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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)
Definition statement
This subclass/group covers:
Devices, apparatus and methods to prevent fires from happening, and to fight or contain active fires.
References relevant to classification in this subclass
This subclass/group does not cover:
Fire-extinguishing compositions
Fireproofing materials
Fire alarms and detectors
Fire prevention or containment
Definition statement
This subclass/group covers:
Devices to prevent or contain fires.
References relevant to classification in this group
This subclass/group does not cover:
Devices for specific objects or places
Flame traps allowing air to pass, but not flames
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Methods to fight fires (e.g. by inerting)
Glossary of terms
In this subclass/group, the following terms (or expressions) are used with the meaning indicated:
Intumescent
permanently changing properties under the influence of high temperatures, best known example is graphite, which expands when subjected to large amounts of heat, thus forming a layer which isolates one side from the heat on the other side
Physical fire-barriers
Definition statement
This subclass/group covers:
Devices which physically prevent fire from passing the point where the device is installed.
References relevant to classification in this group
This subclass/group does not cover:
Layered materials
Fire proof paints or coatings
Fireproofing materials
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Devices for use where pipes or similar pass through walls or partitions
Curtains
Emergency operation for doors and windows
Air-flow control members for ventilation, air-conditioning or similar
Fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for particular objects or places ([N: in oil wells E21B29/08, A62C35/00; in mines or tunnels E21F5/00]; for nuclear reactors G21C9/04)
Definition statement
This subclass/group covers:
Devices and Methods which are used for specific circumstances or in specific places.
References relevant to classification in this group
This subclass/group does not cover:
Fire fighting in oil wells
Prevention of fires in mines or tunnels
In turbines or jet engines
For nuclear reactors
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Christmas tree decorations including fire fighting/fire prevention means
Prevention of fire due to dust build-up
Floating covers for liquids in large containers
Forming a firebreak device for pipes, cables or similar passing through walls or partitions
Heat or fire protective means for installations of cables or lines in buildings or vehicles
Extinguishing-devices, e.g. for blowing-out or snuffing candle flames
Extinguishing devices for cigarettes, pipes, ash-trays, etc...
Flame traps allowing passage of gas but not of flame or explosion wave
Definition statement
This subclass/group covers:
Devices which stop the expansion of pressure waves or fires by their constructional features, e.g. by cooling down the passing gas, thus suffocating the flame.
References relevant to classification in this group
This subclass/group does not cover:
Pressure relief valves/safety valves
Making of fire-extinguishing materials immediately before use (nozzles A62C31/02)
Definition statement
This subclass/group covers:
Devices and methods which allow the preparing of extinguishants directly before use, e.g. by mixing water and additives on their way to the fire-extinguishing nozzle.
References relevant to classification in this group
This subclass/group does not cover:
Nozzles for fire-extinguishing
Chemical composition of fire extinguishants
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Flow mixers for foam
Hand tools or accessories specially adapted for fire-fighting, e.g. tool boxes
Portable extinguishers with manually-operated pumps
Portable extinguishers which are permanently pressurised or pressurised immediately before use (A62C11/00 takes precedence)
References relevant to classification in this group
This subclass/group does not cover:
Portable fire extinguisher with manually-operated pumps
Filling of pressurized vessels
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Pressurized containers/vessels
Mounting devices for pressurized containers
Extinguishers essentially of the knapsack type (knapsacks, carrying-frames, pack-frames carried on the body A45F3/00 )
References relevant to classification in this group
This subclass/group does not cover:
Supporting devices for portable extinguishers
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Knapsacks, carrying-frames, pack-frames carried on the body
Hand fire-extinguishers essentially in the form of pistols or rifles
Hand fire-extinguishers in which the extinguishing substance is expelled by an explosion; Exploding containers thrown into the fire
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Launchers for projectiles
Explosive charges in projectiles
Portable extinguishers with power-driven pumps
Fire-fighting land vehicles
Fire-fighting vessels or like floating structures
Definition statement
This subclass/group covers:
Vehicles or platforms floating in water adapted to fight fires (on other ships or platforms).
References relevant to classification in this group
This subclass/group does not cover:
Fire extinguishing in ships or other vessels floating in water
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Fire extinguishing in ships
Delivery of fire-extinguishing material (pumps F04; [N: suction or pressure] hoses, [N: joints or couplings therefor] F16L)
Definition statement
This subclass/group covers:
Devices which are used to deliver the fire-extinguishants to the point where they are needed.
References relevant to classification in this group
This subclass/group does not cover:
Hose accessories specific to fire fighting
Outlets combined with sensors (sprinklers)
Hydrants in streets
Pumps
F04
Hoses and accessories therefore
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Fire-extinguishing sprinklers with integrated fire sensor (e.g. glass bulb)
Nozzles
Water cannons
Hose accessories
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Devices for coupling hoses
Reels for filamentary or thin materials
Making tubes of specials shapes, e.g. T-splits, connecting pieces
Special rules of classification within this group
Since most devices for collecting fire hoses do this by ensuring that the fire hose is empty (thus dry), devices for collecting hoses are in A62C 33/02.
Permanently-installed equipment (A62C31/00, A62C33/00, A62C37/00 take precedence; for forming water curtains A62C2/08 )
References relevant to classification in this group
This subclass/group does not cover:
Devices for forming water curtains
Delivery of fire-extinguishing material
Control of fire fighting equipment
Control of fire-fighting equipment (heat-sensitive devices G01K)
References relevant to classification in this group
This subclass/group does not cover:
Fire alarms
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Heat-sensitive devices in general
Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
Definition statement
This subclass/group covers:
This group cover:
Special methods of fire fighting (e.g. inerting), training methods and equipment for training fire-fighting as well as any devices for fire-fighting which cannot be classified in other groups.
References relevant to classification in this group
This subclass/group does not cover:
Heat-resistant garments
Special rules of classification within this group
If devices use certain methods which are represented by a subgroup in A62B 99/00, they will be classified in the respective device group and in the respective method group. For example, devices to inert luggage compartments of airplanes will be classified in A62C 3/08 and A62C 99/0018.
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