Patent ID: 6089324
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: A62C

Abstract:
A foam expansion manifold for a portable cold foam producing fire suppression apparatus, comprising:(a) a mixing chamber, said mixing chamber including a first end and a second end;(b) a liquid solution inlet port located at said first end, said inlet port configured for directing a flow of liquid solution into said mixing chamber, said inlet port further configured for receiving a pressurized solution of liquid from a storage vessel;(c) a foam outlet port located at said second end; and(d) a cold compressed air injection port located adjacent said first end, said compressed air injection port configured for directing cold compressed air into said mixing chamber, said compressed air injection port further configured for receiving cold compressed air from a cold compressed air supply;(e) wherein said mixing chamber is configured for mixing said compressed air and said pressurized liquid solution to produce cold foam which exits said foam outlet port.