Systems and method for decontaminating a tube
US10918751B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2206/045
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for decontaminating a tube includes positioning an antenna at least partially within the tube. The tube is positioned at least partially within a living body. The method also includes decontaminating the tube by causing the antenna to emit electromagnetic waves having a frequency from about 10 GHz to about 100 GHz for a time duration that is less than or equal to 60 seconds. The electromagnetic waves cause a temperature of the living body proximate to the tube to increase from about 0.1° C. to about 3° C. so as to not substantially damage the living body.
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