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20080240981 | Membrane Sterilization - A method for disinfecting or sterilizing an article comprising enclosing the article or article part inside a container having a wall of which at least a part is a semipermeable fabric or membrane and introducing an amount of vaporizable biocide, preferably hydrogen peroxide in water, to the interior of said container in solution, vapour, liquid or preferably nebulant form. The semipermeable fabric or membrane is selected to allow the biocide to pass from inside to outside of the container as a vapour at atmospheric pressure and to provide a barrier against entry of micro-organisms. The biocide is allowed to exit the container through said membrane while at or above atmospheric pressure, a fluid eg air is directed to flow adjacent the outside of the membrane to expedite vapour removal from the interior side. The article is exposed to the biocide for a time sufficient to disinfect or sterilize the article. | 10-02-2008 |
20080267819 | 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 functioning as a decontamination chamber. The decontamination unit may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications. | 10-30-2008 |
20080279720 | DECONTAMINATION UNIT WITH COLLAPSIBLE DECONTAMINATION ENCLOSURE AND DECONTAMINATION PROCESS - The disclosed invention relates to a decontamination unit that employs a collapsible decontamination enclosure and a decontaminant air stream generator that uses catalytic discharge. The invention also relates to a decontamination process using the decontamination unit. The decontamination unit may be carried by an individual person, for example, in the form of a backpack. The decontamination unit may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications. | 11-13-2008 |
20080279721 | DECONTAMINATION UNIT AND PROCESS - The disclosed invention relates to a decontamination unit which is energy efficient and may be used to decontaminate a large enclosure such as a multi-room building. 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. | 11-13-2008 |
20080279722 | 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. | 11-13-2008 |
20080292497 | Apparatus and Method for Purification and Disinfection of Liquid, Solid or Gaseous Substances - An apparatus and method are for disinfection and purification of a liquid, gaseous or solid phase, or a mixture thereof. The apparatus includes: a central electrode, a dielectric layer adjacent to the electrode, a first area adjacent to the dielectric layer, and is configured to introduce a first medium into the first area, a second area adjacent to the first area. The apparatus is also configured to introduce a second medium into the second area, and for creating a plasma in the first medium, while the first medium is present in the first area, by applying a voltage between the first electrode and a second electrode. An injector injects the plasma into the second area, in order to be mixed with the second medium. | 11-27-2008 |
20080292498 | Disinfection System for Surfaces and Enclosed Spaces And Associated Methods - 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, ozone, and water and are positioned to direct the sprays toward each other to form a cloud comprising droplets having a size distribution. A portion of the cloud that comprises droplets having a size less than a predetermined limit is expelled from the enclosure. Droplets having a size greater than the predetermined limit remain in the enclosure. The expelled cloud has been found to have a pH lower than a pH of the remaining droplets. The cloud so produced can be used to disinfect an area by directing the cloud to the area desired to be disinfected, which can comprise a surface and/or a space. | 11-27-2008 |
20080317626 | Sterilization System and Method - A system, device and method for sterilizing or decontaminating an object that includes a sealable sterilizing chamber ( | 12-25-2008 |
20090060781 | DETECTION OF STERILISATION VAPOUR CONDENSATION POINT - A method of detecting bacterial kill using a vaporized sterilant includes the steps of generating a sterilant/water vapour and supplying the vapour to a sealed space to be sterilized. The supply of sterilant/water vapour is continued to raise the concentration of the sterilant in the sealed space, and the concentration of the sterilant in the vapour is monitored to determine when the rate of change of the concentration falls to a predetermined minimal level indicating that condensation has occurred resulting in kill of any bacteria present in the space. Supply of sterilant/water vapour to the space is then terminated. | 03-05-2009 |
20090074611 | PHOTOLYTIC GENERATION OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - The present invention is directed to a photolytic hydrogen peroxide generator ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090110595 | Decontamination method and system implementing it - The method of microbiological decontamination of a machine comprising an enclosure ( | 04-30-2009 |
20090148341 | Sterilization Method and Sterilization Processing Apparatus - A sterilization method and sterilization processing apparatus having a high sterilization effect and capable of shortening a sterilization time are provided. An electrolysis apparatus | 06-11-2009 |
20090169425 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISINFECTING FOOD USING PHOTO-CATALYTIC REACTION OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE AND ULTRAVIOLET RAYS - The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for disinfecting an object in a batch, continuous, or mixed mode. The apparatus according to the present invention comprises a bath to/from which water is flowed in/drained out; and at least one ultraviolet ray (UV) lamp unit assembly mounted in the bath, each UV lamp unit assembly including a plurality of UV lamp units. Each UV lamp unit comprises a quartz tube, a UV lamp mounted in the quartz tube and a photo-catalyst layer of titanium dioxide formed on an outer surface of the quartz tube to disinfect an object in the bath by the photo-catalytic reaction of titanium dioxide and UV. The apparatus of the present invention may comprise a conveyer device comprising a driving roller, driven rollers and a conveyer belt wound around the rollers, the conveyer device is divided into an inlet portion formed at a first outside of the bath, a conveying portion formed in water in the bath and a discharging portion formed at a second outside of the bath. | 07-02-2009 |
