| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 422026000 | Using direct contact steam to disinfect or sterilize | 58 |
| 20080233004 | Sterilizing Apparatus and Method Using High Pressure Steam - A sterilizing apparatus is inserted into a cold or warm water passage of a water dispenser, a purified water passage of a water purifier, a discharge pipe of a beverage bending machine, an air suction unit of an air conditioner and so on to inject a high pressure steam for sterilization. The sterilizing apparatus using a high pressure steam includes an injection member for controlling a high pressure steam to be selectively injected; a rotating unit having a hollow perforated in a length direction of the rotating unit so that the steam injected from the injection member passes through the hollow, a rotating means being installed in the hollow to be rotated by the passing steam; and a nozzle unit coupled to the rotating means to rotate together with the rotating means, and having a rod-shaped nozzle for injecting the steam. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080267817 | WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR STERILIZER - A portable steam sterilizer for surgical and dental instruments includes an outer casing and a pressure chamber configured to receive steam therein. A tray is configured to hold the instruments and is releasably received within the pressure chamber while a boiler is in fluid communication with the pressure chamber for providing steam thereto. The sterilizer further includes a container for receiving condensed steam evacuated from the pressure chamber. The container is spaced from the outer casing and includes a main body and a lid that is substantially non-rotationally coupled to the main body. A conduit is coupled to the lid and fluid communicates the container with the pressure chamber. The main body of the container may include a base while the lid may include a wall oriented generally orthogonal to the base. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080299003 | PORTABLE STERILIZING APPARATUS FOR SURGICAL AND DENTAL INSTRUMENTS - A portable steam sterilizer for surgical instruments includes a tray configured to hold the instruments and a pressure chamber. The pressure chamber includes a cavity portion and a handle portion. The cavity portion includes a set of walls and is configured to releasably receive the tray, while the handle portion is coupled to the tray for selectively inserting and removing the tray respectively into and from within the cavity portion. The handle portion is sealingly engageable with the cavity portion to thereby define the pressure chamber. A steam inlet fluidly communicates the pressure chamber with a source of steam to selectively permit steam to flow from the source of steam and into the pressure chamber. A steam outlet fluidly communicates the pressure chamber with a steam management assembly to selectively permit steam to flow from the pressure chamber and into the steam management assembly. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080317624 | METHOD OF DISINFECTING CONTAINERS WITH A DISINFECTANT AND PRIOR HEAT TREATMENT, AND A CORRESPONDING INSTALLATION - The method of aseptically treating containers in accordance with the invention comprises the step of subjecting the containers while held upside-down in a heat treatment station to steam at 140° C. for 2 s to 20 s and then in subjecting the containers in a station to a disinfectant mixture comprising peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid, and water raised to a maximum temperature of 60° C. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080317625 | Method for sterilization of hydrogel contact lenses - The present invention provides an aqueous solution for sterilizing and storing ophthalmic devices, preferably a contact lens, made of a hydrogel material, preferably a poly(oxyalkylene)-containing hydrogel material. The solution comprises one or more organic buffer agents, such as a Good buffer or a bis-aminopolyols; an organic tonicity-adjusting agent with multiple hydroxyl groups in an amount sufficient to provide an osmolarity of from about 200 to about 450 mosm/l, wherein the aqueous solution has a pH of from about 5.5 to about 8.5, provided that the aqueous solution include phosphate buffer at a concentration of about 15 mM or less and about 5000 ppm sodium chloride. The present invention also provides a method for sterilizing and storing an ophthalmic device using an aqueous solution of the invention. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090169423 | SHORT-CYCLE STERILISATION SYSTEM FOR AUTOCLAVE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A control system of a surgery autoclave is described, which is capable of establishing a sterilization cycle which includes at least a first evacuation step of a sterilization chamber and of heating of a load and a final drying step. The autoclave includes a device capable of detecting a parameter proportional to the energy used up in a step of the cycle preceding the drying step and the control system establishes at least a reduction of the drying step upon determining that, the parameter of used up energy lies below a preset threshold. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090208367 | AUTOCLAVABLE BUCKETLESS CLEANING SYSTEM - An autoclavable bucketless cleaning system. The system includes an autoclavable vessel with an inside for storing fluid under pressure and with a first connection point and a second connection point disposed at an outside of the vessel, an autoclavable outlet regulator assembly for dispensing fluid from the vessel and removably connected to the vessel at the first connection point so as to be in fluid communication with the inside of the vessel, and an autoclavable inlet regulator assembly for pressurizing the vessel and removably connected to the vessel at the second connection point to be in fluid communication with the inside of the vessel. