ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 10 -- United States Patent no. 12,413,058, issued on Sept. 9, was assigned to CONQUEST FIRESPRAY LLC (Warren, Mich.).

"Electrical enclosure for protection of cable junctions during a fire emergency" was invented by John A. Pattillo Jr. (Clarksville, Md.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A fire-resistant enclosure to protect junctions between fire resistant cables against fire, heat, and water damage during a fire emergency. The enclosure includes a metal case with walls containing layers of fire-resistant materials including fibrous mineral insulation coated with cement-based fire-resistant material, sealed with intumescent material. The enclosure includes a cabinet with s...