20090246074 | System and method for sterilizing a processing line - The invention comprises a system and method for sterilizing an aseptic processing line comprising the steps of generating chlorine dioxide gas, introducing the chlorine dioxide gas inside the aseptic processing line as a sterilization step, and removing the chlorine dioxide gas from the aseptic processing line. The aseptic processing line comprises at least one processing apparatus such as a filter, heater, cooler, filler, surge tank, and/or packager connected to a piping network. | 10-01-2009 |
20090291022 | ANTI-MICROBIAL GAS APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method administering nitric oxide at very high concentrations to healthy skin, tools, implements, support surfaces, and sterile fields to provide sterilization. The apparatus and method providing sterilization in a dry environment lacking the common undesirable effects of anti-microbial soaps and antiseptics. | 11-26-2009 |
20090291023 | Chemistry for Effective Microbe Control with Reduced Gas Phase Corrosiveness in Pulp & Paper Processing Systems - Processes for biofilm or microorganism growth control in an aqueous system such as a pulp, paper or board manufacturing system are described in which a halogenated hydantoin is added to the aqueous system in combination with haloamine, chlorine dioxide or a combination thereof. The halogenated hydantoin is preferably a fully or partially halogenated dialkyl hydantoin, and more preferably 5,5-dimethyl hydantoin or 5-methyl-5-ethyl hydantoin. The haloamine is preferably a monohaloamine, dihaloamine, trihaloamine, or a combination thereof, and more preferably monochloramine, monobromamine, bromochloroamine or a combination thereof. The halogenated hydantoin is preferably added to the aqueous system in portions of the system susceptible to gas phase corrosion, such as the short loop of the system, and the haloamine and chlorine dioxide are preferably added to other portions of the system. The halogenated hydantoin and haloamine and/or chlorine dioxide maintain good compatibility with each other in the absence of excess free chlorine. | 11-26-2009 |
20090317294 | Method of low-temperature dry sterilization and apparatus therefor - A method of low temperature sterilization that with the use of a compact simple apparatus, is capable of safe, unfailing sterilization. There is provided an apparatus comprising gas cylinder (gas supply source)( | 12-24-2009 |
20090317295 | Sterilizer and Sterilization Method Using the Same - It is intended to provide a sterilizer, which aim is at efficiently sterilizing a subject such as a container by using active oxygen generated with the use of plasma, and a sterilization method using the same. In particular, it is intended to develop a technique for stably generating active oxygen with the use of plasma and thus provide a sterilizer, which enables, if necessary, stable plasma formation and active oxygen generation in the atmosphere and can inhibit thermal damages caused by the plasma on a subject to be sterilized, and a sterilization method using the same. A sterilizer wherein a gas ( | 12-24-2009 |
20100003166 | STERILIZING METHOD, STERILIZING APPARATUS, AND AIR CLEANING METHOD AND APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A sterilizing method and apparatus in which neutral atoms and anions are coupled to produce a sterilizing substance which is, in turn, used to remove an object to be removed by sterilization. The sterilizing apparatus includes a cation generator and an anion generator, which are separate from each other. Also disclosed as an air cleaning method and apparatus using the sterilizing method and apparatus. | 01-07-2010 |
20100047124 | Self decontaminating system and fabric - A self-decontaminating system for decontaminating a surface on demand is disclosed herein. The system contains an electrochemical cell and at least one portion of the surface forms a functional component of the cell. The system may include an electrocatalytic fabric which is flexible and resistant to tears and breaks, such that the fabric can be rolled up or pleated in order to provide a high surface area structure that can serve as an active filter. The fabric can function as a stand-alone system or a protective coating. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating, decontaminating, and regenerating the self-decontaminating fabric. | 02-25-2010 |
20100119411 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO DELIVER A STERILE, FILLED SYRINGE TO A USER - A stand-alone apparatus to deliver a sterile, filled syringe to a user. The syringe dispenser includes a controller to accept input from the user and to convert the input into an electrical control signal. The syringe dispenser also includes an ozone generator coupled to the controller. The ozone generator generates ozone on demand according to the input from the user. The user may input a parameter for a concentration and/or a volume of ozone. Additionally, the syringe dispenser includes a syringe preparation station coupled to the ozone generator. The syringe preparation station sterilizes the syringe with a first amount of the ozone and fills the syringe with a second amount of the ozone. | 05-13-2010 |
20100119412 | Novel Chemistries, Solutions, and Dispersal Systems for Decontamination of Chemical and Biological Systems - The present invention relates generally to chemical and biological decontamination solutions and methods of using them. The invention is useful for decontaminating and/or disinfecting a wide range of compounds and organisms. In particular, the systems, methods, solutions, and formulations of the invention can be used to remove and/or neutralize organophosphates, mustard agents, and other toxic chemicals, bacteria, bacterial spores, fungi, molds and viruses. | 05-13-2010 |
20100254853 | Method of sterilization using plasma generated sterilant gas - A sterilizing apparatus and method provide a sterilizing system having a sterilization chamber and a method for sterilizing an item in the sterilization chamber. The method includes the steps of: loading the item into the sterilization chamber; evacuating gas from the sterilization chamber; preparing sterilant gas by use of plasma; and filling the sterilization chamber with the sterilant gas to a preset pressure. The method further includes the steps of waiting a preset time interval to thereby accomplish an intended sterilization and evacuating the sterilant gas from the sterilization chamber. | 10-07-2010 |
