ODORANT FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
First Claim
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1. A method for protecting a user in an environment, said method comprising;
- flowing a gas to said environment having a first odor;
adding an odorant having a second odor to said gas, said first odor being distinctive from said second odor such that a presence of said second odorant provides a warning that said gas is present.
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Abstract
A method for protecting a user in an enclosed environment includes providing an enclosed environment that holds cargo that has first odor; flowing a gas to the enclosed environment; and adding an odorant having a second odor to the gas, the first odor being distinctive from the second odor such that a presence of the second odorant provides a warning that the gas is present.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for protecting a user in an environment, said method comprising;
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flowing a gas to said environment having a first odor; adding an odorant having a second odor to said gas, said first odor being distinctive from said second odor such that a presence of said second odorant provides a warning that said gas is present. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for protecting a user in an enclosed environment, said method comprising;
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flowing an inert gas to an enclosed environment having a first odor; adding an odorant having a second odor to said inert gas, said first odor being distinctive from said second odor such that a presence of said second odorant provides a warning that said inert gas is present and said second odor does not cause concern in humans adjacent said enclosed environment. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for protecting a user in an enclosed environment, said method comprising;
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providing an enclosed environment holding cargo having a first odor; providing a passenger compartment adjacent said cargo area; providing a fire suppressant system, flowing an inert gas from said suppressant system to said enclosed environment; adding an odorant having a second odor to said inert gas, said first odor being distinctive from said second odor such that a presence of said second odorant provides a warning that said inert gas is present and said second odor does not cause concern in humans adjacent said enclosed environment. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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