Ember armor wildfire protection sprinkler
View Patent ↗Ember Armor Wildfire Protection Sprinklers offer a versatile and comprehensive defense against wildfires, easily mountable on various structures like homes, roofs, and trees with just five screws. Upon installation, it establishes a hydration bubble around the protected area, extinguishing embers and creating a wet perimeter to deter ground fires. The innovative powder-coated stainless steel and brass bracket, with a high melting point, ensures year-round durability, shedding rain and sprinkler water to safeguard the structure. The customizable bracket supports different sprinkler heads, with a filter-free option to prevent clogging. Designed for homeowner convenience, it eliminates the need for seasonal setup and features color options for aesthetic appeal. Additionally, the kit includes a firefighter alert sign, mounted at the property entrance, ensuring heightened awareness of wildfire protection measures.
1 . A wildfire protection sprinkler system comprising:
a bracket;
a sprinkler head designed for mounting on the bracket;
a hose for connecting the sprinkler head mounted on the bracket with a water outlet;
the sprinkler head and hose operable to create a hydration bubble around a protected structure upon activation, said hydration bubble extinguishing airborne wildfire embers and establishing a wet perimeter to prevent advancement of ground fires;
wherein the bracket further comprises an angled arm and a cross member, the angled metal arm comprising one or more deflectors extending upward from a top surface of the angled arm, the one or more deflectors configured to channel rainwater and sprinkler water away from the protected structure.
2 . The wildfire protection sprinkler system of claim 1 , wherein said bracket exhibiting a melting point of at least 927° C. for brass and over 1400° C. for stainless steel.
3 . The wildfire protection sprinkler system of claim 1 , wherein a structure of said bracket designed to minimize vibrations, wherein the vibrations hamper a rotation of impact sprinklers.
4 . The wildfire protection sprinkler system of claim 1 , wherein said bracket angled arm includes a carefully calculated angle and height configuration, and said bracket is formed to facilitate secure attachment to a facia board.
5 . The wildfire protection sprinkler system of claim 1 , wherein said bracket is crafted to provide a maximum hydration bubble around the structure, essential for wildfire protection.
6 . The wildfire protection sprinkler system of claim 1 , wherein the bracket leverages natural water shedding capability when mounted on a peak of a building structure, allowing sprinkler water spray to rain down from a top of the roof, optimizing distribution of water for enhanced wildfire protection.
7 . The wildfire protection sprinkler system of claim 1 , wherein the sprinkler head is mountable on structures, such as a peak of a home, an edge of a roof, a side of a building, on trees, and deck posts, allowing for versatile and strategic installation.
8 . The wildfire protection sprinkler system of claim 1 , wherein the colors of the bracket are carefully selected to match homeowner preferences, ensuring that the protective system complements the visual aesthetics of the protected structure.
9 . The wildlife protection sprinkler system of claim 1 , wherein the hose is mounting under facia board using clips.
10 . The wildlife protection sprinkler system of claim 1 , wherein the hose makes the sprinkler accessible from the ground.
11 . The wildfire protection sprinkler system of claim 1 further comprising:
an integrated firefighter alert system, comprises a property sign mounted at the front entrance, notifying firefighters of the location of wildfire protection sprinklers; and
wherein the hose is connected to a water source of the protected building, wherein the hose is a fire-resistant hose and is mounted under a facia board of the protected structure using clips;
wherein the bracket is affixed to the facia board and the angled arm is sized to extend beyond a roof line of the protected structure;
wherein the sprinkler head comprises a shield to control water spray in a particular direction; and
wherein the sprinkler head comprises a diffuser pin adjustable to control water spray coverage distance.
12 . A method for installing a wildfire protection sprinkler system, comprising the following steps:
selecting a suitable location for installing the wildfire protection sprinkler system, considering options such as a peak of structures, edges of roofs, sides of buildings, trees, or deck posts;
preparing the selected suitable location for installation, ensuring it is free from obstructions and suitable for secure mounting;
driving five screws into the selected suitable location to facilitate a secure attachment of the wildfire protection sprinkler system;
installing a bracket, constructed from powder-coated stainless steel and brass, the bracket further comprising an angled arm and cross member, the angled arm having a set of deflectors configured to channel rainwater and sprinkler water away from the protected structure;
attaching a plurality of sprinkler heads to the bracket, providing customizable coverage based on the selected suitable location;
initiating the wildfire protection sprinkler system, creating a hydration bubble around the protected structure upon installation, aiming to extinguish airborne wildfire embers and establish a wet perimeter to prevent advancement of ground fires.
13 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the method ensures compatibility with a variety of sprinkler heads, including a filter-free sprinkler head in a kit to minimize a risk of clogging during water drawing from potentially dirty sources during a wildfire event.
14 . The method of claim 12 , wherein a step of employing a year-round installation design includes designing the bracket to shed rainwater and sprinkler water away from the building, contributing to lasting durability and a robust connection.
15 . A wildfire protection system comprising a structure-mounted bracket apparatus comprising:
an angled arm having a set of strategically positioned deflectors extending therefrom, the set of deflectors positioned to channel rainwater and sprinkler water away from a protected structure;
the set of deflectors connectable to the arm in various positions allowing adaptation to diverse structural configurations for optimal water shedding;
the bracket comprising a material composition resistant to environmental factors, including but not limited to, rain, snow, and exposure to the elements;
an alignment that minimizes a risk of water accumulation around vulnerable areas of the protected structure during both wildfire events and adverse weather conditions.
16 . The wildfire protection system of claim 15 , wherein an alignment of the set of deflectors minimizes a risk of water-related damage to the protected structure, including but not limited to flooding, erosion, and potential structural compromise, during both wildfire and adverse weather events.