Method for cleaning passageways such an endoscope channels using flow of liquid and gas
US8226774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B9/0328
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for cleaning interiors of passageways in endoscopes or other luminal medical devices by flow of liquid and gas therethrough. The liquid flow may include rivulets, droplets or other liquid entities which move on the internal surfaces of the passageways, and may include a three-phase contact interface between liquid and dry solid and gas.
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