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АППАРАТ И СПОСОБ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ ДЛЯ СТЕРИЛИЗАЦИИ МЕДИЦИНСКИХ УСТРОЙСТВ

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ СУШКИ ИНСТРУМЕНТОВ ПЕРЕГРЕТЫМ ПАРОМ

... 1. Устройство для сушки инструментов перегретым паром, содержащее ! камеру для размещения инструментов, причем камера имеет по меньшей мере один впускной канал; ! средство генерации пара для генерации перегретого пара; ! средство распределения, соединенное по меньшей мере с одним впускным каналом, для распределения перегретого пара, подаваемого от средства генерации пара через впускной канал, в камере; и ! средство удаления для продувки испаренной влаги из камеры. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что средство удаления содержит по меньшей мере один выходной канал и по меньшей мере одно средство удаления влаги, соединенное с по меньшей мере одним выходным каналом, для удаления испаренной влаги из камеры. ! 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что средством распределения является коллектор, содержащий некоторое количество распределенных паровых каналов, соединенных некоторым количеством взаимно соединенных паропроводов, причем это количество взаимно соединенных паропроводов соединено ...

РАСШИРИТЕЛИ ОБЪЕМА ДЛЯ ЭНДОСКОПОВ

ВОЗБУЖДЕНИЕ ПЛАЗМЫ

Аппарат и способ для идентификации типа эндоскопа и обеспечения оптимальной повторной обработки

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ СТЕРИЛИЗАЦИИ ЗАКРЫТЫХ КОНТЕЙНЕРОВ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ ЭЛЕКТРОЛИЗА СОДЕРЖИМОГО В ЗАКРЫТЫХ КОНТЕЙНЕРАХ, И СООТВЕТСТВУЮЩИЙ КОНТЕЙНЕР ДЛЯ СТЕРИЛИЗАЦИИ ПОСЛЕ УПАКОВЫВАНИЯ

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ НЕПРЕРЫВНОЙ ИНАКТИВАЦИИ ВИРУСОВ

ГЕНЕРАТОР ПУЧКА ЭЛЕКТРОНОВ И УСТРОЙСТВО ЭЛЕКТРОННО-ЛУЧЕВОЙ СТЕРИЛИЗАЦИИ

СИСТЕМА ФИЛЬТРАЦИИ И ДЕЗИНФЕКЦИИ ВОЗДУХА ПОСРЕДСТВОМ ИНЖЕКЦИИ ПЛАЗМЫ

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СТЕРИЛИЗАЦИИ ИЗДЕЛИЯ ПЕРОКСИДОМ ВОДОРОДА, СПОСОБ СТЕРИЛИЗАЦИИ ИЗДЕЛИЯ ПАРОМ ПЕРОКСИДА ВОДОРОДА, СПОСОБ СТЕРИЛИЗАЦИИ ИЗДЕЛИЯ ПЛАЗМОЙ ПЕРОКСИДА ВОДОРОДА, СПОСОБ СТЕРИЛИЗАЦИИ ИЗДЕЛИЯ ПЕРОКСИДОМ ВОДОРОДА, ГЕРМЕТИЗИРОВАННЫЙ КОЖУХ, СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ НЕВОДНОГО КОМПЛЕКСА ПЕРОКСИДА ВОДОРОДА, ОРГАНИЧЕСКИЙ КОМПЛЕКС ПЕРОКСИДА ВОДОРОДА, КОМПЛЕКС КАРБОНАТ РУБИДИЯ - ПЕРОКСИД ВОДОРОДА

В изобретении используют пар пероксида водорода, выделяемый из неводного органического комплекса пероксида водорода, такого как комплекс мочевина-пероксид. Дополнительно можно использовать плазму в сочетании с паром. Также разработан способ получения неводных комплексов пероксида водорода. Эти комплексы используют в качестве источника пероксидного пара в стерилизаторах с паром пероксида водорода и в качестве компонента самостерилизующихся упаковочных материалов.

ЭЛЕМЕНТЫ ДЛЯ ПРЕДОТВРАЩЕНИЯ ПЕРЕКРЕСТНОГО ЗАГРЯЗНЕНИЯ ЭНДОСКОПА ОТ СИСТЕМЫ ПОВТОРНОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ

СИСТЕМА ПОДАЧИ ЖИДКОСТИ

УСТРОЙСТВО АППЛИКАТОРА АНТИСЕПТИКА

... 1. Устройство аппликатора, содержащее:корпус, образующий кармашек;закрытую ампулу, размещенную в кармашке, причем ампула выполнена из хрупкого материала, и она содержит жидкость, которая должна быть распределена;интегрированное защитное устройство, присоединенное к корпусу и закрывающее кармашек;рычаг, выступающий из корпуса;по меньшей мере, один толкатель, который плотно прилегает к внешней поверхности кармашка и разламывает ампулу, когда рычаг повернут; иэлемент аппликатора, прикрепленный к корпусу;причем внутренняя сторона кармашка размещена в жидкостной связи с элементом аппликатора посредством сквозных отверстий, предоставленных в интегрированном защитном устройстве.2. Устройство аппликатора по п.1, в котором ампула закреплена в пределах кармашка для того, чтобы минимизировать контакт с защитным устройством.3. Устройство аппликатора по п.1, дополнительно содержащее крепежный механизм для прикрепления защитного устройства к корпусу.4. Устройство аппликатора по п.3, в котором крепежный ...

Устройство и способ обнаружения влаги в вакуумной камере

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СТЕРИЛИЗАЦИИ КОЛПАЧКОВ ЕМКОСТЕЙ ДЛЯ НАПИТКОВ

... 1. Стерилизующее устройство для направляемых по направляющей, по меньшей мере, по одной дорожке колпачков (10) емкостей для напитков, содержащее закрытый газообтекаемый корпус (1), через который проходит направляющая (11,6.1-6.4,13.1-13.3,14), причем направляющая расположена внутри корпуса (1), таким образом, что она несколько раз оборачивается вниз вокруг вертикальной оси (3), отличающееся тем, что на каждый оборот между расположенными радиально внутри и снаружи, ограничивающими направляющую (6.1-6.4) боковыми направляющими (5,9) расположено приводимое во вращение несущее кольцо (6.1-6.4), при этом в лежащих друг над другом секторных вырезах внешней боковой направляющей (9) расположены неподвижные передающие желоба (13.1-13.3), таким образом, что каждый из них берет колпачки (10) с верхнего несущего кольца (6.1) и, поворачиваясь наружу и вниз, передает на нижележащее несущее кольцо (6.2), причем подающее устройство (11) выполнено с возможностью подавать колпачки (10) к самому верхнему ...

Ventilanordnung für einen Sterilisierbehälter

BEHÄLTER FÜR WASCHMASCHINEN ODER AUTOKLAVEN

Griffelement für Sterilisierbehälter

Mehrfach Sterilfilter Integritätstest

Entsorgungsvorrichtung

Drahtkorb

Sterilcontainer

TUBULAR CONVEYOR BASKET FOR THE STERILIZATION OF FOODSTUFFS IN CYLINDRICAL METALLIC CANS

Sterilising container for medical instruments

In order to facilitate insertion of a sterilising container for medical instruments in a shelf-like frame it is provided that the container carries two U-shaped sliding brackets the two legs of which are fastened to the front and rear wall, respectively, in such a way that the bracket parts connecting the legs and of an essentially straight design extend parallel to the two side walls in a plane parallel to the bottom surface of the container at a distance from the side walls.

Medizinische Umlaufsperrvorrichtung, medizinisches Instrument und medizinischer Sterilisierbehälter

Die Erfindung betrifft eine medizinische Umlaufsperrvorrichtung, umfassend mindestens einen Umlaufkörper und ein Rastelement, wobei der mindestens eine Umlaufkörper eine Zwangsführung und mindestens eine Rastaufnahme für das Rastelement aufweist, und wobei das Rastelement durch die Zwangsführung von einer Ausraststellung in eine Einraststellung an einer ersten Seite der mindestens einen Rastaufnahme in dieselbe und an einer zweiten Seite der mindestens einen Rastaufnahme von der Einraststellung wieder in eine Ausraststellung führbar ist. Um eine gattungsgemäße medizinische Umlaufsperrvorrichtung bereitzustellen, die die Bewegung von zwei Teilen relativ zueinander ohne Zutun des Benutzers ermöglicht, wird erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, dass die Umlaufsperrvorrichtung ein mit dem Rastelement über ein Kopplungselement gekoppeltes Wirkungselement und ein mit dem Rastelement in Wirkverbindung stehendes thermisches Betätigungselement umfasst, das temperaturbedingt zum Bewegen des Wirkungselementes ...

Anlage zum Erhitzen, Desinfizieren oder Sterilisieren von Gütern

Verpackung für temporäre Myokard-Elektroden

Vorrichtung zum Verpacken von temporären Myokard Elektroden (TME) bestehend aus einer rechteckigen Kunststoffplatte (1) wobei die Platte (1) eine strukturierte Oberfläche aufweist in Form von paarweise angeordneten Erhebungen (8) zur Aufnahme der Thoraxnadel (11) sowie zur Aufnahme des Steckerpins (13), wobei beide Querseiten der Platte (1) Verzahnungen (2), (3) aufweisen, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass die Platte (1) entlang beider Längsseiten mindestens je ein Schlitz (4), (5) aufweist, wobei sich Schlitz (4) und Schlitz (5) im Wesentlichen gegenüber liegen und in den Schlitzen (4) und (5) mindestens ein Kunststoffschlauch (6) verankert ist, sodass der Schlauch (6) über die Breite der Platte (1) gespannt ist und wobei die paarweise angeordneten Erhebungen einen Abstand von 0,5-1,5mm haben und dazwischen eine Rille vorhanden ist die zur Aufnahme der Thoraxnadel dient und wobei die paarweise angeordneten Erhebungen so über die Kunststoffplatte verteilt sind, dass verschieden geformte Thoraxnadeln ...

Einsatzwagen für eine Labor-Geschirrspülmaschine

Connection for fluid flow between stationary supply - and portable consumption unit e.g. laundry basket in hospital sterilisation plant

The connection is made by a telescopic pipe above the supply connection. The telescopic pipe consists of an annular flange with a piece of external pipe and acts as an extensible piston. It carries a pipe of smaller diameter with a disc valve and with spray arms which rotate by the reaction of the emerging fluid jets. This is a simple device to cut off the fluid supply when a place is not occupied by a laundry basket. It is suitable for laundry baskets both with internal nozzles and without.

Gerät zur Reinigung und Desinfektion/Sterilisation eines Endoskops

Aufnahmeeinrichtung für ein Desinfektionsmittel oder Flüssigkeit oder gasförmiges Mittel, oder schüttfähiges Mittel

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung (1) für Flüssigkeit oder ein Desinfektionsm ittelDer Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, die als Behälter ausgebildete Aufnahmeeinrichtung für Flüssigkeit derart auszubilden, dass sie ohne weiteres an einem Armband oder Gürtel befestigt werden kann, um im Bedarfsfall auf einfache und sehr schnelle Weise Desinfektionsmittel auf die Hände einer Person abgeben zu können. Die Flexibilität minimiert Infektionswege und reduziert dadurch die Anzahl der Infektionen.Die Aufgabe wird durch folgende Merkmale gelöst,a) die Aufnahmeeinrichtung (1) weist mindestens einen Behälter (2) mit einer Kammer (9) auf, in die Flüssigkeit eingefüllt werden kann;b) ein die Kammer (9) verschließender Deckel (3), der manuell oder gegen die Wirkung einer Feder in eine den Behälter (2) verschließende Stellung verstellbar ist;c) der Deckel (3) ist aus einem elastischen Werkstoff gebildet und weist einen mit Gas oder Luft gefüllten Hohlraum (12) auf, der durch ...

Struktur zur umweltschönenden Entwesung mittels mobilen Kammern

Modular footwear and hand hygiene access control unit for food processing areas

A modular access control unit has cleaning equipment (1) for footwear and hands. The unit (2) consists especially of a module (21, 24, 31, 32, 61) assembly incorporated within a barrier lock unit which prevents egress by personnel until the hygiene procedures are completed. The cleaning equipment (1) and footwear cleaning module (21) are co-located with hand disinfecting equipment (61). The footwear cleaning unit has a sole-cleaning module (21), a footwear disinfecting bath (23), hand disinfecting (71), active sole drying (31) and a drip-dry zone (24) with intermediate barriers (62, 73) ...

Photozelle und Klemme zum schnellen Anbringen derselben

Halteelement für ein Haltesystem für medizinische Gegenstände und Haltesystem für medizinische Gegenstände

Halteelement (16) für ein Haltesystem (1) für medizinische Gegenstände (2) mit einem Grundkörper (17), der eine obere Stirnfläche (18) und eine untere Stirnfläche (19) sowie Seitenflächen (23, 24) aufweist, mit einer den Grundkörper (17) von einer Seitenfläche (23) zu einer gegenüberliegenden Seitenfläche (24) durchsetzenden, zu einer der beiden Stirnflächen (18, 19) offenen Aufnahme (22) für die medizinischen Gegenstände (2) und mit einer den Grundkörper (17) ebenfalls von der einen Seitenfläche (23) zu der gegenüberliegenden Seitenfläche (24) durchsetzenden, geschlossenen Lageröffnung (21) für die medizinischen Gegenstände (2), die auf der der offenen Seite der Aufnahme (22) abgewandte Seite des Grundkörpers (17) angeordnet ist, und mit einer Umfangsnut (20) im Bereich zwischen der Aufnahme (22) und der Lageröffnung (21) zur Aufnahme eines den Grundkörper (17) am Haltesystem (1) in zwei entgegengesetzten Orientierungen festlegenden Lagerelementes (10).

Spülverteilervorrichtung und Spülverfahren

Spülverteilervorrichtung mit Anschlussadapter zum Anschluss und zum Reinigen von Hohlrauminstrumenten in Reinigungs- und Desinfektionsmaschinen oder in Ultra-schallbädern oder in einem Siebkorb, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest ein Steckteil (6, 9) vorhanden ist, das in Wanddurchbrüche (21, 44) oder Halterungsöffnungen (31, 37) eingebracht wird und durch Drehen einer schrägen Steckteilfläche (11) oder durch Schieben oder Drehen eines Eingreifteils (16) oder eines Riegels (43) es zu einer Flächenüberlagerung kommt und dadurch eine Rückstellkraft über das Steckteil hergestellt wird, welche die Festlegung unterstützt.In Weiterbildung wird die Vorrichtung auch verfahrenstechnisch in Reinigungsmaschinen eingesetzt.

Optische Überprüfung des Adapteranschlusses einer Aufbereitungsvorrichtung für ein chirurgisches Instrument

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren, ein Computerprogramm und eine Aufbereitungsvorrichtung (1) zum Aufbereiten wenigstens eines Kanals (4) eines chirurgischen Instruments, insbesondere eines Endoskops (3). Die Aufbereitungsvorrichtung (1) umfasst hierbei einen Spülraum, wenigstens einen Adapter (6) zum Anschluss an einen Eingang (5) des wenigstens einen Kanals (4), wenigstens eine Spülmittelflussregulierungsvorrichtung, insbesondere ein Ventil (7), das zur Einleitung eines Spülmittels durch den wenigstens einen Adapter (6) in den wenigstens einen Kanal (4) eingerichtet ist, und wenigstens eine Kamera (8), wobei die wenigstens eine Kamera (8) zur Aufnahme wenigstens eines Bildes eines Anschlussbereichs (17) eingerichtet ist.Die Erfindung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die Aufbereitungsvorrichtung (1) zur Auswertung von Bildinformationen des wenigstens ...

Desinfektionswanne zur Desinfektion von Kraftfahrzeugen

Aufnahmegerät zum gleichzeitigen Öffnen mehrerer medizinischer Gelenkinstrumente

Medizinische Gelenkinstrumente (z. B. Scheren) müssen im Anschluss an die OP wieder aufbereitet werden, damit sie dem Operateur für zukünftige Patienten bereitstehen. Dazu muss man jedes einzeln öffnen, bevor man sie in ein Reinigungs- und Desinfektionsgerät gibt. Im Anschluss daran wird wiederum jedes einzelne Gelenkinstrument in die Hand genommen und visuell auf Sauberkeit geprüft und geölt. Dies betrifft täglich meist hunderte Gelenkinstrumente und bindet in starkem Maße personelle Ressourcen. Durch seine Fähigkeit mehrere Gelenkinstrumente gleichzeitig zu öffnen und zu schließen reduziert das Aufnahmegerät die notwendige Zeit für diese Tätigkeit um ein Vielfaches. Um mehrere Gelenkinstrumente verschiedener Längen gleichzeitig öffnen zu können verfügt das Aufnahmegerät selbst über eine Achse. Diese verbindet zwei übereinander gelegte Grundplatten, die nun ähnlich einer Schere geöffnet und geschlossen werden können. Oberhalb und unterhalb dieser Achse befinden sich auf jeder Platte teilweise ...

Medizintechnische Behandlungskammer in Leichtbauweise

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine medizintechnische Behandlungskammer (1) zur Behandlung medizintechnischer Artikel, Geräte und Einrichtungen im Rahmen von Sterilisationsprozessen, mit einem Behandlungsraum, der durch ein unteres Wandelement (2), eine Mehrzahl von seitlichen Wandelementen (3, 4, 6) und ein oberes Wandelement (5) umgeben ist, wobei der Behandlungsraum zur Erzeugung eines gewünschten Innendrucks darin hermetisch dicht oder abdichtbar und zur Erzeugung einer gewünschten Innentemperatur darin temperierbar ist, wobei zumindest eines der Wandelemente (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) aus zumindest einem Hohlkammerprofil (8, 9) ausgebildet ist.

