Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Process disinfecting – preserving – deodorizing – or sterilizing – Process control in response to analysis
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Conley, Sean E (Department: 1775)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing
Process control in response to analysis
C422S028000, C422S037000, C422S105000, C422S108000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08007717
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for decontaminating a region with a gaseous or vaporous decontaminant (e.g., vaporized hydrogen peroxide) without dehumidification (e.g., without the use of a dryer). The saturation concentration of the decontaminant inside the region is monitored, and the concentration of the decontaminant inside the region is regulated to prevent condensation of the decontaminant. The bioburden reduction is continuously monitored during a decontamination phase to ascertain successful completion of a decontamination process in accordance with a target bioburden reduction.
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American Sterilizer Company
Centanni Michael A.
Conley Sean E
Kusner & Jaffe
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