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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182743 | Transportable decontamination unit and decontamination process The disclosed invention relates to a portable decontamination unit. The invention also relates to a decontamination process. The decontamination unit may employ a shipping container for transporting a decontaminant generator and optionally a power generator, and for... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8133437 | Method of preparing an antimicrobial packaged medical device A method for making an antimicrobial suture comprising the steps of positioning an antimicrobial agent source within a package comprising an inner surface, said antimicrobial agent being selected from the group consisting of halogenated hydroxyl ethers, acyloxydiphe... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8071022 | Decontamination method and system implementing it The method of microbiological decontamination of a machine comprising an enclosure for treating a support and a conveyor comprising a shuttle, comprises the steps of obtaining a container adapted to be received on the shuttle and to diffuse biocidal agent in the enc... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8062589 | Adjustable UV air purifier An enclosure covers a UV lamp and has a mechanically-adjustable opening for changing an amount of the UV radiation being emitted from the enclosure, and an ozone-creating passageway receives the radiation being emitted from the enclosure. A method includes producing... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7964138 | On-demand portable chlorine dioxide generator An on-demand portable chlorine dioxide generator has a reagent bound medium in a first enclosed volume; a complementary reagent solution in a second enclosed volume, and a structure for selecting between a first position where the complementary reagent solution is f... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7790104 | Methods and apparatus for decontaminating enclosed spaces The disclosure relates to a portable apparatus for decontaminating an enclosed room or other space which includes a passageway having an air inlet at one end and an outlet at the other end. A pump causes a flow of air through the passageway from the inlet to the out... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7431900 | Hydrogen peroxide vapor system with replaceable desiccant cartridge A hydrogen peroxide vapor generation unit (10) receives hydrogen peroxide and water solution at an interface (20) and interconnects with an air dryer (14) by way of nipples (72, 92). In one embodiment, the dryer includes a clamping assemb... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7407624 | Method for abatement of allergens, pathogens and volatile organic compounds The present invention pertains to methods utilizing ozone treatment for abating allergens, pathogens, odors, and volatile organic compounds. The methods can be employed to abate pollutants, bacteria, viruses, mold, dander, funguses, dust mites, animal and smoke odor... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7361304 | Building decontamination with vaporous hydrogen peroxide When microbial contamination is introduced into a room (20*) of an enclosure, such as a building, an HVAC system including supply ductwork (16) and a return ductwork (34) is decontaminated with hydrogen peroxide vapor. A decontamination controll... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7351386 | Cartridge holder for automated reprocessor A cartridge holder (30) for an automated endoscope reprocessor (10) is mounted on a movable rack (14). As the rack is wheeled into the chamber, a connector (164) on the cartridge holder (164) automatically makes a fluid connection ... | 04/01/2008 |
| RE40050 | Method for cleaning and/or disinfecting food processing equipment A composition for a cleaning-in-place system is described. The composition has a halogen dioxide and a optionally hydroxide and does not require the use of a detergent to display excellent cleaning and disinfecting properties on processing equipment such as the equi... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326382 | Apparatus and method for fine mist sterilization or sanitation using a biocide A method of sterilizing a site or contained volume includes providing an aqueous biocide solution containing a biocide agent such as hydrogen peroxide. A mist of reactive biocide droplets is generated by atomization at ambient pressure from the biocide solution and ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7319230 | Disinfection and decontamination using ultraviolet light An apparatus and method for disinfecting a cryostat is provided. The cryostat disinfecting device comprises an ultraviolet emitter, a pulsed power control system, a mirrored cover and a safety shield. The device is lowered into a cryostat chamber and produces high i... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7273567 | Energy-activated compositions for controlled sustained release of a gas A composition for energy-controlled generation and release of at least one gas, which includes an energy-activated catalyst capable of being activated by electromagnetic energy, and a solid or a liquid containing anions capable of being oxidized by the activated cat... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7252772 | Method for producing an essentially chlorite-free, stable aqueous chlorine-oxygen solution, the chlorine-oxygen solution obtained by means of said method, and the use of the same The invention relates to a method for producing an essentially chlorite-free, stable, aqueous chlorine-oxygen solution. Said method comprises the following steps: (1) a hydrogen sulfate compound is dissolved in water, (2) an acid is added to the aqueous solution con... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247337 | Method and apparatus for microarray fabrication The invention provides a method and apparatus for micro array fabrication exclusive from the impact of a gas. A housing with a gas free chamber provides for improved micro array fabrication with a lower defect rate. The invention provides a housing that excludes a g... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7247482 | Variable resistance sterilization process challenge device and method A sterilization process challenge device has a sterilization indicator contained within a container; and a variable diffusion restriction into said container. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7247865 | System and method of detecting, neutralizing, and containing suspected contaminated articles A comprehensive system and method of rendering the mail safe for handling and for detecting and containing suspect pieces and which can be fitted or retrofitted into mail and package processing facilities with relative ease. The system of the present invention inclu... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7229599 | Chemical delivery container A container for holding powdered reagents that interact with water to form an anti-microbial fluid for use in an apparatus for cleaning and microbially deactivating items. The container includes a fluid inlet connectable to a source of water on an apparatus for clea... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220747 | Method for preventing damage to or rejuvenating a cellular blood component using mitochondrial enhancer This invention provides methods for treating cellular blood components and other cells containing mitochondria to improve vital qualities of the cells by contacting the cells with a mitochondrial enhancer to the cells. Mitochondrial enhancers prevent damage to and r... