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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8173067 | Organic compound and metal ion synergistic disinfection and purification system and method of manufacture A new, novel and useful disinfection and purification system comprised of organic compounds in synergistic action with selected metal ions and method of manufacture and use. One of the benefits that is derived from this system is the ability to quickly and easily tr... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8168119 | Anti-microbial system for input terminal A method and apparatus disinfecting a computer keyboard includes a metal ion treatment applied to the computer keyboard and other user input devices. A further measure taken is the installation of a shutoff mechanism in the link connecting the computer keyboard to t... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8163236 | 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 be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications. | 04/24/2012 |
| 8147752 | Sterilants and sterilization method for aseptic filling The present invention provides an aqueous solution of a sterilant of peracetic acid series for use in aseptic filling comprised predominantly of hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid and water wherein a pH of the aqueous solution is 2˜4, a ratio of the concentration of... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142715 | Method and apparatus for photosensitized ultraviolet decontamination of surfaces and aerosol clouds A method of deactivating chemical contaminants and biological agents from a target surface by and aerosol spraying the target surface with an electrostatically charged, photosensitizer solution, and then illuminating the surface with ultraviolet light. ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142714 | Cleaning and disinfection of surgical and medical instruments and appliances The invention relates to the use of a cleaning agent that contains surfactants and has a pH value of at least 11 when diluted in an aqueous solution and ready for use. Said cleaning agent is used to destabilize prions during mechanical and manual cleaning and/or dis... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8137615 | Automated workstation for disinfecting objects and methods of use thereof An automated workstation or apparatus for disinfecting an object in a controlled environment is provided. A method for disinfecting an object in a controlled environment is provided. ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8092675 | Energy generation methods and systems for swimming pools and other vessels with recirculating fluid Detailed is electricity generation for powering devices associated with swimming pools or other structures utilizing recirculating fluid. The recirculating fluid is used to produce electricity for direct or indirect supply to electrical devices. Turbines may be plac... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8071021 | Hydrogen peroxide vaporizer A method of decontaminating articles, comprising the steps of: (a) moving a plurality of articles having a known temperature along a first path; (b) conveying a carrier gas along a second path that includes an elon... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8062588 | Ultrasonic sanitation device and associated methods A device for sanitizing a space includes a tank having an interior space for holding an aqueous sanitizing liquid. A reactor vessel is supported within the interior space and above a bottom of the tank. A liquid depth in the tank interior space is maintained at a le... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8043558 | Apparatus for the thermal treatment of organics materials and method therefor Organic materials being indirectly heated via hot air having the temperature required for their treatment, the process consists in the recycling of the vapours and gases evolving from the organic materials into a hot air circuit by forcing them into contact with the... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8038939 | Method and devices for improved disinfection process A method which enhances a disinfection process by using a catalyst which increases in effective surface area during the process. Also disclosed are contact lens disinfecting systems which are designed to maintain a high concentration of hydrogen peroxide solution fo... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8029726 | Disinfection methods for surfaces and enclosed spaces A system and method for producing an ozone-containing disinfecting cloud includes an enclosure. A pair of atomizing nozzles are affixed to the enclosure in substantially directly opposed relation. Each nozzle produces a spray of ozonated water from compressed gas, o... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029727 | Event-triggered self-sterilization of article surfaces Solutions for limiting the undesirable spread of pathogens by indirect contact are provided. The solutions involve event-controlled self-sterilization of contact surfaces on articles or fixtures. A self-sterilizing contact surface structure allows chemical sterilizi... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8025841 | Method of sterilizing an orthopaedic implant A pre-assembled orthopaedic implant adapted for improved gas sterilization. The implant includes a first component adapted for assembly with a second component such that a mating surface of the first component is in close proximity with a mating surface of the secon... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8021609 | Stabilized hydrogen peroxide A highly stabilized hydrogen peroxide useful for chemical sterilization of packaging materials in high-speed aseptic packaging plants. ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8012413 | Gaseous sterilization of impermeable containers through use of porous material A gas-impervious container having a gas-permeable porous insert, wherein the insert contacts a flowable biomedical material, for improving access of the sterilant gas to the material. ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8007719 | Method and device for disinfecting a microtome cryostat A device and a method for disinfecting a microtome cryostat with introduction of a disinfection agent (3) into the cryostat chamber (2), action of the disinfection agent on the cryostat chamber, removal of the disinfection agent (3) by precipita... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8007718 | System for and method of processing bone material using supercritical fluids A method of processing bone material using supercritical fluids is disclosed. The method comprises placing the bone material in a processing chamber, adding supercritical fluid to the processing chamber, pulsing the supercritical fluid in the processing chamber, and... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7998405 | Protecting the eyes of contact lens wearers The eyes of a contact lens wearer are protected from the effects of a liquid disinfecting solution by providing a contact lens container having a catalyst therein and a container of the disinfecting solution of unusual design. The openings of the contact lens contai... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7998406 | Multiple enzyme cleaner for surgical instruments and endoscopes The liquid composition is based on surfactants and enzymes, and is particularly useful for manual cleaning of instruments. In manual and ultrasonic application the composition in use concentration shows low foaming and gives a cleaning solution which is not cloudy a... