Method and apparatus for microwave sterilization of ampules
US5061443A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B55/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rectangular waveguide is provided in communication with a microwave generator, and an irradiation furnace formed in its top wall with a slot is provided in communication with the rectangular waveguide. Ampules having only lower portions inserted through the slot into the irradiation furnace are transported by conveyor means along the slot. A depth of the irradiation furnace and/or a distance between the ampules and a surface of the slot may be adjusted to control sterilizing effect for medical fluid filling the ampule.
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