Patent ID: 9604081
Date: 2017-03-28
CPC Classifications: A62C

Claim:
1. An apparatus for extinguishing a fire on a stovetop having a first burner and a second burner, a microwave positioned above the stovetop, the apparatus comprising: a container detachably mountable to the microwave, the container having a closure movable between an open position and a closed position on the container; a projection member connected to the container, the projection member movable with respect to the container between a retracted position and an extended position; a supply of fire suppressant material retainable within the container when the projection member is in the retracted position and the closure is in the closed position; and a heat responsive actuator disposed on the container; wherein when the supply of fire suppressant material is retained within the container, the container is mounted to the microwave over the first burner, and the fire on the stovetop actuates the heat responsive actuator, the closure moves to the open position and the projection member moves to the extended position, the projection member forcing a second burner portion of the supply of fire suppressant material toward the second burner.