System for reducing Oxygen

Abstract

A system for reducing oxidation comprises a centralized nitrogen source within a building and a room connected by a tubular structure to the source. The room has a volume and at least a portion of a closed-loop system with a ventilation mechanism and a sensor adapted to control a nitrogen concentration in the room.

1 . A system for reducing oxidation, comprising:
 a centralized nitrogen source within a building and a room connected by a tubular structure to the source; and   the room comprising a volume and at least a portion of a closed-loop system with a ventilation mechanism and a sensor adapted to control a nitrogen concentration in the room.   
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the nitrogen is released into a storage unit located within the room. 
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the storage unit is incorporated into a table with a top surface. 
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the storage unit comprises an elevating mechanism adapted to extend at least a portion of the storage unit out of the top surface. 
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the elevating mechanism comprises an electrical gear system activated by a control unit. 
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein a seal between the top surface and the table generally prevents nitrogen from escaping from the storage unit. 
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the at least portion of the storage unit comprises at least one wire shelf, perforated shelf, hanger, hook, or combinations. 
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the storage unit also comprises a cooling mechanism. 
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the storage unit is a refrigerator, freezer, a cupboard, a breadbox, an oven, a microwave, or a combination thereof. 
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the tubular structure comprises a valve adapted to control a rate of nitrogen release. 
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the sensor is adapted to provide input to a processing element adapted for controlling the valve. 
   
   
       12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a nitrogen sensor and is adapted to input into the closed-loop system a concentration of nitrogen in the room. 
   
   
       13 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the closed-loop system is adapted to increase ventilation in the room if the concentration is above a pre-determined threshold. 
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the closed-loop system is adapted to increase the nitrogen concentration if a fire in the room is detected. 
   
   
       15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the closed-loop system is also adapted to detect life before increasing the nitrogen level. 
   
   
       16 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the system is adapted to detect life through an infrared sensor. 
   
   
       17 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein a centrifuge is in communication with the nitrogen source and is adapted to provide separated nitrogen to the source from surrounding air. 
   
   
       18 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the tubular structure comprises a diameter less than 3 mm. 
   
   
       19 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the tubular structure is at least 6 feet long. 
   
   
       20 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein a positive pressure is used to control a flow of nitrogen.