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Non-invasive infrared temperature sensor, system and method

US5539673A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 1994
Grant dateJul 23, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B6/6455
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A high temperature, short time microwave heating system 10 for heat-sensitive liquid material to inactivate or reduce pathogenic agents or organisms, such as viral contaminants. The system 10 includes a disposable cartridge 26 consisting of a preheater 32, a microwave heating coil 56 and cooler 58 with the heating coil 56 adapted to be easily inserted in and removed from the microwave heating field.

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