20100266448 | CHLORINE DIOXIDE DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system includes a portable source of gaseous chlorine dioxide (CD). The source has first source and return couplings for sealingly connecting to a CD generation flow path comprising at least one gas conduit. The CD generation flow path comprises second source and return couplings for sealingly connecting the source to a device to be treated with the CD generation flow path, or a tent structure enclosing the device to be treated. A portable scrubber has third couplings for sealingly connecting to a scrubbing flow path comprising at least one gas conduit for removing the CD from the device or tent structure. The gas conduit has fourth couplings for connecting the device or tent structure to the scrubbing flow path. | 10-21-2010 |
20100303671 | HAND CLEANSING/SANITIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS - Systems and methods for cleansing and/or sanitizing using a gaseous media are disclosed. Various hand cleansing and/or sanitizing formulations can be emanated from a system in a discrete packet of gaseous media such as a vortex ring. A hand cleansing and/or sanitizing formulation can be projected to a hand with excellent accuracy and cohesiveness. The gaseous medium can include a permanent gas and/or vapor, and can have a liquid and/or solid in a stable aerosolized form. | 12-02-2010 |
20100310415 | 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 for a longer period of time before increasing the overall surface area of catalyst exposed to the hydrogen peroxide solution. The devices utilize pressure from expanding oxygen generated within the system through use of a small catalyst, or through exposure of only a small portion of a large catalyst, to control deployment of the large catalyst for completing disproportionation of the hydrogen peroxide. | 12-09-2010 |
20100316530 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISINFECTING ENCLOSED SPACES - A method and apparatus disinfects enclosed spaces by the dispersal of aerosols ionized alternately with negative and positive electrostatic polarity. | 12-16-2010 |
20110027125 | Free Radical Sterilization System and Method - A free radical decontamination method and system. The system is comprised of a chamber defining a region, and a generator for generating free radical reach effluent from a free radical electric generator and hydrogen peroxide solution with water. A closed loop circulating system is provided for supplying the mixture of free radicals from the electric generator mixed with the hydrogen peroxide solution in the form of the effluent to the chamber. | 02-03-2011 |
20110064610 | METHOD OF TESTING A STERILIZATION PROCESS AND STERILIZATION APPARATUS - A method of testing a sterilization process for a packaging member such as, for example, for containers or machines, may include the steps of acting upon at least one first region of the packaging member or of the machine with an oxidizable medium. The method further includes acting upon at least one second region of the packaging member or of the machine with an oxidizing agent. The first region and the second region overlap at least in part. The method may also include visually inspecting at least one intersection region, which has been acted upon both with the oxidizable medium and with the oxidizing agent. | 03-17-2011 |
20110076191 | Ozone Based Method and System for Tool Sterilization - A method and system for sterilizing an item using ozone and a secondary molecule is provided. The secondary molecule comprises hydrogen for conversion to a hydroxyl radical. The item and secondary molecular are inserted into a container, and a gaseous mixture containing ozone can be inserted into the container by way of a filling station having an ozone source and a vacuum pump to remove air from the container. Sterilization occurs within the container such that the container can be removed from the filling station. A preferred secondary molecule is an alcohol, such as isopropyl alcohol. Prior to insertion of the item into the container, the item can be soaked in a nutrient rich hot water bath at or near boiling and optionally at a pressure above atmospheric to assist in sterilization. | 03-31-2011 |
20110076192 | STERILIZATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of sterilizing an article by sequentially exposing the article to hydrogen peroxide and ozone is disclosed. The article is exposed under vacuum first to an evaporated aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide and subsequently to an ozone containing gas. The exposure is carried out without reducing the water vapor content of the sterilization atmosphere, the water vapor content being derived from the aqueous solvent of the hydrogen peroxide solution and from the decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. The complete sterilization process is carried out while the chamber remains sealed and without removal of any component of the sterilization atmosphere. For this purpose, the chamber is initially evacuated to a first vacuum pressure sufficient to cause evaporation of the aqueous hydrogen peroxide at the temperature of the chamber atmosphere. The chamber is then sealed for the remainder of the sterilization process and during all sterilant injection cycles. Keeping the chamber sealed and maintaining the hydrogen peroxide and its decomposition products in the chamber for the subsequent ozone sterilization step results in a synergistic increase in the sterilization efficiency and allows for the use of much lower sterilant amounts and sterilization cycle times than would be expected from using hydrogen peroxide and ozone in combination. | 03-31-2011 |
20110085938 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GAS STERILIZATION - A system for gas sterilization includes a sterilization chamber, a source of sterilant gas, and a sterilant gas remediation mechanism. Embodiments relate to systems and methods for delivering humidified air to a sterilization chamber, systems and methods for removing gaseous NO | 04-14-2011 |
20110110819 | Sanitization process for objects and sanitization chamber - The present invention provides a process for sanitizing an object. The process comprises: (i) placing the object to be sanitized in a substantially enclosed environment, the environment being at atmospheric pressure when the object is placed therein, (ii) providing a gaseous chlorine dioxide vapour in the environment, and (iii) exposing the gaseous chlorine dioxide vapour to the object to sanitize the object. The process includes maintaining a pressure in the environment at substantially atmospheric pressure. | 05-12-2011 |
