Cleaning system for an image plate readout device
US8876985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a cleaning system for a set of instruments associated or in contact with an image plate readout device, as well as to a readout device comprising the cleaning system. The cleaning system comprises a disinfecting element, which emits electromagnetic radiation and/or ultrasonic radiation capable of destroying disease carriers, and which is adapted to emit said radiation towards an image plate conveyor mechanism encompassed by the image plate readout device.
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