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System and method for decontaminating articles

US6916445B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 2002
Grant dateJul 12, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2/087
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for irradiating mail, comprising a device for conveying mail along a predetermined path and a device for irradiating the mail moving along the path with a beam of electrons. An apparatus for chilling the mail is provided along the path. The apparatus exposes the mail to a low-temperature, gaseous fluid created using a cryogenic fluid.

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