JUNE 16, 2008 — LELAND, NC — Flow Sciences has acquired another United States patent, #7,381,127, for the Chemical Transfer StationTM. The apparatus is the result of a partnership between Flow Sciences, ILC Dover, and EHS Solutions.
Regarding this invention, the patent abstract states:
An apparatus is described for transferring hazardous material between the interior of a container and the chamber of a fume hood having a port that includes a flexible enclosure with an upper surface, a lower surface and a side surface; a first conduit extending from the enclosure to connect to the port; a second conduit extending from the enclosure to connect with the container; and a pair of glove ports in the enclosure outer wall, including sleeved gloves extending into the enclosure, whereby the interior of the container and the chamber of the fume hood are accessible through the glove ports. The apparatus may also include means for supporting the enclosure in an open position above the container.
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