IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0689615
(2000-10-13)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett &
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
6 인용 특허 :
22 |
초록
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A portable rapidly deploying hazardous material containment device is disclosed, which is adapted to receive and retain hazardous materials. The containment device includes a framework may be easily and rapidly manipulated between an erect open configuration and a collapsed compact configuration. Th
A portable rapidly deploying hazardous material containment device is disclosed, which is adapted to receive and retain hazardous materials. The containment device includes a framework may be easily and rapidly manipulated between an erect open configuration and a collapsed compact configuration. The framework of the containment device includes rods, hubs, and a canopy. Each rod pivotally joins to another rod by a scissors-type connection intermediate the rod ends. In addition, the end portion of each rod pivotally joins to a hub, where each hub may receive a plurality of rods. As configured, each rod enjoys pivotal movement in relation to the hub along a single axis of revolution. The rods rotate about this single axis of revolution from the collapsed compact configuration, where the rods are substantially parallel to one another, to the erect open configuration, where the rods radiate outwardly from one another and the framework of the containment device includes four side walls. In this erect configuration, the containment device provides a frame for the canopy to reside and form a receptacle region for receiving and retaining hazardous materials.
대표청구항
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1. A rapid deploy containment device adapted to receive and retain hazardous waste, the containment device being convertible between an erect open configuration and a collapsed compact configuration, the containment device in the erect open configuration forming a receptacle region, the containment
1. A rapid deploy containment device adapted to receive and retain hazardous waste, the containment device being convertible between an erect open configuration and a collapsed compact configuration, the containment device in the erect open configuration forming a receptacle region, the containment device comprising:a plurality of rods, each rod comprising a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion of each rod is pivotably connected to the intermediate portion of another rod;a plurality of first hubs, each first hub receiving first ends of at least two respective rods, wherein each respective rod is pivotable with respect to the first hub about a distinct axis; anda plurality of second hubs configured to engage a support surface, each second hub receiving second ends of at least two respective rods, wherein each respective rod is pivotable with respect to the second hub about a distinct axis; anda receptacle comprising a plurality of attachment portions secured to respective first hubs, wherein the receptacle collapses when the frame is in the closed configuration and the receptacle forms a containment volume in the central space when the frame is in the open configuration.2. The containment device recited in claim 1, wherein each of said hubs includes flanges, where at least two of the flanges receive the end portion of said rods.3. The containment device recited in claim 2, wherein the end portion of each of said rods is pivotally joined to one of said flanges by a pin inserted through the end portion of said rod and received on said flange.4. The containment device recited in claim 2, wherein the at least two flanges lay substantially perpendicular to one another, whereby each of said hubs receives rods along a first axis and a second axis perpendicular to the first axis.5. The containment device recited in claim 4, wherein the ends of said substantially perpendicular flanges bend at right angles in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.6. The containment device recited in claim 5, wherein the end portion of each of said rods is pivotally joined to a hub by a pin inserted through the end portion of said rod and received on two opposing flanges.7. The containment device recited in claim 2, wherein said hub includes a base portion, where the at least two flanges project from said base portion.8. The containment device recited in claim 1, wherein each of said hubs includes a base portion, the end portion of each of said rods being pivotally joined to said base portion by a pin inserted through the end portion of said rods and received on said base portion.9. The containment device recited in claim 1, wherein each rod is of substantially equal length and wherein said scissor connection is proximate the middle of each rod.10. The containment device recited in claim 1, further comprising a liner positioned in the receptacle region adjacent said canopy, said liner being made of a material resistive to hazardous chemicals.11. The containment device recited in claim 1, wherein the canopy is made of a material resistive to hazardous chemicals.12. A rapid deploy containment device adapted to receive and retain hazardous waste, the containment device being convertible between an erect open configuration and a collapsed compact configuration, the containment device comprising:rods, each rod being pivotally joined to another rod by a scissors connection intermediate the ends of said rod;hubs, each hub receiving an end portion of at least two rods along separate axes of each hub, the end portion being pivotally joined to said hub, where the end portion pivots in relation to said hub along a single axis of revolution,each end portion being rotatable about its axis of revolution from the collapsed compact configuration, where all of said rods are substantially parallel to one another and where said hubs are positioned adjacent one another at each end portion of the collapsed compact configuration, to the open erect configuration, wherein the hubs positioned proximate a top portion of the collapsed compact configuration descend downward toward a bottom portion of the containment device when converting from the collapsed compact configuration to the erect open configuration and wherein the containment device articulates between the collapsed compact configuration and the erect open configuration in height, length, and width; anda canopy affixed to at least two hubs proximate the top portion of the containment device in the open erect configuration to form the receptacle region capable of receiving and retaining hazardous chemicals.13. A portable containment device comprising:a frame movable between a closed configuration, in which the frame delimits a negligible area, and an open configuration, in which the frame forms a plurality of walls defining a central space, wherein the frame comprises:a plurality of rods, each rod comprising a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion of each rod is pivotably connected to the intermediate portion of another rod;a plurality of first hubs, each first hub receiving first ends of at least two respective rods, wherein each respective rod is pivotable with respect to the first hub about a distinct axis; anda plurality of second hubs configured to engage a support surface, each second hub receiving second ends of at least two respective rods, wherein each respective rod is pivotable with respect to the second hub about a distinct axis; anda receptacle comprising a plurality of attachment portions secured to respective first hubs, wherein the receptacle collapses when the frame is in the closed configuration and the receptacle forms a containment volume in the central space when the frame is in the open configuration.14. The device of claim 13, wherein the frame defines a length, a width, and a height and wherein the length, the width, and the height of the frame in the closed configuration are different from the length, the width, and the height of the frame in the open configuration.15. The device of claim 14, wherein the length and the width of the frame in the closed configuration are less than the length and the width of the frame in the open configuration.16. The device of claim 14, wherein the height of the frame in the closed configuration is greater than the height of the frame in the open configuration.17. The device of claim 13, wherein at least one rod received by a first hub is pivotable about a first axis and wherein at least one other rod received by the first hub is pivotable about a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis.18. The device of claim 13, wherein at least one rod received by a second hub is pivotable about a third axis and wherein at least one other rod received by the second hub is pivotable about a fourth axis substantially perpendicular to the third axis.
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