Labconco Corporation

Burt Rhea

Gary P Roepke

Kevin C Gilkison

Jim Hunter

Larry W Nelson

Jerry O'Dell

Greg Krueger

Gerhard W Knutson

Mary Ellen Kennedy

A biological safety cabinet is provided that includes a frame. The frame defines a protected work area and encloses the work area on all but one side. A sash is coupled to the frame that at least partially encloses the side that is not enclosed by the frame. A blower is coupled to the frame generally above the work area. The blower is adapted to circulate air through the work area to make the work area a negative pressure area so that harmful materials are confined. A sash grill is coupled to the frame generally below the sash that has a curved top surface. The curved sash grill provides a superior and less turbulent air-flow into the work area, thereby better containing any harmful materials. The curved sash grill is perforated, and the curvature and perforations of the sash grill compensate for partial blockage by such things as the user's arms and other objects. The curvature of the sash grill also avoids a sharp angle at the same height as the work surface which reduces the chance of contact and possible breakage of labware as it is moved into the cabinet.

Biological safety cabinet with improved air flow

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Overland Park, KS, United States of America

Burt Rhea