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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 26, 2024
Filed:
Jan. 26, 2023
Applicants:
Viking Group, Inc., Caledonia, MI (US);
Minimax Viking Patent Management Gmbh, Bad Oldesloe, DE;
Inventors:
MartiN H. Workman, Delton, MI (US);
Scott T. Franson, Hastings, MI (US);
James E. Golinveaux, Ada, MI (US);
Assignees:
Viking Group, Inc., Caledonia, MI (US);
Minimax Viking Patent Management GmbH, Bad Oldesloe, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A62C 2/10 (2006.01); A62C 37/11 (2006.01); A62C 35/60 (2006.01); A62C 35/62 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A62C 2/10 (2013.01); A62C 37/11 (2013.01); A62C 35/60 (2013.01); A62C 35/62 (2013.01);
Abstract
Fire protection systems and methods provide for the protection of horizontal concealed interstitial spaces of either a solid wood joist, open bar joist or open truss construction system. The systems and methods provide and locate fire protection sprinklers to define localized heat detection areas that are over 1000 sq. ft., at least 2000 sq. ft., over 2000 sq. ft. and/or otherwise unconfined by draft curtains or other barriers.