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Automatic fire suppression apparatus and method

  • US 6,029,751 A
  • Filed: 02/06/1998
  • Issued: 02/29/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/07/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A fire suppression unit, comprising:

  • a pressurized cylinder of suitable propellant gas;

    a self-contained automatic temperature activated valve attached to said cylinder and which automatically opens upon sensing a fire, automatically closes upon sensing cessation of the fire, and thereby may provide for additional fire suppression in the event of fire re-ignition;

    a suitable fire suppressant chemical cylinder attached to said temperature activated valve; and

    ,a nozzle attached to said fire suppressant cylinder, wherein said nozzle and said temperature activated valve are located in a fire protection area.

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