Foam Or Gas Phase Containing Patents (Class 252/3)
  • Patent number: 11911644
    Abstract: An aqueous fire-fighting foam concentrate includes a sugar component including a monosaccharide sugar, a sugar alcohol, or a combination thereof; a polysaccharide thickener; a surfactant component selected from an anionic surfactant and a zwitterionic surfactant, a water-miscible organic solvent; and at least about 30 wt. % water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: JoAnna M. Monfils, John P. Libal, Robert A. Chaltry, Adam L. Monfils
  • Patent number: 11890496
    Abstract: An aqueous concentrate, which can be diluted with an aqueous diluent to form a foam precursor composition, is provided. The foam precursor composition may be aerated to form a firefighting foam. The aqueous firefighting composition includes a sugar component; a surfactant component, which includes one or more of an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, and a nonionic surfactant; polysaccharide thickener, which includes succinoglycan; and at least about 30 wt. % water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: Joanna M. Monfils, John P. Libal
  • Patent number: 11865393
    Abstract: An aqueous fire-fighting composition includes a sugar component, anionic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant, organic solvent and polysaccharide thickener is provided. The composition does not contain any amine oxide or nonionic surfactants and is substantially free of fluorinated compounds. Methods of using the composition to form a firefighting foam and fighting a fire with the firefighting foam are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: JoAnna M. Monfils, John P. Libal
  • Patent number: 11794048
    Abstract: Firefighting compositions that may be used in onboard firefighting systems of heavy industrial equipment, such as heavy vehicles and other types of heavy equipment used in construction, forestry, mining, and other similar industries, are provided. The firefighting composition are aqueous liquids which include (a) a sodium and/or potassium salt of an organic acid; (b) one or more of an alkylpolyglycoside surfactant, an alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant, an alkyliminodialkylcarboxylate surfactant and a zwitterionic surfactant; (c) an acetylenic diol derivative surfactant and/or a siloxane-based surfactant; and (d) alkylene glycol and/or glycerol. Methods of producing a firefighting foam from the aqueous firefighting composition and using the aqueous firefighting composition to fight a fire, such as fighting a fire using an onboard industrial equipment firefighting system, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventor: Katherine L. Zabronsky
  • Patent number: 11771939
    Abstract: An aqueous fire-fighting composition includes a surfactant component that includes an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; and a suspension agent comprising microfibrous cellulose. The suspension agent may include a water-soluble oligosaccharide and/or polysaccharide co-agent together with the microfibrous cellulose. The fire-fighting composition may also include one or more of a sugar component, organic solvent and a polysaccharide thickener, and be substantially free of fluorinated additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: JoAnna M. Monfils, John P. Libal, Blake H. Bomann
  • Patent number: 11673011
    Abstract: A method of fighting a fire, the method comprising: aerating a firefighting foam composition to form an areated firefighting foam; administering the aerated firefighting foam to a fire or applying the aerated firefighting foam to a surface of a volatile flammable liquid; wherein: the firefighting foam composition comprises: a sugar component; a surfactant component comprising an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; a polysaccharide thickener comprising succinoglycan; and at least about 30 wt. % water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: JoAnna M. Monfils, John P. Libal, Blake H. Bomann
  • Patent number: 11673010
    Abstract: A method of fighting a fire, the method includes aerating a firefighting foam composition to form an areated firefighting foam; administering the aerated firefighting foam to a fire or applying the aerated firefighting foam to a surface of a volatile flammable liquid; wherein: the firefighting foam composition includes a sugar component comprising a monosaccharide sugar, a sugar alcohol, or a combination thereof; a polysaccharide thickener; a surfactant component comprising an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant or a mixture of any two or more thereof; a water-miscible organic solvent; and at least about 30 wt. % water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: JoAnna M. Monfils, John P. Libal, Blake H. Bomann, Robert A. Chaltry, Adam L. Monfils
  • Patent number: 11666791
