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Method and apparatus for rapid sterilization

US10543289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 6, 2017
Grant dateJan 28, 2020
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 31, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/2256
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems for sterilizing a tools and equipment are disclosed, including using a UV source to generate a pulsed UV light within or exterior to an enclosure having a highly reflecting diffuse inner coated surface; and absorbing the pulsed light to sterilize. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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