Aeration method of isolator system
US10980904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/15
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an aeration method for an isolator system, an incubator is connected to an isolator through a chamber. After closing a door at each sidewall of the chamber, a decontaminating gas is supplied to the chamber through gas supply passages to decontaminate the inside thereof. Next, air is supplied into the chamber through the gas supply passages and an initial aeration is carried out by discharging the decontamination gas through a gas discharge passage. Then, after a door between the isolator and the chamber is opened, and blowers are stopped, gas at a positive pressure in the isolator is introduced into the chamber. The decontaminating gas in the chamber is rapidly discharged to an outside through the gas supply passages and the gas discharge passage, and aeration in the chamber is completed.The time required for aeration of the chamber can be drastically reduced as compared with conventional aeration processes.
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