Device and method for sterilizing, cooling, drying transferring closures
US8372338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/4245
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The apparatus and method for sterilising caps/stoppers for pharmaceutical purposes comprises a vessel, pump, heater, circulation line. The sterilising liquid (hot water, steam) is heated and pumped to the vessel where a fluidised bed of caps etc. is generated. After leaving the vessel the liquid is circulated/heated. Optionally an additive (siliconisation in case rubber parts) or cooling liquid is added. Further, the vessel is disconnectably attached to the supply lines for transportation to a production facility.
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