A device including a monitor assembly having an outlet configured to selectively distribute a fire suppressant there from, the outlet being pivotal about a first axis and a second axis, a cover coupled to the monitor assembly, and a light assembly coupled to the cover. The light assembly illuminates indicia on a lens of the light assembly.
F21Y 105/16 - Sources lumineuses planes comprenant un réseau bidimensionnel d’éléments générateurs de lumière ponctuelle caractérisées par la forme d’ensemble du réseau bidimensionnel carrée ou rectangulaire, p. ex. pour les panneaux de lumière
An oscillation system suitable to convert a manual water monitor into an automated oscillating water monitor, without adversely changing the ergonomic orientations of the water monitor, comprising a flange configured to couple the water monitor to a standpipe and provide a source of motive water, and a conversion device to convert motive water to monitor oscillations.
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
F03B 1/00 - Machines motrices du type "à action", c.-à-d. turbines avec jets de liquide à grande vitesse heurtant des rotors à aubes ou à dispositifs similaires, p. ex. roues PeltonParties constitutives ou détails particuliers les concernant
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
F03B 15/20 - Commande par variation de l'écoulement du liquide spécialement adaptée aux turbines avec jets de liquide à grande vitesse heurtant des rotors à aubes ou à dispositifs similaires
A high pressure monitor includes an outlet body with a transverse passage, which extends through the body to form two inlets of the outlet body, and a second passage, which is in communication with the transverse passage and extends through the outlet body to form an outlet. The monitor further includes first and second bodies, with the outlet body mounted between the first and second bodies. Each of the first and second bodies has a transverse passage, which are in fluid communication with the inlets of the outlet body. A first swivel joint is provided between the outlet body and the first body. A second swivel joint is provided between the outlet body and the second body. Further, each of the swivel joints comprises a pressure balanced hydraulic fitting with seals and bearings, wherein the seals and bearings are oriented to reduce the axial pressure on the bearings from fluid flowing through the monitor.
A62C 31/24 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie fixées à des échelles, des perches, des tours ou autres constructions, avec ou sans têtes tournantes
A62C 37/00 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie
B05B 3/02 - Appareillages de pulvérisation ou d'arrosage avec des éléments de sortie mobiles ou des éléments déflecteurs mobiles avec des éléments rotatifs
B05B 3/14 - Appareillages de pulvérisation ou d'arrosage avec des éléments de sortie mobiles ou des éléments déflecteurs mobiles avec éléments oscillantsAppareillages de pulvérisation ou d'arrosage avec des éléments de sortie mobiles ou des éléments déflecteurs mobiles à action intermittente
A firefighting monitor that has a first section, a second section joined to the first section by a first pivot connection, and a plurality of ball bearings positioned in the first pivot connection between a pair of bearing seats. Wherein, the bearing seats define an arc of contact with each of the plurality of ball bearings, the center of the arc of contact defining a tangent angled with respect to a flow axis defined by the first pivot connection.
F16L 27/08 - Raccords réglablesRaccords permettant un déplacement des parties raccordées permettant un réglage ou déplacement uniquement autour de l'axe de l'un des tuyaux
A62C 33/04 - Supports ou brides pour tuyaux d'incendie
Fluid delivery systems and methods for using fluid delivery systems are rotatable around two axes. In one embodiment, the fluid delivery system has a reduced swing radius and/or a reduced clearance area needed to rotate the fluid delivery device about one of the axes. The reduced swing radius and/or reduced clearance area allow for a more compact footprint of the fluid delivery system and a larger ratio of flow rate of fluid per unit of required clearance area.
