Devices, systems and methods for localized sterilization
US8992853B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A portable gas transfer device for point-of-use sterilization at a sterilization site includes: a housing; a pressurized gas canister held by the housing; a first passageway in fluid communication with the pressurized gas canister and configured to supply pressurized pre-sterilization gas from the pressurized gas canister to the site; a gas discharge canister held by the housing; and a second passageway in fluid communication with the gas discharge canister and configured to supply post-sterilization gas from the site to the gas discharge canister. Additional related devices, systems and methods are provided.
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