Fluid cooling system, cooled fluid dispenser comprising the later, and methods for sterilization thereof
US7571621B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/00013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a fluid cooling system (1), for use in dispensing or distributing a chilled or cooled fluid, comprising a primary heat exchanger system (2), a secondary heat exchanger system (3), a first conduit (9) through which fluid to be cooled or chilled is circulated, and a heat transfer agent (8) for transferring cooling energy to the fluid to be chilled circulating in the first conduit (9), wherein the primary and secondary heat exchanger systems (2, 3) are arranged at least partially one inside of another The invention also relates to cooled fluid dispensers incorporating the fluid cooling system and a methods for sterilization thereof.
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