F16L 27/08 - Raccords réglablesRaccords permettant un déplacement des parties raccordées permettant un réglage ou déplacement uniquement autour de l'axe de l'un des tuyaux
A62C 31/24 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie fixées à des échelles, des perches, des tours ou autres constructions, avec ou sans têtes tournantes
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Educational and entertainment services, namely, a continuing program about fire fighting and the equipment used in fire fighting accessible by means of video, computer networks, and mobile telephones; Production and distribution of videos in the field of fire fighting and the equipment used in fire fighting; Providing education courses in the field of fire fighting and the equipment used in fire fighting offered through online, non-downloadable videos and instructor assistance
F16K 31/05 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un moteur spécialement conçus pour manœuvrer les soupapes à fonctionnement manuel ou pour la manœuvre conjuguée au moteur et à la main
F16K 31/04 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un moteur
F16K 31/05 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un moteur spécialement conçus pour manœuvrer les soupapes à fonctionnement manuel ou pour la manœuvre conjuguée au moteur et à la main
F16K 31/04 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un moteur
A firefighting monitor includes logic circuitry for determining the reaction force caused by the flow of firefighting fluid therethrough. The reaction force may be communicated to structures remote from the monitor for taking appropriate actions in response to the reaction forces exceeding one or more criteria. The monitor may also use flow and nozzle data for calculating a reach of the stream of the fluid, and may transmit this reach data to a remote location. The monitor may also utilize multiple pressure sensor transducers positioned inside the monitor for determining the rate of fluid flow, rather than a paddle wheel-type sensor.
A62C 27/00 - Engins de lutte contre l'incendie montés sur roues ou véhicules terrestres de lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 31/24 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie fixées à des échelles, des perches, des tours ou autres constructions, avec ou sans têtes tournantes
G01F 1/34 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression
A62C 37/50 - Dispositifs de test ou d'indication pour déterminer l'état de marche de l'installation
A mirror mount that mounts a mirror to a vehicle fender. The mount can include a base that faces a vehicle fender exterior without extending upwardly and under a hood of the vehicle. A support arm extends from the base and includes a distal end that joins with a mirror. One or more pillars extend away from the base. The pillars can be sized and shaped to extend through holes in the fender to a frame member of the vehicle disposed inwardly relative to the fender. The pillars are associated with a fastener to join with the frame member so that weight of the mirror, the base, the support arm and/or the pillars are substantially born by the frame member. This can reduce transmission of vibration inherent in the fender to the mirror, and/or can rigidly and structurally connect the mirror to the frame member, rather than the fender.
A47G 1/16 - Dispositifs pour accrocher ou soutenir les tableaux, miroirs ou similaires
B62D 65/02 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants
B60R 1/06 - Dispositions pour les rétroviseurs montés à l'extérieur du véhicule
B60R 1/04 - Dispositions pour les rétroviseurs montés à l'intérieur du véhicule
A valve having a valve body mechanically linked to the corresponding valve seat such that the valve seat automatically moves to a position spaced from the valve body as the valve body is moved from a closed position to an open position is disclosed. The resulting spaced-apart configuration of the valve body and valve seat in the open position eliminates impingement of the valve body on the valve seat in the open position.
F16K 1/22 - Soupapes ou clapets, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture possède au moins une composante du mouvement d'ouverture ou de fermeture perpendiculaire à la surface d'obturation à éléments de fermeture articulés à pivot comportant disque ou volet pivotant dont l'axe de rotation traverse le corps de soupape, p. ex. régulateurs à papillon
F16K 31/52 - Moyens mécaniques d'actionnement à manivelle, excentrique ou came
F16K 31/524 - Moyens mécaniques d'actionnement à manivelle, excentrique ou came à came
A control system for a fire fighting device is provided. The control system may include a controller configured to operably connect over a network to a first valve controller controlling a status of a first valve in response to an input from the controller, a second valve controlling a status of a second valve in response to an input from the controller, and a governor operably controlling a power source in response to an input from the controller. The control system may further comprise a touchscreen display operably connected to the controller, the display configured to display the status of the first and second valves and configured to receive an input from a user, wherein controller generates a manipulatable icon displayed on the touchscreen display, a manipulation of the icon generating the input from the controller to the first valve controller.
A mirror mount that mounts a mirror to a vehicle fender. The mount can include a base that faces a vehicle fender exterior without extending upwardly and under a hood of the vehicle. A support arm extends from the base and includes a distal end that joins with a mirror. One or more pillars extend away from the base. The pillars can be sized and shaped to extend through holes in the fender to a frame member of the vehicle disposed inwardly relative to the fender. The pillars are associated with a fastener to join with the frame member so that weight of the mirror, the base, the support arm and/or the pillars are substantially born by the frame member. This can reduce transmission of vibration inherent in the fender to the mirror, and/or can rigidly and structurally connect the mirror to the frame member, rather than the fender.
A firefighting monitor system includes a monitor, a controller selectively generating signals to the monitor for controlling the monitor, and a computer. The computer is configured to receive input from a user relative to the monitor or the controller. The computer generates an output based on the input, and the output is transmitted to the controller for controlling the monitor or the controller in accordance with the output.
