Method and apparatus for destruction of biological and chemical agents
US8236237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S422/90
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for inactivating infectious biological or chemical agents using microwave-activated diazoluminomelanin (DALM). The agents are typically vacuumed into a load cavity, which is at least partially filled with DALM. The load is irradiated with microwaves via a cylindrical waveguide disposed under the load cavity, thereby inactivating or destroying the agents. The system is preferably temperature controlled and operation is preferably automated.
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