Title of Invention

A FIREPACK SYSTEM CONSISTING OF FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA WITH A RELEASE CONTROL PANEL FOR AUTOMATIC DETECTION AND RELEASE OF GAS

Abstract

A fire pack system consisting of fire-extinguishing media stored in a cylinder inside a cabinet with a release control panel for automatic detection and gas discharge mechanism, which consists of discharge outlet valve actuated by a solenoid for immediate release of the gas. The system has discharge nozzle mounted on top of the cabinet that ensure the speedy discharge in hazard area that needs to be protected and also it consists of main step-down transformer for stepping down the voltage from 220V AC to 24V, recorded message unit with volume control, main board, AC main fuse, pressure gauge connector tube.

Full Text

FORM - 2 The Patent Act, 1970 (30 of 197 0| COMPLETE SPECIFICATION (Section 10; Rule 13) A FIREPACK SYST|EM CONSISTING OF FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA WITH A RELEASE CONTROL PANEL FOR AUTOMATIC DETECTION AND RELEASE OF GAS." M/«, FITECH EQUIPMENTS INDIA PVT. LTD., (An Indian Joint Stock Company Registered under the companies Act, 1956) having office at 4, Champaklal Udyog Bhavan, Sion, MUMBAI-400 032. The following specification particularly describes the nature of this invention & the manner in which it is performed: The present invention relates to 'a Firepack System consisting of Fire Extinguishing Media with a Release Control Panel for Automatic Detection and Release of Gas'. The conventionally method used for fire extinguisher are the smoke detector with audible alarm. Smoke detector senses the smoke by sensing the atomic particles. These are the complete assembly or units in single house. But it is not effective method if the owner is not in his home, the audible alarm is normally not sufficient loud to alert the neighbors. The other conventional method is automatic fire-extinguishing water sprinkle systems. It is also not effective methods if the sprinkle system is triggered, water from the system will mix with smoke causing mixture which is very damaging to the building and furniture. That's why water and liquids are not ideal fire retardant. Another method, consists of a cylinder containing fire extinguishing media which has to be operated manually in case of fire. However, the above mentioned conventional Fire extinguishing systems have many disadvantages, some of which are mentioned below. The Fire extinguishing systems available conventionally are not automatic in respect of fire protection, alarm and Suppression system. They have to be manually operated and are hence slow in operation and risky. They are not suitable for round the clock services. I.e. it does not provide fire protection all the time Also, they are, to some extent, toxic, corrosive and conductive, and are not environment friendly since they leave a residue. Further, they have a corrosive effect on metals or electrical instrumentation. The mixture of water & smoke causes damage to the building and furniture The conventional Fire extinguishing systems are not fiilly self contained in respect of external electrical or plumbing connection, and are difficult to install. The conventional Fire Extinguishing system is not effective in all ranges of fires, They are not suitable for high risk areas like computer rooms, record rooms, laboratories, spray paint rooms, instrument rooms, telecommunication rooms etc. These systems are not much effective in uniform discharge of the agent in total flooding application, The conventional Fire extinguishing systems require piping, which increases the cost of system. The conventional Fire extinguishing systems also lack good outer looks. Also the durability of conventional Fke extinguishing systems without loss of effectiveness is very short. The present invention is developed with a goal to overcome the disadvantages of the conventional systems and provide a better alternative. The principal object of the present invention is to develop an automatic system in respect fire protection, alarm and suppression system which is not risky. The second object is to develop a suitable system which will work round the clock. The next object of the present invention is to develop a system which is non toxic, non corrosive, non conductive; also it should not leave a residue and hence should be environment friendly. Further, it should not have a corrosive effect on metals or electrical instrumentation or cause any secondary damage. Another object of the present invention is to develop a fully self contained system which should not need any piping (plumbing) connection and which is easy to install. The system should be effective in all ranges of fires, that is, it should be suitable for high risk areas like computer rooms, record rooms, laboratories, spray paint rooms, instrument rooms, telecommunication rooms etc. Another object of the present invention is to develop a system which does not require piping, and is hence cost-effective. Another object of the present invention is to develop a system which has good outer looks and can be stored for several years without any loss of effectiveness. The present invention will now be explained in detail with the help of figure 1 of accompanying drawing. Figure 1 of the drawing illustrates Cabinet (1), Panel (2), Lock (3), Pressure Gauge (4), Discharge Nozzle (5), Terminal Box (6), Mains Transformer 220 V AC to 24 V AC (Step Down) (7), Maintenance-free Re-chargeable Dry Battery 6V -4 Nos (8), System ON/OFF Switch (9), Recorded Message Unit (10), Volume Control for recorded message unit (11), Main Board (12), AC Main Fuse (2 Amp) (13), Power Supply Board (14), Pressure Gauge Connector Tube (15), Discharge Nozzle connector Tube (16), Electrically operated solenoid Valve (17), Wheel Type Valve (18), Gas Cylinder (19), Wire Clamp (20), 50 pin FRC with connector (21). The present invention consists of Fire Extinguishing media stored in a cylinder with a release control panel housed within a cabinet. The gaseous medium filled in the cylinder is one of the foUowing:- (a) Heptafluoropropane (Generic name HFC-227ea) (b) Pentafluoroethane (Generic name HFC-125) (c) Trifluoromethane (Generic name HFC-23) (d) Hexafluoropropane (Generic name HFC-23 6fa) (e) Argon - 100% (Generic name IG-01) (f) Gas mixture - 50% Argon & 50% Nitrogen (Generic name IG-55). If (a), (b), (c) or (d) are used, then the cylinder has to be pressurized with Nitrogen. The system also has a provision for automatic detection through the detectors and a control panel and release of gas with pre-waming through nozzle fitted on top of the cabinet. Cylinders are housed in a cabinet with a suitable arrangement for ventilation. The system has indication for power on, AC fail. Battery fail, Charger fail, Fire fault, Isolate, Flashing common fire indication, Count down timer for media release push button for Reset and Accept (with LED indicators). It also has a provision for switch automatic / manual mode, manual release push button with LED indicators and media lock-out push button, solenoid relay on indication and media discharge indication along with panel hooter and maintenance lead-acid battery with charging facility. The present invention also has a discharge mechanism consisting of discharge outlet valve actuated by a solenoid for immediate release of the gas. The system also has a Discharge nozzle mounted on the top of the cabinet that ensures speedy discharge in the hazard area that needs to be protected. It is possible to connect a pipe from the cabinet and mounting the nozzle at the centre of the room if desired. The present system also consists of accessories like Ionization Smoke Detector, Optical Smoke Detector, Remote Release Unit and Remote Audio Visual Alarm. The present invention has many advantages, some of which are mentioned in the paragraphs that follow. The present invention is an automatic system in respect of fire protection, alarm and suppression system, which does involve manual operation and hence lesser risk. The present invention is capable of round the clock fire protection with battery backup in case of power failure. The present invention is non-toxic, non-corrosive, and non-conductive; also it does not leave a residue and is hence environment friendly. Further, it does not have a corrosive effect on metals or electrical instrumentation or cause any secondary damage. The present invention is a folly self contained fire protection system consisting of cabinet, cylinder, control panel, discharge mechanism, power supply unit and nozzle, which does not need any external electrical or plumbing connection and is easy to install. The system is effective in all ranges of fire. Hence, it is suitable for high risk areas like computer rooms, record rooms, laboratories, spray paint rooms, instrument rooms, telecommunication rooms etc. This system is capable of being connected in master slave arrangement. It also has an arrangement for computerized control of the system firom a global hub station. The present system has a Discharge nozzle mounted on the top of the cabinet that ensures uniform discharge of the agent in total flooding application. The present system has a facility for cross zoning thereby eliminating the possibility of false alarm. The present invention does not require piping, resulting in minimum hardware cost, and is hence cost-effective and reliable, The present invention has good outer looks and can be stored for several years without any loss of effectiveness. WE CLAIM;- 1) A fire pack system consisting of fire-extinguishing media stored in a cylinder inside a cabinet with a release control panel for automatic detection and gas discharge mechanism, which consists of discharge outlet valve actuated by a solenoid for immediate release of the gas. The system has discharge nozzle mounted on top of the cabinet that ensure the speedy discharge in hazard area that needs to be protected and also it consists of main step-down transformer for stepping down the voltage from 220V AC to 24V, recorded message unit with volume control, main board, AC main fuse, pressure gauge connector tube. 2) The Firepack system as claimed in claim 1 in which the gaseous medium filled in the cylinder is one of the following:- (a) Heptafluoropropane (Generic name HFC-227ea) (b) Pentafluoroethane (Generic name HFC-125) (c) Trifluoromethane (Generic name HFC-23) (d) Hexafluoropropane (Generic name HFC-236fa) (e) Argon - 100% (Generic name IG-01) (f) Gas mixture - 50% Argon & 50% Nitrogen (Generic name IG-55) if (a), (b), (c) and (d) are used then, the cylinder is pressurized with nitrogen ' 3) The Firepack system as claimed in claims 1 to 2 in which the Fire extinguishing media is stored in a cylinder and inAvhiob the cylinder is housed in a cabinet with suitable ventilation. 4) The Firepack system as claimed in claims 1 to 3 herein is illustr?ited in figure 1 of the accompanying drawing. Dated 5 Day of December, 2002.

