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US 7,203,979 B2Granted
Decontamination gate apparatus
OwnerT. Darren O'Brieninventor
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Abstract
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.
Claims5
A decontamination gate assembly for decontaminating persons
- and securing access to specific areas, said gate assembly comprising:
- a) a vertical support member having an upright liquid conduit;
- b) a first movable gate that swings horizontally and is pivotally attached to said support member via a hollow hinge, said movable gate in liquid communication with the upright conduit through the hollow hinge;
- said movable gate comprising:
- (i) an array of elongated liquid conduits;
- (ii) a plurality of spray nozzles arranged in spaced relationship on said array, where said spaced relationship directs the sprayed liquid toward person passing by the gate;
- c) a source of liquid that provides liquid to the upright liquid conduit;
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- d) a lock for locking the first gate when the gate is closed.
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