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In-Situ Leak Testing And Replacement Of Glovebox Isolator, Or Containment Unit Gloves

Patent ·
OSTI ID:879930
A test plug for in-situ testing a glove installed in a glovebox is provided that uses a top plate and a base plate, and a diametrically expandable sealing mechanism fitting between the two plates. The sealing mechanism engages the base plate to diametrically expand when the variable distance between the top plate and the bottom plate is reduced. An inlet valve included on the top plate is used to introducing a pressurized gas to the interior of the glove, and a pressure gauge located on the top plate is used to monitor the interior glove pressure.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of California (Los Alamos, NM)
Patent Number(s):
US 6,810,715
Application Number:
10/357823
OSTI ID:
879930
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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