Class 422/293 - Fluid having simultaneous diverse function

Subclass of Class 422 - Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preserving, or sterilizing
Definition: Apparatus wherein the treating fluid performs a simultaneous
No. of patents: 35
Last issue date: 05/01/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8168132	Apparatus and method for drying instruments using superheated steam An apparatus and method for drying instruments using superheated steam is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a chamber for receiving the instruments, a distribution means for distributing superheated steam within the chamber and an exhaust means for purging vaporize...	05/01/2012
7402290	Condensation reduction in fluid mixing Methods and apparatus are disclosed for mixing fluid streams of different compositions to minimize fluid condensation inside a mixing vessel where the objective is to produce an all-vapor mixture product. ...	07/22/2008
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
7138087	Apparatus and method for steam reprocessing flexible endoscopes A system for reprocessing flexible endoscopes having lumen therein. The reprocessing system deploys steam to disinfect and/or sterilize the endoscopes, and designs, components and methods for reducing or balancing the reprocessing cycle time and the effects of therm...	11/21/2006
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
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
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
6916445	System and method for decontaminating articles A system for irradiating mail, comprising a device for conveying mail along a predetermined path and a device for irradiating the mail moving along the path with a beam of electrons. An apparatus for chilling the mail is provided along the path. The apparatus expose...	07/12/2005
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
6610249	Aqueous solution for disinfecting an animal product, a method and a plant for such disinfection A composition for disinfecting an animal product comprising an electro-chemically activated, anion-containing aqueous solution. A plant for treating an animal product including a water reservoir (12), a salt feed device (16) for creating an aqueous salt s...	08/26/2003
6268001	Method and device for preserving food products A method for preserving a food product includes the steps of placing the food product in a gastight chamber, lowering the pressure in the chamber, introducing into the chamber a first quantity of gas which at least partially penetrates the product, subseq...	07/31/2001
6171551	Electrolytic synthesis of peracetic acid and other oxidants An electrolysis unit (10) has an ion selective barrier (20) for separating an anodic chamber (12) from a cathodic chamber (14). An electrolyte within the unit includes a precursor, such as potassium acetate, or acetic acid. A positive potential is applied...	01/09/2001
5993754	Sterilization vessel in the form of a cassette An adapter for a sterilization cassette type apparatus in the form of a cassette is mounted in the cassette clamping members and is constructed as a fluid distributor with a plurality of funnel-shaped receiving openings each having a cylindrical outer wal...	11/30/1999
5932171	Sterilization apparatus utilizing catholyte and anolyte solutions produced by electrolysis of water An apparatus (A) for sterilizing medical instruments and other articles includes a tray (12) with an article receiving area (14). An article to be microbially decontaminated is positioned in the receiving area (14) and a microbe blocking lid (10) is close...	08/03/1999
5824276	Method and apparatus for uniformly dispersing articles in a treatment solution An apparatus and method for uniformly contacting an article with a treatment solution. Preferred embodiments are methods of uniformly tinting of contact lenses or uniformly surface modifying contact lenses. The method involves suspending the lens in the t...	10/20/1998
5820821	Sterilizer A sterilizer supplies liquid over an object and then irradiates far-infrared radiation to the object. The object is fully sterilized since the supplied liquid well absorb far-infrared radiation with sterilizing effect....	10/13/1998
5783147	Apparatus for and method of sterilizing medical and laboratory devices and cleaning contaminants from contact lenses Apparatus for and method of sterilizing medical and laboratory devices and cleaning contaminants from contact lenses at low voltages, the apparatus including a housing carrying a sterilizing and cleaning well, electrodes, appropriate controls and a power ...	07/21/1998
5759490	Porous clip for concurrent catheter sterilization and reshaping A countertop decontamination unit (A) has a decontamination chamber (10) which contains items to be sterilized, disinfected, or otherwise microbially decontaminated. A catheter (60) has an initial curve shape (62A). However, the catheter (60) is straighte...	06/02/1998
5753196	Plasma water vapor sterilizer apparatus An apparatus for plasma sterilization of articles includes a plasma generator, a sterilizing chamber, and a source of water vapor in fluid communication with the plasma generator, and may optionally include an autoclave. A method for plasma sterilization ...	05/19/1998