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090291019 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STERILIZING, COOLING, DRYING TRANSFERRING CLOSURES - The apparatus and method for sterilising caps/stoppers for pharmaceutical purposes comprises a vessel, pump, heater, circulation line. The sterilising liquid (hot water, steam) is heated and pumped to the vessel where a fluidised bed of caps etc. is generated. After leaving the vessel the liquid is circulated/heated. Optionally an additive (siliconisation in case rubber parts) or cooling liquid is added. Further, the vessel is disconnectably attached to the supply lines for transportation to a production facility. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100034696 | Ciclesonide-containing sterile aqueous suspension - The present invention provides methods of manufacturing a sterile ciclesonide-containing aqueous suspension comprising the step of sterilization by autoclaving a ciclesonide-containing aqueous suspension. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100047122 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED STERILE SAMPLING OF FLUID FROM A VESSEL - A sampling system includes a steam source, a steam valve connected the steam source, a sampling valve connected to the fluid sample source, an isolation valve, a processing module, a drain valve, a drain, and a controller. The controller to passes cleaning fluid from the processing module through the isolation valve to the drain, passes steam through the steam valve, sampling valve, and isolation valve to the drain for a duration sufficient to sterilize the sampling valve, the isolation valve, and a fluid path therebetween, and passes fluid samples from the fluid sample source through the sampling valve and isolation valve to the processing module. The system and a method described delivers safer, more consistent sampling, while reducing the risk of contamination during extraction of a sample from a vessel and minimizing waste of the sample. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100086438 | STERILIZATION DEVICE, STERILIZATION PROCESS, VAPORIZING SYSTEM AND USE OF SUCH VAPORIZING SYSTEM - The invention discloses a sterilization device ( | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100129257 | Waste treatment vessel featuring tilt mechanism and associated door arrangement - The present invention includes an apparatus for processing solid waste products, the apparatus comprising: (a) a rotatably mounted cylindrical vessel having a first end and a second end, at least one of the ends terminating in an opening to allow access to the interior of the vessel and to sealably close the vessel to allow pressurization thereof, the vessel adapted to move between an operating position and loading-discharge position wherein the first end is higher than the second end; (b) at least one door adapted to sealably close the vessel at at least one end, the door adapted to be completely separated from the vessel; (c) a steam inlet for injecting steam into the vessel; (d) at least one actuator for moving the vessel between an operating position and a loading-discharge position wherein the first end is higher than the second end; and each opening provided with a door that is completely detachable from the vessel; and (e) a respective attachment portion adapted to attach each door to the vessel. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100135851 | Waste treatment autoclave to provide for steam - assisted drying - An autoclave system provides a means of sterilizing municipal solid waste, hydrolyzing many of its components, and preparing the material for post-autoclave automated separations. The present apparatus provides a means of drying the solid waste in the vessel, while conserving the energy used to dry the vessel. Non-contact steam is recovered through separations of steam and water, with condensate steam pressure regenerated by mechanical vapor recompression and condensate water returned to the boiler/steam generator. Heat transfer to combustion air, by heat transfer via heat pump to generate additional steam, and/or by mechanical vapor recompression recovers the latent heat of loose contact steam condensate. The process design provides for in-vessel drying while reducing the energy cost of operating a waste autoclave, as compared to the current art. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100247375 | POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITIONS HAVING IMPROVED OPTICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - The invention relates to the use of a polyolefin composition comprising a propylene-ethylene random copolymer having an ethylene content of 0.5-10 wt % and a randomness R of the ethylene distribution in the polymer chain of ≧0.945 for the production of articles having high sterilisation resistance. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100278688 | Containerized Medical Waste Treatment System and Related Method - A containerized medical waste treatment system for sterilizing and processing waste. The system includes an elongate, substantially enclosed container-like structure with an access door on at least one lateral side to accommodate the entry of moveable carts containing medical waste. The system further includes an autoclave for sterilizing medical waste, a shredder for processing the load after sterilization, a tipper for transferring the waste held in carts into the shredder, and a moveable roof panel for providing clearance for a cart that has been elevated by the tipper. At least one conveyor belt for receiving and directing sterilized, shredded waste into a previously positioned waste container is included. The system can perform an autoclave sterilization method which includes relatively short evacuation and heating cycles to remove air pockets within the mass of the load to reduce autoclave treatment times. