Chemical sterilizer system
US5122344A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A chemical sterilizer system for sterilizing items by vaporizing a liquid chemical sterilant in a sterilizing chamber. Pre-evacuation of the sterilizer chamber enhances the sterilizing activity. Sterilant is injected into the sterilizer chamber from a prefilled shot chamber. Subsequent to the exposure period, spent sterilant is condensed and fresh air is pumped into the sterilizer chamber from a vacuum pump. An automated valving system uses a minimal number of three-way valves and one or more two-way valves to control the fluid flow functions in the sterilization cycle.
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