Method and apparatus for sterilizing a heat sensitive fluid
US6818179B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for sterilizing heat sensitive fluids are provided. The methods include providing a first heat sensitive fluid component, providing a second fluid component, heating the second fluid component to a temperature greater than a predetermined sterilizing temperature, mixing the first heat sensitive fluid component with the heated second fluid component to heat the first heat sensitive fluid components and provide a mixed fluid at a temperature at least up to the predetermined sterilizing temperature, and maintaining the mixed fluid at that temperature for a predetermined sterilizing period. Apparatus for carrying out this method is also provided.
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