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Enclosure for sorting radioactive material

CA 1231469 A · Owner: Hydro Nuclear Services, Inc. · Inventors: Johnson, Alfred N.; Prisco, Anthony J.

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This invention relates to an enclosure for use while sorting materials that have low levels of radioactivity. The enclosure includes a floor and a plurality of side walls and a roof. A means for detecting radiation is mounted within the enclosure. Means are provided for withdrawing air from the enclosure so that radioactive particles cannot leave the container to contaminate the surrounding area.

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  • Granted January 12, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 12, 2005.
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FiledSeptember 10, 1985
GrantedJanuary 12, 1988
Term endedJanuary 12, 2005
Patent numberCA 1231469 A
Classification (IPC)B07C5/34 +2 more

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1986198819901992199419961998200020022004Application filedSep 10, 1985Patent grantedJan 12, 1988Term endedJan 12, 2005

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