Method for sanitizing/sterilizing a container/enclosure via controlled exposure to electromagnetic radiation
US8834788B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B55/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for sanitizing/sterilizing a container/enclosure for use in the food industry or the beverage industry comprising the steps of: providing a container and/or enclosure; providing an electromagnetic radiation source; controllably exposing the container and/or enclosure to electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic radiation source for a period of time; and at least one of sanitizing and sterilizing at least a portion of the container and/or enclosure with the electromagnetic radiation.
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