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
A62C 37/00 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
Fluid delivery systems and methods for using fluid delivery systems are rotatable around two axes. In one embodiment, the fluid delivery system has a reduced swing radius and/or a reduced clearance area needed to rotate the fluid delivery device about one of the axes. The reduced swing radius and/or reduced clearance area allow for a more compact footprint of the fluid delivery system and a larger ratio of flow rate of fluid per unit of required clearance area.
F16K 31/58 - Moyens mécaniques d'actionnement comportant une buse mobile de décharge
F16L 27/08 - Raccords réglablesRaccords permettant un déplacement des parties raccordées permettant un réglage ou déplacement uniquement autour de l'axe de l'un des tuyaux
A control system for a fire fighting component includes a detector for detecting a position of at least a portion of a fire fighting component relative to an axis, which generates an output position signal indicative of the position of the at least a portion of the fire fighting component, and a controller in communication with the detector and receiving the output position signal. The controller generates a display output signal based on the output position signal. The system further includes a display that is in communication with the controller and receives the display output signal. The display generates an icon that is a graphical representation of the fire fighting device, and configures the icon based on the output display signal wherein the configuration of the icon indicates the position of the at least a portion of the fire fighting device.
A62C 27/00 - Engins de lutte contre l'incendie montés sur roues ou véhicules terrestres de lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
A62C 31/22 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie spécialement adaptées pour traverser les murs, les matières entassées ou analogues
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 15/06 - Montage, dispositifs de maintien ou de soutien des têtes de pulvérisation ou autres organes de projection lorsqu'ils sont en service ou au repos (B05B 15/10 a priorité)
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A firefighting nozzle of the present invention includes a nozzle body with an inlet and an outlet, a passageway having a smooth bore extending between the inlet and the outlet of the nozzle body, and a compressible member defining at least a portion of the passageway. The compressible member has an inner dimension transverse to the longitudinal central axis. The nozzle also includes an adjuster mounted about the compressible member for selectively compressing the compressible member, wherein the pressure of the fluid flowing into the nozzle applies an outwardly directed pressure on the compressible member to thereby increase the inner dimension of the compressible member, and with at least a portion of the pressure being diverted from the passageway for applying an inwardly directed pressure on the compressible member to thereby at least reduce the force needed to be applied by the adjuster to counter-act the outwardly directed pressure when adjusting the flow rate of the nozzle.
B05B 1/32 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour commander un débit, p. ex. à l'aide de conduits de section réglable dans lesquels un élément de valve fait partie de l'orifice de sortie
A fire-fighting monitor includes a body that has a fluid passageway and an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is adapted to mount to a base on a fire truck, and the body is configured so that the outlet is rotatable about a vertical axis over a 360 degree range of motion. In addition, the body is configured such that the outlet is rotatable about a horizontal axis over one range of motion of about 195 degrees in one form and about 270 degrees in another form.
A firefighting monitor includes logic circuitry for determining the reaction force caused by the flow of firefighting fluid therethrough. The reaction force may be communicated to structures remote from the monitor for taking appropriate actions in response to the reaction forces exceeding one or more criteria. The monitor may also use flow and nozzle data for calculating a reach of the stream of the fluid, and may transmit this reach data to a remote location. The monitor may also utilize multiple pressure sensor transducers positioned inside the monitor for determining the rate of fluid flow, rather than a paddle wheel-type sensor.
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
G01F 1/34 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression
A62C 31/24 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie fixées à des échelles, des perches, des tours ou autres constructions, avec ou sans têtes tournantes
A62C 27/00 - Engins de lutte contre l'incendie montés sur roues ou véhicules terrestres de lutte contre l'incendie
A valve assembly includes a valve body with an inlet, an outlet, and a chamber extending between the inlet and the outlet and an actuation sub-assembly. Positioned in the chamber is a flow restrictor, which is positionable between a valve open position wherein the fluid communication between the inlet and outlet is open and a valve closed position wherein the fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet is closed. A slow-close actuation sub-assembly includes a stem for engaging the flow restrictor, and includes a handle and plurality of annular members disposed around a shaft for resisting rotation of the shaft via the handle.