Dekontaminationsvorrichtung, Isolatorsystem sowie Betriebsverfahren

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Dekontaminationsvorrichtung (1) zum Dekontaminieren von Produkten in Form von Verbrauchsgütern und/oder Verbrauchsgüterumverpackungen mit darin befindlichen Verbrauchsgütern vor dem Zuführen der Verbrauchsgüter in einen Isolator, insbesondere für pharmatechnische Anwendungen, mit mehreren, jeweils eine verschließbare Eingangsöffnung (9) sowie eine verschließbare Ausgangsöffnung (10) aufweisenden Dekontaminationskammern (3, 4, 5, 6), jeweils umfassend Beaufschlagungsmittel (7) zum Beaufschlagen der Dekontaminationskammern (3, 4, 5, 6) mit einem Dekontaminationsmittel (7), insbesondere einem Dekontaminationsmitteldampf oder -aersol, sowie mit einem den Dekontaminationskammern (3, 4, 5, 6) vorgeordneten, eine Zuführöffnung (24) für zu dekontaminierende Produkte aufweisenden Verteilerraum (11), umfassend Verteilermitteln (15) zum Verteilen der Produkte auf die unterschiedlichen Dekontaminationskammern (3, 4, 5, 6) und mit einem den Dekontaminationskammern (3, 4, ...

STERILISATOR MIT VAKUUMUNTERSTÜTZTER LUFTENTFERNUNG

Vorrichtung zum Beaufschlagen von Schüttgut mit beschleunigten Elektronen

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung, umfassend mindestens einen Elektronenstrahlerzeuger (301) zum Generieren von beschleunigten Elektronen, mit denen Schüttgutpartikel (303) während des freien Falls beaufschlagbar sind, wobei der Elektronenstrahlerzeuger (301) ringförmig ausgebildet ist, bei dem die von einer ringförmigen Kathode emittierten und beschleunigten Elektronen aus einem Elektronenaustrittsfenster in Richtung Ringachse austreten; wobei der ringförmige Elektronenstrahlerzeuger (301) derart angeordnet ist, dass dessen Ringachse senkrecht oder mit einem Winkel von bis zu 45° abweichend von der Senkrechten ausgerichtet ist und wobei oberhalb des ringförmigen Elektronenstrahlerzeugers eine Einrichtung zum Vereinzeln von Schüttgutpartikeln angeordnet ist, deren Bodenwandung (304) mindestens eine Öffnung aufweist, aus der Schüttgutpartikel (303) heraus- und von dort durch den vom Elektronenstrahlerzeuger (301) geformten Ring hindurchfallen.

Device for identifying medical equipment or instruments in program-controlled automatic cleaning, disinfection devices has separate identification data medium attached to each item

The device has a separate data medium with identification data attached to each item placed in a cleaning chamber, transmitter/receiver devices for each data medium outside the chamber, enabling detection and recording of all items in the cleaning chamber and if appropriate further specific information regarding the cleaning process. A processing program is selected using the detected data.

Verwendung einer flächigen Filterschicht

Verwendung einer flächigen Filterschicht aus PTFE, welche aus kompakten, miteinander verschmolzenen und zwischen sich Poren bildenden PTFE-Partikeln aufgebaut ist, zur Abdeckung eines durchbrochenen Bereiches eines Sterilisierbehälters.

Sterilbehälter

Um einen Sterilbehälter zur Aufnahme und sterilen Aufbewahrung insbesondere von chirurgischem Besteck oder Material mit einem durch einen Behälterboden und Behälterwände gebildeten Aufnahmeraum so auszubilden, daß er einfach und kostengünstig einsetzbar ist, wird vorgeschlagen, daß der Aufnahmeraum eine Mehrzahl getrennter Kammern umfaßt und daß jede Kammer ein eigenes Verschlußelement aufweist.

Behälterbehandlungsmaschine und Verfahren zum Reinigen einer Behälterbehandlungsmaschine

Beschrieben werden ein Verfahren zum Reinigen einer tunnelförmigen Behälterbehandlungsmaschine, insbesondere eines Tunnelpasteurs, sowie eine entsprechend dazu ausgebildete Behälterbehandlungsmaschine, insbesondere Tunnelpasteur, für Getränkeflaschen oder dergleichen Behälter. Dadurch, dass Hydroxylradikale maschinell in Prozesswasser für die Behälterbehandlungsmaschine / den Tunnelpasteur erzeugt und/oder in dieses eingebracht werden und ferner in der Behälterbehandlungsmaschine / im Tunnelpasteur vorhandene organische Verschmutzungen von den Hydroxylradikalen im Prozesswasser mineralisiert werden, können darauf basierende Mikroorganismen leichter entfernt werden und diesen zudem die Nahrungsgrundlage entzogen werden.

Kassetten-Baugruppe zum Liefern einer Substanz

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSPORT OF STERILIZATION UNITS FOR OPERATION LINEN

VORRICHTUNG MIT TEMPERATURABHÄNGIG GEDICHTETEM DICHTSPALT

Der ringförmige Dichtspalt (3) wird von der konischen inneren Dichtfläche (4) des Hahngehäuses (1) und der konischen äußeren Dichtfläche (5) des Kükens (2) gebildet. Die in die innere Ringnut (6) des Hahngehäuses (1) eingesetzte und in die äußere Ringnut (7) des Kükens (2) eingreifende Feder (8) hält das Küken (2) im Hahngehäuse (1). Die Feder (8) besteht aus einer Formgedächtnis-Legierung und ist so ausgelegt, dass sie bei Raumtemperatur flach ist. In einem erhöhten Temperaturbereich verformt sich die Feder (8) aufgrund ihres Formgedächtnisses wie dargestellt so, dass der in die äußere Ringnut (7) des Kükens (2) eingreifende innere Bogen (8b) der Feder (8) ausgelenkt wird und das Küken (2) in axialer Richtung anhebt. Hierdurch erweitert sich der Dichtspalt (3), so dass die Dichtflächen (4, 5) freiliegend beim Autoklavieren vom Dampf erreicht werden können.

Sterilisationsbehälter für Instrumente mit Verriegelungseinrichtung

Reservoir or reservoir system - for inactivation, inhibition and/or elimination of pathogens

A reservoir (or) reservoir system for inactivation, inhibition and/or elimination of pathogens and/or for propylaxis in biological materials consists of one or more chemical, biochemical and/or biological cpds., effectors (or) pharmaceutical agents, with or without adjuvants, metals, metal cpds. natural substances and/or immunological prepns. and/or prods. USE - The invention may be used in a wide range of pharmaceutical, medical, chemical hygiene, environmental and research applications, e.g. for the inactivation of HIV and hepatitis viruses in biological samples. It can be used in vessel, syringes, devices, bioreactors and/or systems for the withdrawal, delivery, uptake, rinsing, recovery, prodn., pretreatment, modification, post-treatment, preservation, storage and/or transport of biological materials, their components and/or intermediates.

Ventilvorrichtung für eine Anlage zur Produktführung, eine derartige Anlage sowie ein Verfahren zum Betreiben derselben

Eine Ventilvorrichtung (10) zur Verbindung zweier Rohrleitungen (12, 14) einer Anlage zur Produktführung weist ein erstes Absperrorgan (18) und ein zweites Absperrorgan (20) und einen ersten Leckageraum (30) zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Absperrorgan (18, 20), einen ersten Anschluss (32) für eine der beiden Rohrleitungen (12, 14) auf einer dem Leckageraum (30) abgewandten Seite des ersten Absperrorgans und einen zweiten Anschluss (44) für die andere der beiden Rohrleitungen (12, 14) auf der dem Leckageraum (30) abgewandten Seite des zweiten Absperrorgans (20) auf. Es sind ein drittes Absperrorgan (36) und ein viertes Absperrorgan (38) und ein zweiter Leckageraum (42) zwischen dem dritten und dem vierten Absperrorgan (36, 38) vorhanden, wobei zwischen dem zweiten und dem dritten Absperrorgan (20, 36) ein mittlerer dritter Leckageraum (46) vorhanden ist, und wobei auf einer dem zweiten Leckageraum (42) abgewandten Seite des vierten Absperrorgans (38) der zweite Anschluss (44) für die ...

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR DEAKTIVIERUNG VON GEGENSTÄNDEN UND ZUR AUFRECHTERHALTUNG SOLCHER GEGENSTÄNDE IN EINEM DEAKTIVIERTEN ZUSTAND

Chirurgische Halterung für einen chirurgischen Behälter und chirurgischer Behälter

Um eine chirurgische Halterung für chirurgische Instrumente und/oder Implantate für einen chirurgischen Behälter, insbesondere einen Sterilbehälter oder Siebkorb, umfassend eine Lagereinrichtung zum Halten und/oder Lagern von chirurgischen Instrumenten und/oder Implantaten und eine Befestigungseinrichtung zum Befestigen der Halterung am Behälter, so zu verbessern, dass sie am Behälter einfacher befestigt werden kann, wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Befestigungseinrichtung von einer Befestigungsstellung, in welcher sie mit dem Behälter in Eingriff brinbar und verbindbar ist, in eine Anlegestellung überführbar ist, in welcher sie mit dem Behälter außer Eingriff bringbar ist, und dass die Befestigungseinrichtung mindestens zwei über die Lagereinrichtung miteinander verbundene Befestigungsglieder zum Befestigen der Halterung am Behälter umfasst. Ferner wird ein verbesserter chirurgischer Behälter vorgeschlagen.

Pressure plate, for sterilization container filter, has elastically deformable seal around its outer edge and inner region with openings separated by coupling struts

Pressure plate (8) has a rectangular outer edge provided with an elastically deformable seal, acting against filter (7) covering opening in sterilization container and inner region provided with openings (18), separated from one another via coupling struts (17) extending between the opposing longer sides (10) of the outer edge. Central section of each coupling strut extends in direction with component parallel to longer sides of outer edge.

STERILISIERSCHRANK

Drawer assembly for holding medical items during bio-decontamination

A drawer assembly which can be assembled in different ways to provide different drawer units suitable for holding medical items during bio-decontamination. The invention provides a kit of parts comprising: a plurality of drawers 10 having drawer interlocking means 25 for securing one drawer 10 to another drawer 10; and a frame (70) comprising a plurality of pairs of rails (76) for slidably receiving and supporting drawers 10. The kit of parts is assembleable to provide at least two different configurations of drawer unit. In a first configuration at least one drawer 10 is located directly on top of another drawer 10 and is secured to the underlying drawer 10 by configuration the drawer interlocking means 25. In a second configuration, drawers 10 are each supported by a pair of rails (76) in the frame (70).

Presentation tray for surgical instruments

Improvements in or relating to means for cleaning and sterilizing dental instruments

... 732,526. Sterilizers. HUBER, K. Oct. 16, 1953, No. 28642/53. Class 81(1). In a device for cleaning and sterilizing hand and angle tools for dental drilling machines, the vessel 1 containing the cleaning and sterilizing solutions is provided with a readily removable closure cover 2, with a housing 3 thereon in which a gear system 6 is arranged capable of being coupled with a driving device 4, preferably with the drilling machine, through which gear system the mechanism of one or more hand and angle tools immersed in the solution is driven.

Reusable PTFE sterilization pouch

STERILISING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USE THEREIN

Sterilizer

... 529,287. Disinfectant apparatus. MICKELSEN, A. O. May 26, 1939, No. 15696. [Class 81 (i)] A sterilizer comprises a horizontal rotatable shaft, a pair of vessels secured on opposite sides of the shaft and a connection between the vessels so that, when the vessels are in vertical alignment, the liquid drains into the bottom vessel. As illustrated the sterilizer comprises a shaft 28, vessels 10 and 11 secured to the shaft at lugs 31 and 32 and connected by means of a drain 25 and an air vent 27.

Container

Sterilizing system and loading/unloading device therefor

Cleaning apparatus

Treatment of an article inside an inflatable envelope by recirculation of air

The apparatus comprises a flexible inflatable envelope 2 for receiving an article 1 (such as a bed) and an inflation unit 12 comprising blower means for inflating the envelope. A first air-conducting passage 30 leads form the inflation unit 12 to the envelope 2, and a second passage 31 leads from the envelope 2 to the inflation unit 12, whereby air may be recirculated between the envelope and the inflation unit. The inflation means includes heating means (18,fig.2) for heating the air supplied to envelope and may also include a fluid reservoir (19,fig.2) and means for introducing fluid into the air flow. The fluid may be a liquid which is vaporised as it is supplied to the air flow. A dehumidifier unit (50,fig.3) may be interposed between the envelope and the inflation unit or integrated into the inflation unit to allow articles inside the envelope to be dried.

Autoclaves

PTFE oxidation resistant coating for medical or surgical instruments

An endoscope is protected from the corrosive effect of a sterilisation solution by application of a polytetrafluoroethylene coating. A suitable applicator and application process are also described.

APPARATUS AND METHODS OF STERILISATION

AUTOCLAVABLE PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR INTRAOCULAR LENS STRUCTURES

Constricting pressure valve apparatus and methods thereof

Medical accessory holder

Toothbrush holder

Fitments for containers from which liquid is intended to be withdrawn by a hollow needle or tube

A container 2 provided with a self-sealing closure member 4, through which a needle may be inserted to withdraw liquid 3 from the container 2, is fitted with a sterilizing cap 1. The space within the upper region of the cap 1 is divided into compartments 20, 21, each containing a sterilizing substance. A needle can be caused to penetrate a weakened region of the cap 1 and to pass through one of the compartments prior to penetrating the closure member 4 and being introduced into the liquid 3 within the container 2. After the needle has been passed through one of the compartments a number of times, it may be passed through another of the compartments which contains fresh sterilizing substance. ...

Apparatus for tracking a number of medical instrument sterility cycles

Medical sterilisation cases

A medical sterilisation case (C) comprises a base portion with a base wall (B) and a cover portion with a cover wall (T), the base wall (B) being provided with openings (O) receiving retaining elements (1) for retaining medical articles (I) to be sterilised in the case. Each element (1) comprises a disc-shaped foot (10), the diameter of which is greater than that of the opening (O), a cylindrical neck (20) and a generally conical spigot portion (30). The neck (20) forms a constriction or waist seated in the opening (O) and the spigot portion (20) has a convex free end surface (36) which merges into the adjoining wall surface (34) of the spigot portion. The lower part of the spigot portion has a greater diameter than the opening (O) whereas the upper part of the spigot portion has approximately the same diameter as or a smaller diameter than that of the opening so that for mounting of the retaining element on the base plate, the spigot portion can be pushed through the opening until the ...

Improvements relating to disinfectant containers and diffusers

... 631,433. Dust-bins, SIMPSON, G. Aug. 25, 1947, No. 23421. [Class 26] [Also in Group VI] A disinfectant container and diffuser for attachment to the underside of an ashbin lid h has a perforated peripheral wall a between the lid d and bottom b and a central perforated tube c secured to the inside of the bottom and extending up through the lid d, the top of the said tube being screw threaded to receive a cap nut f; arid preferably, a further nut e beneath the cap nut, which latter then acts as a lock nut. The space between the tube and the peripheral wall is filled with absorbent material such as ground firebrick, sawdust or cotton wool for absorbing disinfectant which may be poured through the tube c. The device may, for example, be cylindrical, hexagonal or of D shape.

Agricultural system and method

An improved vessel for the purpose of efficient sterilization of surgical instruments and the like

... 137,432. Harvey & Co., G. A., Munn, H., and Harvey, S. G. A. March 18, 1919. Disinfecting.-For sterilizing surgical instruments, the sterilizer proper h, which has rounded corners and edges, is surrounded by a jacket b having a perforated bevelled top, for the purpose of preventing radiation. The lid has an obliquelyarranged rim d, which, when the lid is vertical, sheds the water of condensation back into the sterilizing-vessel. The front part i of this rim is deeper than the rest, so that, in opening the lid, the steam escapes at the sides and not at the front.

CASES FOR CONTACT LENSES

Sterilisation apparatus

Упаковка для стерилизации изделий

Полезная модель относится к области упаковки для стерилизации изделий, в частности, медицинского назначения различными способами (паровая, газовая, радиационная, воздушная и т.д.). Упаковка для стерилизации изделий выполнена в виде прямоугольного конверта, изготовленного из двух слоев, причем один слой выполнен из листа термостойкого материала, а второй слой представляет собой лист водостойкого бумажного материала, с образованием по периметру с трех сторон сварных швов и открытого устья. Открытое устье может быть снабжено закрывающим клапаном с двухсторонней липкой лентой, закрытой слоем антиадгезивной бумаги. Упаковка дополнительно содержит средство удержания индикатора, выполненное в виде кармана, конструктивно отделенного от стерильной зоны посредством сварного шва и расположенного в боковой верхней части упаковки в зоне открытого устья. Полезная модель позволяет исключить возможность загрязнения или негативного влияния компонентов индикатора на стерилизуемое изделие. 1ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 168 864 U1 (51) МПК A61L 2/26 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016146546, 28.11.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 28.11.2016 21.02.2017 Адрес для переписки: 129110, Москва, а/я 165, Зуйкову С.А. (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 84706 U1, 20.07.2009. RU 133730 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 28.11.2016 U1, 27.10.2013. RU 131969 U1, 10.09.2013. CA 2846939 A1, 26.10.2010. JP 2015073588 A, 20.04.2015. US 6767509 B1, 27.07.2004. 1 6 8 8 6 4 (45) Опубликовано: 21.02.2017 Бюл. № 6 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Василиотти Константин Александрович (RU), Евдокимова Елена Геннадьевна (RU), Фахрутдинова Гюзель Рамузовна (RU) R U Дата регистрации: (72) Автор(ы): Василиотти Константин Александрович (RU), Евдокимова Елена Геннадьевна (RU), Фахрутдинова Гюзель Рамузовна (RU) 1 6 8 8 6 4 R U (57) Формула полезной ...

