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Process for the destruction of microorganisms on a product

US7497990B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2004
Grant dateMar 3, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 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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