Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Process disinfecting – preserving – deodorizing – or sterilizing – Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Jastrzab, Krisanne (Department: 1744)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing
Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance
C422S028000, C422S031000, C422S033000, C422S119000, C422S297000, C516S009000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07108832
ABSTRACT:
Sterilization methods and apparatus are effective to achieve a 6-log reduction in CFUs of industry standard bacteria and bacterial spores, i.e.,B. stearothermophilusandB. subtilisspores, by subjecting sterilizable materials to a chemical additive-containing carbon dioxide sterilant fluid at or near its supercritical pressure and temperature conditions. Most preferably, the chemical additive-containing supercritical carbon dioxide sterilant fluid is agitated during sterilization, e.g., via mechanical agitation or via pressure cycling.
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Burns David Carroll
Christensen Timothy Wayne
Eisenhut Anthony Romey
Ganem Bruce
White Angela Lydia
Jastrzab Krisanne
NovaSterilis Inc.
Welsh & Flaxman LLC
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