System and method for identifying a landmark

A system for targeting landmarks on devices such as surgical implants is disclosed. The system can include a field generator for generating one or more magnetic fields, an orthopaedic implant located within the magnetic fields, the implant having at least one landmark, a removable probe with a first magnetic sensor, a landmark identifier and a processor. The landmark identifier can contain a second sensor, or, alternatively, the field generator. The processor can utilize sensor data and, if desirable, field generator and other information, to generate and display the position and orientation of the sensor(s) in preferably six degrees of freedom, and thereby, to generate and display the position and orientation of the landmark(s). The system allows for blind targeting of one or more landmarks. The landmark identifier, field generator and/or drill motor may be disposed in an autoclavable housing.

Container

A container ( 10 ) with removable end caps ( 12, 14 ) has an internal barrier ( 30 ) with holes ( 32 ) therethrough. In use, a cleaning or other fluid is poured into lower space ( 38 ) and an article to be cleaned or otherwise treated is placed into upper space ( 36 ). End cap ( 12 ) is then secured and the container is inverted so that the article is in the liquid. To remove the article, which may be a cloth or a sponge, the container ( 10 ) is restored to its original disposition, end cap ( 12 ) is removed and the article is squeezed by the user against the barrier ( 30 ) to remove excess liquid.

Metal oxide sterilizing catalyst, and sterilizing device and system including the same

Disclosed is a sterilizing catalyst, a sterilizing device and a sterilizing system, the sterilizing catalyst includes a metal lattice including a metal oxide, and an oxygen vacancy-inducing metal that is integrated or encompassed within the metal lattice. The metal oxide is an oxide of a divalent or multivalent metal. The oxygen vacancy-inducing metal has an oxidation number lower than that of the divalent or multivalent metal.

Sterile packing and sterilization method using this packing

The packing according to the invention comprises: a container for holding said at least one object to be sterilized, having an inlet opening and a discharge opening via which said at least one object may pass into and out of said container, said container comprising a rigid part which comprises a peripheral wall bored with a multitude of small holes having dimensions smaller than those of the said at least one object, and a non-rigid part in a material porous to the sterilization fluid and non-porous to microbial contamination, this non-rigid part being able to contain said rigid part and to be sealed thereon; and at least one envelope made in a flexible and airtight material, which is vacuum sealing fitted on said container.

Universal surgical fastener sterilization caddy

A universal surgical screw caddy. An enclosure includes a cover secured to a frame. A flexible sheet is located between and affixed to the cover and frame. A plurality of holes formed in the cover allow the surgical screws to be inserted into the caddy past a plurality of movable portions of the flexible sheet releasably holding the screws in the caddy.

Flexible Multi-Panel Sterilization Assembly With Bolsters

A multi-panel sterilization assembly that includes a barrier panel formed of a permeable material, barrier panel bolsters at or adjacent at least a portion of two edges of the barrier panel, a fold protection panel, and at least one panel attachment means. The barrier panel has a first end and a second end opposite the first end such that the barrier panel has a length that is the distance from the first end to the second end and a midpoint along the length generally delineating the barrier panel into a content receiving region and a content covering region. The barrier panel bolsters prevent the edges of the barrier panel from folding back onto itself, i.e. back towards the unfolded position, during unfolding of the barrier panel after sterilization.

Dispenser Assembly For Dispensing Disinfectant Fluid And Method For Use Thereof And Data Collection And Monitoring System For Monitoring And Reporting Dispensing Events

A dispenser assembly for dispensing disinfectant to a user and associated monitoring systems and methods. The dispenser assembly includes a main housing defining a cavity and a container disposed within the cavity and releasably secured to the main housing. The container contains a fluid therewithin. An electronics unit is coupled to the main housing and includes a sensor for detecting an activation signal. The electronics unit includes a controller for producing a reminder signal in response to the detection of the activation signal to remind the user to dispense fluid from the container.

Method and apparatus for handling non-sterilized objects in sterilized environment

A device for operating a non sterilized tool within a sterilized room without tampering with the sterilization of the room has a first bag and a second bag. The second bag is located within the first bag and its opening edges are overlapping the opening edges of the first bag. The overlapping edges are adhered to each other to define a hermetic space between the first and the second bags and to maintain opened the opening of the second bag, and that space is treated by means of one of sanitized, sterilized, disinfected or cleaned.

Sterilizable biopharmaceutical packaging

A sterilizable biopharmaceutical packaging includes an opening for inserting biopharmaceutical contents to be sterilized, the opening being separate from a sterilization gas conveyance channel so that the opening can be closed independently and before closing the sterilization gas conveyance channel. The opening is directly adjacent to an inner space for receiving the biopharmaceutical contents so that the contents to be sterilized are inserted directly into the inner space from outside the packaging. The elements for controlling the distribution of the sterilization gas open/close the sterilization gas conveyance channel independently of the opening or closing of the insertion opening. After sterilization, the outer wall, the sterilization gas conveyance channel, and the opening/closing element are capable of remaining rigidly connected therebetween so as to form a sterilized biopharmaceutical packaging that contains the sterilized biopharmaceutical contents and can be subjected to one or more integrity tests at any desired time after the sterilization.

Flexible Multi-Panel Sterilization Assembly With Mass Balancing Side Tabs

A multi-panel sterilization assembly having a barrier panel, side tabs with grip portions for folding/unfolding the barrier panel, and a fold protection panel. The barrier panel has first and second opposed ends, a first edge and a third edge, each such edge generally perpendicular to the first end, and a second edge that is opposite the first end. A longitudinal axis extends from the first end to the second end bisecting the assembly into a first assembly portion and a second assembly portion. The first assembly portion extends from the longitudinal axis to the first edge and side tab defining a first center of mass, and the second assembly portion extends from the longitudinal axis to the third edge and side tab defining a second center of mass, such that each center of mass is closer to its respective edge than to the longitudinal axis.

Medical device packaging

A package for containing a medical device can have a bottom portion and inner and outer lids releasably sealed to the bottom portion. The bottom portion defines a cavity for receiving a medical device. A flange extends outward from sidewalls of the bottom portion and includes an inner flange portion and an outer flange portion. The inner flange portion can be recessed below the outer flange portion. The sealed inner lid permits sterilization of the cavity. The outer lid provides a moisture-resistant barrier to the package. A corner portion of the outer lid can extend past a corner of the bottom portion. Upon application of a withdrawing force sufficient to break the seals, the inner lid and the outer lid are together capable of being peeled from the bottom portion.

DUAL STERILIZATION CONTAINMENT VESSEL

The disclosure pertains to a vessel for holding replacement heart valves and associated positioning and installation apparatus which is configured and adapted to contain a biocidal sterilization fluid during and following exposure of a delivery system for the replacement heart valve to sterilization by ionizing radiation and methods of use therefor. The vessel includes a shield which limits exposure of biologically derived material therein to radiation. The vessel also provides a storage and shipping container for the replacement heart valve in which the biologically derived material is maintained in a sterile fluid environment. 1. A dual sterilization containment vessel for biologically derived medical components comprising:a hollow element having a wall, a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween, said lumen configured and adapted to contain a biologically derived medical component and at least a portion of an apparatus configured and adapted to implant the biologically derived medical component in a living body;a distal end cap;a proximal end cap; anda radiopaque sleeve,wherein the proximal end cap has a secondary proximal end cap and ferrule sized and adapted to and capable of reversibly sealing the proximal end cap to a delivery catheter passing therethrough,further wherein the combination of the hollow element, the distal end cap, the proximal end cap, the secondary proximal end cap, the ferrule, and the delivery catheter form a fluid tight system providing a continuous fluid connection between the interior of the hollow element and the lumen of the delivery catheter.2. The dual sterilization containment vessel of claim 1 , where in the hollow element claim 1 , the distal cap claim 1 , and the proximal cap comprise a material substantially unreactive with at least one biocide.3. The dual sterilization containment vessel of claim 1 , wherein the hollow element claim 1 , the distal cap claim 1 , and the proximal cap comprise a material which is ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE STERILISATION OF ARTICLES

A method and apparatus for sterilising an article. The method comprises placing an article in a sterilisation container, generating oxidizing plasma radicals at atmospheric pressure, and providing the oxidizing plasma radicals to the sterilisation container to sterilise the article in the container. 130-. (canceled)31. A method for sterilizing an article comprising:placing an article in a sterilization container;generating oxidizing plasma radicals at atmospheric pressure; andproviding the oxidizing plasma radicals to the sterilization container to sterilize the article in the container.32. The method of claim 31 , wherein the step of generating oxidizing plasma radicals at atmospheric pressure comprises the steps of:applying a high voltage to an atmospheric plasma cell so as to generate a plasma; andproviding a flow of gas through the plasma to generate the oxidizing plasma radicals.33. The method of claim 32 , further comprising the step of:filtering the plasma radicals from the gas and releasing the filtered gas from the sterilization container to the atmosphere.34. The method of claim 33 , further comprising the step of releasing the filtered gas to the atmosphere only once the sterilization container has reached a predetermined pressure level.35. The method of claim 32 , further comprising the steps of:powering off the high voltage to the atmospheric plasma cell once the article is sterilized; andremoving the sterilized article from the sterilization container once the plasma radicals have been filtered from the sterilization container.36. The method of claim 35 , further comprising the step of providing a gas to the sterilization container prior to the removal of the sterilized article.37. The method of claim 36 , wherein the gas is an inert gas.38. The method of claim 32 , wherein the gas comprises dry air with a humidity level below 50%.39. An apparatus for sterilizing an article claim 32 , the apparatus comprising:a sterilization container for receiving an ...

Sterile container

A sterile container for the sterilization of surgical instruments is provided. The sterile container has a bottom wall, a side wall and a lid which, in a closed position of the sterile container, has a lid rim which engages over a free rim arranged on a side of the side wall that faces away from the bottom wall. At least one projection element is arranged between the bottom wall and the free rim. The projection element projects from the side wall in the direction of an outside of the sterile container at least as far as the lid rim and is located at a shorter distance from the bottom wall than the lid rim. The side wall, in a wall area between the at least one projection element and the free rim, does not protrude in the direction of a center of the sterile container over the side wall.

Method and apparatus for an orthopedic fixation system

An orthopedic fixation system includes a sterile packaged implant kit and a sterile packaged instrument kit. The sterile packaged implant kit includes at least one surgical implant, an insertion device, and an implant package adapted to receive the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device therein. The implant package maintains the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged implant kit. The sterile packaged instrument kit includes one or more instruments necessary to use the sterile packaged implant kit and an instrument package adapted to receive the one or more instruments therein. The instrument package maintains the one or more instruments sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged instrument kit.

INSULATION OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK

A battery autoclaving system is provided including a battery pack having a housing, a battery cell disposed within the housing, and an isolation region disposed between the housing and the battery cell. The isolation region may be formed at least partially from at least one of a thermal insulating material, a phase change material or any combination thereof. The system may include a temperature sensor adapted to sense at least one of a temperature of the battery cell temperature of the isolation region. The system may include and an autoclave configured to receive a temperature indication from the temperature sensor and to inhibit autoclaving when the temperature indication exceeds a predetermined value. 1. An autoclavable battery pack for use with a surgical instrument , comprising: a housing;', 'a battery cell disposed within the housing; and', 'an isolation region disposed between the housing and the battery cell, wherein the isolation region is formed at least in part from at least one of a thermal insulating material, a phase change material, or a combination thereof;, 'providing the battery pack, wherein the battery pack comprisesproviding an autoclave configured to accept the battery pack;inserting the battery pack into the autoclave;sterilizing the battery pack in the autoclave; andremoving the battery pack from the autoclave after sterilizing.2. The method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the battery pack further comprises a first and a second outer terminal connected to a first and second battery terminal of the battery cell through at least one of the housing or the isolation region.3. The method in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising monitoring the temperature of at least one of the housing claim 1 , the battery cell claim 1 , or the isolation region.4. The method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the battery pack further comprises at least one temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature of at least one of the housing claim 1 , ...

Apparatus for sterilizing surgical batteries

The invention is an apparatus for sterilizing surgical batteries.

SELF-SEALING FILTER FOR STERILIZATION

Filter assemblies that comprise a temporary attachment mechanism disposed on a surface of a filter are disclosed, as well as methods and systems related to using such filter assemblies during sterilization. The disclosed filter assemblies can include sterilization indicator elements. 130-. (canceled)31. A filter assembly for use in sterilizing material , the filter assembly comprisinga filter;a sterilization indicator element; anda temporary attachment mechanism affixed to a first surface of the filter, wherein the temporary attachment mechanism is disposed on and extends over at least a portion of the first surface;wherein the temporary attachment mechanism comprises an adhesive layer and a backing layer.32. The filter assembly of claim 31 , wherein the temporary attachment mechanism is permeable to a sterilant.33. The filter assembly of claim 31 , wherein at least a portion of the temporary attachment mechanism extends beyond the periphery of the filter.34. The filter assembly of claim 31 , wherein the filter assembly includes a frame and wherein the temporary attachment mechanism defines at least a portion of the frame.35. The filter assembly of claim 31 , wherein the temporary attachment mechanism comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive.36. The filter assembly of claim 31 , wherein the filter comprises at least one of a nonwoven claim 31 , a woven material claim 31 , or paper.37. The filter assembly of claim 31 , wherein the sterilization indicator element is capable of indicating exposure to steam claim 31 , ozone claim 31 , peracetic acid claim 31 , hydrogen peroxide claim 31 , ethylene oxide claim 31 , or combinations thereof.38. A method for sterilizing a material claim 31 , the method comprising:providing a housing including a chamber and an opening;placing the material in the chamber;{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00031', 'claim 31'}, 'covering the opening with the filter assembly of ;'}securing a portion of the adhesive layer to the housing, thereby ...

AUTOMOBILE HIGH-TEMPERATURE PEST EXTERMINATION DEVICE

A device for applying, for a predetermined interval, heated air which is heated to a pest extermination temperature to a to-be-treated automobile which is housed in a freely accessible manner in a treatment chamber to exterminate pests inside the automobile includes a circulation fan device arranged in the treatment chamber, a suction part of which is oriented toward the inside of the treatment chamber, a heating member mounted in a discharge part of the circulation fan device, and a rectification member for adjusting the flow direction of the heated air delivered into the chamber via the heating member. 1. An automobile high-temperature pest extermination device for applying , for a predetermined interval , heated air which has been heated to a pest extermination temperature to a to-be-treated automobile which is housed in a freely accessible manner in a treatment chamber to exterminate pests inside the automobile , the device comprising:a circulation fan device arranged in the treatment chamber, a suction part of which is oriented toward the inside of the treatment chamber,a heating member mounted in a discharge part of the circulation fan device, anda rectification member for adjusting the flow direction of the heated air delivered into the chamber via the heating member.2. The automobile high-temperature pest extermination device according to claim 1 , wherein the rectification member circulates the air in the chamber in the horizontal directions.3. The automobile high-temperature pest extermination device according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of treatment chambers are connected in series as a connectable treatment unit so as to house a plurality of to-be-treated automobiles therein.4. The automobile high-temperature pest extermination device according to claim 3 , wherein a plurality of the treatment chambers claim 3 , which are connected in series claim 3 , are arranged in parallel rows.5. The automobile high-temperature pest extermination device ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PASTEURIZING AND/OR STERILIZING PARTICULATE MATERIAL

A device(s) and method for pasteurizing and/or sterilizing particulate material using an electron beam. The device () includes at least one electron source () for generating an electron beam, a treatment zone () in which the material, particularly a freely falling material, can be pasteurized and/or sterilized by the electron beam, and a material channel () arranged in the region of the treatment zone () in which the material can be pasteurized and/or sterilized by the electron beam. A planar protective element (), which is at least partially permeable by the electron beam, is arranged between the electron source () and the material channel (). The device () includes a holding frame () which holds the protective element () and which has a cavity () through which a cooling fluid can flow. 113-. (canceled)14. An apparatus for pasteurizing and/or sterilizing particulate material , comprising:at least two electron sources for generating an electron beam,a treatment zone, in which the material, freely falling, can be pasteurized and/or sterilized by means of the electron beam,a material channel arranged in a region of the treatment zone, in which the material can be pasteurized and/or sterilized by means of the electron beam, 'a flat protective element is arranged between the electron source and the material channel, and the flat protective element is at least partially transparent to the electron beam, and', 'wherein the at least two electron sources are arranged opposite each other with respect to the freely falling material,'}the device includes a holding frame which holds the protective element and which has a cavity through which a cooling fluid can flow.15. The apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the flat protective element consists of a metal.16. The apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the cavity is formed as a closed tube.17. The apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the closed tube has a diameter of 3-8 mm.18. The apparatus according to claim 14 ...