20110182772 | Microbe Reduction and Purification - A method and device degrade microbes. In one embodiment, the device includes a purification device for producing hydrogen peroxide gas from air. The air comprises water vapor and oxygen. The purification device includes a body comprising an interior, an air inlet, and a gas outlet. The purification device also includes a catalyst. The catalyst is disposed within the interior. The catalyst comprises titanium dioxide. In addition, the purification device includes a light disposed to emit electromagnetic radiation into the catalyst. Moreover, the purification device includes a fan. The fan is disposed to blow air in a direction. The catalyst is disposed at an angle in relation to the direction. | 07-28-2011 |
20110182773 | Method and System for Controlling Microbiological Contamination - A system and method control microbes on a target. In one embodiment, the system controls microbes on a target with hydrogen peroxide gas. The system includes a purification device. The purification device includes a catalyst having titanium dioxide and a light disposed to emit electromagnetic radiation into the catalyst. The purification device is disposed to allow air to flow into the purification device and contact the catalyst, with a reaction producing hydrogen peroxide gas. The system also includes the hydrogen peroxide gas exiting the purification device. The hydrogen peroxide gas controls microbes on the target by degrading the microbes. | 07-28-2011 |
20110217204 | STERILIZATION COMPOSITION - A composition is disclosed which comprises (A) an anti-microbial agent comprising peracetic acid; and (B) a reagent mixture comprising a buffer, an anticorrosive agent and a chelator. The composition may be characterized by the absence of molybdate. The foregoing composition may be dispersed in water to form a liquid sterilant. The liquid sterilant may be used for sterilizing articles such as medical, dental, pharmaceutical, veterinary or mortuary instruments, devices, and the like. | 09-08-2011 |
20110280764 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SANITIZATION - A system for sanitizing products on a conveyor including a conveyor for moving products along a direction of conveyance. A first generator and a second generator are each operable to generate airborne sanitizing agents. The first generator includes an outlet configured to discharge at least a portion of the airborne sanitizing agents generated therein across the conveyor in a first direction. The second generator includes an outlet configured to discharge at least a portion of the airborne sanitizing agents generated therein across the conveyor in a second direction. The outlet of the first generator is configured to direct the discharged airborne sanitizing agents toward an inlet of the second generator. | 11-17-2011 |
20110293472 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING A PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID - The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making a peroxycarboxylic acid. The apparatus includes a reaction catalyst and a guard column for pretreating one or more reagents, which can increase the life, activity, and/or safety of the reaction catalyst. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions made by the method and apparatus can include one or more peroxycarboxylic acids. | 12-01-2011 |
20110318225 | STERILIZATION SYSTEM AND DEVICE - A system, device and method for sterilizing or decontaminating an object that by exposing the object to a sterilant gas comprised of one or more oxides of nitrogen, such as NO, NO | 12-29-2011 |
20120121461 | HAND SANITIZER - A hand sanitizer ( | 05-17-2012 |
20120164024 | Sterilization effects of acidic ozone water - This invention is directed to a sterilization method of contaminated areas with biological agents by making use of the acidic ozone water that very effectively kills spores of | 06-28-2012 |
20120164025 | Disinfecting Package and Methods of Making and Using the Same - The presently disclosed subject matter provides a package and methods for disinfecting a wide variety of microbiologically contaminated products. Particularly, the disclosed package comprises a package to house the product to be disinfected and a disinfecting gas generator positioned within the interior of the package. The materials used to construct the package and/or the gas generator comprises an active agent that neutralizes the disinfecting gas from the interior of the package. The reactivity of the active agent is balanced such that the rate of neutralizing is lower than the rate of disinfecting gas release. As a result, the disinfecting gas has time to function fully before it is neutralized. Thus, when a user opens the package at the end of the disinfecting period, exposure to the disinfecting gas is minimized or eliminated. | 06-28-2012 |
20120189495 | PROCESS FOR STERILIZING AN ARTICLE - A composition is disclosed which comprises (A) an anti-microbial agent comprising peracetic acid; and (B) a reagent mixture comprising a buffer, an anticorrosive agent and a chelator. The composition may be characterized by the absence of molybdate. The foregoing composition may be dispersed in water to form a liquid sterilant. The liquid sterilant may be used for sterilizing articles such as medical, dental, pharmaceutical, veterinary or mortuary instruments, devices, and the like. | 07-26-2012 |
20130039808 | SANITATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ICE STORAGE AND DISPENSING EQUIPMENT - A system and methods for sanitation of ice storage equipment. An ozone generator provides a sanitizing agent comprised of a mixture of ambient air and ozone. The sanitizing agent is circulated through an ice storage bin. The sanitizing agent cleanses interior surfaces of the ice storage bin and also cleanses surfaces of an ice dispenser that dispenses ice from the ice storage bin. | 02-14-2013 |
20130064712 | Composite comprising at least one type of perfluoroalkyl-perfluoro-phthalocyanine - The present invention relates to a composite comprising at least one type of perfluoroalkyl-perfluoro-phthalocyanine, and to a method of producing such composite. The present invention also relates to a method of generating singlet oxygen, a method of killing eukaryotic or prokaryotic cells and a method of sterilization, cleaning and/or decontamination. Moreover, the present invention relates to a composite or a device for use in a method of sterilization, cleaning and/or decontamination. | 03-14-2013 |
