Patent ID: 7504962
Filing Date: 2009-03-17
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for enclosing a smoke detector comprising: a tubular extension having an open end for positioning within a space on a first side of a partition and a housing end for positioning within a space on a second side of the partition, wherein the open end is exposed to ambient air within the space on the first side of the partition; at least one fan mounted inside the tubular extension, wherein the at least one fan facilitates the ambient air within the space on the first side of the partition to be drawn within the space on the second side of the partition; a smoke detector enclosure for receiving the smoke detector, wherein at least a portion of the smoke detector enclosure contacts a portion of the tubular extension; and a cover that secures to the smoke detector enclosure, wherein the cover comprises at least one opening, and a film covers the at least one opening to provide substantially airtight smoke detector enclosure, and wherein the film facilitates transfer of audible alarm signal from the smoke detector to the space on the second side of the partition.