DECONTAMINATION OF RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT

Described herein are methods, devices and systems for decontaminating respiratory medical devices and equipment. Decontamination includes removing humidity from an interior of a respiratory equipment decontamination chamber after an interior thereof is sealed to exclude ambient air. The interior of the decontamination chamber is conditioned by introducing vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) thereto to achieve a target concentration, which is maintained at a predetermined concentration for a decontamination period. The interior of the decontamination chamber is then aerated. Other examples are disclosed and claimed. 1. A respiratory equipment decontamination device , comprising:a respiratory equipment decontamination chamber including an interior that is reversibly sealed to exclude ambient air;an inlet that provides entry of vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP);a dehumidifier operatively coupled to the interior; and receive a selection indicating one or more types of respiratory equipment to be decontaminated;', 'operate the dehumidifier to remove humidity from the interior of the respiratory equipment decontamination chamber after the interior is sealed;', 'condition the interior by introducing VHP thereto to achieve a target concentration;', 'maintain, based on the selection, VHP at a predetermined concentration for a decontamination period by introducing VHP to the interior; and', 'aerate the interior by removing VHP from the interior to achieve an aeration target concentration of VHP., 'a controller programmed to2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the interior of the respiratory equipment decontamination chamber is about 48 ft.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the target concentration and the predetermined concentration are equal.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined concentration is about 0.6 mg/L to about 3.4 mg/L.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined concentration is about 2.3 mg/L.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Apparatus for protecting surgical instrument transport trays

A surgical instrument tray enclosure comprising at least four sidewalls, at least four corners including pillars connected at exterior portion of the at least four corners of the at least four sidewalls and an interior corner having a rounded curve that is tangential to the pillars, the pillars are cylindrical in shape having bulbous top and bottom ends and extend a given distance beyond the bulbous top and bottom ends, and a base at a bottom of the at least four sidewalls to form a cavity where a wrapped surgical instrument tray may be inserted or bound within the cavity.

AIRCRAFT GALLEY PATHOGEN TEST KIT

A galley monument for a cabin area of an aircraft including a first monument stack, a second monument stack adjacent to the first monument stack, a tray within the second monument stack to secure a rapid pathogen tester, a slidably moveable support located below the tray to secure a plurality of tools to use along with the rapid pathogen tester, and at least one light within the tray to irradiate the tools placed within the support. 1. A galley monument for a cabin area of an aircraft comprising:a first monument stack;a second monument stack adjacent to the first monument stack;a tray within the second monument stack to secure a rapid pathogen tester;a slidably moveable support located below the tray to secure a plurality of tools to use along with the rapid pathogen tester; andat least one light within the tray to irradiate the tools placed within the support.2. The monument of claim 1 , wherein the light is a UV light.3. The monument of claim 1 , wherein the light is attached to an underside of the tray.4. The monument of claim 1 , wherein the light protrudes out of the underside of the tray.5. The monument of claim 1 , wherein the tray includes an indentation for bordering the pathogen tester.6. The monument of claim 5 , further comprising an elevation surrounding the indentation.7. The monument of claim 6 , wherein the elevation surrounds the indentation from at least three sides.8. The monument of claim 6 , wherein the elevation surrounds the indentation from four sides.9. The monument of claim 1 , further comprising a tray in a stack adjacent to the second monument stack to secure the tester when in use.10. The monument of claim 1 , wherein the light is placed such that it irradiates at least three sides of the support.11. The monument of claim 1 , further comprising rails to hold up the support.12. The monument of claim 1 , wherein the support is a drawer.13. The monument of claim 1 , wherein the tray includes at least one aperture for threading wiring to ...

MOBILE STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

A sterilization cabinet, comprising a top panel, at least two side panels, and a floor panel forming a part of a chamber of the sterilization cabinet; at least one door connected to at least one of the at least two side panels of the sterilization cabinet; a vent formed in at least one of the two side panels; at least one first filter covering the vent and a filter cover configured to hold the first filter against the vent; a drain positioned in the floor panel, wherein the floor panel has a slope configured to cause condensate within the chamber to flow into the drain and wherein the drain is the only outlet for the condensate along the floor panel; and a second filter covering the drain such that condensate flowing into the drain passes through the second filter. 1closing a sterilization container having at least one vented area that allows fluids to pass into and out of the sterilization container where the at least one vented area is located in a panel of the sterilization container;positioning a first filter to fully cover the at least one vented area and such that the first filter extends beyond a perimeter of the at least one vented area;engaging a portion of the first filter to the panel of the sterilization unit at an area beyond the perimeter of the at least one vented area;positioning a second filter over the first filter such that the second filter covers the at least one vented area;affixing an edge of a filter cover against the sterilization unit to engage the second filter directly against the first filter and the first filter against the panel such that the edge forms a seal with both the first filter and the second filter against the sterilization unit;initiating a sterilization cycle on the sterilization unit to sterilize an internal region of the sterilization unit;loosening the filter cover from the sterilization unit to disengage the seal of the edge from at least the second filter against the sterilization cabinet;detaching the second filter ...

Electronic Gadget Disinfection

A solution for disinfecting electronic devices is provided. An ultraviolet radiation source is embedded within an ultraviolet absorbent case. While the electronic device is within the ultraviolet absorbent case, ultraviolent radiation is directed at the electronic device. A monitoring and control system monitors a plurality of attributes for the electronic device, which can include: a frequency of usage for the device, a biological activity at a surface of the device, and a disinfection schedule history for the device. Furthermore, the monitoring and control system can detect whether the device is being used. Based on the monitoring, the monitoring and control system controls the ultraviolet radiation directed at the electronic device. 1. A system comprising:an ultraviolet absorbent enclosure for containing at least one part of an electronic device;at least one ultraviolet radiation source embedded within the ultraviolet absorbent enclosure, the at least one ultraviolet radiation source configured to generate ultraviolet radiation directed at the part of the electronic device; and monitoring the electronic device for at least one of: a frequency of usage of the electronic device, a presence of biological activity on the electronic device and a disinfection schedule history for the electronic device; and', 'controlling, based on the monitoring, the ultraviolet radiation directed at the part of the electronic device., 'a monitoring and control system for managing the ultraviolet radiation directed at the part of the electronic device by performing a method comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in response to the monitoring of a presence of biological activity at a surface area of the part of the electronic device claim 1 , the controlling comprises directing a higher dose of ultraviolet radiation to the surface area of the part including the presence of biological activity claim 1 , wherein the higher dose includes at least one of: an increased ...

DEVICE FOR CLEANING AND STERILIZING A FILLING VALVE OF A BEVERAGE FILLING SYSTEM FOR FILLING A CONTAINER WITH A FILLING PRODUCT

The present invention relates to a device and a method for cleaning and sterilizing a filling valve of a beverage filling system for filling a container with a filling product. The device includes a cap for closing a filling product outlet of the filling valve during the cleaning and sterilization, and a valve for opening and closing the through-opening. The cap has a through-opening for discharging sterilization medium during the sterilization. The valve includes a shape-memory material for switching the valve between an open and closed position at a predetermined temperature. 19-. (canceled)10. A device for cleaning and sterilizing a filling valve of a beverage filling system , comprising: a through-opening configured to discharge sterilization medium during the sterilization, and', 'a valve comprising a shape-memory material that is configured to switch the valve between an open position and a closed position at a predetermined temperature., 'a cap configured to close a filling product outlet of the filling valve during cleaning and sterilization, wherein the cap comprises11. The device of claim 10 , wherein the valve further comprises a positioning element configured to open and close the valve.12. The device of claim 11 , wherein the positioning element comprises a spring.13. The device of claim 12 , wherein the spring comprises a helical spring.14. The device of claim 12 , wherein the positioning element comprises a shape-memory material.15. The device of claim 11 , wherein the valve further comprises a closing part and a valve seat claim 11 , and wherein in a closed position of the valve claim 11 , the closing part is arranged in a sealing manner in the valve seat claim 11 , and in an open position of the valve claim 11 , the valve is raised out of the valve seat.16. The device of claim 15 , wherein the positioning element is configured to be brought into contact with the closing part to switch the valve in between the open position and the closed position.17 ...

MODULAR ELECTROMAGNETIC HEATING SYSTEM

Systems and methods including modular electromagnetic heating systems enable heating of articles using electromagnetic energy. The systems include a primary processing vessel equipped with electromagnetic energy launchers and fluid delivery systems to enable capable of preheating, heating, and cooling of the articles within the primary processing vessel. The primary processing vessel is further configured to be coupled to one or more upstream or downstream vessels such that portions of the preheating and/or heating functionality may instead be performed by the additional vessels. This flexibility enables scaling of the electromagnetic heating system between a relatively small (e.g., lab) scale system and a relatively large (e.g., production) scale system while minimizing capital expenditures and space requirements. 1. A method for pasteurizing or sterilizing a plurality of articles in an electromagnetic radiation heating system , said method comprising:(a) pasteurizing or sterilizing a first group of articles in a first processing vessel, wherein said pasteurizing or sterilizing includes preheating said first group of articles with a first warming liquid, heating said first group of articles using electromagnetic radiation energy, and cooling said first group of articles with a first cooling liquid;(b) attaching a second processing vessel to said first processing vessel to form a combined processing unit; and(c) pasteurizing or sterilizing a second group of articles in said combined processing unit, wherein said pasteurizing or sterilizing includes preheating said second group of articles with a second warming liquid, heating said second group of articles using electromagnetic radiation energy, and cooling said second group of articles with a second cooling liquid different from the first cooling liquid,wherein, during said pasteurizing or sterilizing of step (c), at least a portion of said heating is performed in said first processing vessel and at least a portion ...

DEVICE FOR STERILIZATION OF FLEXIBLE BAGS AND METHOD FOR STERILIZING FLEXIBLE BAGS

A device is for sterilization by electron beam irradiation of flexible bags, in particular flexible bags of the type that can contain solutions of human plasma proteins for therapeutic use. A sterilization method includes irradiating flexible bags by electron beam irradiation. An in-line method for filling flexible can use the sterilization device and method. 1. A device for sterilizing flexible bags , comprising a sterilisation zone comprising at least two electron accelerators that configured to emit electron beams at different energies.2. The device according to claim 1 , comprising at least one accelerator configured to emit an electron beam at an energy of between 450-500 keV and at least one other accelerator configured to emit an electron beam at an energy of 700-750 keV.3. The device according to claim 1 , comprising an accelerator configured to emit an electron beam at an energy of between 450-500 keV and at least one other accelerator configured to emit an electron beam at an energy of 700-750 keV.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the accelerators are positioned on opposite sides of the bags in a position facing each other.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the accelerators are positioned on opposite sides of the bags in a position in which they do not face each other.6. A method for sterilizing flexible bags containing a solution of human plasma proteins by electron beam claim 1 , comprising:exposing the flexible bags to a first electron beam emitted from an irradiation source at an energy of between 450-500 keV;after a period of approximately 10 ns after exposing the flexible bags to a first electron beam, exposing the flexible bags to at least one second electron beam emitted from the irradiation source at an energy of between 700-750 keV,thereby sterilizing the flexible bags.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein a distance between the flexible bags to be sterilized and the irradiation source is between 1.5 cm and 2.5 cm.8. ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING, DISINFECTION, STERILIZATION, OR COMBINATIONS THEREOF

A method and an apparatus are provided for cleaning, disinfecting, and/or sterilizing a device. The method comprises contacting an object with an obstructing substance such that the object is infiltrated with at least a portion of the obstructing substance. An absorptive and/or adsorptive capacity of the object is reduced by the obstructing substance. The object is contacted with a treatment agent after the capacity of the object is reduced. Infiltration of the object with the treatment agent is limited by the reduction of the capacity of the object. 1. A method for reduction of residuals comprising:contacting an object with an obstructing substance such that the object is infiltrated with at least a portion of the obstructing substance, wherein a capacity of the object is reduced by the obstructing substance, the capacity selected from at least one of absorptive and adsorptive capacity; andcontacting the object with a treatment agent after the capacity of the object is reduced, wherein infiltration of the object with the treatment agent is limited by the reduction of the capacity of the object.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising disinfecting the object with the treatment agent.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the obstructing substance comprises at least one of water claim 1 , alcohol claim 1 , and a glycol.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the obstructing substance is at least one of a liquid claim 1 , a mist claim 1 , a vapor claim 1 , and a gas.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treatment agent comprises at least one of a cleaning agent claim 1 , a disinfectant claim 1 , and a sterliant.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treatment agent comprises at least one of hydrogen peroxide claim 1 , ethylene oxide claim 1 , nitrogen oxide claim 1 , ozone claim 1 , glutaraldehyde claim 1 , formaldehyde claim 1 , peracetic acid claim 1 , chlorine claim 1 , iodine claim 1 , and sodium hydroxide.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treatment agent ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATING VERIFICATION OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENT STERILIZATION COMPATIBILITY AND STERILIZATION CYCLE SELECTION

A sterilization system includes a communication hub that is configured to transfer information between devices of the system such as a sterilizing cabinet, biological indicator analyzer, and a server in order to allow a user to track a medical device throughout a sterilization process. The server may provide data to the sterilizing cabinet during a sterilization process that may be used to verify that the medical device is compatible with the sterilizing cabinet, and to automatically select a compatible sterilization cycle to perform on the medical device. Automatic selection of sterilization cycles and confirmation of compatibility reduces the possibility for user error, which could result in contaminated medical devices being placed back into service. Automatic selection of sterilization cycles also allows users to more efficiently configure and perform sterilization cycles while being confident that the medical device will be sterile upon completion. 1. A device usable with a sterilization system for a medical device , the device comprising:(a) a processor and a memory;(b) a communication device;(c) a user input; and wherein the processor is configured to:', '(i) receive a device indicator associated with the medical device,', '(ii) access a set of medical device records and determine an identity of the medical device based upon an association of the device indicator with the set of medical device records,', '(iii) configure at least one risk mitigation process based upon the identity of the medical device, and', '(iv) configure a sterilization cycle to be performed on the medical device based upon the at least one risk mitigation process., '(d) a display;'}2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is a sterilizing cabinet;wherein the communication device is a wireless transceiver configured to be connected to the sterilization system via a wireless communication network;wherein the user input comprises a touchscreen and an optical reader;wherein the ...

STERILIZATION APPARATUS UTILIZING SEALING POUCH AND VACUUM CONTAINER

A sterilization method may include loading a vacuum wrapper containing and sealing a target object in a vacuum container, evacuating the vacuum container and the vacuum wrapper, injecting a sterilant into the vacuum wrapper, which is disposed in the vacuum container and is maintained at a vacuum state, and venting the vacuum container to allow it to have an atmospheric pressure. 1. A sterilization method , comprising:loading a vacuum wrapper containing and sealing a target object, in a vacuum container;evacuating the vacuum container and the vacuum wrapper;injecting a sterilant into the vacuum wrapper, which is disposed in the vacuum container and is maintained at a vacuum state; andventing the vacuum container to allow it to have an atmospheric pressure.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising evacuating the sterilant from the vacuum wrapper disposed in the vacuum container.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vacuum wrapper is formed of a material preventing an external gas from permeating therein.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vacuum wrapper claim 1 , in which the target object is disposed claim 1 , is sealed by a thermocompression method.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vacuum wrapper comprises a connection member which is used to inject the sterilant into the vacuum wrapper and evacuate gas from the vacuum wrapper.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein a pressure of the vacuum wrapper is higher than a base pressure of the vacuum container claim 1 , when the sterilant is injected into the vacuum wrapper.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein a pressure of the vacuum wrapper is substantially equal to a base pressure of the vacuum container claim 1 , when the sterilant is evacuated from the vacuum wrapper.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vacuum wrapper is heated to 50° C.-65° C. by a heater disposed in the vacuum container.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vacuum container and the vacuum wrapper are evacuated at the same time.10. The method ...

HAND SANITIZING STATION

An apparatus for sanitizing hands comprising a base, wherein the base is configured to dispense towels; at least one dispensing chamber configured to store a viscous material comprising a conduit; at least one sensor activated pump mechanism comprising a sensor device connected to a circuit system, an actuator, and an energy source; and wherein when the sensor device is triggered, the sensor activated pump mechanism is configured to draw a predetermined volume of viscous material through the conduit and out the discharge nozzle. 1. An apparatus for sanitizing hands comprising:a base, wherein the base is configured to dispense towels;wherein the base comprises a bottom wall, a back wall, at least one interior side wall, at least one exterior side wall, and a front wall;wherein the bottom wall includes a battery holder, switch, and a motor;at least one dispensing chamber configured to store a viscous material comprising a conduit;wherein the at least one dispensing chamber is connected to the base via the conduit;at least one chamber cap placed on top of the at least one dispensing chamber comprising a discharge nozzle and a sliding portion,at least one sensor activated pump mechanism comprising a sensor device connected to a circuit system, an actuator, and an energy source;and wherein when the sensor device is triggered, the sensor activated pump mechanism is configured to draw a predetermined volume of viscous material through the conduit and out the discharge nozzle.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the viscous material is selected from the group consisting of soap claim 1 , lotion claim 1 , hand sanitizer claim 1 , essential oil claim 1 , foam claim 1 , gel claim 1 , shampoo claim 1 , conditioner claim 1 , topical medication claim 1 , liquid baby powder claim 1 , dye claim 1 , hair mousse claim 1 , toothpaste claim 1 , mouthwash claim 1 , liquid makeup claim 1 , facial creams claim 1 , sunscreen claim 1 , detergent claim 1 , and shaving cream.3. The apparatus ...

