Sterilization with temperature-controlled diffusion path

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2005-02-08

2005-02-08

Till, Terrence R. (Department: 1744)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

A gas is substance acted upon

C422S001000, C422S027000, C422S032000, C422S292000, C422S300000, C422S305000, C422S306000, C422S307000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06852279

ABSTRACT:
A chemical vapor sterilization process is enhanced by controlling the temperature of a diffusion path between a vaporizer and a sterilization chamber so as to condense and then re-vaporize at least a portion of the vapor.

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