    Abstract: A method of fighting a fire includes aerating a firefighting foam composition to form an aerated firefighting foam; administering the aerated firefighting foam to a fire or applying the aerated firefighting foam to a surface of a volatile flammable liquid; wherein: the firefighting foam composition includes a sugar component, which comprises monosaccharide sugar and/or sugar alcohol; anionic surfactant; zwitterionic surfactant; organic solvent comprising glycol ether and/or glycol solvent; polysaccharide thickener; and at least about 40 wt. % water; wherein the composition is substantially free of any amine oxide or nonionic surfactants; and the composition is substantially free of fluorinated compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: JoAnna M. Monfils, John P. Libal, Blake H. Bomann
  • Patent number: 11261404
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant booster for use in high foaming cleaning compositions. In an aspect of the invention, a C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11 or C12 linear alcohol in very low amounts is added to increase surface activity, foam and wetting properties of the composition. The alcohol is added in an amount of alcohol to surfactant of about 1:100 to 1:200 and must be linear. In another aspect, the invention relates to novel cleaning compositions such as pot and pan soaking compositions, dishwashing compositions, food and beverage foaming cleaners, vehicle cleaning and the like suitable for use in hard water, which can be solid or liquid. The invention further relates to methods of making these compositions, and to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Amanda R. Blattner, Derrick Anderson, Gang Pu
  • Patent number: 11110311
    Abstract: Antifreezes are provided for deployment in wet sprinkler systems located in cold environments. The antifreezes allow for the wet sprinkler system to be actuated under temperatures below 32° F. Wet sprinklers, sprinkler systems, methods of providing for the control, suppression and/or extinguishment of a fire that occur in a cold environment, and methods of preventing wet sprinklers from freezing also are provided. The sprinklers, sprinkler systems and methods can be used in residential, commercial and storage settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: Hayden Erik Hernandez, Jeremy Tyler Cogswell, Sean E. Cutting, Jacob Gelinas
  • Patent number: 10870030
    Abstract: A firefighting foam preservative composition and a method of making the firefighting foam preservative composition are provided. The firefighting foam preservative composition includes a suspension system containing water and at least one suspension agent. The firefighting foam preservative composition also includes a first polysaccharide that is soluble in the suspension system; and a second polysaccharide that is insoluble in the suspension system, but soluble in water alone. Methods of using the firefighting foam preservative composition to produce a firefighting foam and using the firefighting foam to secure a hazard by extinguishing fire and/or suppressing flammable vapors are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventor: John Paul Libal
  • Patent number: 10780305
    Abstract: Novel organosiloxane compounds are disclosed that are useful in firefighting foams. Methods of making and using the organosiloxane compounds and foams are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: Yuan Xie, Amy J. Wirth, Philip J. Karjala
  • Patent number: 10335624
    Abstract: A firefighting extinguishing composition and method of making a firefighting extinguishing composition is provided. The firefighting extinguishing composition includes a suspension system comprising water and at least one suspending agent. The firefighting extinguishing composition also includes a first polysaccharide that is soluble in the suspension system. The firefighting extinguishing composition also includes a second polysaccharide that is insoluble in the suspension system but soluble in water alone. The firefighting extinguishing compositions can be used in many firefighting applications, including structural fires, packaging fires, material fires, tire fires, coal fires, peat fires, wild fires, bush fires, forest fires, and other similarly naturally occurring and industrially based fires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventor: John Paul Libal
  • Patent number: 10328297
    Abstract: Aqueous film forming firefighting composition concentrates are provided that contain an effective amount of a monomeric zwitterionic or anionic C6 perfluoroalkyl surfactant having a molecule weight less than 800 daltons. The compositions also contain an effective amount of a foam stabilizing agent, and an effective amount of at least one non-fluorinated surfactant. The composition has less than 0.8% F, and is substantially free of any surfactant containing a perfluoroalkyl group containing more than 6 carbon atoms. The composition meets Military Specification MIL-F-24385F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: Martina E. Bowen, Yuan Xie, Pamela A. Havelka-Rivard
  • Patent number: 10071273
    Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous foaming Newtonian concentrate, an expanded foam composition and a process of forming a foam composition concentrate. The aqueous foaming concentrate includes a carbonized saccharide mixture, a surfactant, water and optionally further agents including cross-linking agents, thickeners, solvents, stabilizers, buffers, corrosion inhibitors and preservatives. Foaming concentrates of the present invention are free of fluorine and persistent organic pollutants and particularly suited for use in fire prevention, suppression and extinguishment, vapor suppression and wetting of surfaces at concentrations less than 1.3% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: McWane Luxembourg IP S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Steve Hansen, Lucas M. L. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 9994495
    Abstract: A combustible aerosol composition is disclosed including an oxidizer including potassium bromate, a fuel including potassium cyanurate, and a hydrated mineral composition including potassium hydromagnesite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Karl G. Reimer, Jean C. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 9901761
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for extinguishing fire, comprising: (A) preparing a CFC-free and phosphorus-free aqueous fire extinguishing agent using a composition comprising 1-70 wt % of a sulfosuccinic acid ester; 1-30 wt % of a wetting agent; and rest in water; (B) diluting the CFC-free and phosphorus-free aqueous fire extinguishing agent by water to form an aqueous solution; and (C) spraying the aqueous solution to a space containing a burning substance. The present invention not only enhances the wettability and permeability of water, but also increases its affinity to burning substances; accelerates cooling of burning substances; inhibits further combustion; reduces water for firefighting; reduces smoke and emission; mitigates environmental problems caused by haze substances from combustions on the ground and in the air and all possible related health hazards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignees: CHIANG, FUNG-MING, TAIWAN SURFACTANT CORPORATION
    Inventor: Fung-Ming Chiang
  • Patent number: 9862912
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning composition, preferably a laundry detergent composition, comprising a cationic polymer capable of improving the overall sudsing profile of such cleaning composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gang Si, Peng Qin, Qi Zhang, Stefano Scialla, Susanne Birkel, Dongyan Qin, Ming Tang, Mark Robert Sivik, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Christine Mendera, Aaron Flores-Figueroa, Hui Ge
  • Patent number: 9725381
    Abstract: Fluidizable catalysts for oxygen-free oxidative dehydrogenation of alkanes to corresponding olefins. The catalysts contain 10-20% (by weight per total catalyst weight) of one or more vanadium oxides as the catalytic material, which are mounted upon an alumina support that is modified with zirconia at alumina/zirconia ratios of 5:1 up to 1:2. Various methods of preparing and characterizing the fluidizable catalysts are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
    Inventors: Mohammad Mozahar Hossain, AbdAlwadood Hassan Elbadawi, Mohammed Saleh Ba-Shammakh, Shaikh Abdur Razzak
  • Patent number: 9708539
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a concentrated steeping liquor from the starch industry, referred to as corn steep, as a means for controlling the risks of fire caused by self-heating and the risks of explosion of dust caused by the particles and microparticles contained in the inflammable organic materials from the extractive industry, as well as by explosive gases released during the self-heating process during the storage, transport, and/or handling thereof. The concentrated steeping liquor of the invention is diluted with water and mixed with the material to be treated in respective proportions so as to obtain, for an index P up to 315 ?m, a percentage of fines at most equal to 6%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: IEC EUROPE SARL
    Inventor: Denis Terraz
  • Patent number: 9259602
    Abstract: A fire fighting foam composition is disclosed comprising water and diutan gum; and either one or more nonionic surfactants with one or more water-miscible organic solvents and with such composition comprising less than 0.35% by weight of a fluorinated surfactant; or an alkyl polyglycoside with one or more anionic surfactants and one or more glycol solvents and with such composition being substantially free of fluorinated surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Angus Holdings Safety Group Limited
    Inventors: Nicolas E. Robinet, Chantal Smett
  • Publication number: 20150097135
    Abstract: A polymer solution is mechanically mixed with at least one surfactant solution under conditions preventing air access. The produced polymer-surfactant solution is saturated with a gas by increasing pressure to a value ensuring complete gas dissolution and exceeding an expected pressure of use of aphrons. Then, the pressure is rapidly reduced to a value corresponding to the expected pressure of use of the aphrons and narrow size distribution aphrons are produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: OLEG MIKHAILOVICH ZOZULYA, VERA ANATOLYEVNA PLETNEVA
