Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a spraying device 100 that includes a receptacle 102 configured to receive and store a fluid; and a hose 104 fluidically coupled with the receptacle 102, wherein the hose 104 is configured to carry and spray the stored fluid over an area of interest (AOI). The device 100 further includes a power supply and management unit configured to manage and supply electric power, as per requirement, to the device, wherein the power supply and management unit derives the required electric power from any or a combination of direct electric supply, battery, and solar cells. Further, the device 100 is adapted to be configured as a battery in a vehicle.
Claims:1. A spraying device comprising:
a receptacle configured to receive and store a fluid;
a hose fluidically coupled with the receptacle, and configured to carry and spray the stored fluid over an area of interest (AOI); and
a power supply and management unit configured to manage and supply electric power, as per requirement, to the device, wherein the power supply and management unit derives the required electric power from any or a combination of direct electric supply, battery, and solar cells.
2. The spraying device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device comprises a rotating element circumscribed with a set of protruding members configured for swaddling of the hose, wherein
the hose gets released from the set of protruding members, when the rotating element rotates in a first direction; and
the hose gets swaddled over the set of protruding members, when the rotating element rotates in a second direction.
3. The spraying device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device comprises a pumping unit operatively coupled between the receptacle and the hose, wherein the pumping unit is configured to pump and draw the fluid from the receptacle to the hose.
4. The spraying device as claimed in claim 3, wherein:
a nozzle is configured at a first end of the hose, wherein the nozzle is configured to spray the fluid at a controlled pressure; and
a second end of the hose is coupled to an outlet of the receptacle.
5. The spraying device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the device comprises a valve positioned between the hose and the nozzle, wherein the valve, through variation in its opening, is configured to control pressure of the fluid, thereby enabling spraying of the fluid at a pre-defined specific rate.
6. The spraying device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the device comprises an actuating unit configured to control opening and closing of the valve, thereby facilitating spraying of the fluid at the controlled pressure;
wherein, the actuating unit is positioned at any of the nozzle, hose and the receptacle.
7. The spraying device as claimed in claim 6, wherein the power supply and management unit manages and supplies the electric power to the pumping unit, and any or a combination of the rotating element and the actuating unit; and
wherein, the power supply and management unit facilitates charging of the battery from the direct electric supply and the solar cell, and in case the device is not able to derive power from any of the direct electric supply and the solar cell, then it transmits the electric power from the battery.
8. The spraying device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the constituent elements of the fluid comprises any or a combination of water, carbon-di-oxide, insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, and sanitizer; and
wherein, the receptacle comprises one or more chambers configured to accommodate each of the constituent elements separately.
9. A fire douser comprising:
a receptacle configured to receive and store a fluid;
a hose fluidically coupled with the receptacle, and adapted to be swaddled over a rotating element circumscribed with a set of protruding members, the hose configured to carry and spray the stored fluid over an area of interest (AOI) including fire and associated flames, wherein the fluid comprises any or a combination of water and carbon-di-oxide; and
a power supply unit configured to manage and supply electric power, as per requirement, to the fire douser, wherein the power supply unit derives the required electric power from any or a combination of direct electric supply, battery, and solar cells.
10. The fire douser as claimed in claim 9, wherein the fire douser is adapted to be configured as a battery in a vehicle.
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of fire safety study. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to a spraying device, and especially a fire douser.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed disclosure, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Chemical industries, fire cracker industries, and other such industries are prone to fire accidents. Moreover, electric faults are also a major cause for fire accidents. Oil spills, petroleum products, and even sanitizer possess a great risk for fire accidents. Fire accidents may lead to monetary loss, and also risk to human lives.
[0004] Many equipment have been designed to douse fire and avoid fire related accidents. However, operating such devices is a very cumbersome and toll taking task. Moreover, existing equipment are required to be manually operated. Also, existing equipment are so much heavy that they cannot be easily ported from one place to another, the existing equipment cannot be easily shifted even to a nearby location in case of a fire accident. Further, the existing equipment are bulky and require a lot of space.
[0005] There is, therefore, a need to provide a device that may obviate the above mentioned limitations, and equipped with easy and effective technique for extinguishing fire.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0007] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide a spraying device that obviates the above mentioned problems, and is user-friendly.
[0008] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an efficient and easy to operate spraying device.
[0009] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a portable spraying device.
[0010] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a spraying device that can operate on dual backup, i.e., battery as well as solar panel, other than direct electric power supply.
[0011] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a spraying device that can be adapted to be utilized as a fire douser, insecticide sprayer, pesticide sprayer, mosquito repellent sprayer, and for irrigation and sanitization purposes.
