Foam bun fire suppression system
AssigneeFlexible Foam Products, Inc.
InventorKEVIN GASKILL
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides a bun fire suppression system that includes a wand, a valve, and a hose. The wand is configured to pierce into a foam bun. The wand further includes a plurality of holes extending from the hollow portion inside the wand to the exterior of the wand. The valve is coupled to the wand and is in fluid communication with the hollow portion of the wand. The valve includes a shut-off that selectively stops and releases water flow from the valve to the hollow portion of the wand. The hose is coupled to a water source to direct water to the wand.
Claims14
A bun fire suppression system comprising:
- a wand comprising shaft and end portions, and having a hollow portion disposed through the shaft portion;
- wherein the wand is configured to pierce into a foam bun;
- wherein the wand further includes a plurality of holes extending from the hollow portion inside the wand to exterior of the wand;
- wherein the plurality of holes in the wand are configured to direct water out and away from the wand in a plurality of directions;
- a valve coupled to the wand and in fluid communication with the hollow portion of the wand;
- wherein the valve includes a shut-off that selectively stops and releases water flow from the valve to the hollow portion of the wand;
- and
- a hose coupled to the valve opposite the wand;
- wherein the hose is configured to also couple to a water source and direct water to the valve.
A method of dousing an interior portion of a burning foam bun, the method comprises the steps of:
- providing a fire suppression system that includes a wand comprising shaft and end portions, and having a hollow portion disposed through the shaft portion, wherein the wand is configured to pierce into a foam bun, wherein the wand further includes a plurality of holes extending from the hollow portion inside the wand to exterior of the wand, wherein the plurality of holes in the wand are configured to direct water out and away from the wand in a plurality of directions, a valve coupled to the wand and in fluid communication with the hollow portion of the wand, wherein the valve includes a shut-off that selectively stops and releases water flow from the valve to the hollow portion of the wand, and a hose coupled to the valve opposite the wand, wherein the hose is configured to also couple to a water source and direct water to the valve;
- inserting the shaft of the wand into the interior of the bun;
- opening the valve;
- and
- allowing water to spray through the plurality of holes in the wand, away from the wand, and in multiple directions into the foam bun.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.