Ultrasonic sanitation device and associated methods

Details Ultrasonic sanitation device and associated methods Ultrasonic sanitation device and associated methods

2006-03-22

2011-11-22

Conley, Sean E (Department: 1775)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance

C422S001000, C422S020000, C422S291000, C422S292000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08062588

ABSTRACT:
A device for sanitizing a space includes a tank having an interior space for holding an aqueous sanitizing liquid. A reactor vessel is supported within the interior space and above a bottom of the tank. A liquid depth in the tank interior space is maintained at a level beneath a top edge of the reactor vessel. An ultrasonic head comprising an ultrasonically vibratable disc for generating ultrasonic energy is positionable within and beneath the top edge of the reactor vessel. Liquid is transferrable from the tank interior space to the reactor vessel to a level for substantially submerging the ultrasonic head. The disc is vibrated to form an atomized fog of particles from the aqueous sanitizing liquid. The formed atomized fog is exhausted from the reactor vessel to a space exterior of the tank. A sanitizing composition is also provided.

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