Methods and apparatuses for applying agent to objects

Details Methods and apparatuses for applying agent to objects Methods and apparatuses for applying agent to objects

2011-03-21

2011-11-22

Griffin, Walter D (Department: 1774)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance

C134S131000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08062590

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for the sanitization, detoxification, disinfection, high level disinfection, or sterilization of both the interior and exterior surfaces of at least one object, including interior lumens, channels and cavities within the object. A coupler and interface may be secured to an object to disinfect the inner channels or cavities therein. An object support device may be used to support the object. The pair of support devices may include outlets for deploying aerosols for the application of applied agent. The applied agent may be in the form of any gas, vapor, plasma, aerosol, or other form. The temperature of the object may be lowered to condensate applied agent thereupon. The object may also be washed. Complete sanitization, disinfection, or sterilization of objects in a simple chamber, or in more complex configurations that include, glove box units, processors with built in interfaces for specialty applications, and other application specific designs.

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William C. Hinds, Aerosol Technology Properties, Behavior and Measurement of Airborne Particles, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1999, pp. 428-434.

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