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100296967 | STERILIZATION METHOD OF CONTAINER-PACKAGED FOOD AND FILLING SYSTEM - To provide a sterilization method of container-packaged food which has a high effect on mixture food of solid food/soup and a filling system where all processes and devices can be simplified, a pre-seal lid material (PS), that has been cut to a dimension covering the opening of a cup filled with solid food, e.g. a dimension corresponding to the outer circumference of the flange of the cup, is fixed to a cup holder (CH) at a position for covering the cup opening by means of a holding bolt ( | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110008206 | Non-Porous Material as Sterilization Barrier - The invention provides a device comprising a sealed interior portion with at least one opening covered by a sterilization barrier formed from a non-porous material allowing a sterilization gas to penetrate but prevents germs from penetrating. The size and configuration of the at least one sterilization barrier formed from a non-porous material are adapted to allow at least 50% of the sterilization gas, that would pass between a sterilization gas-containing exterior and the sealed interior portion when a pressure difference is created there between, to pass through the non-porous material. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110033337 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR TREATING AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION CONTAINING BIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS - Process, apparatus and article for treating an aqueous solution containing biological contaminants. The process includes contacting an aqueous solution containing a biological contaminant with an aggregate composition comprising an insoluble rare earth-containing compound to form a solution depleted of active biological contaminants. The aggregate includes more than 10.01% by weight of the insoluble rare earth-containing compound. The insoluble rare earth-containing compound can include one or more of cerium, lanthanum, or praseodymium. A suitable insoluble cerium-containing compound can be derived from a cerium carbonate, a cerium oxalate or a cerium salt. The composition can consist essentially of cerium oxides, and optionally, a binder and/or flow aid. The aggregate includes no more than two elements selected from the group consisting of yttrium, scandium, and europium when the aggregate is to be sintered. Although intended for a variety of fluid treatment applications, such applications specifically include removing or deactivating biological contaminants in water. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110038755 | CONTAINERS COMPRISING PEELABLE SEALS - Multi-chambered containers having peelable seals and methods of sterilizing the same are provided. In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a flexible fluid container comprising a first chamber and a second chamber. The second chamber is attached to a tube for providing fluid communication from the second chamber to the exterior of the container. The first chamber and the second chamber are separated by a first peelable seal having a channel so constructed and arranged to allow a controlled quantity of fluid to pass therethrough. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110070124 | Steam sterilization system for sterilizing medical waste - An integrated sterilization and materials handling system for sterilizing and handling items such as medical waste, paper, or other things comprises a cart for carrying a removable bin for holding the items to be sterilized, and a sterilization chamber that receives the bin when it is removed from the cart. The various embodiments include a bin that is dumpable with the cart using existing dumping apparatus, a bin that pivots on the cart to permit dumping of the items from the bin by tilting the bin, and a bin used primarily in a dry heat sterilization process of the invention when sterilizing items that are not to be discarded after sterilization to facilitate loading and unloading of the bin. The system has thermal energy booster plates mounted in the sterilization chamber for providing dry radiant heat to the chamber, and the system may vary process times, process pressures, and process temperatures to predetermine settings that correlate to the weight of the items to be sterilized. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110171063 | METHOD OF TREATING SUBSTANCES IN DIVIDED SOLID FORM FOR THERMAL DEBACTERIZATION, AND AN INSTALLATION FOR IMPLEMENTING SAID METHOD - The invention relates to a method of treating substances in divided solid form for thermal debacterization, in which the substances are stirred in a closed enclosure provided internally with controlled heating contact wall means acting directly on the substances while they are being stirred. In accordance with the invention, the substances for treatment are previously mixed, prior to reaching an inlet to the closed enclosure, with an anti-clumping agent likewise in the form of divided solids, the mixture then being stirred in the closed enclosure while being subjected to the combined action of the heating contact walls and of the superheated wet steam, and being recovered at an outlet of the closed enclosure. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110262301 | Cassette for Vacuum and Steam Sterilization Apparatus - A cassette for steam sterilizing of instruments comprises a lid and a tray, the tray having an inlet and an outlet for the cassette for communication with a sterilization apparatus, and the lid having a seal configured to interface with the tray to maintain either pressure or vacuum conditions for an interior of the cassette. The seal is configured to allow the lid to move between a vacuum position and a pressurized position without exposing the cassette interior to an outside environment. The inlet and outlets have two sets of valves and seals that ensure that the cassette interior remains sterile after the sterilization process is complete and during cassette storage. One set of valves also allows access to the cassette interior for the steam sterilization cycle. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120082589 | Surgical Tray Sterilization Process Using A Transparent Sterilization, Storage, Display and Transportation System - A method for sterilizing a set of medical instrument trays with a. set of instruments is provided. The method comprises the step of linking, selectively, transparent sterilization, storage, display and transport (SSDT) devices together and further includes the step of loading each SSDT device with a portion of the set of medical instrument trays when the lid assembly is removed and closing, sealing and latching each loaded SSDT device individually with the transparent lid assembly, The method includes the step of sterilizing, simultaneously, the closed, sealed and latched SSDT devices linked together so that the portion of the set of medical instrument trays in each SSDT is visible in the interior chamber of the sterilized SSDT device through the transparent lid assembly. During sterilizing, at least two medical instrument trays in each SSDT are visible 360° in the interior chamber of the sterilized SSDT device through the transparent lid assembly. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120107174 | DISPOSABLE MEMBRANE - The invention relates mainly to an apparatus comprising a chamber for physically and/or chemically treating one or more samples or products, said apparatus comprising a door for introducing samples inside the apparatus chamber or bringing samples outside the apparatus, said apparatus comprising a membrane or film defining a chamber wall inside said apparatus when the door is closed. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120230868 | Apparatus And Method For Sterilizing Items - A sterilizing apparatus includes an enclosure defining an interior chamber and a door for accessing the interior chamber. A fluid source communicates with the chamber to supply a working fluid thereto. A heater heats the fluid in the chamber and a pump moves the fluid in the chamber by the heater. A valve communicates with the chamber and with the exterior of the chamber and is configured to vent the fluid in the chamber to the exterior at a pressure of approximately one atmosphere. Such provides superheating and concentrating of the working fluid in the chamber. A method of sterilization includes introducing a working fluid into an interior chamber and circulating the fluid through at least one recirculation loop having a heater for heating the fluid to an operational temperature suitable for killing microorganisms. The method further provides for killing of very high temperature resistant microorganisms. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120251385 | STERILIZATION METHOD OF A FOOD COOLING DEVICE - A sterilization method of a food cooling device employing a temperature difference effect, includes a sterilizing space to accommodate energy conductive tubes with cold water within and a steam transited to the sterilizing space for a fast temperature difference phenomenon and further a temperature difference effect created by low-temperature fluid inside and steam outside the energy conductive tubes in which the temperature difference effect strengthens lethality to colon bacillus or Salmonella and separates residual food from the energy conductive tubes' walls for cleaning effectively delivered by the energy conductive tubes and food healthily processed by the food cooling device. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120251386 | HYBRID STERILIZATION - There is described a method for sterilizing a device. The method includes: masking a portion of the device from a sterilization protocol using a mask; sterilizing a portion of the device using a first sterilization protocol; and sterilizing a portion of the device using a second sterilization protocol; where the mask shields the masked portion of the device from at least one of the sterilization protocols or attenuates the effect of at least one of the sterilization protocols in the masked portion. There is also described a system for sterilizing a device. The system includes a first sterilant; a second sterilant; and a mask for shielding a portion of the device from at least one of the sterilants. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120269678 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STERILIZING INFECTIOUS MATERIAL - A method and apparatus for sterilization of infectious waste including animals, infected animal herds, infected human corpses and other infected material and proper disposal of resultant waste. The method and apparatus specifically relates to methods of safely sterilizing and disposing of infectious and non-infectious bio-waste in a cost effective manner. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130011297 | METHOD FOR STERILIZATION - The present invention relates to a method for providing a sterile connected device, especially of sensitive material, such as material not compatible with sterilization by gamma irradiation. The method comprises providing connectors and a tubing in an autoclave bag, and autoclaving the sealed autoclave bag containing the connectors and tubing for sterilization. Optionally, the connectors and tubing are assembled prior to autoclave. Also provided are sterile, connected devices sterilized according to the present method. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130094994 | WATER SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING GERMS IN A WATER SYSTEM - A water system for a vehicle is provided. The water system comprises at least one water supply source, at least one water-conducting device, at least one closing valve and at least one germ reduction connection. The germ reduction connection and the water supply source are connected to the water-conducting device. The germ reduction connection is designed to introduce a germ-reducing fluid into the water-conducting device. The closing valve is arranged between the water supply source and the germ reduction connection and is designed to be fully closed thus preventing the ingress of germ-reducing fluid into the water supply source. By means of such a water system it is possible to carry out sterilization or disinfection very easily and quickly without this requiring any major maintenance work. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130108506 | Device And Procedure For Continuous Treatment Of Waste | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130164171 | HEATING AND STERILIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - An apparatus for generating superheated steam capable of reducing or eliminating microorganisms associated with an item includes a gas heater for heating a gas, a steam generator coupled to the gas heater and having a reservoir for supplying water, wherein the heater heats the gas such that when water is combined therewith, a mixture of superheated steam and gas capable of reducing or eliminating microorganisms is discharged from the apparatus. The generation of the steam-gas mixture may be done at one atmosphere of pressure and the mixing may be done prior to expelling the fluid from the apparatus. The apparatus may be configured as a hand-held device, A method of treating an item for microorganisms includes generating a superheated steam at approximately one atmosphere of pressure, directing a flow of the steam onto the item, and reducing or eliminating microorganisms using the steam. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130287628 | MEDICAL WASTE PROCESSOR AND PROCESSING METHOD - An apparatus for processing medical waste including: (i) a drum defining a substantially cylindrical treatment chamber having a closed end and an open end, wherein the drum is rotationally balanced about a rotational axis; (ii) an enclosing body supporting the drum so that the drum can be rotated within the body about the rotational axis of the drum, the body having an opening for accessing the open end of the drum; (iii) a movable barrier for selectively closing the opening for accessing the open end of the drum; (iv) a structure for supporting the enclosing body so that the pitch of the rotational axis of the drum is positioned or can be positioned in at least one position between about 0 degrees and about 30 degrees; and (v) a chemical generator for generating a germicidal agent operatively connected to introduce the germicidal agent into the enclosing body. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130302211 | LIQUID PRODUCT PRESSURE TREATMENT METHOD AND DEVICE - A method and device related to a liquid product pressure and (optionally) temperature treatment method reduces the level of microorganisms in the liquid product to a preselected level. Utilizing the method, liquid product is diffused in a chamber with the speed of pressure variation of liquid product in one embodiment of about 10 | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130323121 | POLYESTER COMPOUNDS SUITABLE FOR HYDROCLAVING - A compound suitable for hydroclaving is disclosed, comprising polyester, polysulfone, and an epoxy-functional styrene-acrylate oligomer. In order for successful repetitious hydroclaving to be possible, the compound must also have a polysulfone content of greater than 45 weight percent of the compound. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140010709 | Implantation Compositions for Use in Tissue Augmentation - A composition of matter and method for preparation of a tissue augmentation material. A polysaccharide gel composition is prepared with rheological properties selected for a particular selected application. The method includes preparing a polymeric polysaccharide in a buffer to create a polymer solution or gel suspending properties in the gel and selecting a rheology profile for the desired tissue region. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140056759 | FLASH STERILIZATION CONTAINER - A flash sterilization container includes a hermetically sealed rigid and impermeable metal bellow valve. Upon pressurization of the external environment with steam the height of the bellow valve is reduced and this opens the valve thereby allowing steam to enter the sterilization container. Reducing the pressure outside of the sterilization container to atmospheric pressure increases the height of the bellow valve and closes the valve, thereby isolating the sterilized objects within the sterilization container. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140093422 | METHOD FOR STEAM STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL ARTICLES - The invention relates to a method for thermal sterilization in particular of a container filled with medical material or product, the method comprising a sterilization method step in which a thermal sterilization in particular is carried out of a container filled with medical material or product in the presence of a sterilization atmosphere, containing steam, at temperatures of at least 100° C. and at increased pressure, wherein the sterilization method step comprises at least a first method stage and a second method stage, following the first method stage, with first and second method stages being carried out at different pressures with respect to one another, the pressure in the second method stage being increased relative to the pressure in the first method stage. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140161665 | RADIONUCLIDE GENERATOR AND METHOD OF STERILIZATION - A column assembly of a radionuclide generator includes a column that retains a parent radionuclide that spontaneously decays to a relatively short-lived daughter radionuclide. A fluid path extends from an inlet port to the column and then to an outlet port and allows daughter radionuclide to be eluted from the radionuclide generator for use. Improved retention of parent radionuclide in the column is accomplished by preventing fluid from entering the flow path in a liquid state, such as during sterilization. Proper column chemistry is also promoted by preventing excess moisture from coalescing in the column, which may promote a higher and/or more reliable yield of daughter radionuclide from a radionuclide generator. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140161666 | AUTOCLAVE FOR MEDICAL - DENTAL USE - Provided is an autoclave for medical-dental instruments and the like, including a sterilization chamber, an accumulator, a main channel connecting the sterilization chamber and the accumulator in circuit and bringing them into communication for fluid passage, a pump adapted to move the fluid inside the main channel, in which the accumulator includes a volume of a material having hygroscopic properties resulting from an exothermic reaction and vice versa. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140219864 | AUTOCLAVABLE BUCKETLESS CLEANING SYSTEM - An autoclavable bucketless cleaning system, including a vessel for storing fluid under pressure, a removably-connectable outlet regulator assembly for dispensing fluid from the vessel, a removably-connectable inlet regulator assembly for pressurizing the vessel, a removably-connectable outlet autoclave stem for installing in the outlet regulator assembly so that steam may pass through the outlet regulator assembly, and a removably-connectable inlet autoclave stem for installing in the inlet regulator assembly so that steam may pass through the inlet regulator assembly. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140248180 | STEAM STERILIZER - Provided is a steam sterilizer for medical instruments comprising a feeding system configured to move a sterilization fluid; a discharge system configured to move a waste fluid and including a discharge tank configured to collect the waste fluid; a cooling apparatus for cooling said waste fluid and including a cooling means configured to cool the waste fluid when it is inside said discharge tank. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20150010431 | Method of killing insects and their larvae and spores using a combination of high temperature steam and liquid nitrogen - A method and system of killing objects wherein said objects are selected from the group consisting of pests, insects, fungus and spores wherein said objects have a starting temperature, T | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150037204 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE GAS STERILIZATION OF PRODUCTS, WHEREIN THE PROCESS GASES ARE HOMOGENIZED BY A MIXER WITHOUT MOVABLE PARTS BEFORE BEING INTRODUCED INTO THE STERILIZATION CHAMBER - Methods and devices for gas sterilization are described, in which products are sterilized using a sterilization gas. Process gases are mixed in a mixer without movable parts before being introduced into the sterilization chamber in order to obtain a homogenous gas mixture. A device for the gas sterilization of products comprises a mixer without movable parts and a sterilization chamber. The sterilization chamber has at least one inlet opening and at least one outlet opening. The mixer is arranged such that it is connected via a first line, which leads into a first opening in the mixer without movable parts, with the at least one outlet opening of the sterilization chamber and is connected via a second line, which leads into a second opening in the mixer without movable parts, with the at least one inlet opening of the sterilization chamber. A third gas supplying line leads into a third opening in the mixer. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150320896 | STERILIZER - A sterilizer for sterilizing medical instruments, the sterilizer having a pressurizable chamber having an opening communicating therewith. A door is provided for closing and sealing the opening to the chamber. A sterilant inlet and a sterilant outlet communicate with the chamber. A container holds medical instruments to be sterilized. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150352236 | Medical Instrument Sterilization System and Method - A medical instrument sterilization system and method is provided. The system includes a sterilization container having a first container portion engagable with a second container portion to enclose an interior compartment from an exterior atmosphere. At least one insert is locatable within the interior compartment of the sterilization container, the at least one insert having a medical instrument holding area surrounded by a plurality of sidewalls, wherein the medical instrument holding area is sized to hold at least one medical instrument. A filter is secured within a wall of the first container portion, wherein the filter is in communication with the interior compartment and the exterior atmosphere. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150359990 | RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A respiratory assistance apparatus ( | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150374864 | STERILIZING DEVICE AND STERILIZATION METHOD HAVING ENERGY RECOVERY - The present invention relates to a sterilising device ( | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160015456 | AUTOCLAVE-TOLERANT SURGICAL INSTRUMENT CONTAINERS AND CONTAINER SYSTEMS - Containers and container systems for temporarily storing and/or securing one or more surgical instruments in a neutral position during a surgical procedure. The containers are configured to withstand autoclave sterilization such that the containers are reusable following autoclave sterilization. The container includes a syringe holder having an elongate body, at least one pair of spaced guard elements extending upwardly, at least one supporting element, and at least one row of spaced projections. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160018100 | COMPACT STEAMER - A compact steaming device, which may be handheld, and method for the generation at one atmosphere and projection of superheated steam over objects and surfaces for the elimination and control of unwanted microorganisms and pests including, but not limited to bedbugs, fleas, ants, lice and mites. A preferred embodiment of such a compact device comprises a vessel, a base, heating coils, a superheated steam generator and an external power supply for the initial boiling of a liquid to vapor and for subsequent heating of the vapor to superheated temperatures. The device and method allow for the generation of steam or gas and subsequent superheating to be accomplished safely at one atmosphere. The preferred embodiment allows for the free flow of the gas through and out of the compact device safely and effectively relieving any resulting pressure. A multi-watt embodiment is also envisioned which may be handheld or stationary. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160166721 | REUSABLE PORTABLE DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTATION ASSETS | 06-16-2016 |
| 20190143343 | METHOD FOR THERMALLY DISINFECTING A CENTRIFUGE | 05-16-2019 |
| 422027000 | And additional disinfecting or sterilizing agent | 6 |
| 20090123332 | STERILIZATION POUCH WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL INDICATORS - A sterilizable pouch having both internal and external sterilization record indicators to indicate whether attempted steam sterilization of the pouch and contents was successful or unsuccessful. The pouch preferably has one indicium in each indicator responsive to multi-parameter sterilization by steam, and another indicium in each indicator responsive to gas sterilization, such as using ethylene oxide. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090263278 | Stabilization of poly(oxyalkylene) containing polymeric materials - The present invention provides a method for producing a medical device, preferably an ophthalmic device, more preferably a contact lens, made of a stabilized poly(oxyalkylene)-containing polymeric material. The method of the invention comprises the steps of: curing, in a mold, a composition comprising (a) a prepolymer having at least one poly(oxyalkylene) unit, (b) a biocompatible organic multi-acid or biocompatible salt thereof in an amount sufficient to improve the stability of the poly(oxyalkylene)-containing polymer made from the composition, (c) optionally a photoinitiator or a thermal initiator, and (d) optionally one or more vinylic monomers, to form the medical device being less susceptible to oxidative degradation; and removing the medical device from the mold. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100158751 | Single use sterilization container - A single-use sterilization container for use in the sterilization of medical instruments is provided. The sterilization container includes a lid having peripheral portion defined by a frangible region. Upon activation of the frangible region, the peripheral portion may be removed rendering the sterilization container inoperable for future use. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100158752 | Collapsible sterilization container - A collapsible single-use sterilization container for use in the sterilization of medical instruments is provided. The sterilization container includes a lid having central portion defined by a frangible region. Upon activation of the frangible region, the central portion may be removed rendering the sterilization container inoperable for future use. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20150037205 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STERILIZING PREFORM - A preform is easily and speedily sterilized. A number of preforms ( | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150343107 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING STEAM AND GASEOUS HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - Vaporized hydrogen peroxide is used for decontamination of enclosed and sealed areas. It is capable of destroying all forms of microbial life. It is commonly produced from a solution of liquid H | 12-03-2015 |