20130115133 | INACTIVATION OF MICROORGANISMS WITH MULTIDRUG RESISTANCE INHIBITORS AND PHENOTHIAZINIUMS - The present invention relates the use of phenothiaziniums and microbial MDR inhibitors to inactivate microorganisms. Methods of the present invention are useful in the treatment of living subjects and in the decontamination of inanimate objects and substances. | 05-09-2013 |
20130129567 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATION OF ACTIVE SPECIES IN A MEDIA BY UV RADIATION - A system for sanitizing an article includes an ultraviolet light emitting a frequency of light anywhere between 122-230 nm projected toward the article. A medium dispersed about the article and intersecting with the projected ultraviolet light is also provided. The medium interacts with the frequency of light to generate reactive oxygen species that eliminate microbes on the article. Specific light frequencies may be used in combination with different mediums. | 05-23-2013 |
20130136654 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DECONTAMINATING AND STERILIZING CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL AGENT - Disclosed are apparatus and method for decontaminating and sterilizing chemical and biological agents, which can efficiently decontaminate and sterilize high precision electronic devices, communication devices, computers or inside of vehicles and air planes contaminated with chemical and biological agent by using mixture of non-thermal atmospheric pressure air plasma and oxidizing peroxide vapor. The apparatus according to the present invention comprises a decontamination and sterilization chamber | 05-30-2013 |
20130136655 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE STERILISATION OF ARTICLES - A method and apparatus for sterilising an article. The method comprises placing an article in a sterilisation container, generating oxidizing plasma radicals at atmospheric pressure, and providing the oxidizing plasma radicals to the sterilisation container to sterilise the article in the container. | 05-30-2013 |
20130142693 | PHOTOCATALYST FOR OXIDATION REDUCTION CHEMISTRY - Embodiments of the present disclosure combine a suitable photocatalyst with a non-conducting matrix such as plastic, glass or rubber for the purpose of the production of activated electrons, needed in the creation of hydrogen peroxide, in the presence of light of a suitable frequency or frequencies and water. A suitable photocatalyst such as anatase titanium dioxide is combined with a plastic such as polypropylene as one would a pigment. The impregnated plastic can be immersed in water whereupon activated electrons and holes (electron absences in the valence band of the plastic substrate acting as a semiconductor) are produced on the surface of the photocatalyst upon irradiation. Activated electrons are an excellent oxidizer, disinfectant, purifier and go on to kill bacteria, algae, etc. in the water, as well as to reduce water hardness including mineral deposits. Unused hydrogen peroxide breaks down into hydrogen ion and free oxygen in a short time. | 06-06-2013 |
20130142694 | PLASMA-GENERATED GAS STERILIZATION METHOD - The invention relates to a method and to a device for quickly decontaminating and sterilizing preferably thermolabile goods using a plasma gas that is preferably generated from air as a process gas, with the subsequent humidification of said plasma gas with water. The method comprises the following steps: generating a plasma from air as the process gas, which forms reactive nitrogen and oxygen species; oxidizing NO to form NO | 06-06-2013 |
20130156641 | Sterilization Using Plasma Generated NOx - Systems and methods for plasma sterilization are described. The sterilization method includes placing a substance to be sterilized into a rotating chamber and irradiating the substance with plasma. An RF generator is used to produce the plasma from a gas. The gas has a concentration of at least 85% N | 06-20-2013 |
20130164173 | PLASMA EMITTER - An apparatus for producing plasma comprises a first electrode and a porous element. The first electrode is in direct contact with a first side of the porous element. A second electrode is positioned adjacent a second side of the porous element, at least a portion of the second electrode being spaced from the second side of the porous element so as not to be in direct contact with the second side of the porous element. A plasma generating region is defined adjacent the second electrode. | 06-27-2013 |
20130189156 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING PACKAGED PRODUCTS - A system and method for decontamination of product is described. An object to be treated, which may be a food product or a medical device, is placed in a substantially closed dielectric container with a working gas. The container is placed in an apparatus capable of producing a controlled electrical discharge so as to create reactive ion species within the package. The object to be treated may be exposed either the immediate products of the electrical discharge or the long lasting reactive ion species, or both, so as to treat the object to reduce or eliminate specific contaminants, which may be biological pathogens or the cause of product spoilage, or inorganic contaminants. The reactive ion species may result from an atmospheric non-equilibrium plasma (ANEP) formed by the apparatus and the treatment may be performed without significantly increasing the bulk temperature of the object being treated. | 07-25-2013 |
20130230426 | DEVICE FOR COLD PLASMA STERILIZATION OF AN OBJECT, SUCH AS MEDICAL DEVICE, PARTICULARLY AN IMPLANT, AND METHOD OF USING THIS DEVICE - The cold plasma sterilization device for the sterilization of at least one object is placed in a container enclosing at least a gas or a gas mixture suitable for generating a cold plasma. The device includes a closed vessel in which a support for receiving the container is arranged. There is a device for subjecting the vessel to a secondary vacuum of the order of 10 | 09-05-2013 |
