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Fume hood with sash lock

US4385551A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 1980
Grant dateMay 31, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/1047
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A laboratory fume hood with at least two vertically movable sashes that are operatively coupled together by a sash lock that prevents both of the sashes from being opened at the same time. Opening of one sash automatically flips a pivoted lock into locking engagement with the other sash. Thus, one of the sashes must be closed before the other can be opened. This prevents the excessive waste of heated or cooled room air being sucked out through the fume hood.

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