Title:
STRUCTURALLY-INSTALLED ACCESS DEVICE FOR ACCEPTING CONNECTION BY A FIRE HOSE NOZZLE TO INTRODUCE FIREFIGHTING FLUID INTO AN ENCLOSED SPACE OF A STRUCTURE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2017/053405
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
A nozzle access device is configured to be installed in a structural element and to accept connection by a fire hose nozzle to introduce firefighting fluid into an enclosed space. The device has a housing configured to be inserted in a hole formed in the structural element. The housing has a cylindrical body and a first face with an opening surrounded by an inwardly extending cylindrical socket. The housing has a second face, with an opening, which is attached to the cylindrical body. A movable nozzle connector in the housing has a connection portion configured to receive an inserted fire hose nozzle in a locking connection and a cylindrical nozzle stop portion extending from the connection portion. The nozzle stop portion is movably coupled within an interior of the socket of the first face.
Inventors:
GUARDIANO DENIS B (US)
VASTOLA DONALD M (US)
WEST EUGENE (US)
VASTOLA DONALD M (US)
WEST EUGENE (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2016/052854
Publication Date:
May 03, 2018
Filing Date:
September 21, 2016
Export Citation:
Assignee:
GUARDIANO DENIS B (US)
VASTOLA DONALD M (US)
WEST EUGENE (US)
VASTOLA DONALD M (US)
WEST EUGENE (US)
International Classes:
A62C31/22; A62C33/04; E06B5/16; F16L5/04
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
WISCHHUSEN, Carl B. (US)
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