Monochromatic fluid treatment systems

Details Monochromatic fluid treatment systems Monochromatic fluid treatment systems

2007-10-16

2007-10-16

Lankford, Jr., Leon B (Department: 1651)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Treatment of micro-organisms or enzymes with electrical or...

Modification of viruses

C435S002000, C435S173100, C250S492100, C422S024000, C422S044000

Reexamination Certificate

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10661262

ABSTRACT:
Methods, systems and apparatus for photo-processing of fluids, particularly complex fluids, such as blood products, pharmaceuticals, injectables and vaccines, are provided. The disclosed methods and systems employ non-laser light source(s) to generate monochromatic light energy, preferably in the range of 260 nm to 310 nm, for fluid treatment. Advantageous processing regimens and/or adjunct additives and/or agents may also be used to achieve desired and/or enhanced results, e.g., inactivation of pathogens, bacteria and/or viruses, modulation of immune response, and/or leukoreduction. Particularly preferred embodiments include specific wavelengths, novel temperature control systems and geometric/structural arrangements that provide enhanced processing results and/or efficiencies. The disclosed methods, systems and apparatus achieve desirable results in a broad range of diagnostic, therapeutic and treatment applications, and generally provide enhanced operating efficiencies and/or processing results in application modalities that employ a broad range of photo-activated and/or photo-responsive materials and/or compounds.

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