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7205152 | Closed loop system and method for air sampling of mail products A self-contained closed loop system and method for detecting contaminants in, on, and around objects. The system includes an air duct subsystem connecting at least one sensor to a sealed housing containing a rotating container. Air from the sealed housing is circula... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201037 | Mail tub with air ports A mail tub in the form of a substantially rigid container and a removable lid which seals the container. The container includes an air inlet port and an air outlet port for sampling air in the mail tub for possible biological contamination, such as anthrax. The cont... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198749 | Handling potentially contaminated mail A decontamination bag is positioned in the interior space of a public mailbox. The decontamination bag receives mail that is deposited in the mailbox. A postal worker; upon retrieving mail from the mailbox, closes the decontamination bag. The decontamination bag is ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7194924 | System and method for biohazard detection using compression The present invention includes a system and method for detecting contaminated objects, for example mail pieces, through use of a pinching device that compresses the objects, thereby possibly releasing potential contaminant-containing particles into the air in a clos... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192553 | In situ sterilization and decontamination system using a non-thermal plasma discharge A sterilization and decontamination system in which a non-thermal plasma discharge device is disposed upstream of a suspension media (e.g., a filter, electrostatic precipitator, carbon bed). The plasma discharge device generates a plasma that is emitted through aper... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7186376 | Slow release production of chlorine dioxide from acidified sodium chlorite A sodium chlorite (NaClO2) solution is admixed with flowing water to form a flowing water and sodium chlorite (NaClO2) solution. A flowing water and acid solution is admixed into the flowing water and sodium chlorite (NaClO2) solutio... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7186374 | Vapor phase decontamination of containers A flash vapor generator (10) provides a constant flow of vaporized hydrogen peroxide for rapidly sterilizing a large decontamination tunnel (11) with a high container throughput. The vaporizer includes a heated block which defines an interior bore or b... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7186375 | Ozone containing fluid system for chemical and/or biological warfare agents A method and apparatus for neutralizing biological and/or chemical warfare agents using an ozone-containing solution. The ozone-containing solution is produced by combining ozone-containing gas with an ozone vehicle, such as an organic solution. The ozone-vehicle pr... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182913 | Sample retention apparatus for use in measuring hemostasis A sample retention apparatus for use in a device for measuring hemostasis. The device for measuring hemostasis may include a sample articulation apparatus including a guide shaft coupled for articulating motion to a drive motor, a sample carrier secured to and axial... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179419 | Method for sterilizing devices in a container A method for sterilizing medical devices and similar instruments in diffusion-restricted containers is provided. The sterilization method includes placing a liquid solution containing vaporizable germicide such as hydrogen peroxide into the diffusion-restricted cont... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7160566 | Food surface sanitation tunnel This invention is a modular, adjustable, easy to maintain, portable or fixed food sanitation tunnel, comprising an enclosing means for subjecting food to sanitizers including UV light, ozone, hydroperoxides, superoxides and hydroxyl radicals, and a method for using ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7153527 | Iodine-propylene glycol teat dip A teat dip composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 2% iodine by weight of the composition on a formulation basis and form about 45% to about 99.9% propylene glycol by weight of the composition on a formulation basis, and a method of using such composition to... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150854 | Device for generating aqueous chlorine dioxide solutions The invention pertains to a device for generating aqueous chlorine dioxide solutions when the device is contacted with liquid water. The device comprises an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal chlorite, e.g., sodium chlorite, and a chemical reagent comprising an ac... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7150884 | Composition for inhibition of microbial growth The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for preventing microbial growth in aqueous streams including the step of applying a composition of the invention to the stream. The compositions and methods... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7094322 | Use of self-sustained atmospheric pressure plasma for the scattering and absorption of electromagnetic radiation A self-sustained atmospheric pressure system for absorbing or scattering electromagnetic waves using a capillary discharge electrode configuration plasma panel and a method for using the same. Of particular interest is the application of this system to vary the leve... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7094378 | Method and apparatus for inactivation of biological contaminants using photosensitizers Methods and apparatuses for treating fluids to inactivate microorganisms which may be present therein, said fluid containing one or more components selected from the group consisting of protein, blood and blood constituents are provided. The methods comprise adjusti... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090916 | Paper product for use in sterilizing an area The present invention provides a paper product for use in sterilizing an area. The paper product contains at least one paper sheet or pellet containing one or more dry chemical materials, one or more dry deliquescent materials, or mixtures thereof. The dry chemical ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7090808 | Apparatus for testing sterilization methods and materials Apparatus and method for testing one or more sterilization indicators (e.g., biological indicators or chemical indicators) or other articles by contacting them under controlled sterilization conditions with a flowing antimicrobial gas containing hydrogen peroxide va... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087190 | Composition for the production of chlorine dioxide using non-iodo interhalides or polyhalides and methods of making and using the same A composition for the generation of chlorine dioxide including at least one non-iodo interhalide, polyhalide or salt thereof having the formula BrmClnFoXp wherein m=0–3, n=0–4, o=0–3, p=0–2, X i... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7074363 | Sanitizing composition containing chlorinated isocyanurate for injection equipment A water soluble sanitizing composition includes a chlorinated isocyanurate and an effervescent alkali base, the effervescent base including sodium carbonate agent, adipic acid and sodium bicarbonate in a weight ratio of approximately 1:1:1 to provide a sanitizing so... | 07/11/2006 |