  • Patent number: 8961811
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises E-1,2-difluoroethylene. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and power cycle working fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Robert L. Waterland
  • Patent number: 8961812
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises Z-1,2-difluoroethylene (Z-HFO-1132a). The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and power cycle working fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Robert L. Waterland
  • Patent number: 8961838
    Abstract: A fire suppression non-aqueous liquid concentrate includes starch, a pseudo-plastic, high yield, suspending agent, a C10-18 paraffin or a C10-18 olefin, a non-ionic surfactant, and an alcohol amine neutralizer. The non-aqueous liquid concentrate forms a dilute dispersion when added to water. The dilute dispersion clings to a surface, and forms an intumescent char coating upon fire contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Earthclean Corporation
    Inventors: James Alroy E. Hagquist, Terrance L. Lund, Roderick I. Lund, Ashley Saar
  • Patent number: 8945437
    Abstract: A fire suppression composition includes starch, a pseudo-plastic, high yield, suspending agent, and hydrophobic agglomerating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: EarthClean Corporation
    Inventors: James Alroy E. Hagquist, Robert M. Hume, III, Terrance L. Lund, Roderick L. Lund
  • Publication number: 20150013769
    Abstract: The invention relates to a new atomizing device with improved droplet formation. Smaller droplets are formed with increased micronized volume throughput, wherein high volumes of air are fed to a liquid sprayed from a liquid nozzle (2). High volume ratios result in mean free path between droplets being conveyed so as to minimize collisions and to prevent aggregation of the droplet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: George Saunders, Ryan Kittredge
  • Patent number: 8916058
    Abstract: It has been discovered by in present invention that, compared with a fluorosurfactant having only one betaine group per molecule, a fluorosurfactant having a plurality of betaine groups per molecule is superior in its ability to undergo electrostatic interaction with other components of a fire fighting composition thereby improving the performance of the fire fighting composition. Previously known fluorosurfactants comprise only one betaine group per molecule. In contrast, the present invention provides for a fluorobetaine copolymer containing a plurality of betaine groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Romain Severac, Martial Jean-Jacques Pabon, Isabelle Deguerry, Guillaume Gamblin
  • Publication number: 20140306141
    Abstract: The invention relates to fire extinguishing foams or concentrates thereof, these comprising a carbohydrate-containing siloxane surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITAT ZU KOLN
    Inventors: Dirk Blunk, Ralf Helmut Hetzer, Angela Sager-Wiedmann, Kai Wirz
  • Publication number: 20140202716
    Abstract: A novel flame retardant and fire extinguishing product for preventing and fighting fires in liquids is disclosed herein. The product comprises water, one or more flame retardants, one or more polymers, one or more surfactants, one or more emulsifiers, one or more preservatives, and one or more firming agents. In some embodiments, the product may further comprise one or more stabilizers, one or more binders, and/or one or more fining agents. The product may be used as a fire extinguishing agent in active firefighting and as a flame retardant to prevent fires. The product may be biodegradable in a natural environment, may be readily cleaned off equipment and materials to which it has been applied using water, and may also provide other features which render it safe for the environment as compared to other commonly used products in fire prevention and firefighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Miraculum Applications AB
    Inventors: Freddy Kai Klaffmo, Bert Jonny Nilsson, Britt Ann-Christine Langselius
  • Patent number: 8734689
    Abstract: A fire suppression composition includes starch, a pseudo-plastic, high yield, suspending agent, hydrohopbic agglomerating material, and a neutralizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Earth Clean Corporation
    Inventors: James Alroy E. Hagquist, Robert M. Hume, III, Terrance L. Lund, Roderick I. Lund
  • Publication number: 20140138104
    Abstract: A fire fighting foam composition is disclosed comprising water; diutan gum; one or more surfactants; and one or more water-miscible organic solvents. In some exemplary aspects, the foam may be a fluorine-free foam composition or a reduced fluorine content foam composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: EUROSTAR BIDCO LTD.
