Ozone sterilization method
US7582257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/202
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an improvement in a method for sterilizing an article in a sterilizing chamber by exposing the article to humidified ozone in at least two consecutive sterilizing cycles, the improvement comprising, after the first of said consecutive sterilizing cycles and before the second of said consecutive sterilizing cycles, removing from the sterilizing chamber any condensed water present.
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