Abstract: The present invention is an oil well fire extinguisher. The oil well extinguisher has a base and a wall structure which extends upwards from the base to enclose an area above the base. Integral with the base is a flange assembly having a series of flanges encircling the base and on which the oil well fire extinguisher is supported. A base opening encircled by a flange leads into a main or throttle chamber within the wall structure. The throttle chamber is encompassed by a throttle assembly which extends upward from the base at an acute angle, resulting in the area of the throttle chamber to decrease as the chamber extends upwards towards the top of the wall structure. A ceramic cap is fixed at the top of the wall structure and deflects oil and heat from the throttle chamber, through velocity diffusion bars, and into an outer collection chamber. The outer collection chamber has velocity diffusion plates having angled lips and extending therein to help with the collection of unburnt oil.

Abstract: The drawings and description describe a hand-portable fire fighting, positive pressure blower with water misting provisions 10 for cooling and producing positive pressure within a smoke filled space and to remove the smoke, heat and carbon dioxide from the area to facilitate extinguishment of the fire and subsequent overhauling. The blower 10 includes a portable support frame 12. An internal combustion engine 13 is mounted thereon with a drive shaft mounted propeller 18 for generating an airstream to be directed into the smoke filled space. Misting nozzles are mountable to the frame and are positioned thereon to direct a spray mist into the airstream from positions radially outward of the airstream. The nozzles are positioned in relation to the direction of propeller rotation so the spray mist will be carried over a maximum distance. The water spray mist substantially cools the airstream which then absorbs much of the heat in the area.

Abstract: A fire fighting device consisting of a jet engine, or alternatively another wind-producing mechanism, with a conduit mounted thereon, the conduit having an opening so that when water or another fire retardant is directed into the conduit, the water or other fire retardant will exit the opening and enter the jet exhaust when the jet engine is in operation. The jet exhaust will carry the water or other fire retardant for a long distance, thus enabling fire fighters to propel the water or other fire retardant to distant parts of a wildfire by aiming the jet exhaust above the fire. Preferably, the jet engine is mounted in a manner allowing rotation on horizontal and vertical axes to allow it to be aimed.

Abstract: A fire hose containing an electrical wire therein for transmitting signals. Terminals for connecting cable ways are mounted at both ends of the wire. Therefore, when one hose containing the wire is connected to another similar hose, terminals are also connected to terminals in another hose so as to make a single cable way. The use of such a hose enables a fireman holding a nozzle of the hose to control a pump located apart from the nozzle.

Abstract: Control apparatus for selectively generating and converting control input information into controlling output for position and movement of controlled apparatus. The controlled apparatus includes a fluid discharge device comprising a nozzle disposed for vertical and horizontal movement.

Abstract: Apparatus for fighting fires within storage tanks includes a frame movably coupled to the lip of the storage tank. The frame includes rotatable members by which the frame may be moved around the lip of the storage tank. Attached to the frame is a holding device adapted to hold a fire extinguisher nozzle on the interior of the storage tank so as to direct fire extinguishing agents down the inside face of the storage tank. The apparatus may include a fire detector to detect the presence and location of the fire, propulsion means to automatically move the apparatus around the storage tank to a location adjacent to the fire source, and a storage tank for storing fire suppressing agents be used to extinguish the fire.

Abstract: A fire extinguisher has an elongated manifold for discharging water on a chimney fire and is protectively secured within an opened face cage. The top has a threaded opening for a connection to a water hose and pointed bottom end for a ram head. An elongated bore extending from the hose connection feeds water to a plurality of lateral channels with openings on the outside of the manifold. A plurality of spray nozzles mounted in the openings are arranged to discharge a spray mist from the nozzles peripherally about the chimney wall. When lowered or dropped within a chimney the manifold pointed end penetrates the ignited mass of creosote while spraying a water mist to quench the fire.

Abstract: A novel portable flexible water tank and pump which can be carried on a firefighter's back and used for fighting forest fires. The water carrying backpack and water pump combination comprises: (a) a flexible hollow waterproof water container; (b) harness means attached to the water container suitable for securing the water container to the back of a human being; (c) means attached to the water container for filling the water container; (d) hand operated water pumping means; (e) means for connecting the hand operated water pumping means with the water container in order to permit water from the interior of the water container to be delivered to the hand operated water pump; and (f) perspiration ventilation means located on the side of the water container which rests against the back of the human being.

