Steam collapsing apparatus and system

Details Steam collapsing apparatus and system Steam collapsing apparatus and system

2003-02-25

2009-08-25

McKane, Elizabeth L (Department: 1797)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using direct contact steam to disinfect or sterilize

C422S295000, C422S298000, C122S442000, C137S003000, C137S011000, C137S171000, C137S179000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07578967

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and systems serve to collapse steam in effluent released from steam sterilizers and sterilizer systems. These systems include tanks or containers configured for receiving and holding fluids, for example, water, and include a fluid outlet and a port that receives the released effluent. A conduit extending into the tank from the effluent receiving port provides a path for the steam to the fluid in the tank, to collapse the steam.

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