20240024718. FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER ASSEMBLIES AND INSTALLATIONS WITH ADJUSTIBLE PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS simplified abstract (Tyco Fire Products LP)

FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER ASSEMBLIES AND INSTALLATIONS WITH ADJUSTIBLE PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS

Organization Name

Tyco Fire Products LP

Inventor(s)

George B. Coletta of West Warwick RI (US)

Robert Kyle Fullerton of Matthews NC (US)

Scott Alan Going of Lubbock TX (US)

Michael W. Horgan of East Greenwich RI (US)

Alaine Christine Liotta of Conshohocken PA (US)

Gary James Luiz of Warwick RI (US)

Todd F. Orsini of Sterling MA (US)

Darren Palmieri of Chalfont PA (US)

Dennis Michael Phillips of Mount Juliet TN (US)

Kevin Wade Pressnell of Athens AL (US)

Manuel R. Silva, Jr. of Cranston RI (US)

FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER ASSEMBLIES AND INSTALLATIONS WITH ADJUSTIBLE PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240024718 titled 'FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER ASSEMBLIES AND INSTALLATIONS WITH ADJUSTIBLE PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes adjustable fire protection assemblies and methods. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

• The assembly includes a sprinkler with a body and a deflector supported from the body.
• An escutcheon surrounds the sprinkler and defines an aperture between the receiver and the sprinkler.
• A push-to-connect fitting is part of the assembly and includes a tubular member for connecting to a pipe.
• The tubular member has an internal conduit that receives the sprinkler body.
• A seal member and a retaining ring are inside the tubular member to form an adjustable seal and grip around the sprinkler body.
• A releasing member is used to disengage the retaining ring from the sprinkler body.
• The escutcheon can slide with respect to the tubular member to define an adjustable deflector-to-rim distance.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Fire protection systems in buildings and structures.
• Industrial fire suppression systems.
• Residential fire sprinkler systems.

Problems solved by this technology:

• Provides an adjustable fire protection assembly that can be easily installed and adjusted.
• Allows for precise positioning of the sprinkler deflector.
• Provides a secure and reliable connection between the sprinkler and the pipe.

Benefits of this technology:

• Simplifies the installation process of fire protection systems.
• Allows for easy adjustment of the sprinkler position.
• Provides a tight seal and secure grip around the sprinkler body.
• Enhances the effectiveness of fire suppression systems.

Original Abstract Submitted

adjustable fire protection assemblies and methods are provided. the assembly includes a sprinkler having a body with an outer encasing surface and a deflector supported from the body. an escutcheon having a receiver and a rim surround the fire protection sprinkler to define an aperture between the receiver and the sprinkler. a push-to-connect fitting of the assembly includes a tubular member with an end for connection to a pipe and an internal conduit that receives the sprinkler body. a seal member and a retaining ring are disposed within the tubular member to form an adjustable seal and grip about the sprinkler body. a releasing member translates to disengage the retaining ring from the sprinkler body; and the escutcheon translates with respect to the tubular member in a sliding surface engagement to define an adjustable deflector-to-rim distance between the rim of the escutcheon and the deflector of the sprinkler.