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Hri, Inc.

R Dewon Rankin

Curt N Rankin

Jacky P Rankin

Roger D Rankin, Ii

P Phillip Rankin, Sr

A heat resistant suit includes an inner garment designed to circulate cooling air against the wearer's body. The inner garment is connected to the cool air output of a vortex carried in a pocket in an outer, heat reflective coverall. A safety bottle is carried in another pocket of the coverall, with the safety bottle connected to a pressure valve which is also connected to an external source of breathing air. The vortex unit is connected to an external air compressor which can also be used to supply filtered, pressure regulated breathing air which is cooled by a second vortex unit. A safety harness is sewn into the coverall, with the safety harness connected to a pull ring attached to the rear of the coverall. The outer coverall is preferably constructed of KEVLAR cloth to which an external aluminum reflective coating is applied.

Heat resistant suit with active cooling system

A method of repairing large coal fired boilers and the like using a special heat resistant suit which enables workmen to erect scaffolding in the boiler at about 1100.degree. F. and to enter the boiler at a temperature above 150.degree. F. to make the necessary repairs. Refrigerated air and air for breathing by the workmen are supplied from external sources through a special insulated hose having a breakaway connection with a fitting on one leg of the suit. The refrigerated air is distributed within the suit through apertured tubes and an apertured vest. Air for breathing is supplied to a face mask. A portable air tank automatically begins supplying the face mask when the hose is detached. A harness mounted safety reel and cable permits workers to drop from the scaffolding for fast escape in an emergency. A brake controls the rate of descent.

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Buffalo, MO, United States of America

R Dewon Rankin