Decontamination Shower Patents (Class 4/900)
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Patent number: 8637842Abstract: A method of using automatic whole body personnel contamination monitors and/or means for decontaminating individuals exposed to radioactive material contamination is provided. The inventive method involves the use of these monitors and/or decontamination means in intermodal containers of mobile-unit structures dedicated to responding to radiological emergency situations. Also provided are such mobile-unit structures, as well as systems that employ such mobile-unit structures.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: UniTech Services Group, Inc.Inventors: Leslie B. Case, III, Michael R. Fuller, Gregg A. Johnstone, Thomas Pearce O'Kelley, Glenn E. Roberts
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Patent number: 8490895Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a flow of fluid in an emergency fixture includes a body; and a control element at least partially located in the body and configured to impart rotation into the fluid flow. The control element includes a first substantially cylindrical member defining a first outlet portion, the first outlet portion configured to guide a first portion of the fluid flow out of the control element as an axial flow; a second substantially cylindrical member coupled to the first member; and a plurality of radially extending members extending between the first member and the second member, each of the plurality of members comprising a deflection surface angled relative to a second portion of flow and configured to cause rotation of the second portion of flow.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: Jeffery S. Jaworski, Timothy E. Perrin, Kevin B. Kline
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Patent number: 8113446Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a flow of fluid in an emergency fixture is disclosed. The apparatus includes a body and a control element at least partially located in the body and configured to impart rotation into the fluid flow. The control element includes an inlet that receives the fluid flow. The control element also includes a first outlet portion configured to guide a first portion of the fluid flow out of the control element as an axial flow and a second outlet portion configured to provide rotation to a second portion of the fluid flow relative to the axial flow. The first portion of the fluid flow exits the control element at a position downstream from the position that the second portion of the fluid flow exits the control element.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: Kevin B. Kline, Robert K. Larson, Kevin M. Kohlwey
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Patent number: 7841027Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a partition system includes a flexible partition expandable along at least its length and its height, at least one support element associated with the partition, and a fluid delivery system associated with the partition and configured to deliver a fluid to a space adjacent to the partition.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2004Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Immediate Response TechnologiesInventor: Chad Sample
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Patent number: 7806348Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a flow of fluid in an emergency fixture is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first control element at least partially located in the body and configured to impart rotation into the fluid flow. The second control element comprises an inlet that receives fluid, and an outlet that divides the fluid flow into at least a first portion and a second portion. The outlet comprises a first outlet portion and a second outlet portion. The first outlet portion guides the first portion of the flow out of the flow rotation element as an axial flow, and wherein the second outlet portion provides rotation to the second portion of the flow relative to the axial flow.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: Kevin B. Kline, Robert K. Larson, Kevin M. Kohlwey
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Patent number: 7297186Abstract: A flexible bag for receiving flowable material is suspended, as from a gantry, and is tethered transversely and yet has substantially free movement along three sides for complete filling. The length of the tethers may be selected to prevent complete collapse of the bag when empty, and tubular perforated members having an “H” configuration within the bag may be provided for this purpose. Auxiliary structures provide for cooling of materials provided to the bag, their diffusion on inlet to the bag, their recirculation in the bag, and their removal from the bag. Accessories for use with wet gas provide for separation of inlet liquid and drainage of condensate within the bag.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2004Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Timothy Brennan, Mark Wallner
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Patent number: 7203979Abstract: An improved combination security and decontamination gate to be used at various venues and areas which entertain large numbers of people. The gates may be set up at entrance and exit areas of the venue or area for security purposes, as well as to facilitate quick and thorough decontamination of as many people and objects as possible in the event of an emergency. The gate contains a plurality of liquid conduits and spray heads and can be mounted on a variety of surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Inventor: T. Darren O'Brien
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Patent number: 7082627Abstract: An emergency shower system for attachment to a water pipe located behind a wall and a valve mounted to the pipe. The system includes a frame mounted to the wall around the valve, a panel connected to the frame for covering an opening in the wall to expose the valve, the panel having an opening, a plate mounted to the panel to close the panel opening and a handle mounted to the plate. The system also includes a linkage pivotally connected to the plate and to the valve, such that vertical movement of the handle and plate are translated to rotational movement by the linkage so as to operate the valve. There are no openings apparent in the front of the shower system. The handle only moves vertically and at a constant distance of about one and a half inches from the wall. An eye/face wash station may be included with the shower. The eye/face wash station includes a pull down tray with two spray nozzles. The nozzles are connected to another valve which is opened by the rotation of the pull down tray.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: ENCON Safety Products Inc.Inventors: James Ellis Marrs, Robert James Johnson