5714119	Sterilizer A sterilizer supplies liquid over an object and then irradiates far-infrared radiation to the object. The object is fully sterilized since the supplied liquid well absorb far-infrared radiation with sterilizing effect....	02/03/1998
5569438	Apparatus for sterilizing a continuous packaging material web In an apparatus for treating, for purposes of sterilization, a continuous material web a first treatment station is provided and includes a device for bringing a material web into contact with liquefied hydrogen peroxide. A second treatment station is als...	10/29/1996
5424034	Method and an apparatus for sterilizing a continuous packaging material web The disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for treating, for purposes of sterilization, a continuous material web (16) by bringing the entire web or parts thereof intended for sterilization into contact with liquefied hydrogen peroxide and therea...	06/13/1995
5288462	Sterilization apparatus and method A sterilization apparatus has a chamber within a housing in which the materials to be sterilized are placed and the chamber is supplied with liquid under pressure. A pressure sensitive, rapid acting implosion cartridge is in communication with the chamber...	02/22/1994
5288467	Cleaning and disinfecting machine for medical equipment and instruments, anesthetic tubes, catheters, and endoscopes A cleaning and disinfecting apparatus for medical equipment and instruments is provided. The apparatus includes at least one feed line constructed so as to be coupled for the supply of cleansing liquid and at least one outlet line for the discharge of spe...	02/22/1994
5116575	Powdered anti-microbial composition Medical instruments, which may include brass, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, or plastic parts are microbially decontaminated (sterilized or disinfected) in an antimicrobial solution. To provide a long shelf life, premeasured doses of pow...	05/26/1992
5053140	Process and apparatus for removing impurities from water used in food processing utilizing a mixture of ozone and air An apparatus and a process for using the apparatus for removing fat, bacteria, solids and other impurities from water used in food processing so that substantially all the water may be reused includes a tower. The water is passed through a coarse filter t...	10/01/1991
5011661	Contact lens care set A method for disinfecting a contact lens comprises immersing the lens in an aqueous solution of H2 O2 having a pH of 4 or below and adding to the solution a neutralizing agent comprising a catalyst for decomposing any residual H...	04/30/1991
4938933	Medical and surgical instrument cleaning and disinfecting device A medical and surgical instrument cleaning and disinfecting device consisting of a tubular body whose one end is open and whose other end is equipped with a liquid collection tank is shown. The detector senses the presence of an instrument inside of the t...	07/03/1990
4888155	Apparatus for sterilizing film and like packaging material An apparatus for sterilizing packaging material is provided. The apparatus includes a container or bath for containing a liquid sterilant through which the packaging material is drawn and guided. The container having an entry opening and exit opening, and...	12/19/1989
4555385	Elution process and apparatus and extraction of particulate material from a vessel An introduction process and apparatus is described concerning the continuous elution of a value, i.e. a metal value such as gold, from a particulate carrier by a counterflow of stripping liquid through the pressurized vessel in which the loaded particulat...	11/26/1985
4406861	Microwave canning apparatus A method and apparatus for canning food products in a non-metallic jar, utilizing a metallic or non-metallic jar lid and a non-metallic enclosure enveloping the jar and lid and which is placed within a microwave oven for heating with a pressure control ch...	09/27/1983
4406860	Microwave canning apparatus A method and apparatus for canning food products in a non-metallic jar, utilizing a metallic or non-metallic jar lid and a non-metallic enclosure enveloping the jar and lid and which is placed within a microwave oven for heating with a pressure control ch...	09/27/1983
4372921	Sterilized storage container A container lid (12) is held open by a support plate (18) carrying a chamber (20) which expands at a predetermined point in a sterilizing cycle to react against the lid, moving the plate outwardly to permit the lid to drop onto the container base. A resil...	02/08/1983
4251482	Sterilized storage container A container is provided with a valve opening at its bottom wall to permit steam to circulate into the container and to permit any condensation to drain from the container while the valve is open. The valve is closed by an expandable chamber in response to...	02/17/1981
4247517	Sterilized storage container A container lid is released at a desired point in a sterilizing cycle with the actuating movement being provided by an expandable chamber having a quantity of sterilizing environment captured during the sterilizing cycle....	01/27/1981

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Class 422/293 - Fluid having simultaneous diverse function