Decontamination Ring

Abstract

An improved decontamination structure may feature at least two parallel rings with pillar supports therebetween and a plurality of containment bags draped thereon. Various clipping and support mechanisms may be utilized.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A decontamination ring comprising:
 a support scaffold defining an interior area; and   a plurality of containment bags grouped together and draped over the scaffold such that at least a portion of the containment bags settle within the interior area of the support scaffold;   
       wherein contaminated equipment may be doffed within the interior area of the support scaffold, inside a top containment bag, and the top containment bag sealed and removed, containing the contaminated equipment therein. 
     
     
         2 . The decontamination ring of  claim 1 , the support scaffold thereof further comprising a plurality of support pillars and two support rings, said support pillars maintaining the support rings in a generally parallel relationship to each other. 
     
     
         3 . The decontamination ring of  claim 2 , the support rings and support pillars being mutually removable from each other. 
     
     
         4 . The decontamination ring of  claim 3 , the support pillars further comprising a plurality of clip with which to interface with the support rings. 
     
     
         5 . The decontamination ring of  claim 3 , the support rings being breakable and being able to be coiled in a manner to reduce stowage space. 
     
     
         6 . A method of personnel decontamination, the method comprising:
 standing within a decontamination ring as described in  claim 1 ;   doffing personal protective equipment within a top containment bag;   sealing the top containment bag and using it to individually contain the doffed personal protective equipment.   
     
     
         7 . A method of personnel decontamination, the method comprising:
 standing within a decontamination ring as described in  claim 1 ;   doffing personal protective equipment within a top containment bag;   sealing the top containment bag and using it to individually contain the doffed personal protective equipment.