20130259743 | USE OF PERACETIC ACID/HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND PEROXIDE-REDUCING ENZYMES FOR TREATMENT OF DRILLING FLUIDS, FRAC FLUIDS, FLOWBACK WATER AND DISPOSAL WATER - Compositions and methods for the use of peracid compositions having low to substantially no hydrogen peroxide for various water treatments, including oil- and gas-field operations, and/or other aseptic treatments are disclosed. In numerous aspects, peracetic acid is the preferred peracid and is treated with a peroxide-reducing agent to substantially reduce the hydrogen peroxide content. Methods for using the treated peracid compositions for treatment of drilling fluids, frac fluids, flow back waters and disposal waters are also disclosed for improving water condition, reducing oxidizing damage associated with hydrogen peroxide and/or reducing bacteria infestation | 10-03-2013 |
20130272923 | LIQUID DISPENSER WITH OZONATING, RECIRCULATING AND IMPROVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FUNCTIONS - Liquid dispensing systems which sanitize the liquid and liquid-contacting parts of a liquid dispensing system using ozonation, by periodically flushing the system with ozonated gas or liquid. Also disclosed and claimed are an apparatus and method for controlling temperature variations between the liquid in holding (e.g., cold and/or hot) tanks and the liquid as it is dispensed, which may be used with an Insta-Boil feature. | 10-17-2013 |
20130309132 | Differential Evaporation Potentiated Disinfectant System - Antimicrobial compositions and methods of using such antimicrobial compositions to provide a reduction in populations of viable microorganisms. | 11-21-2013 |
20130343952 | ANTI-MICROBIAL GAS APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method administering nitric oxide at very high concentrations to healthy skin, tools, implements, support surfaces, and sterile fields to provide sterilization. The apparatus and method providing sterilization in a dry environment lacking the common undesirable effects of anti-microbial soaps and antiseptics. | 12-26-2013 |
20140003998 | Plasma Sterilization System | 01-02-2014 |
20140023556 | Smart Home System And Operation Method Thereof - A smart home system having a controller which controls an ozone generator, gas supply outlets connected to gas supply outlets of the ozone generator via a pipe, and solenoid valves which control opening and closing of the gas supply outlets. The controller is connected with each of the solenoid valves and controls opening and closing of each of the solenoid valves. An operation method for the system discloses driving the ozone generator by the controller to generate ozone, controlling opening of the solenoid valves by the central processor when the central processor receives an external signal for opening the solenoid valves, reducing opening level of the solenoid valves when a gas flow sensor detects that the ozone flow rate passing through the gas inlet is greater than the flow rate threshold, and controlling closing of the solenoid valves by the central processor when the central processor receives a signal for closing the solenoid valves. | 01-23-2014 |
20140050613 | PLANT AND METHOD FOR OXIDIZATION USING OZONE AND ABATEMENT THEREOF - A plant for oxidization using ozone and the abatement thereof, which can be used to decontaminate by means of oxidization objects contained in an oxidization treatment cell, comprises an ozone generator fed in input by a stream of air, an ozone abatement cell disposed downstream of the oxidization treatment cell in order to receive the stream of ozone which passes into the oxidization treatment cell before being discharged into the environment, and a heat pump-which cooperates on one side with the oxidization treatment cell and on the other side cooperates with the abatement cell. | 02-20-2014 |
20140056760 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DISINFECTING A SURFACE - The invention relates to improvements in surface disinfection apparatus and methods and in particular to apparatus and methods which may be used to disinfect wounds using high concentration aqueous ozone. The method comprises the steps of flushing an ion exchange means with fluid from a fluid supply and directing the flushing fluid to waste; de-ionising fluid from the fluid supply by passing it through the ion exchange means and directing the process fluid to storage means; and purging the ion exchange means with gas to remove residual process fluid after the de-ionisation process has been completed. | 02-27-2014 |
20140119991 | DISINFECTION OF PACKAGED ARTICLES - An apparatus for generating ozone inside packaged articles comprises an electrode assembly in which coplanar electrodes are supported along a contact surface. The electrodes are solid state conductive electrodes. These electrodes may be interdigitated and/or arranged with uniform spacing therebetween along a portion of their length. Where the electrodes are straight they may be parallel, but other shapes can also be evenly spaced. In some examples the electrodes are partially insulated and partially exposed. In some examples the electrodes are embedded/potted in an insulator to exclude air spaces from around the electrodes. | 05-01-2014 |
20140127078 | METHOD FOR CATALYZING A FENTON REACTION - A method for catalyzing a Fenton reaction, including adding hydrogen peroxide to a Fenton reaction catalyst, the Fenton reaction catalyst including a reaction product, wherein the reaction product is obtained by using roasted and ground coffee beans and/or tea leaves as a feedstock for supplying a component having a reduction effect, and mixing the feedstock for supplying the component having a reduction effect with an iron-supplying source containing divalent or trivalent iron in the presence of water. | 05-08-2014 |
20140205501 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING THE GROWTH OF MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION IN AN AIR-HANDLING UNIT - An apparatus, system and method for reducing the growth of microbial contamination, such as bacteria, virus, mold and biofilms, in an air-handling unit. The apparatus includes a mounting member configured to couple with a housing of an air-handling unit and a turbine coupled with the mounting member and configured to produce energy when positioned in an air flow path through the air-handling unit. The apparatus also includes an electrode assembly including an anode configured to be placed in a condensate pan and receive energy from the turbine. The anode produces agents that reduce the growth of microbial contamination when energized. | 07-24-2014 |
