Intumescable fire stop device
First Claim
1. An intumescable fire stop device which has a collar that supports an intumescent material about a section of a pipe, such that when the intumescent material becomes sufficiently heated it expands to close off the section of the pipe and create a fire stop barrier along the pipe, the improvement which comprises:
- a plurality of heat conducting tabs arranged about the collar, the tabs projecting toward the pipe and into the intumescent material, for channeling heat into the interior of the intumescent material so that the intumescent material expands quickly and uniformly, the collar including first and second interlocking ends such that the first interlocking end cooperates with the second interlocking end to secure the collar about the section of the pipe, the collar being sufficiently flexible to allow the first and second interlocking ends to be spread apart for installation of the collar about the section of the pipe.
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Abstract
An intumescable fire stop device that is easy to install and effectively and efficiency channels heat to an intumescent material so that the intumescent material expands quickly and uniformly includes a collar. An inner surface of the collar has a plurality of heat conducting tabs that extend outwardly and secure the intumescent material to the collar. The heat conducting tabs extend into the intumescent material and thereby effectively channel heat from a fire into the interior regions of the intumescent material so that the intumescent material expands quickly and uniformly. The collar further includes a first interlocking end having a plurality of spaced openings. The spaced openings are configured to receive spaced fingers on a second interlocking end of the collar. The interengagement of the fingers and openings allows the collar to be firmly secured about a section of a pipe. The collar has a plurality of releasibly secured Z-shaped mounting clips. The mounting clips are used to secure the collar to a firm, structural surface such as a wall or ceiling having an opening through which the pipe passes.
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Citations
18 Claims
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1. An intumescable fire stop device which has a collar that supports an intumescent material about a section of a pipe, such that when the intumescent material becomes sufficiently heated it expands to close off the section of the pipe and create a fire stop barrier along the pipe, the improvement which comprises:
a plurality of heat conducting tabs arranged about the collar, the tabs projecting toward the pipe and into the intumescent material, for channeling heat into the interior of the intumescent material so that the intumescent material expands quickly and uniformly, the collar including first and second interlocking ends such that the first interlocking end cooperates with the second interlocking end to secure the collar about the section of the pipe, the collar being sufficiently flexible to allow the first and second interlocking ends to be spread apart for installation of the collar about the section of the pipe. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. In an intumescable fire stop device which has a collar that supports an intumescent material about a section of a pipe, such that when the intumescent material becomes sufficiently heated it expands to close off the section of the pipe and create a fire stop barrier along the pipe, the improvement which comprises:
first and second interlocking ends on the collar, the first interlocking end having a plurality of spaced slots and the second interlocking end including a plurality of spaced fingers that are configured to extend through the slots and be bent back upon themselves to interlock the first and second interlocking ends and thereby secure the collar about the section of the pipe. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. In an intumescable fire stop device which has a collar that supports an intumescent material about a section of a pipe, such that when the intumescent material becomes sufficiently heated it expands to close off the section of the pipe and create a fire stop barrier along the pipe, the improvement which comprises:
a plurality of mounting clips for securing the collar to a firm surface such as a wall or ceiling having an opening through which the pipe passes, each of the plurality of mounting clips including; a connecting plate through which the mounting clip is readily, releasably coupled to the collar; and a top plate extending from the connecting plate at a first end thereof, wherein the top plate is configured to cooperate with the first surface to thereby secure the collar to the firm surface about the section of the pipe. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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