Documents:

841-mum-2003- correspondence(22-11-2004).pdf

841-mum-2003- correspondence(ipo)-(14-06-2007).pdf

841-mum-2003-abstract(25-8-2003).pdf

841-mum-2003-abstract(amended)-(15-3-2004).pdf

841-mum-2003-abstract(granted)-(14-6-2007).pdf

841-mum-2003-cancelled page(22-11-2004).pdf

841-mum-2003-cancelled pages(22-11-2004).pdf

841-mum-2003-claims(25-8-2003).pdf

841-mum-2003-claims(granted)-(14-6-2007).pdf

841-mum-2003-claims(granted)-(22-11-2004).doc

841-mum-2003-claims(granted)-(22-11-2004).pdf

841-MUM-2003-CORRESPONDENCE(IPO)-(25-7-2007).pdf

841-mum-2003-correspondence(ipo)-(25-8-2003).pdf

841-mum-2003-description(complete)-(25-8-2003).pdf

841-mum-2003-description(granted)-(14-6-2007).pdf

841-mum-2003-drawing(amended)-(22-11-2004).pdf

841-mum-2003-drawing(granted)-(14-6-2007).pdf

841-mum-2003-drawing(granted)-(22-11-2004).pdf

841-mum-2003-form 1(15-03-2004).pdf

841-mum-2003-form 1(25-8-2003).pdf

841-mum-2003-form 19(15-03-2004).pdf

841-mum-2003-form 19(25-08-2003).pdf

841-mum-2003-form 2(complete)-(25-8-2003).pdf

841-mum-2003-form 2(granted)-(14-6-2007).pdf

841-mum-2003-form 2(granted)-(22-11-2004).doc

841-mum-2003-form 2(granted)-(22-11-2004).pdf

841-mum-2003-form 2(title page)-(25-8-2003).pdf

841-mum-2003-form 2(title page)-(granted)-(14-6-2007).pdf

841-mum-2003-form 3(15-03-2004).pdf

841-mum-2003-power of attorney(15-03-2004).pdf

841-mum-2003-specification(amended)-(15-3-2004).pdf

841-mum-2003-specification(amended)-(22-11-2004).pdf

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