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US 5,568,817 AGranted
Compact device for controlling runoff of fluid
OwnerRobert D. Hartyinventor
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Abstract
A disposable or semi-disposable compact device for confining runoff of hazardous fluid is provided, comprising a removably attached fluid impermeable liner form-fitted to a frame so as to conform the liner to a predetermined container shape to allow for patient decontamination or retention of fluids from leaking structures. The liner could be reused or disposed with or without the fluid.
Claims19
A compact device for confining runoff of hazardous fluid comprising:
- a.) a fluid impermeable liner;
- b.) a frigid, reusable frame adapted to removably receive said liner so as to conform the liner into a container, said container adapted to receive the fluid;
- c.) a means for removing the fluid from the container;
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- d.) a means for removing the liner from the frame after use.
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A semi-disposable device for decontaminating a person contaminated with hazardous materials comprising:
- a.) a liquid-impermeable liner;
- b.) a rigid reusable frame adapted to removably receive said liner and to conform the liner to produce a container having a predetermined shape, said container adapted to receive the person, while allowing simultaneous full body access to the person;
- c.) a means for removing fluid from the container;
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- d.) a means for removing the liner from the frame after use.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.