    Inventors: Nicolas Robinet, Chantal Smett
  • Patent number: 8729138
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixture of polyfluoroalkylsulfonamido alkyl amines including at least one polyfluoroalkylsulfonamido alkyl amine and its analog, a di(polyfluoroalkylsulfonamido alkyl)amine. The invention also relates to polyfluoroalkylsulfonamido alkyl halide intermediate used to make the aforementioned mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Alexander Borisovich Shtarov, Volodymyr B. Pashovych
  • Patent number: 8623233
    Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Mark L. Robin, Joan Ellen Bartelt
  • Publication number: 20130344012
    Abstract: A metathesized natural oil composition comprising (i) a mixture olefins and/or esters, or (ii) a metathesized natural oil, is disclosed. The metathesized natural oil composition has a number average molecular weight in the range from about 100 g/mol to about 150,000 g/mol, a weight average molecular weight in the range from about 1,000 g/mol to about 100,000 g/mol, a z-average molecular weight in the range from about 5,000 g/mol to about 1,000,000 g/mol, and a polydispersity index of about 1 to about 20. The metathesized natural oil composition is metathesized at least once.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Steven A. Cohen, M. Michelle Morie-Bebel, Alexander D. Ilseman, Benjamin Bergmann, Stephen A. DiBiase, S. Alexander Christensen
  • Publication number: 20130313465
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are fire-fighting compositions, and methods thereof, comprising a surfactant and a fraction of a fermentation mixture comprised of yeast exoproteins, where the proteins enhance ability of water to extinguish Class A, Class B and Class K fires, as defined by the National Fire Protection Association. In one embodiment the surfactant is optimized to wet and penetrate into the substrate, for example wood, as in a Class A fire. In a second embodiment, the surfactant is optimized for foaming to provide fire fighting protection in a Class B fire. Further embodiments include methods for using the same protein-surfactant fire fighting composition for both polar (e.g., alcohol) and non-polar combustible liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Carl W. PODELLA, John W. BALDRIDGE, Michael G. GOLDFELD, William WENDEL
  • Publication number: 20130277597
    Abstract: Aqueous film forming firefighting composition concentrates are provided that contain an effective amount of a monomelic zwitterionic or anionic C6 perfluoroalkyl surfactant having a molecule weight less than 800 daltons. The compositions also contain an effective amount of a foam stabilizing agent, and an effective amount of at least one non-fluorinated surfactant. The composition has less than 0.8% F, and is substantially free of any surfactant containing a perfluoroalkyl group containing more than 6 carbon atoms. The composition meets Military Specification MIL-F-24385F.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: Martina E. Bowen, Yuan Xie, Pamela A. Havelka-Rivard
  • Publication number: 20130240217
    Abstract: A fire suppressant mixture comprising: an organic or supplemental organic fire suppressant compound; a halogen element, and an organic compound, wherein the organic fire suppressant compound, the halogen element and the organic compound are combined such that a boiling point of the mixture is lower than the boiling point of the organic fire suppressant. In some embodiments, the organic fire suppressant compound is FK 5-1-12 and the organic compound is carbon dioxide. In other embodiments, the mixture is supplemented with an additional organic compound such as CF3I or 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (R123), or an halogen element. In some embodiments an inorganic pressurizing gas, such as nitrogen, is also added.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Mark D. Mitchell, John F. Black, Kurt Mills
  • Publication number: 20130240218
    Abstract: A fire suppressant mixture comprising: an organic or supplemental organic fire suppressant compound having a boiling point; and an organic compound with a boiling point lower than the boiling point of the organic fire suppressant compound, wherein the organic fire suppressant compound and the organic compound are combined such that a boiling point of the mixture is lower than the boiling point of the organic fire suppressant. In some embodiments, the organic fire suppressant compound is FK 5-1-12 and the organic compound is carbon dioxide. In other embodiments, the mixture is supplemented with an additional organic compound CF3I and an inorganic pressurizing gas, such as nitrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Mark D. Mitchell, John F. Black, Kurt Mills
  • Patent number: 8529784
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for generating electrically-conductive and/or semi-conductive films, and more specifically, methods and apparatuses for generating conductive and/or semi-conductive films having nanoscale features are provided. In one embodiment, an electrically-conductive or semi-conductive film (e.g., a gold layer of less than 50 nanometer thickness) is provided on a substrate (e.g., a poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) stamp). The substrate may optionally include patterns or features having raised and recessed portions. A first portion of the film may be removed from the substrate, e.g., by methods such as physically contacting the first portion of the film with a surface to which the first portion preferentially adheres. This process can leave a second portion of the film remaining on the substrate. In some embodiments, the second portion includes at least one region having a dimension substantially parallel to a portion of the substrate i.e., of less than 50 nanometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Tingbing Cao, Qiaobing Xu, Adam Winkleman, George M. Whitesides
