Steam efficient prevacuum sterilizer cycle
US4909988A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-contained, closed loop steam sterilizer has an integral external boiler. The sterilizer employs a prevacuum sterilization cycle with a dwell phase to promote steam efficiency. A single pump accomplishes all pumping functions in a prioritized manner.
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