[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a fire douser with water connection to direct water outlet as well as fire fight tank outlet.
[0013] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a fire douser that can be used as a battery in some vehicle.
[0014] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a fire douser with automated water flow.
[0015] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a fire douser that reduces monetary losses and casualties.
[0016] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a fire douser that is most suitable for commercial, retail outlets, hospital residential buildings, and hotels.
SUMMARY
[0017] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the field of fire safety study. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to a spraying device, and especially a fire douser.
[0018] According to an aspect, the present disclosure pertains to a spraying device comprising: a receptacle configured to receive and store a fluid; a hose fluidically coupled with the receptacle, and configured to carry and spray the stored fluid over an area of interest (AOI); and a power supply and management unit configured to manage and supply electric power, as per requirement, to the device, wherein the power supply and management unit may derive the required electric power from any or a combination of direct electric supply, battery, and solar cells.
[0019] In an aspect, the device comprises a rotating element circumscribed with a set of protruding members configured for swaddling of the hose, wherein the hose may get released from the set of protruding members, when the rotating element rotates in a first direction; and the hose may get swaddled over the set of protruding members, when the rotating element rotates in a second direction.
[0020] In other aspect, the device comprises a pumping unit operatively coupled between the receptacle and the hose, wherein the pumping unit may be configured to pump and draw the fluid from the receptacle to the hose.
[0021] In another aspect, a nozzle may be configured at a first end of the hose, wherein the nozzle may be configured to spray the fluid at a controlled pressure; and a second end of the hose may be coupled to an outlet of the receptacle.
[0022] In an aspect, the device comprises a valve positioned between the hose and the nozzle, wherein the valve, through variation in its opening, may be configured to control pressure of the fluid, thereby enabling spraying of the fluid at a pre-defined specific rate.
[0023] In an aspect, the device comprises an actuating unit configured to control opening and closing of the valve, thereby facilitating spraying of the fluid at the controlled pressure; wherein, the actuating unit may be positioned at any of the nozzle, hose and the receptacle.
[0024] In another aspect, the power supply and management unit manages and supplies the electric power to the pumping unit, and any or a combination of the rotating element and the actuating unit; and wherein, the power supply and management unit may facilitate charging of the battery from the direct electric supply and the solar cell, and in case the device may not be able to derive power from any of the direct electric supply and the solar cell, then it may transmit the electric power from the battery.
[0025] In an aspect, the constituent elements of the fluid comprises any or a combination of water, carbon-di-oxide, insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, and sanitizer; and wherein, the receptacle may comprise one or more chambers configured to accommodate each of the constituent elements separately.
[0026] According to another aspect, the present disclosure pertains to a fire douser comprising: a receptacle configured to receive and store a fluid; a hose fluidically coupled with the receptacle, and adapted to be swaddled over a rotating element circumscribed with a set of protruding members, the hose configured to carry and spray the stored fluid over an area of interest (AOI) including fire and associated flames, wherein the fluid comprises any or a combination of water and carbon-di-oxide; and a power supply unit configured to manage and supply electric power, as per requirement, to the fire douser, wherein the power supply unit may derive the required electric power from any or a combination of direct electric supply, battery, and solar cells.
[0027] In another aspect, the fire douser may be adapted to be configured as a battery in a vehicle.
[0028] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0029] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0030] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed spraying device, to illustrate its overall working, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0031] FIGs. 2A and 2B illustrate left and right of the proposed spraying device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0033] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0034] As used herein the description and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0035] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosures as defined by the appended claims.
[0036] Embodiments explained herein relate to the field of fire safety study. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to a spraying device, and especially a fire douser.
[0037] According to an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a spraying device including: a receptacle configured to receive and store a fluid; a hose fluidically coupled with the receptacle, and configured to carry and spray the stored fluid over an area of interest (AOI); and a power supply and management unit configured to manage and supply electric power, as per requirement, to the device, wherein the power supply and management unit can derive the required electric power from any or a combination of direct electric supply, battery, and solar cells.
[0038] In an embodiment, the device can include a rotating element circumscribed with a set of protruding members configured for swaddling of the hose, wherein the hose can get released from the set of protruding members, when the rotating element rotates in a first direction; and the hose can get swaddled over the set of protruding members, when the rotating element rotates in a second direction.
[0039] In other embodiment, the device can include a pumping unit operatively coupled between the receptacle and the hose, wherein the pumping unit may be configured to pump and draw the fluid from the receptacle to the hose.
