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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7273585 | Biological fluid disposal system A biological fluid disposal system having a water flow line, a biological fluid line in fluid communication with the water flow line, a disinfectant line in fluid communication with the water flow line and the biological fluid line, and a venturi connected to one of... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7141224 | Vessels and covers Vessels, or housings, and covers therefor are detailed herein. Loads and load-bearing surfaces exist principally at the periphery of the covers, by contrast with centralized loading utilized in other designs. In some versions of the vessels, a cover is sandwiched, a... | 11/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6699435 | Contact lens packing solutions The present invention is directed to new and improved solutions for packaging contact lenses and to methods for treating contact lenses with such solutions to improve the comfort of the lenses during wear. In particular, the present invention is directed ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6610250 | Apparatus using halogenated organic fluids for heat transfer in low temperature processes requiring sterilization and methods therefor An apparatus suitable for low temperature processing and high temperature sterilization comprising a halogenated heat-transfer fluid. The apparatus comprises an expansion device which may optionally comprise a membrane. Another embodiment of the present i... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6579495 | Hand-held ultraviolet water purification system using solid state devices A hand-held water purification system includes an outwardly-extending pen-light sized configuration of solid state devices, such as, UV-light emitting diodes, that emit ultraviolet light in the germicidal range. The system operates to turn on the solid st... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6558620 | Liquid cleaning and sterilization method A method of washing, microbially decontaminating, and rinsing of a lumened device (B), such as an endoscope includes positioning the device in a chamber (12) of an automated processor (A). Spray nozzles (102, 104, 106, 108, 110) within the chamber sequent... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6475433 | Method and apparatus for verifying ultraviolet sterilization A photochromic material which undergoes a change in appearance when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the UVC band provides a visual indication of the degree of sterilization achieved by a UV emitting device. The photochromic material is placed eit... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6440366 | Contact lens packing solutions The present invention is directed to new and improved solutions for packaging contact lenses and to methods for treating contact lenses with such solutions to improve the comfort of the lenses during wear. In particular, the present invention is directed ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6331272 | Method and membrane system for sterilizing and preserving liquids using carbon dioxide Microorganisms are destroyed and enzymes can be inactivated in liquids, such as juices for example, by continuously flowing the liquid and continuously flowing pressurized dense CO2 along flow paths which are separated by membrane having minute... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6242011 | Acidic composition of matter for use to destroy microorganisms A composition of matter and the method of making that provides a low pH acidic composition that is useful for destroying microorganisms that are undesirable and useful for destroying or reducing melanoma on human skin. The composition and method include s... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6187192 | Microbiological water filter A method and device for the filtration and/or purification of fluids water or other solutions containing microbiological contaminants, such as fluids containing including bacteria and/or viruses, where the fluid water is passed through a purification mate... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6054097 | Expanding plasma emission source microorganism inactivation system A method and apparatus for disinfecting material such as a fluid stream, (e.g., water) or various objects (e.g., packaging, fruits, vegetables) using a high temperature expanding plasma emission source (EPES lamp) to generate intense pulses of ultraviolet... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5989595 | Acidic composition of matter for use to destroy microorganisms A composition of matter and the method of making that provides a low pH acidic composition that is useful for destroying microorganisms that are undesirable and useful for destroying or reducing melanoma on human skin. The composition and method include s... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5943950 | Utensils for table use and cooking use It is the object of the present invention to provide utensils for table use or cooking use, which can easily improve the taste of food and drink and make them tasty without using particular energy in a short time. The utensils for table use or cooking use... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5900212 | Hand-held ultraviolet water purification system A hand-held water purification system includes a pen-light sized ultraviolet lamp that is enclosed in a quartz cover and is powered by a battery and associated ballast circuitry. The battery and ballast circuitry are connected to the lamp by switches that... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5882588 | Process for disinfecting hot water supply systems In the process for the ozone treatment of hot water in the hot water supply system of a building for the purpose of disinfection of the water, the hot water is led into a treatment tank (3). Here the pressure is reduced to a level below that in the pipes ... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5874741 | Apparatus for germicidal cleansing of water A germicidal water cleansing apparatus having an ellipsoid chamber which contains UV lamps along the major axis of the ellipsoid. Each of the ends of the ellipsoid has an opening to allow the entry and exit of a liquid. The chamber is formed from an ultra... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5672316 | Microwave-heatable pressure reactor A microwave-heatable pressure reactor is provided for continuous or discontinuous treatment of liquid. The liquid is conveyed by means of a high-pressure pump in a pipeline which extends into a microwave-heatable zone of the pressure container into which ... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5552115 | Microbial decontamination system with components porous to anti-microbial fluids A countertop decontamination unit (A) has a decontamination chamber (10) for receiving a tray or module (C) which contains items to be sterilized, disinfected, or otherwise microbially decontaminated. The tray or walls of the decontamination chamber itsel... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5503800 | Ultra-violet sterilizing system for waste water An apparatus for exposing a liquid to bactericidal radiation is disclosed. The apparatus includes a source of ultra-violet radiation and a non-opaque housing enclosing the source of ultra-violet radiation to prevent exposure of the source to the liquid an... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5405587 | Apparatus for sterilizing and transporting medical implements An apparatus (10) for sterilizing and transporting medical implements (52). A rectangular, cabinet-like, support structure (12) surrounds a self-contained sterilization system generally defined by a storage rack (58), a container-like collection vessel (3... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5403564 | Apparatus for heating and thermal decontaminating a pumpable or pourable material Apparatus for heating and thermal decontaminating, e.g. sterilizing, pasteurizing and/or disinfecting, pumpable or pourable material, includes a microwave unit forming a treatment chamber for receiving the material transported along a passageway and for s... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5366705 | Gravity feed ultraviolet liquid sterilization system An ultraviolet liquid sterilization system including an ultraviolet light source. Provision is made for gravity feeding a liquid to be sterilized past the ultraviolet light source to expose the liquid immediately to the light to sterilize the liquid witho... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5354468 | Sanitizing, deodorizing and cleaning units for evacuation system filter traps A sanitizing, cleaning and deodorizing unit for evacuation system filter traps of the type used in dental evacuation suction systems comprises a housing bounded by a side wall having openings that provide fluid communication with the ambient atmosphere an... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5302356 | Ultrapure water treatment system An ultrapure water treatment system is provided by the present invention. e system comprises a housing, a water supply means including a water inlet and a water outlet communicating with the housing and defining a path of travel of the water from said inl... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5288461 | Fluid treatment system Contaminants in an aqueous stream are oxidized with minimal use of an added oxidant by diffusing the oxidant through a fixed porous element followed by cyclical photolytic treatment of the stream with at least two different wavelengths of light. The porou... | 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 |
| 5288471 | Apparatus for preserving biological products The method includes the steps of: preheating a selected volume of product to a temperature proximate to the maximum temperature of the treatment; irradiating the product with an alternating electromagnetic field in order to heat the product to approximate... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5279799 | Apparatus for cleaning and testing endoscopes An apparatus for cleaning and testing endoscopes by injecting pressurized air into the sheath and pressurized air and washing liquid into the ducts, and monitoring the same. A washing chamber is provided which contains retractable cages to hold the endosc... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5223149 | Trivalent silver water treatment compositions A method for controlling the growth of bacteria and algae in utilitarian bodies of water such as industrial cooling towers, swimming pools and hot tubs is described. The method comprises adding to the water novel trivalent silver compounds. Said compounds... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5098582 | Divalent silver oxide bactericides Divalent silver oxide provides a source for divalent bactericidal silver ions in the presence of persulfate. This oxide is especially effective when applied to water used in industrial cooling towers, hot tubs and swimming pools and conforms to stringent ... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5037618 | Oxidation chamber A series of staggered baffles defines a serpentine flow path consisting of a number of segments through the oxidation chamber. Within each segment, a group of high intensity ultraviolet lamps is mounted, and a reagent inlet is provided at the upstream end... | 08/06/1991 |
| 4992644 | Device for sterilization, storage and dispensing of liquids A safe, portable apparatus for sterilization of saline or other liquids is provided. There is provided a device for sterilizing and storing liquids comprising a housing, a hollow cyliner formed in the housing having an open first end and a closed second e... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4966759 | Fluid purification A purifier for water or air removes, reduces or detoxifies organic pollutants therefrom by causing the fluid to contact a matrix having surfaces with which a fixed anatase (TiO2) or other photoreactive metal semiconductor material is bonded, in... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4897246 | Oxidation chamber An oxidation chamber for use in the treatment of organically contaminated water and waste liquids includes a lamp seal assembly that accommodates the thermal expansion of an ultraviolet lamp while at the same time protecting the lamp from direct contact w... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4892712 | Fluid purification A purifier for water or air removes, reduces or detoxifies organic pollutants therefrom by causing the fluid to contact a matrix having surfaces with which a fixed anatase (TiO2) or other photoreactive metal semiconductor material is bonded, in... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4546503 | Pool chemical tablet and container A swimming pool chemical tablet and storage container is provided for use in a skimmer of a forced circulation flow system, the swimming pool chemical tablet having a radial sidewall contact surface which contacts the frusto-conoidally shaped sidewall of ... | 10/15/1985 |
| 4179616 | Apparatus for sanitizing liquids with ultra-violet radiation and ozone Apparatus for contacting contaminated water with ultra-violet light to eliminate potentially harmful organisms as well as to provide air cooling necessary for efficient operation of the UV lamp and simultaneous production of ozone in the apparatus for sec... | 12/18/1979 |
