Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Process disinfecting – preserving – deodorizing – or sterilizing – Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-29
2008-12-23
McKane, Elizabeth L (Department: 1797)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing
Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance
C422S300000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07468159
ABSTRACT:
A method and an apparatus for sterilizing a lumen device. A lumen and a container having an interface on a wall of the container are enclosed in a chamber. The lumen is placed across the interface so that one end of the lumen is in the container and the other end is in the chamber. Germicide is introduced into the chamber, and a pressure difference is created between the two ends of the lumen, so that the germicide flows through the lumen. The lumen may alternatively be placed across an interface which separates the chamber into two areas. Germicide is introduced into the chamber, and a pressure difference is created between the two areas of the chamber, causing the germicide to flow through the lumen.
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JP P2000-503563A published Mar. 3, 2008 without English abstract as referenced in Notification of Reasons for Refusal by Japanese Examiner, mailed Nov. 20, 2007.
Jacobs Paul Taylor
Lin Szu-Min
Ethicon Inc.
McKane Elizabeth L
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