Soft x-ray radiation for biological pathogen decontamination and medical sterilization applications
US7522702B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/0011
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for decontaminating biological pathogens in a contaminated environment. The method includes: tailoring x-ray radiation to match the absorption characteristics of a contaminated environment; generating x-ray radiation having a diffused radiation angle in accordance with the absorption characteristics of the contaminated environment; and directing the x-ray radiation towards the contaminated environment.
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