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Lighting system for hazardous areas

CA 1295979 C · Owner: Betzvog, John M. Jr. · Inventors: Betzvog, John M. Jr.

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Applicant: John M. Betzvog, Jr. Title: Lighting System for Hazardous Areas ABSTRACT, Conduits having the electric wiring for supplying power to lighting fixtures in an area classified as hazardous by reason of the presence of potentially explosive dust, vapor or gas have unobstructed interior passages for conveying nonexplosive gas under pressure from outside the hazardous area to each fixture. The pressure of gas in the conduit network can be monitored automatically and control mechanism can be provided to shut off the supply of electric power to the fixtures if the pressure falls below a predetermined pressure or a dangerous over-pressure condition occurs. At each fixture, the …

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  • Granted February 18, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 18, 2009.
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FiledSeptember 28, 1989
GrantedFebruary 18, 1992
Term endedFebruary 18, 2009
Patent numberCA 1295979 C
Classification (IPC)F21V25/00

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