Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Shock or sound wave
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-29
2010-11-09
McKane, Elizabeth L (Department: 1797)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Shock or sound wave
C422S020000, C422S128000, C600S466000, C604S022000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07829029
ABSTRACT:
A urinary catheter clip-on device applies surface acoustic waves of Rayleigh-Lamb and/or Love type to a urinary catheter for preventing biofilms on the catheter surfaces. The bacteria is forced to move relative to the vibrating catheter surface. The amplitudes of bacteria vibrations are in nanometer range. The relative motion of bacteria results in bacteria quorum sensing, and disrupts the bacteria attachment process. The method is preventive as surface acoustic waves create low acoustic energy and bacteria is not killed.
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Jacob Harold
Zumeris Jona
McKane Elizabeth L
NanoVibronix, Inv.
Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer LLP
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