Wed, Oct 03, 2012
DLF Files 5 Patents For Inventions
DLF FILES 5 PATENTS FOR INVENTIONS

First Real Estate Company in India to invest time, money and resources for inventions of critical unique technologies

New  Delhi…October 3, 2012…..DLF Ltd.,  India's largest real estate company, has filed five patents for inventions  pertaining to safety and security against any possible safety threat/ hazards  to the buildings/ premises and its residents. DLF is the true and first  inventor of these inventions.

DLF has  filed 5 patents related to the inventions in the field of:

  • Firestop  cable barrier: The invention is designed to restore the  fire-resistance ratings of wall and / or floor assemblies by impending spread  of fire, which is done by sealing openings with fire resistant materials and  covering cables and joints by fire resistant material.
  • Containment  of inflammable and combustible liquid: The invention relates  generally to tanks for inflammable and combustible liquids, and more  particularly concerns system for making such tanks fire resistant in above  ground installations environments.
  • Methods  and systems for storage of batteries: The batteries, used in  residential and commercial places for providing power back-up support, contain  lead and sulfuric acid, hence there is a risk associated with storage of  batteries. The invention relates to the methodology of and system for, in  particular indoor storage of batteries with equipped with appropriate devices.
  • Methods  and systems for storing Oil: Primarily, in industrial  and commercial usage, lubricating oil and greases are important resources, most  of which deteriorates with time. However, good storage practice enhances shelf  life and performance of lubricants and greases. The invention, in particular,  deals with methods and systems of indoor storage of lubricants and grease,  equipped with heat quenching and smoke detecting devices.
  • A  method of diverting chilled water of HVAC system in case of fire: The  large buildings have extensive air-conditioning system wherein several thousand  liters of chilled water is available. The invention provides a method to  utilize the chilled water in HVAC to fight fire, which is in addition to the  existing water storage system of the building.

This is the first time in India, that any real estate  company has invested its time, money and resources for inventions and  development of such unique technology critical for safety and security of  building, its premises and residents.

"These inventions are in tune with DLF's commitment  of providing safe, secure and comfortable premises to its residents/  tenants. In the changing times, the most important feature of modern real  estate development is to enable the buildings to be self-sufficient and reliant  to avert any threat arising out of accidents i.e. Fire. We are tirelessly  working towards creating a world-class infrastructure in Cybercity, Gurgaon,  giving it a unique status amongst global CBDs." commented Mr Ramesh Sanka, Managing Director, DLF Commercial  Development Ltd., on filing of patents.

In fact, DLF has the distinction of being the  only private developer in the country, to undertake various initiatives to  improve the infrastructure in and around its real estate developments, including  establishment of privately owned fire stations in DLF IT Park Chennai,  Cybercity and DLF City Ph-V in Gurgaon equipped with world-class hydraulic  platforms of 90M height. Also, construction of 16-lane road and rapid metro  service in Cybercity to facilitate commuting to-n-fro Cybercity.

Editor's  Note:

About  DLF:

DLF is a name synonymous with global standards, new  generation workspaces and luxury lifestyles and has over 60 years of track  record of sustained growth, customer satisfaction, and innovation.

The company has 345 msf of planned projects with 48  msf of projects under construction.

DLF's primary business is development of residential,  commercial and retail properties. The company has a unique business model with  earnings arising from development and rentals. Its exposure across businesses,  segments  and geographies, mitigates any down-cycles in the market. From  developing 22 major colonies in Delhi, DLF is now present across 15 states-24  cities in India.

It has the distinction of developing commercial projects  and IT parks that are at par with the best in the world. DLF has become a  preferred name with many IT & ITES majors and leading Indian and International  corporate giants, including GE, IBM, Microsoft, Canon, Citibank,  Hewitt,  WNS, Bank of America, Cognizant, Infosys, CSC and Symantec, among  others.

DLF pioneered the retail revolution in the country and  brought about a paradigm shift in the industry by redefining shopping,  recreation and leisure  experiences with the launch of City Centre in Gurgaon  in 2000. The Retail Malls business is a major thrust area for DLF. Currently,  DLF is actively creating new shopping and entertainment spaces all over the  country.


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