# US 2009/0260838 A1 · System for protecting an object exposed to destructive elements > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2009/0260838 A1 - Document ID: US20090260838A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 12/148,419 - Filed: 2008-04-18 - Published: 2009-10-22 - Earliest claimed: 2008-04-18 - Inventors: Thorsten Jungermann - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20090260838A1 ## CPC - A62C 2/06: Physical fire-barriers - A62C 3/00: Fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for particular objects or places ({in oil wells E21B29/08, A62C35/00; in mines or tunnels E21F5/00} ; for nuclear reactors G21C9/04) - A62C: FIRE-FIGHTING (fire-extinguishing compositions, use of chemical substances in extinguishing fires A62D1/00; spraying, applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces in general B05; alarm arrangements G08B, e.g. fire alarms actuated by smoke or gases G08B17/10) ## Abstract A system for protecting an object such as a fixed structure or mobile structure, such as a mobile home, car, truck or the like, which is directly exposed to destructive elements from an outdoor fire, comprising a structured cladding of flexible, fireproof material attached to or overlying the exterior of the object in spaced relation is prefabricated substantially or at least correspondingly dimensioned to conform with the outer shape of the object and is capable of being deployed from a passive stowed condition in which the structured cladding is rendered compact in relation to the object, into an active protective condition in which the structured cladding is expanded to cover at least portion of the object. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system for protecting an object having an exterior which is directly exposed to the destructive elements of an outdoor fire, characterized by a structured cladding of flexible, fireproof material attached to or overlying the exterior of the object in spaced relation, said structured cladding being prefabricated substantially or at least correspondingly dimensioned to conform with the outer shape of the object and is capable of being deployed from a passive stowed condition in which the structured cladding is rendered compact in relation to the object, into an active protective condition in which the structured cladding assumes an expanded configuration, to cover at least a portion of the object. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that the fireproof material withstands heat within a range extending from approximately 660° F. (350° C.) to approximately 1100° F. (600° C.). ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that the fireproof material is a fabric of silicated fibers. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that the fireproof material comprises glass fibers. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that the fireproof material is formed by a high-temperature protective blanket comprising isoTHERM® 1000, isoTHERM® 800, isoTHERM® HT, isoGLAS®, isokerum®, and isoTECH® preox needle-punched nonwovens, CEPRO® KRONUS, CEPRO® ATLAS, CEPRO® PALLAS, CEPRO® HERCULES, CEPRO® SIRIUS and CEPRO® OLYMPUS, proMEGA, proFIRE, proFEEK and proSAFE and/or Haceram fiber matting. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The system as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that the structured cladding is formed by at least one web of fabric which in the stowed condition is rolled up or folded together. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The system as set forth in claim 6, characterized in that said web of fabric in its stowed condition is folded such that when deployed flat its extent is smaller or equal to the surface extent of a roof of the object and a layer of the folded web of fabric facing the roof is secured to the roof, at least one further layer being releasably arranged facing the roof so that for the protective condition surface areas of the object uncovered by the web of fabric can be covered. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The system as set forth in claim 6, characterized in that in its stowed condition the web of fabric comprises at least one two-layer fold, the length of which is larger than the extent of a roof of a structure from the ridge to the eaves plus the height of the eaves from the ground adjoining the structure. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The system as set forth in claim 6, characterized in that at least two webs of fabric are arranged in parallel relation, and in which said two webs are connected to each other to form said structured cladding. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that the structured cladding comprises a base strip extending longitudinally and including a plurality of strips extending substantially perpendicular to said base strip. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The system as set forth in claim 10 in which the object is a structure, characterized in that the base strip is fitted to conform to the length of the roof ridge of the structure. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The system as set forth in claim 11, characterized in that the strips are dimensioned long enough to reach the ground adjoining the structure when the base strip is arranged along the roof ridge of the structure. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The system as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that the structured cladding in the stowed condition is accommodated in a container sited on a foundation of the object, or on a roof of the object, or on a lateral edge of a vertical exterior portion of the object. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The system as set forth in claim 13, characterized in that the container is sunk in the ground adjacent the structure. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The system as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that a hoisting mechanism is provided for hoisting the stowed structured cladding into the active protective condition, said hoisting mechanism comprising a guide attached to the exterior of the object along which the structured cladding is to be hoisted and expanded over the object. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The system as set forth in claim 15, characterized in that the guide maintains the structured cladding in spaced relation from the exterior of the object. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The system as set forth in claim 15, characterized in that the guide comprises cable means connected to the exterior of the object. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The system as set forth in claim 15, characterized in that in the active protective condition the structured cladding is slidably attached to the guide. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The system as set forth in claim 15, characterized in that the guide extends substantially horizontally about at least part of the object. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) The system as set forth in claim 15, characterized in that the hoisting mechanism further comprises drive means for hoisting the structured cladding. ### Claim 21 (depends on 1) The system as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that at its one edge facing the ground adjoining the object the structured cladding includes eyelets for securing the structured cladding to the ground. ### Claim 22 (depends on 1) The system as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that provided between the structured cladding and the object is a watering system, said watering system comprising at least one conduit connected to a source of water and nozzles hydraulically connected to said conduit jetting water in the direction of the structured cladding. ### Claim 23 A system for protecting an object having an exterior which is directly exposed to the destructive elements of an outdoor fire, comprising a structured cladding of flexible, fireproof material attached to or overlying the exterior of the object in spaced relation, said structured cladding being prefabricated substantially or at least correspondingly dimensioned to conform with the outer shape of the object and is capable of being deployed from a passive stowed condition in which the structured cladding is rendered compact in relation to the object, into an active protective condition in which the structured cladding assumes an expanded configuration, to cover at least a portion of the object. ### Claim 24 A method of forming fire protection for an object directly exposed to the elements such as an immobile or mobile structure such as a mobile home, car, truck or the like comprising the steps of: prefabricating a structured cladding of flexible fireproof material for attachment to an exterior of the object substantially to conform with the exterior of the object and stowing the structured cladding in a passive stowed condition in which the prefabricated structured cladding is rendered compact. ### Claim 25 (depends on 24) The method as set forth in claim 24, characterized in that when a fire occurs the structured cladding is deployed from a passive stowed condition into an active protective condition in which the structured cladding is expanded to cover at least a portion of the object. ### Claim 26 (depends on 24) The method as set forth in claim 24, characterized in that for the stowed condition, the structured cladding is rolled up. ### Claim 27 (depends on 24) The method as set forth in claim 24, characterized in that for the stowed condition, the structured cladding is folded. ### Claim 28 (depends on 25) The method as set forth in claim 25, characterized in that in the stowed condition the structured cladding is located along a roof ridge, the structured cladding on being deployed into the active protective condition extending at least from the ridge to the eaves. ### Claim 29 (depends on 28) The method as set forth in claim 28, characterized in that in a first unfolding action the structured cladding is deployed along the roof ridge to form a longitudinal strip along the roof ridge and then is a subsequent second unfolding action is deployed crosswise to the roof ridge down to the eaves of the roof to form a plurality of transverse strips covering the roof. ### Claim 30 (depends on 25) The method as set forth in claim 25, characterized in that in its active protective condition the structured cladding is secured to the ground adjoining the object. ### Claim 31 (depends on 25) The method as set forth in claim 25, characterized in that in its stowed condition the structured cladding is located on a foundation on one side of the structure, the structured cladding in being deployed into the active protective condition being hoisted to a roof ridge and beyond to an opposite side. ### Claim 32 (depends on 25) The method as set forth in claim 25, characterized in that the structured cladding is deployed from the stowed condition to the protective condition like a drape to cover at least one vertical side of the object. ### Claim 33 (depends on 25) The method as set forth in claim 25, characterized in that the structured cladding is wettened, particularly jetted with a liquid, such as water.