Process for sterilizing containers
US6627163B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B55/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In order to sterilize previously washed containers in an evacuable reactor, a low pressure plasma is generated by a high frequency generator. A microwave generator is also and can be switched on for drying the container before the plasma is ignited.
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