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Sterilization method and apparatus therefor

US4797255A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 1987
Grant dateJan 10, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B55/103
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydrogen peroxide gas maintained at a temperature which is higher than its condensing temperature at the least is admitted to a surface of an object to be sterilized, the hydrogen peroxide gas is condensed on the surface of the object maintained at a temperature below the condensing temperature to sterilize the object, and thereafter the hydrogen peroxide is removed by hot air.

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