A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REPROCESSING REUSABLE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS

A method and system for reprocessing a reusable medical instrument. The method includes providing a container including a tray and a lid, the tray having an opening for inserting therethrough the medical instrument into an inner space of the tray, and the lid being arranged for closing the opening. The method includes inserting the container into a decontamination device, inside the decontamination device decontaminating the tray, the lid and the medical instrument while the lid is positioned away from the opening. The method includes, inside the decontamination device, a container handler of the decontamination device closing the container by closing the lid onto the tray for closing the opening, and removing the closed container containing the decontaminated medical instrument from the decontamination device. 1. A method for reprocessing a reusable medical instrument , including:providing a container including a tray and a lid, the tray including one or more supports supporting the medical instrument, the tray having an opening for inserting therethrough the medical instrument into an inner space of the tray, and the lid being arranged for closing the opening;inserting the container into a decontamination device;inside the decontamination device decontaminating the tray, the lid and the medical instrument while the lid is positioned away from the opening;inside the decontamination device, a container handler of the decontamination device closing the container by closing the lid onto the tray for closing the opening; andremoving the closed container containing the decontaminated medical instrument from the decontamination device.2. The method of claim 1 , including maintaining the tray in an upright position with the opening extending in an upright plane claim 1 , while decontaminating.3. The method of or claim 1 , wherein the container is inserted into the decontamination device while the container is in a non-sealed state.4. The method of claim 1 , or claim 1 , ...

Constricting Pressure Valve Apparatus and Methods Thereof

A valve apparatus and methods associated thereof are provided. The valve apparatus includes a valve housing structure. A first valve portion is connected to the valve housing structure, wherein the first valve portion has a sealing edge. A second valve portion is positioned at least partially within the valve housing structure. A constrictable membrane has a pressurizable interior compartment, wherein the constrictable membrane supported by the second valve portion and positioned proximate to the first valve portion, wherein at least a portion of the constrictable membrane is movable to engageable with the sealing edge of the first valve portion. 115-. (canceled)16. A method of sterilizing a medical instrument , the method comprising the steps of:placing a sterilization container having the medical instrument positioned therein within a sterilization environment; a valve housing structure;', 'a first valve portion connected to the valve housing structure, wherein the first valve portion has a sealing edge;', 'a second valve portion positioned at least partially within the valve housing structure, wherein the second valve portion further comprises an upper valve part and a lower valve part having a gap positioned between the upper and lower valve parts; and', 'a constrictable membrane having a pressurizable interior compartment, the constrictable membrane supported by the second valve portion and positioned proximate to the first valve portion, wherein at least a portion of the constrictable membrane is movable to engageable with the sealing edge of the first valve portion, wherein the constrictable membrane is affixed between the upper and lower valve parts and across the gap, wherein the sealing edge of the first valve portion is positioned within the gap formed between the upper and lower valve parts, wherein the constrictable membrane is movable between at least a first position where the constrictable membrane engages the sealing edge of the first valve portion ...

MEDICAL SEAL AND MEDICAL STERILIZING CONTAINER

The invention relates to a medical seal for a medical sterilizing container having a container bottom part and a container top part for closing the container bottom part. Said seal is formed so as to be closed within itself and is adapted to be arranged on and extend around the container top part and comprises a sealing element holder body for fixation to the container top part and two sealing lips arranged on and extending around the sealing element holder body. At least one of the sealing lips is held or mounted in an articulated manner on the sealing element holder body. 1. Medical seal for a medical sterilizing container having a container bottom part and a container top part for closing the container bottom part , said seal being formed so as to be closed within itself and being adapted to be arranged on and extend around the container top part and comprising a sealing element holder body for fixation to the container top part and two sealing lips arranged on and extending around the sealing element holder body , at least one of the sealing lips being held or mounted in an articulated manner on the sealing element holder body.2. Medical seal in accordance with claim 1 , said medical seal comprising a circumferential sealing lip carrier which carries or comprises at least one of the sealing lips and is coupled or connected in an articulated manner to the sealing element holder body.3. Medical seal in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the sealing lip carrier is mounted for pivotal or substantially pivotal movement on the sealing element holder body.4. Medical seal in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the sealing lip carrier carries or comprises both sealing lips.5. Medical seal in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the sealing lip carrier has an inner side and an outer side claim 2 , and the two sealing lips are arranged or formed so as to protrude from the inner side.6. Medical seal in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the sealing lips are formed for placement on ...

SANITARY WASHING DEVICE

A sanitary washing device including: a nozzle discharging water toward a human body private part; a water guide part including a pipe line reaching from a water supply source to the nozzle, and guiding water supplied from the water supply source to the nozzle; a vacuum breaker provided on a path of the water guide part, and taking air into the pipe line when water does not flow in the water guide part; and an ultraviolet irradiation part provided between the vacuum breaker and the nozzle on the path of the water guide part, and including a flow channel flowing water and a light emitting part irradiating ultraviolet rays to the water flowing in the flow channel is provided. 1. A sanitary washing device comprising:a nozzle discharging water toward a human body private part;a water guide part including a pipe line reaching from a water supply source to the nozzle, and guiding water supplied from the water supply source to the nozzle;a vacuum breaker provided on a path of the water guide part, and taking air into the pipe line when water does not flow in the water guide part; andan ultraviolet irradiation part provided between the vacuum breaker and the nozzle on the path of the water guide part, and including a flow channel flowing water and a light emitting part irradiating ultraviolet rays to the water flowing in the flow channel.2. The sanitary washing device according to claim 1 , further comprising: a flow channel switching part provided on the path of the water guide part claim 1 ,the nozzle including a plurality of water discharge ports,the flow channel switching part switching a state of communicating with the pipe line and a state of not communicating with the pipe line with respect to each of the plurality of water discharge ports, andthe ultraviolet irradiation part being provided between the vacuum breaker and the flow channel switching part.3. The sanitary washing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe flow channel includes a main part, and a reflection ...

Frequency Selective Viral Inactivation through Bond Breaking

An apparatus is provided for delivering IR and/or UV radiation, to an area or a surface in which virions, such as SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes the disease, COVID-19), may exist, wherein the IR radiation is intended to degrade the viral envelope of the virions and wherein the UV radiation is intended to break specific molecular bonds in order to degrade the RNA of the virion contained within a viral envelope. 1. A method for disinfecting , comprising:a) determining an area for cleaning in conjunction with rendering a landscape map from an image of the area;b) defining a plurality of targets on a surface corresponding to areas on the landscape map;c) irradiating a target, from the plurality of targets, using infrared (IR) light produced by an IR light source;d) determining whether a predetermined temperature has been achieved in connection with the irradiating of the target using the IR light;e) irradiating the target, from the plurality of targets, with ultraviolet (UV) light produced by a UV light source;f) adjusting the positions of at least one of the IR and UV light sources; andg) continuing steps c) through f) until the plurality of targets have been irradiated with IR and UV light.2. The method for disinfecting claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , further comprising storing historical cleaning information.3. The method for disinfecting claim 2 , as recited in claim 2 , further comprising transmitting the historical cleaning information to a remote location.4. The method for disinfecting as recited in further comprising transmitting UV light claim 1 , of a first wavelength only no greater than and proximate to a first bond energy wavelength corresponding to a bond energy of a first chemical bond in a genetic molecule claim 1 , the first chemical bond being selected from the group consisting of hydrogen-oxygen claim 1 , carbon-oxygen claim 1 , carbon-carbon claim 1 , carbon-nitrogen claim 1 , and phosphorus-oxygen; andtransmitting UV light, of a second ...

Vehicle Sanitation System

A vehicle sanitation system is provided. The vehicle sanitation system has a housing that can be removably secured to a back of a vehicle seat via a fastener, such as a strap. An ultraviolet emitting light is disposed in the housing and is positioned to emit ultraviolet light in order to encompass a passenger area of a vehicle when illuminated. The ultraviolet emitting light is in communication with a controller which can keep track of the amount of time that has elapsed since the ultraviolet emitting light last illuminated. A display on a from side of the housing is in communication with the controller, and the display can indicate the amount of time that has elapsed since the ultraviolet emitting light last illuminated. In this manner, a potential passenger can determine how much time has elapsed since the system last sanitized the passenger area of the vehicle through ultraviolet radiation. 1) A vehicle sanitation system , comprising:a housing configured to be removably secured to a back of a vehicle seat via at least one fastener;at least one ultraviolet emitting light disposed in the housing;the ultraviolet emitting light positioned to emit ultraviolet light encompassing a passenger area of a vehicle when illuminated;the ultraviolet emitting light in communication with a controller;the controller configured to keep track of a time that has elapsed since the ultraviolet emitting light last illuminated;a display disposed on a front side of the housing;the display in communication with the controller, wherein the display is configured to indicate the amount of time that has elapsed since the ultraviolet emitting light last illuminated.2) The vehicle sanitation system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one sensor disposed within an interior of the vehicle claim 1 , wherein the sensor is in communication with the controller.3) The vehicle sanitation system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is configured to detect when a vehicle door is opened.4) The vehicle ...

Ultraviolet Sterilization Device

The present invention relates to an ultraviolet sterilization box that disinfects household items such as food, electronics, wallets, keys, sunglasses, etc., and eradicates said items of germs, viruses, bacteria, and other airborne pathogens. The ultraviolet sterilization box includes a bottom surface and four walls extending vertically from the bottom surface that form an enclosed space to store a plurality of items for disinfection. A lid pivotally connected to one wall is configured to cover the enclosed space and one or more UV-C lamps on the interior surfaces of the walls, bottom surface, and the lid provide UV-C radiation from all directions to maximize the exposure of the articles within the enclosed space for sterilization. The UV sterilization box features a timing circuit that enable the UV-C lamps to automatically turn OFF after a predetermined period of time, or manually using a control button, or through a sensor. 1. A sterilization device comprising:an enclosure for securing a plurality of objects to be sterilized;said enclosure comprising a securable lid for enclosing the plurality of objects;a plurality of UV lamps, wherein said plurality of UV lamps are selectively mounted to an interior surface of said enclosure and produce a light radiation in a range generally from about 220 nanometers to about 300 nanometers to perform a sterilization;a timer for setting a predeterminable duration for the sterilization; andsaid plurality of UV lamps automatically turn off after said predeterminable duration has expired.2. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein said securable lid is transparent.3. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein said securable lid is translucent.4. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of UV lamps automatically turn OFF when said securable lid is opened.5. The sterilization device of further comprising an audible alarm when said plurality of UV lamps change from ON to OFF.6. The sterilization device of ...

Sterilizing apparatus

An example sterilizing apparatus comprises a medical fluid container storing a medical fluid containing alcohol, a gas cylinder filled with pressurized carbon dioxide gas, and a spray gun connected with the medical fluid container and the gas cylinder. The sterilizing apparatus being configured to spray the medical fluid into a target space under action of the carbon dioxide gas injected from a tip nozzle of the spray gun. The sterilizing apparatus further comprises a control valve to increase and/or decrease an amount of the carbon dioxide gas to be injected, thus adjusting an amount of the medical fluid to be sprayed.

MASK WITH STERILIZATION FUNCTION

A mask with sterilization function is provided. The mask comprises two straps, a mask body, a functional layer, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a power inlet. The functional layer, the first electrode and the second electrode located in the mask body. The first electrode and the second electrode are located on a surface of the functional layer and are electrically connected to the power inlet. The first electrode and the second electrode are configured to input a current to the functional layer to heat the functional layer. The functional layer includes a plurality of micropores. 1. A mask with sterilization function comprising:two straps, a mask body, a functional layer, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a power inlet; wherein the functional layer, the first electrode and the second electrode located in the mask body, and the first electrode and the second electrode are located on a surface of the functional layer and are electrically connected to the power inlet, the first electrode and the second electrode are configured to input a current to the functional layer to heat the functional layer, the functional layer is a conductive layer and comprises a plurality of micropores.2. The mask of claim 1 , wherein the functional layer generates Joule heat when the current flows through the functional layer.3. The mask of claim 1 , wherein diameters of the plurality of micropores are in a range from 1 micrometer to 2.5 micrometers.4. The mask of claim 1 , wherein the functional layer is carbon nanotube layer comprising at least one carbon nanotube film.5. The mask of claim 4 , wherein the carbon nanotube film comprises a plurality of successive and oriented carbon nanotubes joined end-to-end by van der Waals attractive force therebetween.6. The mask of claim 4 , wherein the carbon nanotube film comprises a plurality of successively oriented carbon nanotube segments joined end-to-end by van der Waals attractive force therebetween claim 4 , and each ...

DISPOSABLE CLEANING SYSTEM & METHOD FOR REUSABLE ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEMS

Systems and methods for cleaning a medical device include a disposable pouch having an interior surface defining a cavity and an agitator disposed within the cavity of the pouch. 1. A disposable cleaning system for a medical device , comprising:a pouch having an interior surface defining a cavity; andan agitator disposed within the cavity of the pouch, the agitator having an interior surface defining a channel along a length thereof, an exterior surface and the interior surface of the agitator defining an aperture in open communication with the channel, wherein the aperture is configured to slidably receive a portion of a medical device therethrough and permit the medical device to be advanced within the channel to disinfect the portion of the medical device disposed within the channel.2. The disposable cleaning system according to claim 1 , wherein the agitator includes a spiral configuration terminating at closed distal end portion.3. The disposable cleaning system according to claim 2 , wherein the agitator is formed from a resilient material claim 2 , such that as a medical device is advanced within the channel claim 2 , the agitator transitions from the spiral configuration to a configuration conforming to a profile of the medical device.4. The disposable cleaning system according to claim 1 , wherein the channel of the agitator includes a chemical disinfectant disposed therein.5. The disposable cleaning system according to claim 1 , wherein the aperture includes a penetrable seal configured to be penetrated by a portion of a medical device.6. The disposable cleaning system according to claim 1 , wherein the aperture includes a self-closing gland configured to be penetrated by a portion of a medical device.7. The disposable cleaning system according to claim 1 , further including a fluid reservoir disposed on the exterior portion of the agitator claim 1 , the fluid reservoir having an inner surface defining a cavity having a chemical disinfectant disposed ...

APPARATUS FOR REFLECTING AN INCIDENT RAY OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

A flow through photochemistry apparatus and methods of use are disclosed in the present application. One or more reactant materials are passed through a reaction chamber and are exposed to electromagnetic radiation. The reaction chamber has reflective walls arranged to reflect electromagnetic radiation across the volume of the chamber a plurality of times, thereby increasing the probability of the electromagnetic radiation interacting with the reactive materials. The reaction chamber may be used for sterilization and photochemistry applications. 1. A method for applying electromagnetic radiation to reactant materials in a reaction chamber comprising:introducing the electromagnetic radiation into the chamber;and increasing the probability of interaction of the electromagnetic radiation with the reactant materials by using multiple reflections to increase the optical path length of the electromagnetic radiation through the reaction chamber;wherein the reaction chamber includes two opposing reflective surfaces of the chamber arranged to cause reflections of the electromagnetic radiation back and forth within a volume between the reflective surfaces;wherein at least one of the reflective surfaces is a concave mirror.2. The method according to wherein at least one reflective surface of the reaction chamber comprises a dielectric mirror with reflectivity at the selected wavelengths greater than 99%.3. The method according to wherein a majority of radiation paths include at least ten and preferably more than one hundred reflections.4. The method according to wherein there is provided a further reflective surface between the two reflective surfaces.5. The method according to wherein the further reflective mirror surface is metallic.6. The method according to wherein the reflective surfaces define at least one center optical axis extending therebetween along which the reflections pass and wherein the source is located at a position offset from the center axis between the ...

UV Disinfection Device and Method

A device for cleaning a target may include a housing including a base and a lid; a chamber within the housing having a top within the lid, a bottom within the base, and at least one UV reflective plate; at least one UV emitter attached to the housing and positioned to emit UV radiation into the chamber; and a support attached to the housing and located in the chamber, the support configured for locating the target so that the UV radiation illuminates the target. All of the at least one UV emitters may be located in the base of the housing and none of the at least one UV emitters may be located in the lid of the housing. A means may be provided for rotating the support relative to the base so that the target moves relative to the at least one UV emitter. The means may include at least one of a fan, a motor, and actuator, and/or specially-configured support plates, and/or bases of housings. 1. A device for cleaning a target comprising:a housing including a base and a lid;a chamber within the housing having a top within the lid, a bottom within the base, and at least one UV reflective plate;at least one UV emitter attached to the housing and positioned to emit UV radiation into the chamber, all of the at least one UV emitters being located in the base of the housing and none of the at least one UV emitters being located in the lid of the housing; anda support attached to the housing and located in the chamber, the support configured for locating the target so that the UV radiation illuminates the target.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one UV reflective plate is located adjacent the top of the chamber above the support in the lid.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one UV reflective plate is located adjacent the bottom of the chamber below the support in the base.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one UV reflective plate includes a first UV reflective plate located adjacent the top of the chamber above the support in the lid and ...

Antiviral Compound with UV Reflectivity

A dispenser comprising a dispensing device containing a dispensing device solution, the dispensing device solution comprising CHNOSi, the dispensing device solution having antiviral properties and emitting or reflecting UV light, wherein the dispensing device solution may be used in combination with antimicrobial products. wherein the dispensing device solution further comprises polymerizable UV absorbing and fluorescing elements, wherein the polymerizable UV absorbing and fluorescing elements are biodegradable, water soluble and copolymerize into hydrogel polymers, the dispensing device further comprising a dispensing unit. To verify proper application, a UV light source may directed to the dispensed solution. 1. A dispenser , the dispenser comprising:{'sub': 20', '29', '7, 'a dispensing device containing a dispensing device solution, the dispensing device solution comprising CHNOSi;'}the dispensing device solution having antiviral properties and reflecting or emitting UV light;wherein the dispensing device solution may be used in combination with antimicrobial products;wherein the dispensing device solution further comprises polymerizable UV absorbing and fluorescing elements, wherein the polymerizable UV absorbing and fluorescing elements are biodegradable, water soluble and copolymerize into hydrogel polymers;the dispensing device further comprising a dispensing unit; anda UV light source.2. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the polymerizable UV absorbing and fluorescing elements fluoresce in the presence of a UV light source.3. The dispenser of claim 1 , the dispensing device solution further comprising quinolone major product I. claim 1 , quinolone major product II. claim 1 , quinolone compound A. claim 1 , and/or quinolone compound B claim 1 , Scopoletin claim 1 , 4-methylumbelliferone claim 1 , Fraxetin claim 1 , Esculin claim 1 , and Daphnetin.4. The dispenser of claim 3 , wherein the dispensing unit further comprises a cannister or hose providing an ...

CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (CPAP) MACHINE CLEANING SYSTEM

A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine cleaning system. The system may include a lower enclosure with an ozone generator and a fan all located therewithin. The system may also include an upper enclosure with a dehumidifier mechanism housed within a rear portion thereof, a CPAP hose and CPAP mask connection located within the rear portion thereof, capable of removable attachment to a CPAP hose and a filter located on a top of thereof and capable of being removable therefrom. 1. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine cleaning system , comprising:a lower enclosure, having an ozone generator, and a fan all located therewithin; a dehumidifier mechanism housed within a rear portion thereof;', 'a CPAP hose and CPAP mask connection located within said rear portion thereof, capable of removable attachment to a CPAP hose;', 'a filter is located on a top of thereof and capable of being removable therefrom;, 'an upper enclosure, havingwherein during a cleaning operation, said fan generates a forced flow of air through said ozone generator to generate an ozone flow and an air flow bath;wherein said ozone air flow is directed towards said CPAP hose and CPAP mask connection; andwherein said air flow bath is directed to said filter.2. The continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine cleaning system of wherein said lower enclosure further comprises a battery located therewithin.3. The continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine cleaning system of wherein said upper enclosure further comprises:a power switch located on a front face thereof in electrical communication with said battery;a control knob located on said front face thereof in electrical communication with said power switch;a display screen located on said front face thereof in electrical communication with said control knob;a data access door located on a side face thereof; anda two-part access door located on said rear portion thereof.4. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ...

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR STERILIZATION AND STORAGE OF MEDICAL DEVICES

Method of sterilization of a medical device, in particular surgical instrument, placed in a closable airtight container, including placing such medical device inside a closable airtight container; closing the container; placing a Vacuum Ultraviolet Light source against a window of said container, wherein such window is transparent to Vacuum Ultraviolet light and to UVC and/or Middle Ultraviolet light; irradiating a volume inside such closed container with Vacuum Ultraviolet Light through such window in order to generate ozone and/or ozonites within such volume; removing the Vacuum Ultraviolet Light source; and waiting for an incubation time. 1. A method of sterilization of a medical device placed in a closable airtight container , comprising the following steps:a) placing said medical device inside a closable airtight container;b) closing said container;c) placing a Vacuum Ultraviolet Light source against a window of said container, wherein said window is transparent to Vacuum Ultraviolet light;d) irradiating a volume inside said container with Vacuum Ultraviolet Light through said window in order to generate ozone and/or ozonites within said volume;e) removing said Vacuum Ultraviolet Light source;f) waiting for an incubation time.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the following steps after said step f):g) placing a UVC or Middle Ultraviolet Light source against said window;h) irradiating said volume inside said container with UVC or Middle Ultraviolet Light through said window in order to destroy ozone and/or ozonites;i) removing said UVC or Middle Ultraviolet Light source.3. The method of claim 1 , said container comprising a hollow for a light source claim 1 ,said hollow including said window,wherein said step c) comprises the introduction of said Vacuum Ultraviolet Light source into said hollow.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said hollow is closed by the introduction of said Vacuum Ultraviolet Light source.56-. (canceled)7. The method of ...

AUTOCLAVE STERILIZATION CABINET

A sterilization cabinet for use in an autoclave. The sterilization cabinet includes one or more filtered vents permitting sterilization agent to enter and exit the interior space of the cabinet during a sterilization cycle. Each vent is occluded by a cover plate. The cover plate contains a latch configured to accept a rod extending from the center of the vent and engage a notch disposed thereon. The floor of the cabinet is shaped to direct the liquid contained within the cabinet to flow into the drain port disposed within the floor. The drain assembly is used to expel the liquid from the cabinet while preventing microbes and contaminants from entering the cabinet. The hinges connecting the door to the cabinet can be used to adjust an angle of inclination, a horizontal position, and a vertical position of the door. 1. A sterilization cabinet , comprising:a roof, a lateral wall, and a floor collectively forming a body of the sterilization cabinet partially enclosing an interior space, wherein the interior space of the sterilization cabinet is accessible through an access port defined by proximal edges of the roof, the lateral wall, and the floor;a door connected to the body of the sterilization cabinet, the door transitional between an open and a closed configurations, wherein in the closed configuration, the door encloses the interior space of the sterilization cabinet by occluding the access port and forming a first fluid-impermeable seal therewith;a first vent port disposed within the body of the sterilization cabinet;a cover plate disposed over the first vent port, wherein the cover plate occludes the first vent port and forms a second fluid-impermeable seal with the body of the sterilization cabinet, the cover plate having an aperture at least partially coinciding with the first vent port thereby permitting sterilization agent flow therethrough;a first filter occluding an area at which the first vent port and the aperture of the cover plate coincide, the first ...

CARRIER ELEMENT FOR SUPPORTING AT LEAST ONE MEDICAL OR DENTAL INSTRUMENT IN A CLEANING OR CARE DEVICE

A carrier element for supporting at least one medical or dental instrument in a cleaning or care device, wherein the instrument comprises a first transmitting and receiving unit for wireless transmission of electromagnetic radiation having data and/or energy with a second transmitting and receiving unit. A coupling antenna is provided on the carrier element, which receives and in turn emits the electromagnetic radiation wirelessly transmitted between the first and second transmitting and receiving units in order to support the wireless transmission of the electromagnetic radiation between the first transmitting and receiving unit and the second transmitting and receiving unit. A method for wireless transmission of electromagnetic radiation with a corresponding carrier element is also described. 1. A carrier element for supporting at least one medical or dental instrument in a cleaning or care device for cleaning or caring for the at least one medical or dental instrument , the carrier element comprising:at least one coupling antenna provided on the carrier element and configured to receive electromagnetic radiation comprising data and/or energy transmitted wirelessly between a first transmitting and receiving unit arranged on the medical or dental instrument and a second transmitting and receiving unit, andwherein the at least one coupling antenna is configured to emit the received electromagnetic radiation again in order to support the wireless transmission of the electromagnetic radiation comprising data and/or energy between the first transmitting and receiving unit and the second transmitting and receiving unit.2. The carrier element according to claim 1 , whereinthe carrier element comprises a carrier plate, a tray, a basket or a cassette.3. The carrier element according to claim 1 , whereinat least one positioning element is provided on the carrier element in order to position the at least one medical or dental instrument on the carrier element.4. The carrier ...

HAND DRYER

In an implementation, a hand dryer is disclosed. The hand dryer includes an air compressor and a storage tank connected to the air compressor. The storage tank is configured to store pressurized air received from the air compressor. The hand dryer also includes an air manifold connected to the storage tank, and the air manifold includes at least one aperture. The hand dryer also includes a valve for selectively releasing the pressurized air from the storage tank into the air manifold such that the pressurized air is discharged from the at least one aperture. 1. A hand dryer , comprising:an air compressor;a storage tank connected to the air compressor, the storage tank configured to store pressurized air received from the air compressor;an air manifold connected to the storage tank, the air manifold having at least one aperture;a valve for selectively releasing the pressurized air from the storage tank into the air manifold such that the pressurized air is discharged from the at least one aperture;a proximity sensor disposed proximate the aperture on the air manifold, the proximity sensor configured to detect an object near the aperture; anda controller configured to actuate the valve to release pressurized air based on a signal from the proximity sensor.220-. (canceled)21. The hand dryer of claim 1 , further comprising a housing supporting the air manifold claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a pair of legs separated by a channel claim 1 , the channel is configured to receive an object claim 1 , and the air manifold is supported in one of the pair of legs.22. The hand dryer of claim 1 , further comprising a second air manifold connected to the storage tank claim 1 , the second air manifold having an aperture claim 1 , wherein the air manifold is a first air manifold claim 1 , and the first air manifold and the second air manifold are disposed parallel and aligned vertically on the one of the pair of legs.23. The hand dryer of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

STERILIZATION TRAY FOR INSTRUMENTS

The disclosure of the present application includes a sterilization tray for instruments. In an exemplary embodiment of a sterilization tray of the present disclosure, the sterilization tray comprises a sheet having a first end, an opposing second end, and a center portion between the first end and second end, in which the center portion having an undulating profile with a plurality of peaks and troughs and having a plurality of openings formed through the sheet. The openings are positioned and formed to receive one or more instruments. In at least one embodiment, the center portion includes a corrugated profile. Alternatively, the center portion includes a triangular or saw-tooth profile. In at least one embodiment, the distance between adjacent peaks of the center portion defines a wave having a length, and the center portion includes a non-uniform profile comprised of one or more waves of varying lengths. 1. A tray for sterilizing and conveying instruments comprising:a sheet having a first end, an opposing second end, and a center portion between the first end and second end, wherein the center portion comprises an undulating profile having a plurality of peaks and troughs; anda plurality of openings formed through the sheet, wherein the openings are positioned and configured to receive one or more instruments.2. The tray of claim 1 , wherein the center portion comprises a corrugated profile.3. The tray of claim 1 , wherein the center portion comprises a profile selected from the group consisting of: saw-tooth and triangular.4. The tray of claim 1 , wherein the distance between adjacent peaks of the center portion defines a wave having a profile and a length claim 1 , and wherein the center portion is comprised of one or more waves of non-uniform profile and varying lengths.5. The tray of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of openings are formed such that the one or more instruments lie substantially on a plane across the peaks and troughs of the center portion.6. ...

ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZER

The ultraviolet sterilizer according to the present invention has: a flow channel pipe which has a treatment flow channel therein; a light source which emits ultraviolet rays; a condensing lens which condenses, toward the treatment flow channel, a portion of the ultraviolet rays emitted from the light source; and a reflector which reflects, toward the treatment flow channel, another portion of the ultraviolet rays emitted from the light source. 1. An ultraviolet sterilization apparatus for sterilizing a fluid flowing through a treatment channel by irradiating the fluid with ultraviolet radiation , the ultraviolet sterilization apparatus comprising:a channel pipe including therein the treatment channel;a light source configured to emit the ultraviolet radiation;a condenser lens configured to condense, toward the treatment channel, a part of the ultraviolet radiation emitted from the light source; anda reflector configured to reflect, toward the treatment channel, another part of the ultraviolet radiation emitted from the light source.2. The ultraviolet sterilization apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the condenser lens is disposed between the channel pipe and the light source; andthe condenser lens includes a convex lens surface on a side of the channel pipe or the light source.3. The ultraviolet sterilization apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the treatment channel is formed to be linear; andan optical axis of the light source, a first central axis of the condenser lens, a second central axis of the reflector, and an axis of the treatment channel are coincident with each other.4. An ultraviolet irradiation apparatus for sterilizing a fluid flowing through a treatment channel by irradiating the fluid with ultraviolet radiation claim 1 , the ultraviolet irradiation apparatus comprising:a light source configured to emit the ultraviolet radiation;a condenser lens configured to condense, toward the treatment channel, a part of the ultraviolet radiation ...

Disinfection Scrub For Male And Female Luer Connectors

A disinfection device is disclosed having a container, a scrub element, a disinfectant or antimicrobial agent, and a removable seal. The scrub element may be disposed on a base scrub. The container configured to define a chamber to contain the base scrub, scrub element, and disinfectant or antimicrobial agent. The base scrub and/or scrub element(s) are adapted to compress and contact the distal tip and sidewall of a male Luer connector, female Luer connector or hemodialysis connector upon insertion of the connector into the chamber. The removable seal prevents the disinfectant or the antimicrobial agent from exiting the chamber. Also described are methods of disinfecting a medical connector, and an assembly comprising a device for disinfecting a medical connector.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STERILIZABLE STRAINER DISH HAVING A THREE-DIMENSIONALLY STRUCTURED BOTTOM

A method for producing a strainer dish for receiving medical objects to be disinfected or sterilized. A base surface is produced from a sheet metal blank in a first machining step. In a second machining step, the sheet metal blank or base surface is provided with holes to obtain a perforated starting shape. In a third machining step which takes place after the first and second machining steps, a perforated plane is produced, which can be divided into a flat inner section and an edge section. In a fourth machining step which takes place after the third machining step, a strainer dish shape is produced. The raw bottom corresponds to the flat inner section of the perforated plane. A fifth machining step, which takes place after the third machining step, at least partially produces a three-dimensionally structured bottom from the flat inner section. 1. A method for producing a sieve basket for receiving medical items to be disinfected or sterilized , the method comprising the steps of:in a first processing step producing a base plate or sieve basket base surface comprising a bottom and side walls of the sieve basket in one piece.in a second processing step, taking place prior to or after the first processing step, providing the plate blank, or the sieve basket base surface with apertures or holes in order to obtain a perforated initial shape;in a third processing step taking place after the first and second processing steps, producing a perforated or punched plane that is divided into a flat inner portion;in a fourth processing step taking place after the third processing step, producing a sieve basket shape with a raw bottom and side walls extending vertically thereto, the raw bottom corresponding to the flat inner portion and the side walls corresponding to the flat edge portions of the perforated or punched plane; andin a fifth processing step which takes place directly or indirectly after the third processing step at least partially producing a three-dimensionally ...

WATER STERILIZATION MODULE AND AIR COOLER INCLUDING THE SAME

A water sterilization module includes a container including a water inlet and a water outlet and containing water therein, and a light source part mounted on a part of the container and irradiating sterilizing light into the container. The water inlet has a diameter larger than a diameter of the water outlet. 1. A water sterilization module comprising:a container comprising a water inlet and a water outlet and receiving water therein; anda light source part mounted at a portion of the container to illuminate an interior of the container with sterilizing light,wherein the water inlet has a larger diameter than a diameter of the water outlet.2. The water sterilization module according to claim 1 , wherein the water inlet has a diameter twice as large as the diameter of the water outlet.3. The water sterilization module according to claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a lower receptacle having an open top and a cover covering the lower receptacle claim 1 , and the light source part is mounted on the cover.4. The water sterilization module according to claim 3 , wherein the cover has an opening in which the light source part is mounted claim 3 , and the light source part is mounted in the opening with a waterproof member placed therebetween.5. The water sterilization module according to claim 3 , wherein the lower receptacle comprises a bottom facing the cover and a sidewall extending upwards from the bottom claim 3 , and the water outlet is disposed on the bottom.6. The water sterilization module according to claim 5 , wherein the bottom is inclined downwards from the sidewall towards the water outlet.7. The water sterilization module according to claim 5 , wherein the water outlet is disposed at a center of the bottom.8. The water sterilization module according to claim 5 , wherein the water inlet is vertically and horizontally spaced apart from the water outlet.9. The water sterilization module according to claim 5 , wherein the water inlet is disposed on the ...

ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SANITIZING CART

An ultraviolet (UV) light sanitizing cart includes a UV light array, a body, actuators, and a control unit. The UV light array includes UV lamps configured to emit UV light to sanitize a surface of a component. The body includes a mobile base and multiple interconnected rigid members supported by the base. The UV lamps are mounted to at least one of the rigid members. The actuators are mechanically connected to the body. One or more of the actuators are configured to move the rigid members relative to the base. The control unit is configured to generate control signals for controlling the actuators to move the UV light array along a cleaning path that follows a contour of the surface. 1. A cart comprising:an ultraviolet (UV) light array including UV lamps configured to emit UV light to sanitize a surface of a component;a body that includes a mobile base and multiple interconnected rigid members supported by the base, wherein the UV lamps are mounted to at least one of the rigid members;actuators mechanically connected to the body, one or more of the actuators configured to move the at least one rigid member on which the UV lamps are mounted relative to the base; anda control unit configured to generate control signals for controlling the actuators to move the UV light array along a cleaning path that follows a contour of the surface.2. The cart of claim 1 , wherein the rigid members include arms and a trunk claim 1 , the trunk mounted to the mobile base claim 1 , the arms extending from the trunk in opposite directions and holding at least some of the UV lamps of the UV light array to provide a linear arrangement of the UV lamps.3. The cart of claim 2 , wherein each of the arms includes at least an inner member and an outer member claim 2 , the inner member disposed between the outer member and the trunk claim 2 , wherein the outer member is configured to retract to nest within the inner member and to linearly extend outward from the inner member to increase the ...

WATERPROOF DISINFECTION LAMP

A waterproof disinfection lamp includes a housing, a light-emitting member, a power supply module, a cover, and a gasket. One side of the housing is formed with a recess. The light-emitting member is disposed on the housing and controlled to generate an ultraviolet light. The power supply module is disposed in the recess. The cover is detachably coupled to the recess. When the cover is coupled to the recess, the gasket is disposed between the recess and the cover to form a seal between the recess and the cover. 1. A waterproof disinfection lamp , comprising:a housing, one side of the housing being formed with a recess, the recess including a bottom wall;a light-emitting member, disposed on the housing and controlled to generate an ultraviolet light;a power supply module, including a charging interface, the power supply module being disposed inside the housing and electrically connected to the light-emitting member, the charging interface being disposed in the recess;a cover, including a coupling wall, the cover being detachably coupled to the recess;a gasket, wherein when the cover is coupled to the recess, the gasket is disposed between the bottom all and the coupling wall to form a seal between the bottom wall and the coupling wall.2. The waterproof disinfection lamp as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the recess is formed with an internal thread claim 1 , the cover is formed with an external thread claim 1 , and the cover is coupled to the recess with the external thread to engage with the internal thread.3. The waterproof disinfection lamp as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the bottom wall is formed with an annular groove claim 1 , the charging interface is disposed on the bottom wall and surrounded by the annular groove claim 1 , when the cover is coupled to the recess claim 1 , the gasket is positioned in the annular groove.4. The waterproof disinfection lamp as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the recess defines an interior space claim 1 , the cover further includes a ...

