Containment vessels for rapid thermo-chemical decontamination of facemasks or other personal protection equipment (PPE)
US12194181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B2203/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus includes a containment vessel having an interior space configured to be sealed. The interior space is configured to receive at least one reservoir of liquid to be vaporized during a decontamination process. The apparatus also includes a base configured to be inserted into the interior space. The base is configured to receive one or more pieces of personal protection equipment to be heated and decontaminated within the interior space during the decontamination process. The base is configured to hold the one or more pieces of personal protection equipment above the at least one reservoir of liquid. The apparatus further includes a pressure-relief valve configured to be opened to release a pressure within the interior space. In some cases, the apparatus may include a filter configured to filter material passing through the pressure-relief valve.
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