Self cleaning drain system and modular plumbing system for a sterilizing apparatus
US5591396A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Blockage in sterilizers due to the solidification of spilled liquid agar downstream from the sterilization chamber is prevented by heating the drain stream exiting the sterilization chamber so that the temperature of the liquid agar stays above 45.degree.-50.degree. C. prior to discharge from the sterilization plumbing system. An improved modular plumbing system for sterilizers is provided, where the piping and valving requirements for a discrete operation performed by the sterilizer are segregated in a single manifold.
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