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Apparatus and method for sealing zones or rooms

US10350317B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Getinge Sterilization AB · SE

Inventor

Tim Swales · Viken, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 9, 2015
Grant date	Jul 16, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 24, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2202/14
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A seal arrangement for sealing a space between a sterilization unit and adjacent walls in order to separate first and second rooms has a double seal gasket arrangement with a seal chamber there within. The seal chamber may be pressurized with a fluid and then the pressure within the seal chamber monitored by a pressure sensor. The double seal assembly provides an arrangement which can give an indication of the quality of the seal in order to detect any leakage and a more secure seal around the sterilization unit and as a result secure separation between a sterile or contaminated room and a general hospital area.

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