Oval Brand produces innovative fire protection products that solve common problems in the industry. Their patented oval-shaped fire extinguishers and standpipe valves protrude less than 4 inches when mounted, resolving ADA violations. This allows for recessed installation into thinner wall spaces and protects against damage. Oval Brand is working to submit their standpipe valve for testing and hopes to render competitors' non-compliant valves obsolete. They utilize new technologies like UPR codes to combat counterfeiting and provide excellent customer service.

1. An Introduction to
Oval Brand Fire Products
Kevin M. Kozlowski, President / CEO
February 8, 2017
Spring 2017 Presentation
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3. Oval Innovation Solves
Many Common Problems
Here’s the First Problem Solved
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Problem #1

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Solution #1
Oval Brand fire extinguishers enable
a fully recessed, flush door, fire-
rated cabinet to fit into a standard
3-5/8” metal stud partition.
Oval Brand extinguishers are
UL and ULC listed.

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Solution #1
• Oval Brand extinguishers enable a fully
recessed, flush door, non-fire rated cabinet
to fit into a 2-1/2” metal stud partition and
6” masonry.
• Keeping walls at their standard depth saves a
minimum of three square feet of usable
space per Oval Brand fire extinguisher.
• U.S. Patent Nos. 9,364,696, D760,443,
D760,444 for extinguishers. U.S. Patent No.
D777,566 for bracket.
• Cabinets now available from JL Industries in
a fully array of options.

7. We Also Found Another Solution
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Problem #2
• All currently manufactured round 5lb & 10lb ABC fire extinguishers
violate the 4” protruding object limit when surface mounted with the
bottom edge higher than 27” above the floor
• This regulation is part of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
ANSI/ICC A117.1, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
(AODA)
• The IFC® INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE® also states “Section 1003.3.3
Horizontal projections. Structural elements, fixtures or furnishings shall
not project horizontally from either side more than 4 inches (102 mm)
over any walking surface between the heights of 27 inches (686 mm)
and 80 inches (2032 mm) above the walking surface”
• The new international accessibility standard ISO 21542 limits objects
higher than 11.8” to protruding no greater than 4”. This presents a large
international opportunity
Protruding Object Violation – Greater than 4”

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Solution #2
Only Oval Brand extinguishers never protrude more than 4”
when surface mounted!

10. We Also Hope to Reduce Broken Toes
(and Lawsuits & Settlements)
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Problem #3
Fire Extinguishers Fall on People!
Our Competitors’ Hooks

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Solution #3
The Solution – The Patented Oval Button Hook

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Solution #3
The Solution – The Oval Button Hook
(U.S. Patent No. D777,566)
Unlike our competitors’ standard hooks,
Oval extinguishers don’t easily dislodge
and fall when bumped into.

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BIM Content / Specs / Design Tools
• Product information and files are hosted on Oval Brand website & BIMobject.
– For both extinguishers and cabinets
• Revit, SketchUp, and AutoCAD files
• Specifications
• Submittal Sheets
– We may create ArchiCAD files and other file formats if commonly
requested.
• Specifications are also available via Arcom® Product MasterSpec® and
SpecAgent®.
• Are we missing anything? Please let us know how else we can better serve
you.

15. We’re Not Just a One Trick Pony
Our Brand Has Another Innovative
Solution for the Fire Sprinkler Industry
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Problem #4
• Almost all currently manufactured
standpipe hose connections (aka
standpipe outlet valves) protrude greater
than 4” as installed.
• The protruding object limit is part of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
ANSI/ICC A117.1, the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA),
ISO 21542, and the International Fire
Code (IFC).
• Per NFPA guidelines the valve handle and
snoot must be located between 36” and
60” above the floor.
Protruding Object Violation – Greater than 4”

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Problem #4
• The valve in the photo is protruding
over 14” from the column into the
path of emergency egress.
• This valve was hit by a forklift and the
handle is broken. Sometimes valves or
pipe couplings break, and water
damage follows.
• This type of damage is a common
occurrence in warehouses,
manufacturing facilities, and big-box
retail.
Forklift Damage

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Solution #4
The Solution – The Oval Standpipe Outlet Valve
• Protrudes less than 4 Inches!
• Large retrofit opportunity.
• Once it enters the market, a “Readily Achievable”
solution now exists. All non-compliant valves will be
required to be retrofitted.
• The Oval Brand valve has potential to render all other
standpipe hose outlet valves obsolete.
• Meets National Recognized Testing Laboratory,
(NRTL) published design requirements.
• Not NRTL listed…yet. Will be submitted to NRTL for
testing and listing this year.
• U.S. Patent No. 9,555,272
Sneak
Peek

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Solution #4
The Solution – The Oval Standpipe Outlet Valve
Sneak Peek

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Solution #4

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American Innovation
Made in the USA from 85%+
domestic content
Assembled in Illinois
All components except for the
powder are manufactured in the
USA & Canada
Oval Brand’s patented innovations
are defended by UPR technology

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Tradeshow Schedule
NAFED Las Vegas March 2 & 3
NAFED Cleveland May 4 & 5
AIA Expo In Orlando April 27, 28 & 29
NFPA Expo in Boston June 4, 5 & 6

23. We also use an amazing
technology to serve our customers
and defend our brand
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Counterfeiting Products are a Problem
• Universal Product Registration (UPR)
• Scan the UPR code on our fire extinguishers, and we will tell you whether or not it is
authentic
• If counterfeits are found, we know where it is located
• UPR is also an amazing customer service platform
• Visit www.UPRcode.com to learn more
So We Invented a Solution

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Customer Service is a Problem
UPR is also an Amazing Customer Service Platform

26. Thank You
from the Entire
Oval Brand Team!
Kevin M. Kozlowski, President / CEO
630 635 5000
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