System for preventing and remediating biofilms in dental equipment
US6555055B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W10/37
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system having a fluid source and a pasteurizer coupled with a disinfectant unit in flow communication with the fluid source for use in disinfecting dental or other water lines. The combination of pasteurizer and disinfectant unit is adapted to receive water from the fluid source. A fluid delivery unit is provided in flow communication with the pasteurizer and disinfectant unit combination. The disinfectant unit has a means for supplying hydrogen and oxygen and a means for generating hydrogen peroxide in flow communication with the means for supplying hydrogen and oxygen.
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