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Method for removal of vaporized hydrogen peroxide from a region

US7988911B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2010
Grant dateAug 2, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2202/13
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for aerating a region exposed to a gaseous/vaporous sterilant. A catalytic destroyer and a reactive chemical unit are used to reduce the concentration of the gaseous/vaporous sterilant within the region. The reactive chemical unit includes a chemistry that is chemically reactive with the gaseous/vaporous sterilant. In one embodiment, the gaseous/vaporous sterilant is vaporized hydrogen peroxide and the chemistry of the reactive chemical unit includes thiosulfate and iodide.

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