Device providing fluidtight connection with improved operational safety
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Jun 20, 2017
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Jul 14, 2016
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Sep 1, 2014
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Abstract
Device for the sealed connection between a first and a second closed space, with the closed spaces each comprising a flange and the first door closing off in a sealed manner an opening delimited by the flange, with the connection device comprising: first part (A) for securing the flanges, second part (B) for securing the doors in a sealed manner and of detaching of one of the doors from its flange, third part for releasing the other door in relation to the its flange, fourth part (D) for opening a passage between the first and the second closed space, the device also comprising means for locking (118) the second securing means (B) preventing the separation of the doors as long as the connection between the two closed spaces is effective, the locking means being activated automatically by the actuating of the second securing means (B).
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GETINGE LIFE SCIENCE FRANCE | 41100 VENDÔME |
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- 2014 Application Filing Year
- G21F Class
- 170 Applications Filed
- 142 Patents Issued To-Date
- 83.53 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Dufour, Christophe | Saint Amand Longpre, FR | 6 | 49 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 49 | |||
Felix, Julien | Tours, FR | 16 | 32 |
# of filed Patents : 16 Total Citations : 32 |
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