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Bulkhead assembly for VHP unit with removable diffuser

US9211354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims
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Filing dateSep 26, 2012
Grant dateDec 15, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2202/15
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for decontaminating an enclosure that defines a region. The system includes a decontamination unit for generating a vaporized sterilant. The decontamination unit includes a housing that defines a chamber therein. An inlet and an outlet of the housing fluidly communicate with the chamber. A bulkhead assembly connects the decontamination unit to the enclosure. The bulkhead assembly includes a barrier assembly for sealing an opening of the enclosure. The membrane traverses the opening of the enclosure. A first port and a second port allow the carrier gas to flow through the membrane. A frame assembly seals the barrier assembly into the opening of the enclosure. An outlet conduit defines a flow path for conveying the carrier gas from the decontamination unit to the region of the enclosure. A return conduit defines a flow path for conveying the carrier gas from the enclosure to the decontamination unit.

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