Patent ID: 8833476
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: A62C

Abstract:
1. A system for enhancing the fire suppression and extinguishing properties of water comprising: a wand, said wand having an eductor secured to one end thereof; a nozzle secured to an outlet of said eductor; a hose secured to another end of said wand, said hose supplying pressurized water to said wand; a first valve, said first valve regulating an amount of pressurized water supplied to said wand; a second valve fluidly connected to said eductor, said second valve regulating an amount of super absorbent polymer supplied to said eductor from a backpack; and a vacuum hose, said vacuum hose fluidly connected to a source of vacuum; whereby when pressurized water is passed through said eductor a regulated amount of super absorbent polymer is drawn into said eductor and mixed with said pressurized water to produce an admixture of water and super absorbent polymer, said admixture of water and super absorbent polymer having properties which enable said admixture of water and super absorbent polymer to adhere to surfaces thereby greatly enhancing the fire extinguishing and fire suppression properties of water alone wherein said vacuum hose is utilized to withdraw particulate material from a site of a fire after the fire has been extinguished.