Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Processes and products – Electrostatic field or electrical discharge
Patent
1994-06-10
1995-10-31
Valentine, Donald R.
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Processes and products
Electrostatic field or electrical discharge
210748, 210764, C02F 148, C02F 168
Patent
active
054626447
ABSTRACT:
A method of killing microorganisms which form a biofilm on surfaces, including the surfaces of medical articles or on tissue or implant surfaces in a living subject. Killing of biofilm microorganisms is accomplished by applying an electric field to an electrically conductive medium in which the biofilm is contained. The electrically conductive medium either includes a biocide or is capable of generating a biocide in situ upon application of an electric field. A means of utilizing the method in vivo and a sterilizer are disclosed.
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Coste
Boeder Jennie G.
Griswold Gary L.
Kirn Walter N.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Valentine Donald R.
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