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Methods of disinfection or sterilization

US9050385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26References

19Claims

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Assignee

Saban Ventures PTY Limited · AU

Inventors

Ron Weinberger · Forbes, AU
Michael Potas · Sydney, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 29, 2013
Grant date	Jun 9, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 29, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01D2311/13
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for disinfecting or sterilizing an article are provided. One method includes vaporizing a solution comprising a biocide in a solvent having a first biocide:solvent ratio, directing a flow of the vapor to a first side of a membrane; directing an alternate flow of a gas to a second side of the membrane to increase the first biocide:solvent ratio on the first side to a second biocide:solvent ratio greater than the first biocide:solvent ratio thereby producing a concentrated vapor on the first side of the membrane, and contacting the article with the concentrated vapor for a time sufficient to disinfect or sterilize it.

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