Device for recovering waste materials from a confined space
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Jan 11, 2007
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Jun 23, 2004
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Jun 25, 2003
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Abstract
The invention provides a recovery device and method for use in a confined space, the device comprising (a) a plurality of gripping means and (b) extension means, the plurality of gripping means being comprised in the same member or in adjacent members. Preferably, the plurality of gripping means comprise first gripping means and second gripping means and the recovery device additionally comprises collection means for the loose and particulate debris collected by the second gripping means. The invention provides a solution to the problem of repeated access to confined spaces such as mortuary tubes by providing a recovery device capable of handling a mixture of drums and loose waste without necessitating the changing of tools.
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- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY | PELHAM HOUSE CALDERBRIDGE CUMBRIA CA20 1DB |
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- 2004 Application Filing Year
- G21C Class
- 170 Applications Filed
- 74 Patents Issued To-Date
- 43.53 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Collins, Jeffrey | Tewkesbury, GB | 10 | 423 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 423 | |||
Hunt, Kevin | Arlington, Bibury, Gloucestershire, GB | 18 | 60 |
# of filed Patents : 18 Total Citations : 60 |
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- G21C Class
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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