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Process for sterilizing containers

US6627163B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 1999
Grant dateSep 30, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 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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