Device and method for gas sterilization
US8721984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/14
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for gas sterilization includes a sterilization chamber, a source of sterilant gas, and a sterilant gas remediation mechanism. Embodiments relate to systems and methods for delivering humidified air to a sterilization chamber, systems and methods for removing gaseous NO2 from an exhaust gas stream of a sterilization chamber, systems and methods for removing and replacing a source of sterilant gas, an exhaust gas scrubber and/or supplies for a humidification system. Some embodiments relate to hardware and software for user interface in a sterilizing device and hardware and software for control of a sterilization cycle. Some embodiments relate to chamber, chassis and door configurations of a sterilizer.
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