Sterilization method and apparatus using a gaseous agent
US4764351A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 1984 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/204
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for sterilization comprises a treatment chamber (1) with constant temperature control (3, 4, 5) connected to a source of vacuum (6, 7, 8, 9), and to a circuit for admitting a carrier gas comprising a means (10) for sterilizing a gas and a means (14) for heating the gas at constant temperature as well as a steam generator (16) connected to a water supply (19) and to a system (20) for controlling the temperature and/or pressure (20). In addition, a sterilizing gas generator (21) contains a solution of a sterilizing agent (22) and is equipped with means for heating and/or cooling and for temperature control (24, 25, 26, 27). Also, suitable means (33) for circulating the atmosphere in the chamber (1) in contact with the solution (22) are provided.
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