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7988910 | Method of disinfecting and wetting the interior of a building A method of disinfecting and wetting the inside of a building and articles therein at or about one atmospheric pressure which involves the steps of sealing the interior of the building, then conditioning the air inside of the building to a specific temperature and h... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7985383 | Endoscope sterilizing test pack An endoscope sterilizing test pack includes an inner case having an open/close mechanism which can insert thereinto and remove therefrom an indicator for checking a sterilization effect of sterilization treatment; at least one tube connected to the inner case so tha... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7981361 | Circulation and disposal device for multi-purpose sterilization chambers and washing chambers The present invention provides an apparatus for circulating a carrier gas containing a chemical deactivating vapor or gas in a chamber. The apparatus includes a housing defining a flow path therethrough. The housing has an inlet end and an outlet end. A blower is pr... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7959858 | Products and method for the decontamination of prions The invention relates to the use of Cu and the derivatives thereof, for the decontamination of prions, especially for decontaminating medical devices or medical surgical devices at risk, for decontaminating work surfaces, and for decontaminating any potentially infe... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7959859 | Ultrasonic sanitation device and associated methods A device for sanitizing a space includes a tank having an interior space for holding an aqueous sanitizing liquid, the tank having a bottom sector, a front sector having a rear wall, and a rear sector having a front wall, the rear sector front wall and the front sec... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7919043 | Methods for treating allograft products There are disclosed systems and methods of delivering sterile fluids aseptically to a sealed canister. In an embodiment, a includes a canister having an inlet, a vent, and a drain outlet, a reagent manifold in communication with the inlet, a bubbler in communication... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7910054 | Decontamination and/or cleaning of fragile materials In one embodiment, contaminates are removed from a material by contacting an activated carbon fabric wetted with a solvent with the surface of the material. The activated carbon fabric is maintained in contact with the surface in a substantially vapor-tight environm... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7906070 | Sterilization wraps and methods for sterilizing articles There is provided an improved sterilization wrap and a method for using the improved sterilization wrap to sterilize an article. The wrap is made of at least a first panel of sterilization material and includes an additional panel of material. The first panel is mul... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7901621 | Methods for removing biological residue from capillary walls in microchannels Methods for removing a residue of one or more biological materials deposited on the walls of a microfluidic conduit in microscale devices are provided. In an example of the methods, one or more colloidal-size particles, such as colloidal silica particles, are flowed... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7892485 | Cleaning of sponges A device for cleaning and deodorizing a sponge and a method of using the device. The device includes a carrier assembly that travels along a guide-track system and is lowered into a base unit large enough to hold a bath of cleaning solution that would engulf the spo... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887749 | Organic compound and metal ion synergistic disinfection and purification system and method of manufacture A new, novel and useful disinfection and purification system comprised of organic compounds in synergistic action with selected metal ions and method of manufacture and use. One of the benefits that is derived from this system is the ability to quickly and easily tr... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7879289 | Automated endoscope reprocessor self-disinfection connection An endoscope reprocessor having a water supply disinfection filter and a method for self-disinfection of the filter employ a pair of connectors to switch from a normal operating mode into a self-disinfection mode in which circulating germicidal fluid within the repr... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7871565 | Method for generating a microbial deactivation fluid in an apparatus for deactivating instruments and devices A method of generating a microbial deactivation fluid to circulate through an apparatus that has a decontamination chamber for holding medical instruments and devices, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a first compartment and ... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7858029 | Multiple enzyme cleaner for surgical instruments and endoscopes The liquid composition is based on surfactants and enzymes, and is particularly useful for manual cleaning of instruments. In manual and ultrasonic application the composition in use concentration shows low foaming and gives a cleaning solution which is not cloudy a... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7850906 | Method and apparatus for vapour phase sterilisation An apparatus for sterilizing a sealable enclosure includes a circuit for flow of a sterilizing gas or gasses. The circuit is connected to the enclosure to be sterilized to form a closed circuit and pumps to circulate gas through the circuit and enclosure. The circui... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7837934 | Packaging solutions Packaging systems for storing ophthalmic devices such as contact lenses and to methods for packaging such ophthalmic devices with solutions to improve the comfort of the lenses during wear are disclosed. A packaging system includes an ophthalmic device stored in an ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7833476 | Flamer fuel pressure control A flamer may be used to sterilize poultry litter, soil, concrete, etc. The stationary or mobile flamer disclosed comprises a hood to contain the heat, an external frame, and burners. A fuel tank may be carried on the flamer or on a tractor. An additional embodiment ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7829017 | Sterilization system for sterilizing and/or neutralizing the activity of microorganisms in liquids and gases, and sterilization and/or neutralization process In a sterilisation system for sterilising and/or neutralising the activity of micro-organisms in liquids and gasses, and in a sterilisation and/or neutralisation process, sterilisation is carried out by exposing the micro-organisms to a potential difference ranging ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7824608 | Method for dewatering endoscope channels An apparatus washes/disinfects, at a time, a plurality of endoscopes having a plurality of channels with different diameters, and dewaters the channels at a time. For the dewatering, the apparatus includes plural ports for receiving air supply, and a plurality of tu... | 11/02/2010 |
