Vincent J Capasso

US Patent:

46763201, Jun 30, 1987

Filed:

Feb 28, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/834594

Inventors:

Vincent Capasso - Lansdale PA

Assignee:

Fire Sprinkler Specialties, Inc. - Lansdale PA

International Classification:

A62C 3710
B25B 1340

US Classification:

169 90

Abstract:

A device for terminating the flow of fluid from an overhead sprinkler equipped with a cut-off valve. A recess within said device accepts the sprinkler head and returns the cut-off valve to its original position. A biased locking means is also provided so that the device can be secured against any unintended resumption of fluid flow.

US Patent:

48040460, Feb 14, 1989

Filed:

Jun 29, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/067479

Inventors:

Vincent J. Capasso - Lansdale PA

Assignee:

Fire Sprinkler Specialties, Inc. - Chalfont PA

International Classification:

A62C 3710

US Classification:

169 90

Abstract:

A device for terminating the flow of fluid from an overhead sprinkler equipped with a cut-off valve. The device provides a cut-off means for obturating fluid flow in sprinkler heads equipped with both a circular baffle and a baffle having a sidewall member for directing water into a limited area. When impressed onto the sprinkler head a recessed segment returns the cut-off valve to its original shut-down position and a biased locking means allows the user to secure the device against unintended discharge.

US Patent:

46388664, Jan 27, 1987

Filed:

Jan 31, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/824729

Inventors:

Vincent Capasso - Lansdale PA
Charles W. Kalck - Lederach PA

International Classification:

A62C 3900

US Classification:

169 90

Abstract:

An apparatus for stopping the flow of water through the opening in a fire sprinkler head after the failure of an originally installed triggering device, which apparatus thereafter serves as a substitute triggering device. The apparatus is provided with a meltable body portion having a first bore formed therein with a shoulder formed at one end of the first bore and a second bore formed generally transverse to and in contact with the first bore at the shoulder end of the first bore, a spring positioned in the first bore, a piston positioned within the spring and having a slot at one end which is alignable with the second bore and a pin inserted through the second bore and engaging the piston slot. Thus, after placement in a sprinkler head, transverse movement of the pin results in the release of the piston which is moved by the spring into the sprinkler head opening, stopping the flow of water.

US Patent:

48301183, May 16, 1989

Filed:

Dec 24, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/137619

Inventors:

Vincent J. Capasso - Lansdale PA

Assignee:

Fire Sprinkler Specialties, Inc. - Chalfont PA

International Classification:

A62C 3710

US Classification:

169 90

Abstract:

A device for terminating the flow of fire-extinguishing fluid from an activated sprinkler head of the pendent and sidewall types. A cavity within the device receives the sprinkler head and a protuberance within said cavity engages the valve assembly and returns the shut-off valve to the fluid-emitting conduit. Biased apertures within the sidewalls engage the sprinkler head flange and provide a locking means. The device is constructed from thermoplastic resins which melt and allow the device to become reactivated when ambient temperatures reach critical levels.