Surgery – Isolation treatment chambers
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-31
2005-05-31
Lacyk, John P. (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Isolation treatment chambers
C128S849000, C454S056000, C055S385200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06899668
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for isolating airborne pathogens created during a procedure performed on an individual's extremity includes a transparent, dome-shaped shield having first and second openings therein to allow two individuals to insert their respective extremities into the shield, said first and second openings being located on opposite sides of the shield, and said shield further having a ventilation opening located generally between the first and second openings; an air-cleaning filter located at the ventilation opening; and a fan mounted to the shield and communicating with the ventilation opening and the air-cleaning filter with the filter located adjacent the inlet side of the fan, whereby fumes created during the procedure are directed through the filter.
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Husch & Eppenberger LLC
Lacyk John P.
Rusche H. Frederick
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