Process for the destruction of microorganisms on a product
US7497990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A process for the destruction of microorganisms on a product using ultrasonic energy is disclosed. The process comprises contacting a product with an ultrasonic horn assembly and generating ultrasonic energy sufficient to result in a microorganism destruction rate of at least a 1-log kill.
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