Method and apparatus for extinguishing fires

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8833476
APP PUB NO 20120193108A1
SERIAL NO

13291449

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A unique method and apparatus for suppressing the spread of and extinguishing fires in confined areas such as underground tunnels and conduits. The new method includes mixing a super absorbent polymer supplied from a backpack, in one embodiment, with water to form a hydrated super absorbent polymer and applying this admixture to an electrical fire. The super absorbent polymer can be contained in a backpack. The admixture has the ability to cling to the object(s) to which it has been applied and either cool down the object(s) after it is on fire, or block the fire from reaching the object. The super absorbent polymer and water admixture also encapsulates the noxious and toxic gases and prevents the release of these toxic gases into the atmosphere. The super absorbent polymer and water admixture retains the ash, particulates, and other byproducts of the electrical fire to enable a rapid and thorough cleanup.

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REGER MICHAEL L14550 PEACE RIVER WAY PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33418

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Cordani, Peter Palm Beach Gardens, US 58 340

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