Abstract: The present invention relates to brushfire fighting equipment and more particularly to a portable brushfire hydrant which can be easily stored and maintained in a condition for immediate use by an individual homeowner to protect his life and property from brushfire damage. In the past, individual home- owners could only utilize the commonly available garden hose which, of course, is grossly inadequate for the purpose or if a self-contained engine driven auxillary pump is available, it is usually not maintained or stored with all the accessory equipment necessary for the immediate and effective use in such fire fighting emergencies. The present invention successfully overcomes these deficiencies by providing a completely portable brushfire hydrant which has an open frame on which a high pressure pump can be securely mounted with all the accessories necessary conveniently disposed in a tightly compact storage condition on the frame for connection to and immediate use with the pump on a moment's notice.

Abstract: A compact and highly mobile fire-fighting vehicle is disclosed which is capable of entering buildings through doorways and being maneuvered through corridors to the location of the fire. The vehicle carries fire extinguishing materials thereon and a spray device for spraying such materials. The vehicle can be battery operated directly by an operator or by an electronic remote control device provided on the chassis. A plurality of vehicles of the present invention can be effectively utilized to surround and isolate a fire.

Abstract: A wall penetrating firefighting device, usable separately or as a part of an attack fire hose nozzle assembly, for penetrating the walls of buildings or other types of barriers to extinguish fires hidden by or within the walls or barriers. The device includes an elongated tubular member that is secured to a casing having a bore therethrough and adapted to be connected to a source of fire extinguishing agent under pressure. A discharge port in the distal end of the penetration member discharges a stream of fire extinguishing agent in a direction generally transverse to the axis of the penetration member when a valve in the casing is shifted to its open position. The distal end of the penetration member is conically tapered to facilitate manually forced penetration thereof through a wall or barrier.

Abstract: A flexible rigid conduit system particularly suitable for fire protection sprinkler installations usable with movable storage racks wherein a plurality of rigid conduits are interconnected by self-aligning rotary joints permitting pressurized water to be supplied to the storage rack regardless of its location. The conduit system is supported remotely of its fixed portions by a track and carriage arrangement providing support for the conduits and permitting unhindered movement thereof.

Abstract: A storage/retrieval machine (10) is provided with equipment to adapt the machine for use in fighting fires in a warehouse in which the machine is installed. A plurality of platforms (26, 30) and access ladders (28, 32) are provided along the length of the machine mast (14). A standpipe (34) having a connection (36) to a central fire extinguisher fluid source extends along the mast, and hose and nozzle assemblies (38) are provided at each platform. To provide power to the machine to move it to the location of the fire, an auxiliary drive motor (61) is mounted on the storage/retrieval machine, and an auxiliary power supply (46) mounted in a waterproof housing (48) and supported on its own wheels (50, 52), is engageable with the storage/retrieval machine for movement therewith.

Abstract: Picture frame having a fire resistant backing and being hollow to provide a storage compartment for fire extinguishing medium with a valve controlled nozzle projectable rearwardly thereof whereby in the event of fire the user may face the flames with the frame held in front as a protective shield and actuate the valve to direct extinguishing medium thereat.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic fire-extinguishing system comprising one or more portable automatic fire-extinguishers placed at desired locations within a region wherein automatic extinguishment should be effected when a fire occurs therein. Each of the fire-extinguishers includes integrally a bomb containing a fire-extinguishing gas under a pressure condition and a gas jetting nozzle connected through a valve to the bomb. At least one fire sensor is arranged at a desired location within the region. Each fire extinguisher is provided with an electro-mechanical means for opening the valve, an electrical means for actuating the opening means and an internal gas pressure detecting switch, and; an electric control circuit formed by the combination of the electric circuit of the opening means, electrical actuating means and the gas pressure detecting switch which are connected in series.

Abstract: In a warehouse having a plurality of framed storage rack structures arranged parallel along a first coordinate axis to define parallel lanes, each of the structures includes a plurality of columns horizontally spaced along a second coordinate axis and a plurality of racks vertically spaced along a third coordinate axis so that a plurality of storage locations are defined and addressable in terms of the positions on the first, second and third coordinate axes. A first plurality of fire sensors are provided in the storage rack structures to indicate the position of a fire in terms of the first and second coordinate axes. A remote-controlled load-handling structure is provided for each lane for carrying an article to a selected storage location in response to a command signal delivered from a central console through a communication link. A second plurality of fire sensors are mounted on the load-handling structure in positions corresponding to the vertically spaced storage locations.