Apparatus and method of ultrasonic cleaning and disinfection
US7799146B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2303/20
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for and method of disinfecting the interior surfaces of barrels and destroying microorganisms is disclosed. In one embodiment, an ultrasonic apparatus includes a sonotrode encased in a sheath, placed within a bunghole of a barrel. An ultrasonic generator is connected to the sonotrode. The ultrasonic apparatus also includes an ultrasonic transducer connected to the ultrasonic generator and associated with the sonotrode.
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