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Method for sterilizing flowable product packages

US6139796A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 1998
Grant dateOct 31, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2202/23
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for sterilizing the inside of a container which is ready to be filled, or a package material for a container in the form of a sheet or web wherein such sterilization is effected by way of radiation with an electron beam in combination with a gas stream contacting the beam, while the electron gun and container or package material are in relative motion towards each other.

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