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Fume hood incorporating high efficiency auxiliary air plenum

US4436022A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 1981
Grant dateMar 13, 1984
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S55/29
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An auxiliary air fume hood provided with an improved airflow system for controlling the passage of air through an auxiliary air housing and orienting the flow of air in front of the face of the hood. The hood is designed to capture the auxiliary air through the face of the hood when the temperature of said air is as much as 20.degree. F. higher than the room air temperature.

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