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Patent number: 6745414Abstract: A portable and rapidly deployable shower station is provided particularly for emergency wash-down use, such as flush-flow decontamination of a person exposed to hazardous materials such as hazardous chemical agents or the like. The shower station includes a plurality of tubular frame components adapted for quick and easy assembly to define an interior shower stall. The frame components incorporate a plurality of upright telescopic tubular posts having their upper ends interconnected by a flexible hose, wherein these telescopic posts are extensible upon connection to a supply of water under pressure to raise the flexible hose to an elevated position at the top of the shower stall. The tubular posts and the flexible hose carry a plurality of spray nozzles for delivering a substantial water flow projected from multiple locations and in multiple directions into the shower stall.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Haws Drinking Faucet CompanyInventor: Ronghua Zhou
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Patent number: 6470512Abstract: A shower arrangement for a passenger aircraft includes a single shower cabin and at least two dressing cabins associated with the shower cabin. A door arrangement selectively opens and closes access areas passing from the dressing cabins into the shower cabin, so that only one access area can be open at any given time, while the other access area(s) is (are) closed. The throughput rate of the shower is increased, because at any given time a first user can be dressing in a first dressing cabin after having showered, while a second user is showering in the shower cabin, and while a third user is undressing in a third dressing cabin in preparation for taking a shower. Privacy is maintained by the interlocked doors.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2000Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbHInventors: Michael Lau, Sven Schaich
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Patent number: 6446277Abstract: A high-capacity chemical and/or radiological decontamination system including: a shower unit (1) designed to shower persons individually with a regeneratable active product for a predetermined time ranging between 5 and 20 seconds; a collecting device (14) for collecting the contaminated active product from the shower unit; and a unit (2) for regenerating the contaminated active product so that it can be recycled.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Prevor InternationalInventor: Joël Blomet
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Patent number: 5768721Abstract: An emergency shower apparatus comprising a deluge shower positioned in the vicinity of a wall, a removable access panel, a valve located behind the access panel having an open position and a closed position, and a shower control lever movable between an open position, in which the valve is open, and a closed position, in which the valve is closed, wherein the shower control lever does not project substantially from the wall when the shower control means is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1996Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: Guardian Equipment, Inc.Inventor: Steven A. Kersten
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Patent number: 5551102Abstract: There is provided a mobile decontamination unit which includes a shower compartment. The shower compartment has a shower head and a drain located therein. There is a means for providing water to the shower head. There is a storage tank connected to the drain to store contaminated water from the shower compartment. There is a waiting compartment, that is preferably maintained under positive pressure, connected to the shower compartment. There is a means for maintaining the shower compartment at a negative air pressure. In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a mobile decontamination unit which includes a shower compartment. The shower compartment has a shower head and a drain located therein. There are means for providing water to the shower heads and means for heating the water before it reaches the shower heads. A storage tank is connected to the drains for storing contaminated water.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1994Date of Patent: September 3, 1996Inventors: Craig Stewart, Christopher W. A. Fredericks
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Patent number: 5469587Abstract: A portable shower comprises an upper polygon section, a base polygon section, a plurality of hollow supporting posts, and an inlet manifold. Each of the polygon sections includes a plurality of rigid hollow joints connected by flexible hoses. Each of the supporting posts includes at least one rigid pipe, and the supporting posts connect the joints of the base polygon section to the corresponding joints of the upper polygon section. A plurality of spray nozzles are mounted to the supporting posts. An output of the inlet manifold is preferably connected to one of the supporting posts, and an input of the inlet manifold is preferably connected to a water source. With a valve along the inlet manifold opened, turning on the water source causes water from the water source to flow into the upper polygon section, the base polygon section, and the supporting posts via the inlet manifold. The water exits the supporting posts via the spray nozzles.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1994Date of Patent: November 28, 1995Assignee: Fendall CompanyInventor: Rodney L. Demeny
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Patent number: 5375275Abstract: A portable shower and catch basin assembly for use in performing chemical decontamination procedures has a catch basin made of a highly effective chemical barrier fabric and a support framework of plastic tubing parts that may be erected quickly on site. The framework has vertical posts and horizontal support members provided with mating fittings that snap together. One of the posts has a vertical extension with a cradle that supports a shower pipe. The catch basin fabric is made up of a composite multilayer material resistant to permeation by a wide range of toxic chemicals.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1993Date of Patent: December 27, 1994Assignee: Kappler Safety GroupInventor: Dennis R. Sanders
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Patent number: 5216763Abstract: A multipurpose, collapsible, shower apparatus for use almost anywhere but especially adapted for use in places somewhat remote from civilization such as recreational vehicles, campers, the outdoors, space vehicles and the like where there may be a limited amount of water or other liquid. The collapsible shower apparatus includes a curtain assembly having an inner wall, an outer wall and a porous element for separating the inner and outer walls; a series of spaced hollow hoops connected by one or more sets of hollow tubes (manifolds); one or more nozzles connected to and in communication with at least one of the hollow hoops; a source of fluid under pressure in communication with at least one of the hollow hoops; and a suction pump for withdrawing fluid from the interior of the curtain assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1992Date of Patent: June 8, 1993Inventor: Francis E. Grenier