Continuous decontamination and sterilization device
US12102727B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2565/388
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A continuous decontamination-and-sterilization device possessing high efficiency, reliability, and safety of operation to treat external surfaces of a package that is conveyed to a sterile working chamber. A decontamination chamber decontaminates (with a decontamination agent) bottom and lateral external surfaces of the package conveyed by a first conveyance, with an upper surface seal portion of the package being sealed. An aeration chamber removes residue of decontamination agent from an external surface of the package while the package is conveyed by a second conveyance means. A sterilization chamber sterilizes the upper surface seal portion of the package by irradiating electron beams as the package is conveyed by a third conveyance means, with the bottom or lateral external surface of the package being supported. The first conveyance means includes a sealing means by an adsorbing function to adsorb and capture the upper surface seal portion so as to seal the same and convey the package, with the bottom and lateral external surface portions of the package being open.
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