Device and method for the decontamination of hollow objects such as container caps using UV radiations
US9889217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67B3/003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device is provided for the decontamination of hollow objects with a cavity such as caps, including: (i) a first exposure apparatus including at least a UV radiation source and a reflector oriented toward the cavity of the positioned objects, able to produce a direct exposure to UV radiations of surfaces inside the cavity, (ii) a second exposure apparatus including at least a UV radiation source placed on the opposite side relative to the cavity of the positioned objects, the second exposure apparatus being able to expose surfaces inside the objects cavity to UV radiations by diffusion and/or transmission of UV radiations through the walls surrounding the objects cavity, and the first and second exposure apparatus cooperating for producing a global exposure to UV radiations of the surfaces inside the objects cavity. A method is also provided for the decontamination of hollow objects.
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