Apparatus for sterilizing a liquid with focused acoustic standing waves
US7431892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F1/008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and method for sterilization of liquid includes a liquid container containing a liquid and having a piezoceramic ring that is connected to a power supply system. Power supply system supplies electric signals to the piezoceramic ring that are transformed into mechanical waves and cause vibrations in the liquid.
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