US4526548A
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Mobile firefighter training equipment
Assignee: TIFA Ltd
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Filing: 1984-11-01
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Granted: 1985-07-02
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Expires: 2004-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A mobile firefighter training trailer is divided into a plurality of rooms and passages. A plurality of simulated appliances and furniture pieces are located in the various rooms of the trailer. A smoke generator is located in a separate equipment room in the trailer and is capable of selectively supplying smoke to desired locations in the trailer. Flame generating devices are associated with the simulated appliances and furniture pieces with the flames created thereby being capable of being extinguished by the proper application of water or other extinguishing agents. A ventilation system and sprinkler system are provided for the safety of the trainee.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold M. Livingston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:50
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62C; A62C99/00; A62C99/0081; G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A mobile firefighter training trailer comprising a substantially rectangular trailer body, partition means dividing the interior of said trailer body into a plurality of rooms and passages, a plurality of simulated appliances and furniture pieces located in said trailer, smoke generating means for generating and effectively distributing smoke to said simulated appliances and furniture pieces, flame generating means associated with said simulated appliances and furniture pieces and central control means for selectively controlling the operation of said flame generating means and the distribution of smoke from said smoke generator means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A mobile firefighter training trailer comprising a substantially rectangular trailer body, partition means dividing the interior of said trailer body into a plurality of rooms and passages, a plurality of simulated appliances and furniture pieces located in said trailer, smoke generating means for generating and effectively distributing smoke to said simulated appliances and furniture pieces, flame generating means associated with said simulated appliances and furniture pieces and central control means for selectively controlling the operation of said flame generating means and the distribution of smoke from said smoke generator means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A mobile firefighter training trailer as set forth in claim 1 further comprising ventilation means operable to remove smoke from said trailer, said ventilation means being operable under the control of said central control means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A mobile firefighter training trailer as set forth in claim 1 further comprising sprinkler means located in said trailer and operable under the control of said central control means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A mobile firefighter training trailer as set forth in claim 1 wherein said simulated appliances include a simulated kitchen range having deep fryer unit, a ventilation hood above said range, a clothes dryer, and an electrical panel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-07-01 | 1988-12-31 | 1989-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-01 | 1992-12-31 | 1993-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-01 | 1996-12-31 | 1997-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |