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Sterilization system

US6592816B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 1999
Grant dateJul 15, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B25/008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sterilization system comprising: radiation source; optical and/or electrical sensors; and timing means; wherein the measurement of radiation by the optical sensor is substantially synchronized based on the timing means to the start and end of each pulse of radiation from the radiation source or to the start and end of the exposure of a product to the radiation source.

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