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Microbial deactivation apparatus having integrated ultrasonic drying system

US8420016B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2007
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2/24
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for microbially deactivating articles, such as medical, dental, veterinary and mortuary instruments and devices. The system includes vibration means for producing ultrasonic waves to facilitate drying after the completion of a liquid microbial deactivation process.

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