Sterilization method and apparatus therefor
US4797255A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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