20140219866 | MEMBRANE CONCENTRATOR - Apparatus for concentrating a nebulant comprising a nebulant flow conduit and a counter-flow conduit, or preferably, a plurality of alternating nebulant flow conduits and corresponding counter-flow conduits eg in layered or coaxial arrangement. and wherein at least a portion of the nebulant flow conduit and said counter-flow conduits define respective opposed sides of a gas permeable membrane. In use a nebuliser is in communication with the nebulant flow conduit and the nebulant flow and counter-flow are in the same or opposite directions and act to concentrate the amount of active in a droplet eg from 35 wt % to 60 wt % hydrogen peroxide in water to disinfect and/or sterilize an article. | 08-07-2014 |
20140255251 | PLASMA STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND PLASMA STERILIZATION METHOD - Disclosed is a plasma sterilization apparatus including a chamber including a sterilization target, a vaporizer heating air, a vacuum unit discharging moisture and cold air from the chamber to the outside, an air supply unit injecting heated air into the chamber, and a control unit controlling the air supply unit to inject air heated by the vaporizer into the chamber, controlling the vacuum unit to discharge air to the outside until an internal pressure of the chamber becomes a firstly set pressure, and controlling the air supply unit to inject heated air into the chamber until the internal pressure of the chamber becomes a secondly set pressure. | 09-11-2014 |
20140255252 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ZONE STERILIZATION - A portable gas transfer device for sterilization at a sterilization site includes: a housing; a pressurized gas canister held by the housing; a first passageway in fluid communication with the pressurized gas canister and configured to supply pressurized pre-sterilization gas from the pressurized gas canister to the site; a gas discharge canister held by the housing; and a second passageway in fluid communication with the gas discharge canister and configured to supply post-sterilization gas from the site to the gas discharge canister. Additional related devices, systems and methods are provided. | 09-11-2014 |
20140271354 | METHODS AND SOLUTIONS FOR KILLING OR DEACTIVATING BACTERIA - Exemplary methods for killing or deactivating bacteria are provided herein. One exemplary method includes providing a plasma system and a filter below the plasma system. Energizing the plasma generator to create indirect plasma downstream of the filter and activating a fluid with the indirect plasma and applying the activated fluid to bacteria is shown to deactivate and kill bacteria. | 09-18-2014 |
20140334976 | STERILIZER, ORAL CAVITY STERILIZER, STERILIZATION METHOD, STERILIZATION APPARATUS, AND STERILIZER EVALUATION METHOD - It is intended to provide a sterilizer, an oral cavity sterilizer, a sterilization method, a sterilization apparatus, and a sterilizer evaluation method capable of enhancing a sterilization effect. The sterilizer including hydrogen peroxide and a catalase activity inhibitor containing | 11-13-2014 |
20140348702 | Method of Controlling the Generation of a Gas Within a Package - The presently disclosed subject matter relates generally to a system and method of generating at least one disinfecting gas within a package through a photochemical reaction. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a system and method for controlled release of a generated gas from a polymeric film or lamination through selection of a suitable combination of lighting conditions. | 11-27-2014 |
20150037209 | STERILIZATION METHOD - A method of sterilizing a material, said method comprising the steps of: a) providing a sterilizing composition comprising (i) peracetic acid and (ii) a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of citric acid, isocitric acid, aconitic acid and propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid; b) introducing such sterilizing composition into a hot gaseous stream to produce a peracetic acid vapor; and c) contacting such peracetic acid vapor with the material to be sterilized. The use of such an organic acid stabilizer results in an unexpected reduction in the amount of residue deposited on the heating surface employed to vaporize the sterilizing composition. | 02-05-2015 |
20150044095 | Plasma Powder Sterilization Apparatus and Methods - Systems and methods for plasma sterilization are described. The sterilization method includes placing a substance to be sterilized in a rotating chamber (e.g., drum) and exposing the substance to a radio frequency (RF) plasma. The mixing of the substance and plasma is further promoted by generating a magnetic field that produces a force on the substance in a direction opposite to the rotational direction of the chamber. In other aspects, the chamber may have a gas permeable wall. In addition, the substance may be exposed to acoustic shock waves produced by a modulating RF generator. | 02-12-2015 |
20150050184 | STERILIZATION METHOD - A method of sterilizing a material, said method comprising the steps of: (a) introducing a solution comprising peroxyacetic acid into a hot gaseous stream to produce a peroxyacetic acid vapor; and (b) contacting such peroxyacetic acid vapor with the material to be sterilized. | 02-19-2015 |
20150064066 | ROOM FOGGING DISINFECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for disinfecting a room includes generating a fog from an enclosure having first and second air inlets and an air dispersion outlet including a fan configured to draw air into the enclosure through first and second air inlets and to force air out of the enclosure. A filter assembly is disposed relative to the second air inlet such that air that flows between the exterior and interior of the enclosure through the second air inlet passes through the filter assembly. The method further includes actuating an air intake assembly, activating the fan, actuating the air intake control assembly, and deactivating the fan. | 03-05-2015 |
20150110672 | METHOD FOR INDUCING APOPTOSIS OF DISEASE CELLS AND DISEASE-CAUSING MICROORGANISMS USING PLASMA FOR BIO-MEDICAL USE - The present invention relates to a method for inducing apoptosis of disease cells and disease-causing micro-organisms using plasma for bio-medical use, the method comprising the steps of: generating plasma by means of a high-pressure plasma jet produced using a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technique; plasma-processing by applying a solution with the plasma; exposing cells to the plasma-processed solution; and inactivating disease cells and disease-causing micro-organisms from among the exposed cells. According to the present invention, after applying plasma to a solution such as a buffer solution or water, targets to be processed such as micro-organisms or animal or plant cells are exposed thereto, and thus the present invention can be used in both bio and medical fields, and has the benefit of effectively inducing apoptosis of disease cells and disease-causing micro-organisms with low power due to indirect processing. | 04-23-2015 |