  • Publication number: 20130228714
    Abstract: Compositions and methods based on the use of fluoroalkene containing from 3 to 4 carbon atoms and at least one carbon-carbon double bond, such as HFO-1214, HFO-HFO-1233, or HFO-1354, having properties highly beneficial in foaming and blowing agent applications, articles and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: ROBERT C. JOHNSON, HSUEH S. TUNG, RAJIV R. SINGH, IAN SHANKLAND
  • Patent number: 8524104
    Abstract: Fire extinguishing compositions and methods of extinguishing a fire comprising compounds of formula (I) where Rf is a fluorocarbon group. The compounds and compositions described herein are useful as intermediates in the preparation of or as additives to AFFF (aqueous film forming foam) formulations used for the extinguishment of fuel and solvent fires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Ansul, Incorporated
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Michael
  • Publication number: 20130221263
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a betaine as a foam drainage reducing agent. The invention also relates to the use of betaine in processes involving foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Rhodia Operations
    Inventors: Evelyne PRAT, Sylvie Touzet, Florence Deschaseaux
  • Publication number: 20130146316
    Abstract: Compositions are described that may be used for applications such as a fire extinguishing composition in fire extinguishing unit, refrigeration, and the like. These compositions include halocarbons and additives that may stabilize the composition in the presence of a metal, water, and/or air. For example, the compositions may include a bromofluorocarbon, such as a bromofluoroalkene, an acid scavenger stabilizer, and an antioxidant stabilizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: AMERICAN PACIFIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: AMERICAN PACIFIC CORPORATION
  • Patent number: 8431036
    Abstract: In a first aspect a fire fighting foaming composition contains a partially acetylated polyvinyl alcohol. In a second aspect the fire fighting foaming composition contains chitosan together with a surfactant such as a protein derived surfactant or a hydrocarbon surfactant which is either amphoteric or non-ionic. The compositions can form effective fire fighting foams in the absence of fluorinated surfactants and other fluorinated compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Kidde IP Holdings Limited
    Inventors: David John Mulligan, Nigel Frank Joslin
  • Publication number: 20130092865
    Abstract: Devices, materials, and methods of preparing devices and materials including silicon carbonate (Si(CO3)2) as a flame retardant composition are generally disclosed. In one example, a compositions including silicon carbonate and at least one propellant are described. In another example, flame retardant materials including silicon carbonate are described. In yet another example, methods of preparing a flame retardant material are described. In a further example, fire extinguisher devices containing silicon carbonate are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC
    Inventors: William B. Carlson, Gregory D. Phelan
  • Patent number: 8408323
    Abstract: A fire suppression composition includes starch, a pseudo-plastic, high yield, suspending agent, paraffin or olefin, and a neutralizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: EarthClean Corporation
    Inventors: James Alroy E. Hagquist, Robert M. Hume, III, Terrance L. Lund, Roderick I. Lund
  • Publication number: 20130068989
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising HFC-245eb and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFO-1234ze, HFC-245fa, HFC-236cb, HFC-236ea, HFC-236fa, HFC-227ea, HFC-227ca, HFO-1225yc, HFO-1225zc, HFO-1225ye, methane, ethane, propane, HFC-23, HFC-143a, HFC-134, HFC-134a, FC-1216, HFO-1234yf, HFC-254eb, HFO-1243zf, and HFC-254fb. Compositions comprising HFC-245eb are useful in processes to make HFO-1234yf. Also disclosed are compositions comprising HFO-1234yf and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFO-1234ze, HFC-254eb, HFC-254fb, HFO-1243zf, HFCHFC-245eb, HFC-245fa, HFC-245cb, HFC-236cb, HFC-236ea, HFC-236fa, HFC-227ea, HFC-227ca, HFO-1225yc, HFO-1225zc, HFO-1225ye, methane, ethane, propane, HFC-23, HFC-134, HFC-134a, HFO-1132a and FC-1216. Compositions comprising HFO-1234yf are useful as heat transfer compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
  • Publication number: 20130052452
    Abstract: Microparticles that encapsulate a fire extinguishing agent or combination of fire extinguishing agents, methods for preparing these microcapsules, methods for using such microcapsules, and articles of manufacture including at least one of such microparticles either in a coating or in a matrix that makes up a structural component of the article of manufacture are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: Empire Technology LLC
    Inventors: Kwangyeol Lee, Seth Adrian Miller
  • Patent number: 8366955
    Abstract: A fire extinguishing composition is provided that is suitable for use as a fire extinguishing agent in fire suppression, particularly in off-road vehicles exposed to low ambient temperature environments. The fire extinguishing composition includes an aqueous solution of potassium formate. In an embodiment, the fire extinguishing composition includes an aqueous solution of potassium formate and an aqueous film forming foam. In an embodiment, the fire extinguishing composition is an aqueous solution including an aqueous film forming foam, potassium formate and potassium acetate in water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Kidde-Fenwal, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie C. Thomas, Chad Powell, Anne C. Regina