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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2026
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2022
Minimax Viking Patent Management Gmbh, Bad Oldesloe, DE;
Jason T. Watson, Hastings, MI (US);
Shawn J. Feenstra, Caledonia, MI (US);
Derek John Scheffers, Mattawan, MI (US);
Minimax Viking Patent Management GmbH, Bad Oldesloe, DE;
Abstract
A method and device for protecting and installing a fire protection sprinkler. The method includes torquing the sprinkler with a protective device strapped about the sprinkler and pulling a releasing segment of the device to expose operational components of the installed sprinkler. The protective device includes a first and second member having a hinged connection about which the members pivot with respect to one another between an open configuration and a closed configuration. At least one of the members includes a torque assist portion for applying the torque to the sprinkler and a releasing segment spaced laterally from the hinge connection to pivot the members from the closed configuration to the open configuration and release the protective device from the sprinkler.