Method for protecting and unprotecting the fluid path in a controlled environment enclosure
US11148130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/00277
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A controlled environment enclosure comprises a robotic arm manipulation system used to protect and unprotect a fluid path within the controlled environment enclosure. The apparatus allows the fluid path to be protected against dangerous decontamination vapors and chemicals before the controlled environment enclosure is decontaminated, the method not requiring the use of gloves or other means that degrade the integrity of the controlled environment enclosure. The apparatus similarly allows the fluid path to be unprotected for use without the use of gloves, the method not requiring the use of gloves or other means that degrade the integrity of the controlled environment enclosure when decontaminated is completed. The apparatus and method allow for the protecting, unprotecting and decontaminating sequences to be automated.
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