Containment canister for capturing hazardous waste debris during piping modifications
Patent
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OSTI ID:947162
- North Augusta, SC
The present invention relates to a capture and containment canister which reduces the risk of radiation and other biohazard exposure to workers, the need for a costly containment hut and the need for the extra manpower associated with the hut. The present invention includes the design of a canister having a specially designed magnetic ring that attracts and holds the top of the canister in place during modifications to gloveboxes and other types of radiological and biochemical hoods. The present invention also provides an improved hole saw that eliminates the need for a pilot bit.
- Research Organization:
- BECHTEL SAVANNAH RIVER, INC.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- United States Department of Energy
- DOE Contract Number:
- ;
- Other Award/Contract Number:
- Unknown
- Assignee:
- The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
- Patent Number(s):
- 6,264,055
- Application Number:
- 09/514,375
- OSTI ID:
- 947162
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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