Sterilization system and method with temperature-controlled...

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2003-03-31

2010-10-05

Warden, Jill (Department: 1797)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

C422S004000, C422S005000, C422S027000, C422S028000, C422S030000, C422S032000, C422S033000, C422S034000, C422S292000, C422S300000, C422S305000, C422S307000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07807100

ABSTRACT:
A chemical vapor sterilization process is enhanced by concentrating a germicide via condensation and re-vaporization thereof, exploiting the difference between the vapor pressures of the germicide and its solvent to extract some of the solvent during the condensation process.

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