Patent ID: 6810964
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: A62C

Abstract:
A fire extinguisher comprising:a bottle having an interior and at least an outlet; a fire suppressant contained by the bottle when the extinguisher is in a pre-discharge condition; and a gas generant and discharge assembly extending through the bottle outlet and secured there to and comprising: a source of gas for pressurizing the suppressant at least when the bottle is in a discharging condition comprising: an ignition cord having a sheath and a pyrotechnic charge contained within the sheath and extending from a proximal end to a distal end; a flexible tube surrounding the sheath at least along a major portion of a length thereof and extending from a proximal end to a distal end; a gas generant charge contained between the tube and sheath; and means for igniting the ignition cord; and an outlet, through which the suppressant is discharged when the extinguisher is in the discharging condition.