Patent ID: 7699116
Filing Date: 2010-04-20
Classification: A62C

Abstract:
1. An anti-skipping sprinkler, comprising: a frame defining a central longitudinal axis, the frame including a base portion defining an orifice, and first and second arms extending away from the base portion and joining at a lower end of the frame; a deflector located at the lower end of the frame; an orifice plug held over the orifice by a trigger element, the trigger element comprising a heat sensitive element; an anti-skipping shield extending circumferentially around the heat sensitive element, the anti-skipping shield having an upper end and a lower end, wherein the anti-skipping shield is open at the upper end to permit airflow to the heat sensitive element around the upper end of the anti-skipping shield, and the anti-skipping shield is permanently open at the lower end to permit fluid exiting the orifice to spray through the lower end of the anti-skipping shield; a first mounting arm extending from the first arm to the anti-skipping shield, wherein the first mounting arm is coupled to the anti-skipping shield at a position between the upper end and the lower end of the anti-skipping shield; and a second mounting arm extending from the second arm to the anti-skipping shield, wherein the second mounting arm is coupled to the anti-skipping shield at a position between the upper end and the lower end of the anti-skipping shield.