A firefighting fluid delivery device includes a device body with a fluid passage through which a fluid flows, a fluid flow restrictor member pivotable about a pivot axis to selectively open or close the passage to thereby open or close the device, and an actuator for selectively pivoting the fluid flow restrictor member. The device further includes a sealed rotary sensor that is rotatably coupled to the fluid flow restrictor member for detecting the rotary position of the fluid flow restrictor member to thereby determine the opened or closed state of the device.
F16K 31/02 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques
F16K 31/53 - Moyens mécaniques d'actionnement à engrenage
A firefighting monitor system includes a monitor, a controller selectively generating signals to the monitor for controlling the monitor, and a computer. The computer is configured to receive input from a user relative to the monitor or the controller. The computer generates an output based on the input, and the output is transmitted to the controller for controlling the monitor or the controller in accordance with the output.
G05B 15/00 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur
G08B 25/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels l'emplacement du lieu où existe la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalé à une station centrale, p. ex. systèmes télégraphiques d'incendie ou de police
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
A62C 37/00 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 37/10 - Moyens de déchargement, p. ex. déchargés électriquement
A coupler for coupling a first fluid delivery device to a second fluid delivery device includes a base adapted for mounting at one of the opening of first fluid delivery device, a locking member coupled to the base about the base's longitudinal axis, with the locking member being movable along the base along the base's longitudinal axis between a locking position and an unlocking position. A connector member having a body adapted for releasably mounting at one of the openings of the second fluid delivery device is releasably engageable with the locking member and with the base wherein the fluid flow passageways of the base and the connector member are in fluidic communication. Further, the locking member is biased toward the connector member to thereby engage the connector member with a first force when fluid is flowing through the coupler and with a second lower force when fluid is not flowing through the coupler wherein when no fluid is flowing through the coupler, the connector member may be disconnected from the locking member by simply overcoming the second lower biasing force.
F16L 37/06 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage est maintenu uniquement par friction des parties assemblées avec partie extérieure élastique pressée contre une partie intérieure de fait de son élasticité serrée par la pression d'un fluide
A fire fighting monitor includes a first pipe having an inlet and an outlet and a passageway with a central axis. The passageway extends from the inlet to the outlet and has a curved portion wherein the outlet directs the flow of fluid in a direction angled to the flow of fluid into the inlet. The monitor includes a second pipe mounted about the outlet of the first pipe, which is pivotally mounted about a pivot axis, which is located at the outlet of the first pipe. The second pipe also has an outlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the first pipe and is pivotal about the pivot axis over a range of motion greater than 90°.
A nozzle assembly includes a nozzle body with an inlet, an outlet, and a passageway extending from the inlet to the outlet, and with the passageway having a flow area and a fixed diameter at the outlet. A lever is supported at the nozzle body, and the nozzle assembly further includes an actuator, which is supported by the nozzle body and configured for varying the cross-section of the flow area through the outlet in response to the lever being moved relative to the nozzle body.
A62C 31/22 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie spécialement adaptées pour traverser les murs, les matières entassées ou analogues
A control system for a fire fighting component includes a detector for detecting a position of at least a portion of a fire fighting component relative to an axis, which generates an output position signal indicative of the position of the at least a portion of the fire fighting component, and a controller in communication with the detector and receiving the output position signal. The controller generates a display output signal based on the output position signal. The system further includes a display that is in communication with the controller and receives the display output signal. The display generates an icon that is a graphical representation of the fire fighting device, and configures the icon based on the output display signal wherein the configuration of the icon indicates the position of the at least a portion of the fire fighting device.
A fire-fighting monitor includes a base, an outlet, and a plurality of jointed hollow members forming a flexible body. The hollow members are pivotably coupled together and extend between the base and the outlet to provide a flexible fluid path. A base-end hollow member is coupled to the base, and an outlet-end hollow member is coupled to the outlet. Each of the hollow members has a ball portion and a socket portion, with the socket portions adapted to receive the ball portions and form a seal therebetween. Optionally, a drive unit may be incorporated into the base for rotatably driving the fire-fighting monitor.
