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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 30, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2008
Applicants:
Povl Hansen, Hobro, DK;
Geof Brazier, Woodbury, MN (US);
Inventors:
Povl Hansen, Hobro, DK;
Geof Brazier, Woodbury, MN (US);
Assignee:
B&S Safety Systems, Inc., Limerick, IE;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G08B 17/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A system of ignition-source detection and prevention in containers and open materials handling systems. The system includes an electronic processor located in close proximity to a detector, a spray nozzle, and a valve. The electronic processor may be configured to be placed in a dust-hazard environment. The detector may be configured to detect radiation and/or a flame. Associate methods are also disclosed, including: a method of responding to an ignition source, a method of installing an ignition-source detection system, and a method of testing an ignition-source detection system.