Smart connector for integration of a foam proportioning system with fire extinguishing equipment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9126066
APP PUB NO 20120012345A1
SERIAL NO

13082241

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Embodiments of the invention provide a fire extinguishing system including an electronic control unit in communication with a software library, a foam proportioning system including foam proportioning equipment, and a smart connector. The smart connector includes a controller, and the smart connector is connected to the foam proportioning equipment. The controller automatically initiates an authentication procedure when the smart connector is connected to the electronic control unit. The controller causes the electronic control unit to automatically unlock at least one routines in the software library after the authentication procedure is complete to enable control of the foam proportioning equipment.

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  • FIRE RESEARCH CORP.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gamble, Jonathan Taylors Falls, US 10 64
McCabe, Harold Roseville, US 6 37

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