20150118108 | Contact Lens Cleaning System With Insulation - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for cleaning and disinfecting contact lenses. In various respects, the invention is directed to an insulated system that reduces heat loss from catalyzed neutralization of a disinfecting solution resulting in an increased temperature of the disinfection solution during the disinfection process and neutralization of the disinfection solution. The increased temperature increases the kill rate (i.e., better reduction) of microorganisms present on the lenses, and increases the neutralization rate of the disinfection solution. Increase of the kill rate allows better reduction of microorganisms resistant to elimination using previous systems and methods, (e.g., | 04-30-2015 |
20150125344 | BACTERICIDAL WATER GENERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF BACTERICIDAL WASHING - A bactericidal water generating system and a method of bactericidal washing which can enhance the bactericidal capacity and washing effect of acidic electrolyzed water. An electrolyzer electrolyzes a chloride-containing aqueous electrolyte solution to generate acidic electrolyzed water, the aqueous electrolyte being pre-adjusted to pH 3 to 5 with a pH adjuster. An acidic water container is connected to the electrolyzer, and stores the acidic electrolyzed water generated by the electrolyzer. A gaseous chlorine circulator collects gaseous chlorine generated from the acidic electrolyzed water in the acidic water container, and the gaseous chlorine collected is supplied to the acidic electrolyzed water in the acidic water container by bubbling. A transition metal supply unit is provided so that a transition metal-containing solution can be supplied to the inside of the acidic water container. | 05-07-2015 |
20150314029 | Decontamination Device and Method - The present invention relates to a device and method for decontamination. The device and method can be used to eradicate airborne and surface organic molecules and microorganisms, including pathogens, bacteria, and imbedded odors either on surfaces or items. The device includes a means to generate vapor-phase hydrogen peroxide, purified ozone and hydrogen radicals using UV light which treats fluids in multi-chambers, with passive or active mixing of the fluids taking place, prior to release of the treated fluid onto the surfaces or items to be treated. The method includes use of the device noted in an enclosed space, operated at a specified temperature and relative humidity range, by an operator outside the enclosed space. The surfaces and items are placed within the enclosed space for treatment. | 11-05-2015 |
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20160015845 | OXIDIZING AGENT APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An oxidizing agent generating device and a liquid application device combine a gaseous oxidizing agent with a liquid creating an oxidizing agent-liquid material that is applied to a surface to incapacitate and destroy pathogens on the surface. The oxidizing agent ozone is combined with the liquid and the mixture is applied under pressure to the surface to render the pathogens ineffective. A surfactant is added to the mixture decreasing the tension of the mixture when it is in contact with the surface increasing the amount of dissolved ozone in contact with the surface. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015846 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING CONDITIONS IN A POULTRY GROW OUT FACILITY PRIOR TO PLACING CHICKS BY MEANS OF OZONE - A method and system for the decontamination of poultry houses between flocks where the building is evacuated of all animals and people, and the poultry house, in particular the bedding, is saturated with high levels of ozone, preferably using a portable and transportable ozone supply and delivery system. A tarp may be used over top of the bedding and the ozone delivered beneath the tarp to concentrate the ozone to the bedding. The system may also be used to decontaminate water lines in the poultry house. | 01-21-2016 |
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20160051712 | Method and Device for Generating a Sterile Area for an Operation, Examination or Treatment of an Object, in Particular of a Person - The invention relates to a method for generating a sterile area for an operation, examination or treatment of at least a partial area of an object, in particular of a person, in which method cold plasma gas is emitted into the area by at least one plasma generator. The invention further relates to a device for carrying out such a method. | 02-25-2016 |
20160089463 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING CONVEY LINES - A sanitization system for sanitizing a convey line broadly includes an ozone generation and delivery module, a compressed air source, and an air flow control system, and an ozone measurement and destruction module. The ozone generation and delivery module includes ozone generator, an ozone flow meter, a first ozone analyzer, a humidifier, and a humidity sensor and introduces a measured ozone gas stream into the convey line so that the ozone disinfects the inner surfaces of the convey line. The humidifier introduces moisture into the convey line to increase the effectiveness of the ozone as a disinfection agent. The ozone measurement and destruction module includes a second ozone analyzer, an ozone destructor, and an ozone monitor and removes ozone from the gas stream. The ozone measurement and destruction module also ensures that a desired amount of ozone reaches the end of the convey line. | 03-31-2016 |
20160129142 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING GERMS BY MEANS OF PLASMA - Disclosed is a system for reducing germs by means of plasma. To this end, a piezoelectric transformer is associated with a dielectric film. The peripheral edge of the dielectric film encloses an area to be sterilized, a cavity being formed thereby. A high-voltage end of the piezoelectric transformer is facing a side of the dielectric film facing away from the cavity. The plasma is ignited within the cavity. | 05-12-2016 |
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