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Arrangement and process for sterilizing containers by means of low-pressure plasma

US6037562A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 1999
Grant dateMar 14, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S422/906
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In order to sterilize the inner surfaces and the outer surface area located in the area of a filling opening of pressure sensitive non-electroconductive containers by means of a low-pressure plasma, an evacuable chamber is provided, which is essentially formed by two electrodes which surround the container.

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