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US 2020/0139166 A1Published application
Fire safety device
AssigneeSouthern Safety Products Limited Liability Company
InventorsNicholas Welch, Colby Geary, Mark Boudreau
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Abstract
Many people die each year from smoke inhalation due to residential fires. An enclosed space that provides clean and breathable air to people can save many lives when there is a fire and people are unable to escape. The device can be placed in a small and easily accessible space in a dwelling. The device recirculates and purifies air so that people can breathe while they wait for emergency responders.
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A fire safety device comprising:
- an air recirculation and purification system;
- an air flow tunnel;
- a carbon scrubber;
- a door sweep;
- a sensor unit;
- and
- a power source.
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A fire safety device:
- (i) an air recirculation and purification system wherein breathable air can be circulated for at least 10 minutes during an active fire and wherein said fire safety device is installed in an enclosed space is sized such that it will accommodate at least 1 human being during a fire;
- (ii) an alarm to notify emergency personnel
- (iii) one or more cellular capabilities to notify emergency personnel
- (iv) a light to illuminate the enclosed space.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.