Aqueous ozone sanitizing system with ozone generator cartridge docking station

An illustrative aqueous ozone delivery device for use with an aqueous ozone generator cartridge can be used for body part, tissue, and instrument sanitizing, including hand rinsing, hand sanitizing, and clinical treatment. One embodiment includes a hooded sanitizing chamber and spray devices directed to each hand of a user, a docketing station for pluggably receiving a replaceable ozone generator and sensor cartridge, and a controller for sensing hand position and orientation, delivering a desired ozone concentration and duration.

SANITIZING GALLEY CART FOR AN INTERNAL CABIN OF A VEHICLE

A galley cart is for use within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The galley cart is configured to be stored within a cart compartment within a galley of the internal cabin. The galley cart includes one or more ultraviolet (UV) light sources configured to emit UV light onto one or more surfaces of one or more components within the internal cabin to sanitize the one or more surfaces. 1. A galley cart for use within an internal cabin of a vehicle , wherein the galley cart is configured to be stored within a cart compartment within a galley of the internal cabin , the galley cart comprising:one or more ultraviolet (UV) light sources configured to emit UV light onto one or more surfaces of one or more components within the internal cabin to sanitize the one or more surfaces.2. The galley cart of claim 1 , wherein the galley cart comprises:a base;wheels extending downwardly from the base;end walls extending upwardly from the base;lateral walls extending upwardly from the base; anda top wall connected to the end walls and the lateral walls opposite from the base,wherein an internal chamber is defined between the base, the end walls, the lateral walls, and the top wall.3. The galley cart of claim 2 , wherein the one or more UV light sources are within the internal chamber.4. The galley cart of claim 3 , wherein one or more of the base claim 3 , the end walls claim 3 , the lateral walls claim 3 , and the top wall include one or more transparent portions that allow the UV light emitted by the one or more UV light sources to pass.5. The galley cart of claim 2 , further comprising:a mount coupled to the one or more UV light sources; andan actuator operatively coupled to the mount, wherein the actuator is configured to move the one or more UV light sources between a stowed position within the internal chamber and an extended position outside of the internal chamber.6. The galley cart of claim 2 , wherein the one or more UV light sources are secured to one or more exterior ...

UV MODULE WITHIN CONSUMER MACHINES

Methods and apparatus are provided for ultraviolet (UV) fluid purification, wherein the fluid is in a gaseous, liquid or solid form or combination thereof, comprising UV-C LED modules having improved light extraction efficiency. UV-C LED(s) are in optical communication with one or more UV-C transmissive window elements. 1. A UV-C purification device , comprising: [{'b': '18', 'a PCB (), having a bottom surface and a top surface,'}, 'one or more UV-C LED located on the PCB, and', 'one or more UV-C-transmissive window elements,, 'one or more UV-C LED modules for administering UV-C light to a fluid in a gaseous, liquid, or solid form or a combination thereof, each module comprisingwherein the one or more UV-C LED is in optical communication with the one or more UV-C-transmissive window elements, andwherein the one or more UV-C transmissive window elements further comprises a top surface, a side surface and a hollow central portion to encapsulate the PCB and wherein the one or more UV-C transmissive window elements is removable and replaceable.2. A UV-C purification device according to wherein the one or more UV-C transmissive window elements further comprises a partial bottom region opposite the top surface of the one or more UV-C transmissive window elements.3. A UV-C purification device according to wherein the partial bottom region of the one or more UV-C transmissive window elements may extend in a direction from the side surface of the UV-C transmissive window element claim 1 , towards a centerline of the top surface of the UV-C transmissive window element.4. A UV-C purification device according to wherein the device further comprises a PCB housing surrounding the PCB.5. A UV-C purification device according to wherein the PCB housing surrounds the outer edge of the PCB.6. A UV-C purification device according to wherein the PCB housing further comprises a region upon which the one or more UV-C transmissive window element seals.7. A UV-C purification device ...

Light Emitting Device for Emitting Diffuse Light

A diffusive layer including a laminate of a plurality of transparent films is provided. At least one of the plurality of transparent films includes a plurality of diffusive elements with a concentration that is less than a percolation threshold. The plurality of diffusive elements are optical elements that diffuse light that is impinging on such element. The plurality of diffusive elements can be diffusively reflective, diffusively transmitting or combination of both. The plurality of diffusive elements can include fibers, grains, domains, and/or the like. The at least one film can also include a powder material for improving the diffusive emission of radiation and a plurality of particles that are fluorescent when exposed to radiation. 1. A device , comprising:a set of radiation sources configured to emit radiation, wherein the set of radiation sources include one or more layers of materials formed of a group III nitride material;a transparent element located adjacent to the set of radiation sources, the transparent element configured to improve uniformity of the radiation; anda diffusive layer located adjacent to the transparent element, wherein the diffusive layer includes a plurality of at least partially transmitting regions through which radiation exits the device, wherein the diffusive layer is at least 30% transmissive.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the diffusive layer includes a reflective material.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the transparent element is configured to scatter the radiation emitted from the set of radiation sources.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a light guiding structure coupled to the diffusive layer.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein in the diffusive layer includes a plurality of diffusive elements claim 1 , wherein a characteristic size of the plurality of diffusive elements is comparable to or larger than a peak wavelength of the emitted radiation.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of diffusive ...

ULTRAVIOLET RAY EMITTING DIODE LIGHTING DEVICE

Disclosed is an ultraviolet ray emitting diode lighting device. The disclosed invention comprises: an ultraviolet ray emitting diode for emitting ultraviolet rays; a substrate on which an ultraviolet ray emitting diode is mounted; a base on which a space for accommodating the substrate is formed and an electrode pin electrically connected to the substrate is installed; and a cover, which is provided to surround the ultraviolet ray emitting diode and the substrate and is coupled to the base, wherein the base includes a support guide fitted in the substrate to support the substrate on the base so as to restrict movement of the substrate. 1. An ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diode (LED) lighting apparatus comprising:an UV LED configured to emit UV light;a substrate on which the UV LED is mounted;a base having an accommodation space formed therein to receive the substrate and provided with a pair of electrode pins electrically connected to the substrate; anda cover disposed to surround the UV LED and the substrate and coupled to the base,wherein the base comprises a support guide structured to support the substrate so as to restrict movement of the substrate, the substrate fitted into the support guide.2. The UV LED lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the support guide comprises:a rib protruding into the accommodations space of base; anda coupling recess formed in the rib and receiving the substrate therein.3. The UV LED lighting apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the substrate is formed with a latch groove at a portion of the substrate inserted into the coupling recess; andthe support guide further comprises a hook protruding from the rib towards the coupling recess and fitted into the latch groove to secure the substrate to the support guide.4. The UV LED lighting apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising:a resilient member provided at the coupling recess and providing compressive force to allow the substrate to be brought into close ...

Security Seal

The present invention discloses a security seal with a seal base with at least one locking projection and a seal head connected to the seal base with at least one blocking tab, whereby each blocking tab is movably connected to the seal head via at least one hinge element, together with a safety closure with a first closure part and a second closure part, which can be moved back and forth between an open position and a closed position relative to the first closure part, wherein the first closure part has a seating on which the seal base of a security seal can be engaged so that, when the second closure part is in the closed position, at least one blocking tab of the security seal at least partially overlaps the second closure part on the side of the second closure part opposite the first closure part, and additionally, a security container with a container tub, a lid and a safety closure, wherein either the first or second closure part is arranged on either the container tub or the lid, respectively.

SHOPPING CART SANITIZATION DEVICE

A shopping cart sanitization device, including a main body to receive at least one shopping cart therein, and a plurality of sanitization units, each of the plurality of sanitization units including a top illumination unit disposed on at least a portion of a top of the main body to illuminate a first UV light on the at least one shopping cart from above, such that the top illumination unit is oriented toward a ground surface, a first side illumination unit disposed on at least a portion of a first side of the main body to illuminate a second UV light on a first side of the at least one shopping cart, and a second side illumination unit disposed on at least a portion of a second side of the main body opposite with respect to the first side to illuminate a third UV light on a second side of the at least one shopping cart. 1. A shopping cart sanitization device , comprising:a main body to receive at least one shopping cart therein; and a top illumination unit disposed on at least a portion of a top of the main body to illuminate a first UV light on the at least one shopping cart from above, such that the top illumination unit is oriented toward a ground surface,', 'a first side illumination unit disposed on at least a portion of a first side of the main body to illuminate a second UV light on a first side of the at least one shopping cart, and', 'a second side illumination unit disposed on at least a portion of a second side of the main body opposite with respect to the first side to illuminate a third UV light on a second side of the at least one shopping cart., 'a plurality of sanitization units, each of the plurality of sanitization units comprising2. The shopping cart sanitization device of claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises:a barrier disposed on at least one portion of the main body; andan inclined surface disposed within at least at least one portion of the main body to facilitate extraction of the at least one shopping cart from the main body.3. The ...

SHOPPING CART SANITIZATION DEVICE

A shopping cart sanitization device, including a main body to receive at a first end at least one shopping cart therein, and a primary sanitization unit disposed within at least at least one portion of an interior of the main body, the primary sanitization unit including a sanitization body to automatically move from a second end of the main body to the first end of the main body in response to the main body receiving the at least one shopping cart, and at least one illumination unit disposed on at least at least one portion of the sanitization body to automatically illuminate UV light on the at least one shopping cart in response to the main body receiving the at least one shopping cart, such that the at least one illumination unit eliminates a pathogen. 1. A shopping cart sanitization device , comprising:a main body to receive at a first end at least one shopping cart therein; and a sanitization body to automatically move from a second end of the main body to the first end of the main body in response to the main body receiving the at least one shopping cart, and', 'at least one illumination unit disposed on at least at least one portion of the sanitization body to automatically illuminate UV light on the at least one shopping cart in response to the main body receiving the at least one shopping cart, such that the at least one illumination unit eliminates a pathogen., 'a primary sanitization unit disposed within at least at least one portion of an interior of the main body, the primary sanitization unit comprising2. The shopping cart sanitization device of claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises:a barrier disposed on at least at least one portion of the main body; andan inclined surface disposed within at least at least one portion of the main body to facilitate extraction of the at least one shopping cart from the main body.3. The shopping cart sanitization device of claim 2 , wherein the main body receives the at least one shopping cart in response to the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A UVC BASED AIRCRAFT SANITIZATION SYSTEM

A control system in a UVC-based aircraft sanitization system for controlling the UVC-based aircraft sanitization system to maintain a desired UVC (ultraviolet C) radiation level at a target surface in an aircraft under varying operating conditions is disclosed. The control system includes a controller configured to: receive measured radiation feedback from a radiation measurement device (e.g., dosimeter) on the target surface that identifies a radiation level that is applied at the target surface by the UVC-based aircraft sanitization system; and generate a UVC source control command for UVC sources in the UVC-based aircraft sanitization system. based on the received measured radiation feedback, to control the UVC sources to increase or decrease radiation level output (e.g., identify the amount of increase or decrease from the UVC sources) to generate sufficient radiation to achieve the desired radiation level at the target surface. 1. A control system in a UVC-based aircraft sanitization system for controlling the UVC-based aircraft sanitization system to maintain a desired UVC (ultraviolet C) radiation level at a target surface in an aircraft under varying operating conditions , the control system comprising a controller configured to:receive sensor feedback from a sensor that measures a property from which a radiation level that is applied at the target surface by the UVC-based aircraft sanitization system can be determined; andgenerate a UVC source control command for UVC sources in the UVC-based aircraft sanitization system, based on the received sensor feedback, to control the UVC sources to increase or decrease radiation level output to generate sufficient radiation to achieve the desired radiation level at the target surface.2. The control system of claim 1 , wherein:the sensor comprises a radiation measurement device that measures the radiation that is applied at the target surface;the sensor feedback comprises measured radiation feedback that identifies a ...

ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTOR AND RELATED METHODS FOR DISINFECTING ARTICLES

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and a method for disinfecting an article. The method includes providing a disinfection container inside a cabinet having an opening. The disinfection container includes an ultraviolet (UV) source, a tray moveable between a first position outside the cabinet for placement and retrieval of an article and a second position within the disinfection container for article disinfection, and a barrier. The method also includes moving the tray (i) outwards from the disinfection container to pivot the barrier away from the opening for extending the tray to the first position and (ii) towards the second position to pivot the barrier towards the opening for blocking the opening to prevent access to the tray in the second position through the opening, and projecting UV light from the UV source on to the article in the second position until a disinfection cycle is complete. 1. An apparatus for disinfecting an article , the apparatus comprising:a disinfection container inside a cabinet having an opening;a tray movably attached to the disinfection container, wherein the tray is moveable between a first position outside the cabinet for placement and retrieval of an article in the tray and a second position within the disinfection container for disinfection of the article;a barrier pivotally coupled to the tray, the barrier being moved by the tray, wherein the barrier is configured to pivot (i) away from the opening based on the tray being moved outwards from the disinfection container, for extending the tray through the opening to the first position, and (ii) towards the opening based on the tray being moved towards the second position, for gradually blocking the opening to prevent access to the tray in the second position through the opening;a controller configured for moving the tray, via an actuator, to (i) the first position based on one of a first sensor input and completion of a disinfection cycle and (ii) the second ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SANITIZING MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

This disclosure includes a description of a sanitizing system for sanitizing a mobile electronic device comprising: a housing; a sanitizer contained within the housing configured to emit radiation with a sanitizing effect; and an entry system with a default closed position, the entry system being configured to permit a mobile electronic device to pass through the entry system and then automatically return to the default closed position, the entry system comprising a first outer enclosure and a second inner obstruction; wherein the entry system blocks radiation emitted within the sanitizing system to a level acceptable for consumer use, or wherein the second inner obstruction provides more radiation attenuation than the first outer enclosure, and/or wherein the combination of the first outer enclosure and the second inner obstruction provides more radiation attenuation than the first outer enclosure by itself. Disclosed are internal reflectors to help distribute sanitizing radiation generally evenly. 1. A sanitizing system comprising:a housing with an interior;an entry system with a default closed position, the entry system being configured to permit a mobile electronic device to pass through the entry system and then to automatically return to the default closed position;a sanitizer contained within the housing configured to emit radiation with a sanitizing effect; anda receiver system configured to receive a mobile electronic device that is inserted into the housing, the receiver system configured to automatically move the mobile electronic device fully into the interior of the housing, to expose the mobile electronic device to a sanitizing procedure, and to automatically move the mobile electronic device at least partially outside of the housing, the receiver system comprising one or more holders comprising a film configured to help guide a mobile electronic device into and out of the sanitizing system.2. A combination of the sanitizing system of and the mobile ...

SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING SCALING, REMOVING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE RESIDUES AND RECYCLING WATER IN ASEPTIC FILLING SYSTEMS OF LAMINATED CARTON CONTAINERS

Disclosed is a system for preventing scaling and deposit formation in a sterile air heat exchanger of a system for aseptic packaging within laminated carton packages, and a process for eliminating hydrogen peroxide residues in aseptic laminated carton packaging systems, characterized in that it comprises providing a supply of water for scrubbing sterile air that has the following properties: (a) maximum conductivity at 20° C. of 2.0 micromhos; and (b) a maximum silica content of 0.1 ppm. 1. A system to prevent the formation of incrustations , deposit in a sterile air exchanger in an aseptic packaging system for laminated carton-containing containers , and to remove the residual hydrogen peroxide used in aseptic laminated carton packaging systems , comprising: a maximum conductivity at 20° C. of 2.0 micromhos, and', 'a maximum silica content of 0.1 ppm., 'a supply of sterile air wash water having the following properties2. The system to prevent the formation of incrustations claim 1 , deposits in the sterile air exchanger in an aseptic packaging system for laminated cartons containing containers claim 1 , and to remove the residual hydrogen peroxide used in aseptic laminated carton packaging systems claim 1 , according to claim 1 , further comprising:b. a hydrogen peroxide water discharge line, from an air-water separator of an air washing system;c. a collection tank; to collect the hydrogen peroxide water from the air-water separator discharge line;d. a chiller or heat exchanger, connected at the outlet of the collection tank;e. a filter, to receive the water coming from the chiller or heat exchanger, comprising as a filter medium activated carbon, green sand or a combination of both, for the elimination of hydrogen peroxide;f. a tank, to store the wash water for sterile air exhibiting the following propertiesa maximum conductivity at 20° C. of 2.0 micromhos, anda maximum Silica content of 0.1 ppm;andg. a line for providing wash water sterile air from tank to a ...

