Patent ID: 6543735
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
A shield for a wall mounted smoke detector enclosure formed of screen material, the shield being formed of sheet metal and comprising:a mounting surface for mounting to a wall; and a downwardly sloping surface structure extending from the mounting surface for extending above the enclosure, the downwardly sloping surface structure having sufficient slope and length for preventing items from being hung on the shield and the enclosure while at the same time providing a direct smoke flow path therepast to the enclosure, the downwardly sloping surface structure comprising two downwardly sloping ribs bent from the mounting surface, the ribs having rear ends extending below the mounting surface that are separated from the mounting surface by slots, the slots enabling the ribs to be bent during manufacturing such that the rear ends may extend close to the wall when mounted for preventing the insertion of items therebetween.