[0040] In an embodiment, a nozzle can be configured at a first end of the hose, wherein the nozzle can be configured to spray the fluid at a controlled pressure; and a second end of the hose can be coupled to an outlet of the receptacle.
[0041] In another embodiment, the device can include a valve positioned between the hose and the nozzle, wherein the valve, through variation in its opening, can be configured to control pressure of the fluid, thereby enabling spraying of the fluid at a pre-defined specific rate.
[0042] In an embodiment, the device can include an actuating unit configured to control opening and closing of the valve, thereby facilitating spraying of the fluid at the controlled pressure; wherein, the actuating unit can be positioned at any of the nozzle, hose and the receptacle.
[0043] In another embodiment, the power supply and management unit manages and supplies the electric power to the pumping unit, and any or a combination of the rotating element and the actuating unit; and wherein, the power supply and management unit can facilitate charging of the battery from the direct electric supply and the solar cell, and in case the device cannot be able to derive power from any of the direct electric supply and the solar cell, then it can transmit the electric power from the battery.
[0044] In an embodiment, the constituent elements of the fluid can include any or a combination of water, carbon-di-oxide, insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, and sanitizer; and wherein, the receptacle can include one or more chambers configured to accommodate each of the constituent elements separately.
[0045] According to another embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a fire douser including: a receptacle configured to receive and store a fluid; a hose fluidically coupled with the receptacle, and adapted to be swaddled over a rotating element circumscribed with a set of protruding members, the hose configured to carry and spray the stored fluid over an area of interest (AOI) including fire and associated flames, wherein the fluid can include any or a combination of water and carbon-di-oxide; and a power supply unit configured to manage and supply electric power, as per requirement, to the fire douser, wherein the power supply unit can derive the required electric power from any or a combination of direct electric supply, battery, and solar cells.
[0046] In another embodiment, the fire douser can be adapted to be configured as a battery in a vehicle.
[0047] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed spraying device, to illustrate its overall working, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0048] In an embodiment, the proposed spraying device 100 (also, referred to as device 100, herein) can include a receptacle 102 that can be configured to receive and store a fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, the receptacle 102 can be made from any or a combination of iron, steel, and plastic. Further, the device 100 can include a hose 104 that can be fluidically coupled with the receptacle 102. The hose 104 can be configured to carry and spray the stored fluid over an area of interest (AOI). In an exemplary embodiment6, the hose 104 can be extended upto a distance of 30 metre (m).
[0049] In an embodiment, the device 100 can include a rotating element 106 circumscribed with a set of protruding members 108 that can be configured for swaddling of the hose 104. In one exemplary embodiment, the hose 104 can get released from the set of protruding members 108, when the rotating element 106 rotates in a first direction. In other exemplary embodiment, the hose 104 can get swaddled over the set of protruding members 108, when the rotating element 106 rotates in a second direction.
[0050] In an embodiment, the device 100 can include a nozzle 112 that can be configured at a first end of the hose 104, wherein the nozzle 112 can be configured to spray, through the first end, the fluid at a controlled pressure. In another embodiment, a second end of the hose 104 can be coupled to an outlet of the receptacle 102. In yet another embodiment, the receptacle 102 can include an inlet 114 through which the fluid can be fed in the receptacle 102.
[0051] In one embodiment, the device 100 can include a valve 116 that can be positioned between the hose 104 and the nozzle 112, wherein opening of the valve 116 can be variated, which can further lead to controlling of pressure of the fluid, thereby enabling spraying of the fluid at a pre-defined specific rate. In an exemplary embodiment, the fluid can be targeted up to a distance of 25 m. to 30 m. by controlling pressure of the fluid.
[0052] In other embodiment, the device 100 can include an actuating unit 118 that can be configured to control opening and closing of the valve 116, thereby facilitating spraying of the fluid at the controlled pressure. In an exemplary embodiment, the actuating unit 118 can be positioned at any one of the nozzle 112, hose 104, and the receptacle 102.
[0053] In an embodiment, the device 100 can include a power supply and management unit 120, which can be configured to manage and supply electric power, as per requirement, to the device 100. In an implementation, the power supply and management unit can derive the required electric power from any or a combination of direct electric supply, battery, and solar cells.
[0054] In an embodiment, the device 100 can include a pumping unit that can be operatively coupled between the receptacle 102 and the hose 104. In one embodiment, the pumping unit 122 can be configured to pump and draw the fluid from the receptacle 102 to the hose 104. In an exemplary embodiment, the pumping unit 122 and the actuating unit 118 can be operated electrically by coupling with the power supply and management unit 120.
