Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Apparatus – Electrolytic
Patent
1996-04-16
1999-12-28
Valentine, Donald R.
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Apparatus
Electrolytic
204237, 204272, 204275, 204271, C25B 900, C25B 1102
Patent
active
060076860
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for electrolyzing fluids is disclosed. The resulting electrolyzed fluids are particularly suited for treating physiological materials such as whole blood, plasma, or cell isolates in order to reduce the effect of harmful microorganisms. A container holds the fluid and a power supply provides a source of electrical current to an anode and a cathode positioned within the container. The anode and cathode each comprise a cylindrical shape. The cathode is positioned concentrically in relation to the anode. The spacing between the cathode and the anode is not greater than a preferred amount. Moreover, the voltage potential between the cathode and the anode is not greater than a preferred amount. Also described is a system for disinfecting and/or sterilizing health care instruments. The instruments are bathed in the electrolyzed saline solution. If the instrument includes internal conduits the system of the present invention also preferably flows the electrolyzed saline solution through such conduits also to provide both cleaning and sterilization. The electrolyzed saline solution is recirculated from the electrodes to the instrument being sterilized. Embodiments of the invention are particularly suited to sterilizing dental drill handpieces without damage to the handpieces.
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Robinson Daniel L.
Welch William D.
Medical Discoveries, Inc.
Valentine Donald R.
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