layer comprises of material that is fire resistant that is intended to direct the water across the second layer and to smother any sparks or flames that escapes either of the other layers. A fifth layer comprised of a fabric or similar material as described for layer 1 may be attached to the fourth layer, making both sides fire and smoke resistant.

Abstract: The present invention contributes a novel device and method of controlling fire growth by diverting the heat release site from the flame zone to an easily extinguishable catalytic surface. The invention introduces a screen or mesh having a catalytic coating into a flame and causes severe flame instability. The catalytic surface of the screen has a significantly lower activation energy than the flame zone. Therefore, upon insertion of the catalytic screen into the flame plume, the heat release site transitions from the flame zone to the catalytic screen, and the glowing surface of the screen replaces the violent fire plume above a burning object. Because the glowing surface is less violent and combustion occurs at a much lower temperature, the fire is prevented from propagating to nearby structures. Further, without the strong buoyancy forces of hot gases rising upward and flame being augmented by crosswinds, the glowing surface of the catalytic screen is readily extinguished.

Abstract: A heat shield has a generally planar, sealed container having opposed, planar, water-permeable, heat-resistant front and rear members, and a highly water-absorbent polymer inside the container, the members being operable to allow passage of water into the interior of said container to swell the water-absorbent polymer.

Abstract: A blanket for smothering fires or protecting items from fire, comprised of a wettable polymer capable of high volume water retention, a water reservoir and heat activatable valves or water source to permit water to flow from the reservoir to wet the polymer through gravity fed conduits. For fire extinguishing, such as well-head fires, the blanket further comprises a heavy metal framework and an under-blanket support. The blanket is weighted and sized to cover the well-head fires with sufficient wetting to maintain it in place for sufficient time for smothering of the fire with an airtight closure. Uses of the reservoir-connected blanket include houses and mobile homes, protection suits and doorway mounts. In an embodiment used to protect valuable items, the polymer portion of the blanket is comprised of a tri-layer configuration of: a) a water tight liner to prevent water damage to the covered item, b) the wettable polymer, and c) a protective outer coat of a material such as glass fiber, kevlar and the like.

Abstract: A hot oil/fat fire extinguisher, comprising a frame which supports a smothering material in a horizontal plane and a handle which allows the safe and effective application of the smothering material to a container of burning fat/oil. When not in use it may be stored in a holder which can be wall mounted. In the event of a container of fat/cooking oil igniting, the extinguisher can be removed from the holder by using the handle and presents a smothering material of a size and shape suitable for covering the container of burning fat/oil. This is placed over the container in the manner prescribed in the instructions of use, depriving the burning surface of air and achieving extinction.

Abstract: A burn dressing in the form of a non-irritating, non-woven synthetic fabric containing a therapeutic, nontoxic, water-soluble and biodegradable gel. The primary ingredients of the gel are water and Tea Tree Oil and/or Tea Tree Blend. A gum material or thickening agent is used to maintain the water and Tea Tree Oil and/or Blend in a thickened or gel state. Other ingredients are also provided for increasing shelf life and for imparting bacteriostatic and penetrating properties.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing system includes a cloth treated with fire retardant material folded and inserted within a lightweight rectangular plastic bag having adhesive strips on a rearward wall for attachment of the bag to a predetermined location. The cloth is folded such that one corner projects through an aperture in a forward wall of the bag to permit the cloth to be pulled from the bag. Perforation lines extending from the aperture towards the lower corners form a generally triangular shaped flap which is torn open upon pulling on the projecting corner of the cloth, to permit simple and easy removal of the cloth from the bag.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing blanket formed of a porous, fire resistant fabric covering surrounding a cellulosic sorbent layer is provided. The fire extinguishing blanket is well suited for extinguishing a grease fire as the fabric covering smothers the fire and the sorbent material absorbs the grease. The covering and any stitching to secure it are formed of fire resistant aramid materials which will not ignite at the temperature of a grease fire. The sorbent is selected to be one which will not melt at the temperature of a grease fire.

Abstract: A burn dressing in the form of a non-irritating, non-woven synthetic fabric containing a therapeutic, nontoxic, water-soluble and bio-degradable gel. The primary ingredients of the gel are water and Tea Tree Oil and/or Tea Tree Blend. A gum material or thickening agent is used to maintain the water and Tea Tree Oil and/or Blend in a thickened or gel state. Other ingredients are also provided for increasing shelf life and for imparting bacteriostatic and penetrating properties.

Abstract: A water resistant, durable and foldable staging mat for organizing pressurized air-pak bottles for emergency firematic use incorporating rows of horizontally spaced-apart offset dividers extending above the mat surface in separating bottles as "filled" and "emptied", and with the mat being colored-coded and imprinted for ease in segregating the bottles in use.

Abstract: A high temperature resistant oil containment boom having a protective cover, the cover comprising, in laminar combination, an outer layer of high temperature resistant metallic fabric, a first underlayer of high temperature resistant insulation, a second underlayer of a polymer-coated fabric, a third underlayer of high temperature resistant insulation and a bottom layer of a high temperature resistant polymer-coated material, the protective cover being unified by having at least the top and bottom layers secured together along their peripheral edges.

Abstract: An airline seat is arranged with a compartment formed at an upper end portion of the airline seat, with the compartment having an entrance door pivotally mounted relative to the compartment permitting access to handles and a blanket mounted within the compartment. The blanket is formed of a fire retardant material, with its first end anchored within the compartment and its second end including handles to permit displacement of the blanket for surrounding relationship relative to an occupant of the associated seat.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing tool is formed as a paddle plate, including top and bottom planar surfaces coextensive relative to one another, with a handle mounted medially and longitudinally aligned relative to the plate to provide a grasping surface for an individual to direct the plate onto flames by smothering such flames preventing oxygen access to the flame area. A modification of the invention includes a central conduit directed through the plate, with a bottom surface of the plate including a matrix of valves directed therethrough, with the handle defining a pneumatic reservoir for directing an inert gas through the bottom surface upon impacting of flames in a fire extinguishing situation.

Abstract: A multi-layered fire extinguishing blanket including a fire-proof blanket of fire-resistant, fabric layer having a peripherally attached, non-porous, laminated almuinum layer on one side, creating insulating air pockets between the two, and two handles on the fabric backside of the blanket for manually grasping the blanket prior to placing it over a fire aluminum side down. The handles are mounted at positions spaced substantially below the top edge of the blanket, so that a portion of the blanket between the handles and the top edges, which is of a material having little if any rigidity, is allowed to drape back over, covering and protecting the hands, the handles also providing greater control of the blanket for more effective operation.

Abstract: A burn treatment product in the form of a therapeutic, non-toxic, bactericidal, water-soluble and bio-degradable gel is provided. The active ingredients of the product are water and Tea Tree Blend. A gum material is used to maintain the water and Tea Tree Blend in a gel state. Other ingredients are also provided for increasing shelf life and for imparting bactericidal properties.