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A fireproof container with heat activated panel is presented. The invention includes a fireproof container and panel, compression pins, and heat sensitive pin. Fireproof panel is disposed adjacent to vent holes located along the fireproof container and separated there from so as to allow airflow int

A fireproof container with heat activated panel is presented. The invention includes a fireproof container and panel, compression pins, and heat sensitive pin. Fireproof panel is disposed adjacent to vent holes located along the fireproof container and separated there from so as to allow airflow into the container. Compression pins are disposed between and attached to both container and panel so as to apply a mechanical load onto the panel directed towards the container. Heat sensitive pin is disposed between and attached to both container and panel so as to oppose the mechanical load applied by the compression pins when the temperature of the surrounding environment is below a threshold temperature. Heat sensitive pin yields to the mechanical load when the surrounding environment exceeds the threshold temperature, thereby enabling contact between panel and container so as to interrupt airflow into the enclosure.

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What is claimed is: 1. A thermally activated container system for at least one electronic storage devices comprising: (a) a fireproof container including an enclosure and a lid and having at least two vent holes there through; (b) a fireproof panel disposed along the exterior of said fireproof cont

What is claimed is: 1. A thermally activated container system for at least one electronic storage devices comprising: (a) a fireproof container including an enclosure and a lid and having at least two vent holes there through; (b) a fireproof panel disposed along the exterior of said fireproof container adjacent to said holes and separated from said fireproof container so as to allow airflow there between; (c) at least two compression pins disposed between and attached at opposite ends to said fireproof container and said fireproof panel, each said compression pin includes a nut and a linear spring at one end of a threaded rod extending into said fireproof container, said linear spring applies a mechanical load onto said fireproof panel directed towards said fireproof container; and (d) at least one heat sensitive pin disposed between and attached to said fireproof container and said fireproof panel, each said heat sensitive pin includes a t-shaped rod slidably disposed within a threaded cylinder, said t-shaped rod movable along the length of said threaded cylinder, a temperature sensitive material fills the circumferential volume between said threaded cylinder and said t-shaped rod, said temperature sensitive material securing said t-shaped rod to said threaded cylinder below the melt temperature of said temperature sensitive material and allowing said t-shaped rod to move into said enclosure above the melt temperature of said temperature sensitive material, said fireproof panel contacts the exterior of said fireproof container so as to interrupt airflow into said enclosure after said temperature sensitive material has melted. 2. The thermally activated container system of claim 1, further comprising: (e) a power/data cable attached to and passing though said fireproof panel and into said fireproof container. 3. The thermally activated container system of claim 1, further comprising: (e) at least one bracket attached to and within said fireproof container for attachment of an electronic device. 4. The thermally activated container system of claim 1, further comprising: (e) at least one fan attached to said fireproof container to facilitate airflow through said enclosure. 5. The thermally activated container system of claim 1, wherein said temperature sensitive material is a eutectic alloy with a melt temperature of approximately 150 degrees Fahrenheit. 6. The thermally active container system of claim 1, further comprising: (e) a ring disposed about each said vent hole adjacent to said fireproof panel to prevent fluid from entering said fireproof container. 7. The thermally active container system of claim 1, further comprising: (e) a tube lining said vent holes and attached to said fireproof container. 8. The thermally activated container system of claim 1 further comprising: (e) at least one fastener passing through said fireproof container so as to secure said thermally activated container system to an immovable wall or an immovable floor, said at least one fastener secured within said fireproof container when said fireproof container is locked to prevent theft. 9. The thermally active container system of claim 8, further comprising: (f) a lock assembly to secure said lid to said enclosure; and (g) a handle attached to said fireproof container. 10. The thermally active container system of claim l, further comprising: (e) at least one electronic device within said fireproof container. 11. A thermally activated container system for at least one electronic storage devices comprising: (a) a fireproof container including an enclosure and a lid and having at least two vent holes there through; (b) a fireproof panel disposed along the exterior of said fireproof container adjacent to said holes and separated from said fireproof container so as to allow airflow there between; (c) at least two compression pins disposed between and attached at opposite ends to said fireproof container and said fireproof panel, each said compression pin includes a nut and a linear spring at one end of a threaded rod extending into said fireproof container, said linear spring applies a mechanical load onto said fireproof panel directed towards said fireproof container; (d) at least one heat sensitive pin disposed between and attached to said fireproof container and said fireproof panel, each said heat sensitive pin includes a t-shaped rod slidably disposed within a threaded cylinder, said t-shaped rod movable along the length of said threaded cylinder, a temperature sensitive material fills the circumferential volume between said threaded cylinder and said t-shaped rod, said temperature sensitive material securing said t-shaped rod to said threaded cylinder below the melt temperature of said temperature sensitive material and allowing said t-shaped rod to move into said enclosure above the melt temperature of said temperature sensitive material, said fireproof panel contacts the exterior of said fireproof container so as to interrupt airflow into said enclosure after said temperature sensitive material has melted; and (e) a means for manually enabling contact between said fireproof panel and said fireproof container to interrupt airflow into said enclosure. 12. The thermally activated container system of claim 11, further comprising: (f) a power/data cable attached to and passing though said fireproof panel and into said fireproof container. 13. The thermally activated container system of claim 11, further comprising: (f) at least one bracket attached to and within said fireproof container for attachment of an electronic device. 14. The thermally activated container system of claim 11, further comprising: (f) at least one fan attached to said fireproof container to facilitate airflow through said enclosure. 15. The thermally activated container system of claim 11, wherein said temperature sensitive material is a eutectic alloy with a melt temperature of approximately 150 degrees Fahrenheit. 16. The thermally active container system of claim 11, further comprising: (f) a ring disposed about each said vent hole adjacent to said fireproof panel to prevent fluid from entering said fireproof container. 17. The thermally active container system of claim 11, further comprising: (f) a tube lining said vent holes and attached to said fireproof container. 18. The thermally activated container system of claim 11, further comprising: (f) at least one fastener passing through said fireproof container so as to secure said thermally activated container system to an immovable wall or an immovable floor, said at least one fastener secured within said fireproof container when said fireproof container is locked to prevent theft. 19. The thermally active container system of claim 18, further comprising: (g) a lock assembly to secure said lid to said enclosure; and (h) a handle attached to said fireproof container. 20. The thermally active container system of claim 11, further comprising: (f) at least one electronic device within said fireproof container.