Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Process disinfecting – preserving – deodorizing – or sterilizing – Process control in response to analysis
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-27
2010-12-28
Conley, Sean E (Department: 1773)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing
Process control in response to analysis
C422S029000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07858026
ABSTRACT:
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.
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Bioquell UK Limited
Conley Sean E
Joyner Kevin C
Workman Nydegger
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