A62C 25/00 - Extincteurs portatifs munis de pompes à moteur
B05B 15/08 - Moyens de réglage en position des têtes de pulvérisation
B05B 15/06 - Montage, dispositifs de maintien ou de soutien des têtes de pulvérisation ou autres organes de projection lorsqu'ils sont en service ou au repos (B05B 15/10 a priorité)
F16L 27/04 - Raccords universels, c.-à-d. avec une liaison mécanique permettant un mouvement angulaire ou un réglage des axes des parties raccordées dans une direction quelconque avec surfaces de contact partiellement sphériques
F16L 27/06 - Raccords universels, c.-à-d. avec une liaison mécanique permettant un mouvement angulaire ou un réglage des axes des parties raccordées dans une direction quelconque avec surfaces de contact partiellement sphériques et joints particuliers entre les surfaces de contact
A62C 27/00 - Engins de lutte contre l'incendie montés sur roues ou véhicules terrestres de lutte contre l'incendie
A firefighting device comprising includes a device body with a fluid passage through which a fluid flows when the firefighting device is in operation and at least one molded body. At least a portion of the molded body is at least translucent and encloses therein or covers a light emitting source. When light is emitted from the light emitting source, light is emitted from the molded body to thereby illuminate the firefighting device.
A valve assembly includes a valve body, with an inlet, an outlet, and a chamber extending between the inlet and the outlet, an actuator, and an actuation sub-assembly. Positioned in the chamber is a valve ball with a ball body and a transverse passage extending through the ball body. The valve ball is positionable between a valve open position wherein said transverse passage provides fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet and a valve closed position wherein the ball body blocks the fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet. The actuation sub-assembly engages the actuator, which in turn engages the valve ball. In addition, the valve body includes a valve body wall with a planar portion. The planar portion includes a mounting surface for mounting the actuation sub-assembly to the valve body. When the actuation sub-assembly is mounted to the valve body, the actuator extends through the planar portion of the valve body wall for engagement with the engagement surface of the valve ball and for engagement with the actuator sub-assembly.
F16K 1/16 - Soupapes ou clapets, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture possède au moins une composante du mouvement d'ouverture ou de fermeture perpendiculaire à la surface d'obturation à éléments de fermeture articulés à pivot
A pressure reducing valve for coupling to a pressurized water supply line includes a valve body with an inlet for coupling to the pressurized water supply line, an outlet, a passage extending between the inlet and the outlet, and a valve seat in the passage. A valve stem extends into the passage, which has a sealing member. An automatic pressure reducing system is provided for urging the sealing member toward the valve seat for throttling the valve to thereby reduce the pressure at the outlet. The automatic pressure reducing system includes parallel springs that occupy less space than conventional springs for a given spring load.
A fire-fighting monitor includes a housing, a nozzle coupler, and a pivot joint coupler comprising an internal passageway and a pivot member. The pivot member is pivotally mounted to the housing at the outlet of the housing. The nozzle coupler is mounted to the pivot joint coupler wherein the internal passageway of the pivot joint coupler is in communication with the internal passageways of the housing and the nozzle coupler, wherein the weight at the nozzle coupler generates a gravitational moment about the pivot axis. In addition, the nozzle coupler has a central axis defining a reference line, which is offset from the first pivot axis wherein a reaction force generated by fluid flowing through the nozzle coupler generates a moment about the first pivot axis in a direction opposed from said gravitational moment.
A62C 25/00 - Extincteurs portatifs munis de pompes à moteur
A62C 27/00 - Engins de lutte contre l'incendie montés sur roues ou véhicules terrestres de lutte contre l'incendie
B05B 15/08 - Moyens de réglage en position des têtes de pulvérisation
F16L 27/04 - Raccords universels, c.-à-d. avec une liaison mécanique permettant un mouvement angulaire ou un réglage des axes des parties raccordées dans une direction quelconque avec surfaces de contact partiellement sphériques
F16D 11/06 - Embrayages dans lesquels les organes ont des parties qui se pénètrent mutuellement désembrayés par le contact avec un organe fixe d'une pièce montée sur l'embrayage avec organes d'embrayage mobiles autrement que selon l'axe uniquement, p. ex. verrous d'entraînement tournants
F16D 13/04 - Embrayages à friction avec moyens pour les actionner ou les maintenir en prise, fournis par une force prélevée, au moins partiellement, sur l'un des arbres à embrayer
F16D 23/00 - Détails des embrayages actionnés mécaniquement et non spécifiques d'un type distinctDispositions pour la synchronisation des embrayages
F16D 43/00 - Embrayages automatiques à commande interne
