Deployable fast-response apparatus to recover bio-contaminated materials
US6928143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21K5/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A portable apparatus for sanitizing and recovering mail and other materials is disclosed. The apparatus is employed after a known or suspected biological attack or contamination event, such as anthrax. Multiple X-ray sources penetrate mail and other materials, and destroy the biological agents. The apparatus is taken to the location of the biological problem, as opposed to shipping contaminated materials to a fixed facility for recovery. Many safety and practical advantages result from this approach to bio-terrorism or to biological contamination events. The design of this apparatus leads to a self-cleaning feature. Airflow control prevents escape of toxic biological materials into the environment.
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