[0055] In an embodiment, left and right of the spraying device 100 are illustrated in FIGs. 2A and 2B respectively.
[0056] In first embodiment, the device 100 can be adapted to be used as a fire douser. In an embodiment, receptacle 102 of the fire douser can be configured to receive and store any or a combination of water and carbon-di-oxide. Further, hose 104 of the fire douser can be configured to carry and spray the stored water and carbon-di-oxide, such that a foam can be created and ejected over an area of interest (AOI) including fire and associated flames. In one embodiment, the fire douser can include a power supply unit configured to manage and supply electric power, as per requirement, to the fire douser, wherein the power supply unit derives the required electric power from any or a combination of direct electric supply, battery, and solar cells. In one embodiment, the fire douser can be adapted to be configured as a battery in a vehicle.
[0057] In second embodiment, the device 100 can be adapted to be used in agriculture field, where the device 100 can be used as a sprayer through which water, insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides can be sprayed in the agriculture field. In an implementation, the device 100 can include one or more chambers that can be configured to accommodate constituent elements, such as, water, insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides, separately. In an exemplary embodiment, the device 100 can be adapted to be used for spraying mosquito-repellent also.
[0058] In third embodiment, the device 100 can be adapted to be used for sanitization purpose, wherein sanitizer can be stored and sprayed through the device 100.
[0059] In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a simple, efficient, and user-friendly spraying device 100. The device 100 can be used as a fire douser with water connection to direct water outlet as well as fire fight tank outlet. The fire douser can be configured to facilitate automated water flow. Further, it can reduce monetary losses and casualties, and can be most suitable for use in commercial, retail outlets, hospital residential buildings, and hotels.
[0060] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term “coupled”; is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms “coupled to”; and “coupled with”; are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms “coupled to”; and “coupled with”; are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary.
[0061] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0062] The present disclosure provides an efficient and easy to operate spraying device.
[0063] The present disclosure provides a portable spraying device.
[0064] The present disclosure provides a spraying device that can operate on dual backup, i.e., battery as well as solar panel, other than direct electric power supply.
[0065] The present disclosure provides a spraying device that can be adapted to be utilized as a fire douser, insecticide sprayer, pesticide sprayer, mosquito repellent sprayer, and for irrigation and sanitization purposes.
[0066] The present disclosure provides a fire douser with water connection to direct water outlet as well as fire fight tank outlet.
[0067] The present disclosure provides a fire douser that can be used as a battery in some vehicle.
[0068] The present disclosure provides a fire douser with automated water flow.
[0069] The present disclosure provides a fire douser that reduces monetary losses and casualties.
[0070] The present disclosure provides a fire douser that is most suitable for commercial, retail outlets, hospital residential buildings, and hotels.
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| 3 | 202221008231-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY [16-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-16 |
| 4 | 202221008231-FORM 1 [16-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-16 |
| 5 | 202221008231-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [16-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-16 |
| 6 | 202221008231-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [16-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-16 |
| 7 | 202221008231-DRAWINGS [16-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-16 |
| 8 | 202221008231-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [16-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-16 |
| 9 | 202221008231-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [16-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-16 |
| 10 | 202221008231-FORM-26 [25-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-25 |
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| 12 | 202221008231-Proof of Right [16-08-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-08-16 |
| 13 | 202221008231-FORM-9 [24-08-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-08-24 |
| 14 | 202221008231-MSME CERTIFICATE [25-08-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-08-25 |
| 15 | 202221008231-FORM28 [25-08-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-08-25 |
| 16 | 202221008231-FORM 18A [25-08-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-08-25 |
| 17 | 202221008231-FER.pdf | 2022-08-29 |
| 18 | 202221008231-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY [28-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-28 |
| 19 | 202221008231-FER_SER_REPLY [28-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-28 |
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| 21 | 202221008231-CORRESPONDENCE [28-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-28 |
| 22 | 202221008231-CLAIMS [28-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-28 |
| 23 | 202221008231-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-22-05-2023).pdf | 2023-05-08 |
| 24 | 202221008231-Correspondence to notify the Controller [19-05-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-05-19 |
| 25 | 202221008231-Written submissions and relevant documents [06-06-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-06-06 |
| 26 | 202221008231-Annexure [06-06-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-06-06 |
| 27 | 202221008231-PatentCertificate14-06-2023.pdf | 2023-06-14 |
| 28 | 202221008231-IntimationOfGrant14-06-2023.pdf | 2023-06-14 |
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