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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7776292 | Method and apparatus for bioweapon decontamination The present disclosure relates to the decontamination of articles contaminated (or thought to be contaminated) with bioweapons, such as methods and apparatus for decontaminating articles contaminated with sporualated bioweapons. In some embodiments, the methods are ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7674440 | Apparatus for bio-decontamination of enclosures An enclosure (23) for carrying out operations under sterile conditions having apparatus for sterilsing the enclosure and its content includes a gas generator (17,18) having a fan (18) for producing a stream of air and an evaporator (17) f... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7666369 | System and method for recycling sterilant gas A system for recovery and reutilization of sterilant gas mixture from a sterilizer chamber includes a storage tank in gaseous communication with a sterilizer chamber via a gas recovery assembly, wherein after sterilization the gas recovery assembly evacuates the ste... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7645429 | Jacket of a steam sterilizer chamber A jacket of a steam sterilizer embedding a sterilization chamber (3) consisting of two separated and independent each other parts of which a heating part (1) of the jacket embeds the sterilization chamber (3) while a filling part (2) of t... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7435398 | Apparatus for sterilizing dental hand pieces An apparatus is disclosed for sterilizing dental hand pieces 80. The apparatus comprises a treating chamber 22. Different channels 41-44 in bottom plate 36 of the chamber 42 connect the interior of the chamber and the hand p... | 10/14/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7396507 | Method of microbial reduction and/or sterilization of impression materials The present invention provides a method of microbial reduction and/or sterilization of impression materials, specifically elastomeric impression materials, by means of steam sterilization. ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7314966 | Method for deactivating and maintaining items in a deactivated state A method of microbially deactivating items and storing the same, comprising the steps of: a) placing items within a cavity in a sealable container having fluid access ports therein, the fluid access ports having a normally closed p... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7211221 | Device and method for mass deacidification, elimination of free acidity and disinfestation of cellulosic materials The device comprises an autoclave (1), a solvent tank or bottle (2), a tank (3) for gravity collection and cooling of the residual solution arriving form autoclave (1) for its later recovery, a dosification tank for concentrated reagent (... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7198760 | Sterilization container A sterilization container has a valve arrangement that remains open in a venting phase and is then closed before a pressure difference is compensated for at a predetermined differential pressure. The valve remains closed until the container is opened for the purpose... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7192561 | Hydraulically controlled pressure relief valve for high-pressure reactors A high-pressure reactor which has a hydraulically controlled pressure-relief valve. The mechanical design of the corresponding hydraulic system in combination with the control technology used facilitates particularly fast opening of the pressure-relief valve in the ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189350 | Method of sterilizing medical instruments A pressure cleaning vessel is connected to a vacuum chamber by way of a connecting pipe in the sterilizing and cleaning equipment that utilizes a supercritical fluid. The objects to be treated are impregnated, for a given period, in the supercritical fluid with whic... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7186371 | Sealed enclosure sterilization An apparatus for sterilizing a sealed enclosure (1) includes a fan (8) for circulating a gas through a preparation circuit (11) and through the enclosure. The preparation circuit includes an evaporation chamber (10) for dispensing a decon... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7179436 | Sterilization system and method Exemplary embodiments may include a sanitizing system and method including a chamber, a wet and dry heating system adjacent to the chamber, and a filtered air system to reduce the contaminants entering the system and to provide positive pressure to the chamber to re... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7169369 | Method and device for deactivating items and for maintaining such items in a deactivated state A reprocessor for microbially deactivating items. The reprocessor has a circulation system for circulating a microbial deactivation fluid through a deactivation chamber that forms part of the circulation system. A container is provided for insertion into the deactiv... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7162850 | Method of packaging a bone allograft intended for a spinal fusion procedure A system and method of packaging a bone allograft for use in a future medical procedure in which the bone allograft is stored in a saturated saline solution in an airtight container. The saline solution keeps the allograft hydrated and may be saturated with a combin... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7144550 | Mobile apparatus and process for treating infectious waste A mobile self-contained apparatus and process for grinding, grating, macerating, chemically disinfecting, and drying infectious waste material. A trailer (10) contains a hopper (27), a grinder/grater (28), an enclosed conveyor system, drying and... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7132089 | Set for sterilising medical instruments or appliances The invention relates to a serialization set, in particular for surgical instruments or appliances, consisting of a container and an electronic apparatus (17) for recording at least one serialization parameter. The container includes a valve (11) arran... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7121042 | Door assembly for sealing a chamber A door assembly providing an airtight seal for a chamber. The door assembly includes a link assembly that allows a door to move inward toward a gasket sealing an opening into the chamber. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7097035 | Interconnectable display packages and shipping system A display package for merchandising articles of commerce with first and second package portions. The first package portion has side walls with outwardly extending tabs, a first interface region, and a back wall with an outwardly extending first cavity portion, with ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7081636 | Pulsed UV light source There is described an ultraviolet light source comprising an ultraviolet bulb, a pulsed microwave energy source for exciting said ultraviolet bulb and an enclosure for enclosing the ultraviolet lamp, the enclosure comprising an optically transparent waveguide. The o... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077917 | High-pressure processing chamber for a semiconductor wafer A processing chamber having an improved sealing means is disclosed. The processing chamber comprises a lower element, an upper element, and a sealing means that tightly holds the lower element to the upper element to define a processing volume that is maintained usi... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7048887 | Process and apparatus for sterilizing objects In a process for sterilizing objects, the surfaces of the objects are dampened by condensating a steam compound of water and hydrogen peroxide. The steam compound reaches hereby the objects to be sterilized without any additional transport gas flow. Subsequent dryin... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7018592 | Methods and apparatus for sterilizing contaminated devices A self-contained, single manual step unit for thermally sterilizing dental and medical instruments is disclosed. The unit, which requires only activation of a single manual switch and which controls an autoclaving cycle by monitoring temperature of matter which chan... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014672 | Carrying vehicle, manufacturing apparatus, and carrying system According to the present invention, in a carrying system comprising a carrying vehicle and a manufacturing apparatus the interior of which is kept cleaner than a surrounding environment, manufactured articles to be transferred are prevented from being contaminated b... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008591 | Supercritical fluid extraction process for tissue preparation The present invention provides methods for preparing tissue for incorporation into xenografts and bioprosthetic devices. The methods of the invention make use of supercritical fluids to remove infectious materials and chemical agents from tissues, as well as to perm... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005104 | Power module for an autoclave The invention relates to the field of powder metallurgy, in particular to the design of autoclaves for manufacturing of composite materials by treatment of workpieces of discrete materials, mostly powders, at high pressures and temperatures. The autoclave mod... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6984359 | Sterilizer including air purging system and pressure actuated door seal A sterilizer including a sterilization chamber for receiving articles to be sterilized and a door supported on a horizontal pivot at an access opening of the sterilizer chamber. The door includes a seal plate and a resilient seal member supported on the seal plate w... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6979428 | Fluid over-flow/make-up air assembly for reprocessor A system for sterilizing or microbially deactivating instruments and devices. The system includes a circulation system for circulating a microbial deactivation fluid through a chamber for containing the instruments and devices. The chamber forms a portion of the cir... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6976340 | Universal access port A universal access port includes a specific size opening that is formed through a wall of a conditioning enclosure and located at a specific distance from a floor or mounting surface. The opening is preferably rectangular in shape, but other shapes may also be used.... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6969497 | Decontamination system for use with a rapid transfer port The system includes an enclosure for providing a closed volume for bactericide vapor. The enclosure has a container access opening formed therein for providing vapor communication between a container and the closed volume. A container interface assembly at the conta... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6916456 | Pressure relief device for medical instrument reprocessor A pressure regulating device for regulating the pressure exerted on a medical instrument in a reprocessor for microbially deactivating the medical instruments. ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6839982 | Dryer and atomized medicinal liquid apparatus for feet with shoe drying attachment A combination dryer and atomized medicinal liquid apparatus and shoe or boot drying attachment, wherein the apparatus accommodates the placement of a shoe and/or boot drying attachment on an upper surface thereon. The attachment rests upon the upper surface of the d... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6824751 | Device for sterilizing a chamber A device for cleaning and sterilizing the inside of a chamber, including a supply of sterilizing liquid for said chamber and a device for inducing variations in the pressure, amplitude, frequency and the gradient of said variations in the sterilizing liquid, whereby... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6821480 | Water line decontamination system A self-cleaning system for delivering sanitized water to a workstation has a boiler which produces heat-sanitized water and steam. A diverter valve permits a fluid delivery line of the system to convey either sanitized water or steam to a workstation. The steam serv... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6818178 | Method for high vacuum sterilization of closures A heat sterilization process for small, washed, and bagged articles such as vial stoppers includes a conditioning or air removal phase prior to sterilization. During the air removal phase, a substantial majority of the liquid moisture is removed from the bagged arti... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6773685 | Apparatus for sterilizing dental handpieces An apparatus for disinfecting and sterilizing dental handpieces includes a treating chamber with an internal holding stub which has through-channels for connecting exterior treatment fluid source elements to internal standard channels in and through the handpieces t... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6746646 | Method and apparatus for the disinfecting biosolids A biosolids treatment system comprising a storage tank for containing a quantity of biosolids sludge, a system of disinfection piping within the storage tank comprised of a segment of inner biosolids piping having a plurality of holes spirally arranged at a desired ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6705023 | Dryer and atomized medicinal liquid apparatus for feet A combination dryer and atomized medicinal liquid apparatus for feet is provided having a housing with two slightly recessed footprints shaped concavities formed wihtin the top. A plurality of air discharge outlets discharge a pressurized stream of warm air in conju... | 03/16/2004 |
