ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 28 -- United States Patent no. 12,691,309, issued on July 28.
"Ember armor wildfire protection sprinkler" was invented by Matthew Gorman (Coquitlam, Canada).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "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 sp...