Modular port system and replacement method thereof

a module port and port system technology, applied in the field of module port system and replacement method thereof, can solve the problems of insufficient preventative measures, insufficient seals formed by tying flaps 104, and insufficient seals to prevent contaminants from escaping

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-22
ALION SEIENCE & TECH CORP
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[0005] To possibly address the above concerns and/or different concerns, the inventors also propose a method including providing a first inner port to create a first seal between an inside and an outside of a biological or chemical containment device, and r

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However, these gloves may require replacement due to failure or contamination.
However, such preventative measures may not be sufficient.
Furthermore, the seal formed by tying the flaps 104 may not be sufficient to prevent contaminants from escaping, especially in light of the small size of

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[0018] Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

[0019]FIG. 1 is an isometric perspective view of an isolation system 1 including the port system according to one aspect of the invention. The isolation system 1 includes a plurality of access holes 9 to allow access between an inside and outside thereof. Port systems 10 are in the holes 9 and provide for the insertion of devices such as glove 35, which allows a medical worker to operate on a patient. In FIG. 1, the isolation system 1 is shown as having the glove 35 inserted therein. However, as will be discussed below, a bag, motor, or medical evaluation apparatus may also be inserted in the port systems 10. Furthermore, other devices to allow communication between the inside and outside of the isolation system 1 may be inserted, as well as other devices w...

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A chemical or biological containment apparatus having a seal to contain contaminants in an inside thereof from passing to an outside, including an outer envelope; a port disposed in the envelope, the port including an outer portion having a circumferential portion extending away from the envelope and a flange extending from the circumferential portion and attached to the envelope, and an inner portion. The inner portion includes a circumferential surface corresponding to the circumferential portion, a plurality of grooves formed in the circumferential surface, and a plurality of O-rings respectively received in the grooves to form the seal with the outer portion.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] In medical situations, it is sometimes necessary to isolate a patient to prevent medical personnel or the environment at large from being contaminated by the patient. For example, victims of chemical or biological attacks, and certain infectious diseases require isolation. This isolation system may be in the form of a pod, with gloves provided therein to allow access by the medical worker without risk of contamination. However, these gloves may require replacement due to failure or contamination. A related replacement operation is illustrated in FIGS. 9A and 9B. During normal operation, a glove 102 is provided in a wall 100 of an isolation device, and is disposed on the inside of the isolation device, where a patient is located. The glove 102 is attached to a flap 104, which is made of a flexible material. During replacement, the glove 102 is pulled to the outside, and portions of the flaps 104 are pulled together below the glove 102 and tied with ...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D19/00A61B19/00A61G10/00A61G10/02
CPCA41D19/0089A61B19/38A61G10/005A61G10/023G21F7/053G21Y2004/40G21Y2002/304G21Y2002/402G21Y2002/501G21Y2004/30G21Y2002/202A61B90/40
Inventor SHENOSKY, JOSEPH T.KAYE, MARK F.YODER, VALERIE J.
Owner ALION SEIENCE & TECH CORP
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