Patent ID: 8118109
Filing Date: 2012-02-21
Classification: A62C

Abstract:
1. An integral fire suppression system attachable thereto a roof of a building structure, comprising: a plurality of shingle units, each comprising integral shingle water plumbing in fluid communication therewith a shingle water distribution means, each further comprising: at least one (1) end cap unit attached thereto a terminal shingle unit thereof said plurality of shingle units, said at least one (1) end cap unit comprising integral end cap water plumbing in fluid communication therewith an end cap water distribution means; and, water supply plumbing in fluid communication therewith a water supply and said at least one (1) end cap unit, comprising a shut-off valve; wherein said shingle housing comprises an aerodynamic shape; wherein said first female connector portion comprises a corresponding size and geometry to receive said first male connector portion, thereby interconnecting adjacent shingle units; wherein said sealing means provides a water-tight seal between adjacent interconnected shingle units; wherein said plurality of shingle units comprise an interconnecting means to provide a linear assembly of a desired length; wherein said system distributes water therefrom said water supply thereto said roof; wherein said system provides a fire protection means thereto said building structure; wherein said system provides a periodic cleaning means thereto said roof thereof said building structure; wherein said system provides fire protection thereto said building structure; wherein said shingle water plumbing further comprises: wherein said female conduit connector comprises a corresponding size and geometry to receive said male conduit connector; wherein said shingle water distribution means further comprises a nozzle oriented thereat a front location thereof said shingle housing, further comprising a fan-shaped water spray; wherein said fastening tab is integrally connected with said upper peripheral edge of said shingle housing, said fastening tab being coplanar with a bottom surface of said shingle housing; wherein said male conduit connector is connected to said first male connector portion and extends outwardly therefrom such that said conduit connector is spaced from said shingle housing; and, wherein said nozzle is removably attached to said conduit and extends outwardly from said shingle housing along a path registered parallel to said fastening tab, wherein said nozzle is oppositely faced away from said fastening tab.