Disinfecting Tray

A decontamination system with a water inlet to receive water from a water source, and a disinfectant inlet to receive disinfectant from a disinfectant source. A dispenser mixes the disinfectant with the water, according to a desired concentration, to produce a disinfectant solution. A supply valve releases a desired amount of the disinfectant solution. A reservoir with a substantially open top receives the desired amount of disinfectant solution. A mat within the reservoir is adapted to be stood upon by a user and remain substantially in place within the reservoir while the user scrubs the soles of shoes worn by the user against the mat. An overflow valve on a sidewall of the reservoir allows disinfectant solution within the reservoir to flow out of the reservoir when the disinfectant solution attains a desired depth within the reservoir. 1. A decontamination system , comprising:a water inlet adapted to receive water from a water source,a disinfectant inlet adapted to receive disinfectant from a disinfectant source,a dispenser adapted to mix the disinfectant with the water, according to a desired concentration, to produce a disinfectant solution,a supply valve adapted to release a desired amount of the disinfectant solution,a reservoir having a substantially open top and adapted to receive the desired amount of disinfectant solution,a mat disposed within the reservoir and adapted to be stood upon by a user and remain substantially in place within the reservoir while the user scrubs the soles of shoes worn by the user against the mat, andan overflow valve disposed on a sidewall of the reservoir and adapted to allow disinfectant solution within the reservoir to flow out of the reservoir when the disinfectant solution attains a desired depth within the reservoir.2. The decontamination system of claim 1 , wherein the disinfectant comprises hydrogen peroxide.3. The decontamination system of claim 1 , wherein the mat comprises artificial turf.4. The decontamination system ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ULTRAVIOLET (UV) LIGHT SANITIZATION OF AN AIRCRAFT

Mobile apparatus and methods for ultraviolet (UV) light sanitization of an aircraft. The mobile apparatus generally comprises a mobile platform, such as a trolley, that has integrated therewith circuitry and devices that control and actuate ultra-violet C-spectrum (UV-C) light sources that are mechanically coupled to the trolley. The proposed mobile apparatus includes a controller that receives input from an operator and, optionally, from dosimeters mounted on the proposed system and/or within the aircraft. Based on the inputs received, the controller provides guidance to the operator in the form of alerts and messages, as well as automatically adjusting components of the mobile apparatus to adapt itself to a specific aircraft type. 1. A mobile apparatus for ultraviolet (UV) light sanitization of an aircraft , comprising:a trolley, incorporating therewith a controller circuit operationally coupled to a motion sensor configured to detect directional motion of the trolley, and a user interface configured to receive operator input and provide visual feedback;a plurality of UV light sources, each UV light source configured to emit UV light outward from the trolley responsive to a respective radiation command of a respective plurality of radiation commands, each UV light source mechanically coupled via a respective actuator to the trolley, each actuator configured to affect an angular orientation of its UV light source responsive to a respective actuator command; receive from the user interface operator input that includes finalizing a seating configuration for the aircraft that is aircraft-specific;', 'utilize the directional motion and the seating configuration to continuously determine a current location of the trolley with respect to the seating configuration;', 'determine an optimal angular orientation of each UV light source of the plurality of UV light sources, as a function of the current location; and', 'adaptively generate the plurality of radiation commands ...

CONTAINER FOR CLEANING AND STERILIZING MENSTRUAL CUPS

A container for cleaning and sterilizing a menstrual cup includes a vessel with an inner cavity made of elastic material having a bell-shaped portion for collecting menses and gripping means for insertion and removal during menstrual cycle; a lid closing an open-top, the vessel and the lid being made of materials suitable for exposure to microwave radiation, holding means for connecting the menstrual cup to the lid with the gripping means, wherein the lid is reversible for fitting on the open-top in two mounting positions, the first mounting position with the holding means directed towards the inner cavity such that, when attached to the lid, the menstrual cup projects at least partially into the inner cavity, and the second mounting position with the lid reversed and the holding means directed away from the inner cavity such that, when attached to the lid, the menstrual cup projects outwardly. 1182528551652851625525. A container for cleaning and sterilizing a menstrual cup , comprising: a vessel () with an open-top having a bottom () , side walls defining an inner cavity () for holding a cleaning liquid and for receiving a menstrual cup having gripping means (); a lid () closing the open-top; the container being made of materials suitable for exposure to microwave radiation , wherein the lid () comprises holding means () for connecting the menstrual cup to the lid () with the gripping means () , wherein the lid () can be fitted on the open-top in the first mounting position with the holding means () directed towards the inner cavity () such that , when attached to the lid () , the menstrual cup projects at least partially into the inner cavity ().25516255. A container according to claim 1 , wherein the lid () can be fitted in the second mounting position with the lid () reversed and the holding means () directed away from the inner cavity () such that claim 1 , when attached to the lid () claim 1 , the menstrual cup projects outwardly.3. A container according to ...

FILTER MASK WITH ACCESSORY BELT

The filter mask with accessory belt combines a filter mask with powered exhaust fans and an accessory belt for carrying protective and/or medical equipment, as well as a power source for the exhaust fans. The filter mask includes a rigid mask body having opposed outer and inner faces and at least one exhaust vent formed therein. An inhalation port is formed through the mask body, and a filter covers the inhalation port. At least one exhaust fan is mounted on the inner face of the mask body adjacent the at least one exhaust vent. At least one head securement strap is attached to the mask body. The accessory belt includes at least one pocket. A power supply is received within the at least one pocket of the accessory belt. The power supply is in electrical communication with the at least one exhaust fan for providing power thereto. 1. A filter mask with accessory belt , comprising: ["a rigid mask body having an outer face, an inner face, at least one exhaust vent defined in the mask body, and an inhalation port extending through the mask body, the mask body being dimensioned and configured for covering a user's mouth and nose;", 'at least one exhaust fan mounted on the inner face of the mask body adjacent the at least one exhaust vent;', 'at least one strap attached to the mask body for holding the filter mask on a face of a user, and', 'a filter covering the inhalation port:, 'a filter mask includingan accessory belt adapted to be worn by the user, the accessory belt including a belt portion and at least one pocket attached to the belt portion; anda power supply removably disposed within the at least one pocket of the accessory belt, the power supply being in electrical communication with the at least one exhaust fan.2. The filter mask with accessory belt as recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least one pocket comprises a plurality of pockets.3. The filter mask with accessory belt as recited in claim 2 , further comprising a thermometer disposed within a corresponding ...

MICROWAVE STERILIZATION OR PASTEURIZATION TRANSPORT CARRIERS AND SYSTEM

The present embodiments are directed to a processing system and transport carrier components for sterilization or pasteurization. In particular, an example embodiment includes a transport carrier for carrying one or more items to be sterilized or pasteurized, wherein the transport carrier includes a carrier base and one or more cross members coupled to and extending between sides of the carrier base. In addition, the transport carrier includes a tray member configured from at least one material of construction selected from a metal, a metal alloy, and a plastic, wherein the tray member extends between ends along the sides of the carrier base, and wherein the tray member further comprises one or more apertures configured to receive the one or more items to be sterilized or pasteurized. 1. A transport carrier for carrying one or more items to be sterilized or pasteurized , the transport carrier comprising:a carrier base having a first end opposite a second end and a first side opposite a second side, wherein the first side and the second side extends between the first end and the second end;one or more cross members coupled to and extending between the first side and the second side of the carrier base; anda tray member comprising at least one material of construction selected from a metal, a metal alloy, and a plastic, wherein the tray member extends between the first end and the second end and along the first side and the second side, and wherein the tray member further comprises one or more apertures configured to receive one or more items to be sterilized or pasteurized.2. The transport carrier of claim 1 , wherein the tray member is configured as a plate that is removeably coupled to the transport carrier.3. The transport carrier of claim 2 , wherein the plate is selected from a plurality of individually designed plates claim 2 , and wherein the one or more apertures provided by each of the individually designed plates further comprises a shape and a size ...

Containment Curtains As Well As Systems And Apparatuses Including Same

Room dividers are provided having an edge at least four feet from a room floor and at least twenty inches from a ceiling, an open or perforated space above and adjacent the edge along at least a majority portion of the room divider, and a moveable shield configured such that fluid from one side of the room divider is substantially blocked from passing through the open/perforated space when the shield is aligned with the space. Curtains are provided which include fastener/s arranged along a screen and strut/s coupled to the fastener/s, wherein the screen extends at least 3 inches above the fastener/s and the strut/s extend at least 24 inches below the fastener/s. Other curtains include struts extending along less than an entire length of the screen but at least between a point approximately level with at least one of the fastener/s to at least 24 inches below the fastener/s.

AUTOCLAVE-TOLERANT SURGICAL INSTRUMENT CONTAINERS AND CONTAINER SYSTEMS

Containers and container systems for temporarily storing and/or securing one or more surgical instruments in a neutral position during a surgical procedure. The containers are configured to withstand autoclave sterilization such that the containers are reusable following autoclave sterilization. The container includes a syringe holder having an elongate body, at least one pair of spaced guard elements extending upwardly, at least one supporting element, and at least one row of spaced projections.

STERILIZED-LIQUEFIED GAS PRODUCING APPARATUS

The present invention provides a sterilized-liquefied gas producing apparatus including: a liquefied gas reservoir; a source-gas supplier that supplies a source gas to the liquefied gas reservoir; a cooler that cools down an inside of the liquefied gas reservoir to liquefy the source gas; a supply pipe that connects the source-gas supplier and the liquefied gas reservoir; a sterilization filter provided at the supply pipe; a sterilizer that heats and sterilizes a sterilization region by high-temperature saturated water vapor, the sterilization region being located further downstream than the sterilization filter; and a dryer that removes moisture generated by the heat sterilization to dry the sterilization region. 1. A sterilized-liquefied gas producing apparatus , comprising:a liquefied gas reservoir;a source-gas supplier that supplies a source gas to the liquefied gas reservoir;a cooler that cools down an inside of the liquefied gas reservoir to liquefy the source gas;a supply pipe that connects the source-gas supplier and the liquefied gas reservoir;a sterilization filter provided at the supply pipe;a sterilizer that heats and sterilizes a sterilization region by high-temperature saturated water vapor, the sterilization region being located further downstream than the sterilization filter; anda dryer that removes moisture generated by the heat sterilization to dry the sterilization region.2. The sterilized-liquefied gas producing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe dryer supplies a high-temperature inert gas to the sterilization region to carry out desiccation of the sterilization region.3. The sterilized-liquefied gas producing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe sterilizer and the dryer are connected to the supply pipe that is located further upstream than the sterilization filter.4. The sterilized-liquefied gas producing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe supply pipe is connected to an upper portion of the liquefied gas reservoir.5. ...

INTERNAL SURFACE ELECTRON BEAM-IRRADIATING DEVICE

An internal surface electron beam-irradiating device sterilizes the internal surface of a vial by irradiation with an electron beam. The internal surface electron beam-irradiating device includes an electron beam generator that generates the electron beam, a vacuum chamber containing the electron beam generator, an output window that emits the electron beam to the outside of the vacuum chamber, and an extension nozzle that guides an electron cloud formed by extending the electron beam emitted from the output window. The extension nozzle includes a leaking section that leaks the electron cloud. The leaking section includes empty portions that discharge part of the electron cloud to the outside, and a component portion that guides the electron cloud into the leaking section. 1. An internal surface electron beam-irradiating device for sterilizing an internal surface of a sterilization object having an opening by irradiation with an electron beam , the device comprising:an electron beam generator configured to generate the electron beam;a vacuum chamber containing the electron beam generator;an output window configured to emit the electron beam to outside of the vacuum chamber; andan extension nozzle configured to guide an electron cloud formed by extending the electron beam emitted from the output window,the extension nozzle including a leaking section configured to leak the electron cloud,the leaking section including empty portions configured to discharge part of the electron cloud to the outside, and a component portion configured to guide the electron cloud into the leaking section.2. The internal surface electron beam-irradiating device according to claim 1 , wherein the leaking section includes the empty portions at each width in a circumferential direction over a range from an end of the leaking section near the output window to an opposite end of the leaking section.3. The internal surface electron beam-irradiating device according to claim 1 , wherein an area ...

Self-cleaning sensor surface

A computing device in a vehicle can be programmed to activate a self-cleaning glass surface by irradiating the self-cleaning glass surface with LED ultraviolet radiation based on a determined energy of external ultraviolet radiation and a schedule. The computing device can activate a self-cleaning glass surface by irradiating the self-cleaning glass surface with LED ultraviolet radiation based on determining an optical state of the self-cleaning glass.

SEALABLE DECONTAMINATION HOLDING VESSEL FOR ISOLATING CONTAMINATED ITEMS

A sealable decontamination holding vessel configured to isolate contaminated items being held therein until safe opening of the vessel occurs during a high pressure and temperature sterilization cycle in an autoclave. The vessel basically includes an outer container, a perforated inner receptacle, containment bag and cover lid. The inner receptacle fits into the outer container. The containment bag fits within the inner receptacle with an open end of the bag draped over an open top lip of the inner receptacle. The cover lid is secured and sealed over the open top of the outer container. Patches of self-adhering sealing materials are placed over vent holes in the outer container and cover lid so as to seal the same until they unseal in response to contact with sterilizing steam in the autoclave allowing flow of the steam through the outer container into the inner receptacle and containment bag. 1. A sealable decontamination holding vessel for isolating contaminated items , comprising:an outer container having an open top and an interior holding chamber;an inner receptacle having an open top and an interior confining chamber, the inner receptacle fitting through the open top of the outer container and into the interior holding chamber of the outer container so as to provide a void between the outer container and the inner receptacle;a cover lid securable and sealable over and upon the open top of the outer container; andat least one vent in at least one of the outer container and the cover lid being configured to allow flow of sterilizing fluid through the vents and into the inner receptacle to contact contaminated items contained in the inner receptacle.2. The sealable decontamination holding vessel of claim 1 , further comprising at least one seal patch closing the at least one vent.3. The sealable decontamination holding vessel of claim 2 , wherein the at least one seal patch is configured to unseal in response to contact with the sterilizing fluid.4. The sealable ...

Bio Sensor and Air Cleaner Having Same

There is provided a biosensor, which may measure the concentration of indoor bioaerosols through an optical sensing method of sensing ultraviolet light scattered by bioaerosols, and an air cleaner having the same. The biosensor includes a light irradiator and an ultraviolet light sensor detecting scattered ultraviolet light, from light irradiated by the light irradiator, reflected from bioaerosols. The biosensor may measure the concentration of indoor bioaerosols through the optical sensing method in real time, using a certain wavelength of ultraviolet light scattered by bioaerosols, and may allow the air cleaner to be operated under proper conditions based on a measured concentration of bioaerosols and a measured concentration of dust particles.

MOBILE STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

A sterilization cabinet, comprising a top panel, at least two side panels, and a floor panel forming a part of a chamber of the sterilization cabinet; at least one door connected to at least one of the at least two side panels of the sterilization cabinet; a vent formed in at least one of the two side panels; at least one first filter covering the vent and a filter cover configured to hold the first filter against the vent; a drain positioned in the floor panel, wherein the floor panel has a slope configured to cause condensate within the chamber to flow into the drain and wherein the drain is the only outlet for the condensate along the floor panel; and a second filter covering the drain such that condensate flowing into the drain passes through the second filter. 1closing a sterilization container having at least one vented area that allows fluids to pass into and out of the sterilization container where the at least one vented area is located in a panel of the sterilization container;positioning a first filter to fully cover the at least one vented area and such that the first filter extends beyond a perimeter of the at least one vented area;engaging a portion of the first filter to the panel of the sterilization unit at an area beyond the perimeter of the at least one vented area;positioning a second filter over the first filter such that the second filter covers the at least one vented area;affixing an edge of a filter cover against the sterilization unit to engage the second filter directly against the first filter and the first filter against the panel such that the edge forms a seal with both the first filter and the second filter against the sterilization unit;initiating a sterilization cycle on the sterilization unit to sterilize an internal region of the sterilization unit;loosening the filter cover from the sterilization unit to disengage the seal of the edge from at least the second filter against the sterilization cabinet;detaching the second filter ...

CHLORINE GENERATOR SYSTEM

A chlorine generator apparatus wherein a housing is adapted to be mounted in an exterior, user-accessible surface of a spa and a chlorine generating electrode cartridge carrying a pair of electrodes is configured to be installable by a user in the housing and to thereafter be removeable by the user for replacement. 1. A chlorine generator apparatus comprising:a housing structured and dimensioned to be mounted through an opening in an exterior, user-accessible surface of a spa such that a portion of the housing resides in an interior region of the spa; anda disposable electrode cartridge unit configured to be installable by a spa user into said portion of the housing and to thereafter be removed from the housing as a unit and thrown away after use by the spa user and then replaced.2. The chlorine generator apparatus of wherein the disposable electrode cartridge unit comprises a handle grippable by the spa user and first and second electrodes positioned to extend into said housing.3. A chlorine generator apparatus comprising:a housing structured and dimensioned to be mounted in an exterior, user-accessible surface of a spa; andan electrode cartridge configured to be installable by a user into said housing and to thereafter be removeable by the user for replacement;wherein the electrode cartridge comprises a handle grippable by the user and first and second electrodes positioned to extend into said housing; andwherein the housing comprises:a wall fitting configured to be installed into an opening in said exterior, user-accessible surface; anda cap removably attachable to the wall fitting by a user and configured to be removable from the wall fitting so as to provide the user access to reach through the wall fitting and manually grip the handle of the electrode cartridge when the cartridge is in an installed position in the housing.4. The chlorine generator apparatus of wherein the cap comprises an internal web structure which positions and holds the electrode cartridge ...

Chlorine generator system

A chlorine generator apparatus wherein a housing is adapted to be mounted in an exterior, user-accessible surface of a spa and a chlorine generating electrode cartridge carrying a pair of electrodes is configured to be installable by a user in the housing and to thereafter be removeable by the user for replacement.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PURIFICATION AND REMINERALIZATION OF WATER

A method and apparatus for water purification and remineralization are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a plurality of thermally coupled thermoelectric modules, as well as means for enhancing mass and energy transfers. The method provides a highly energy-efficient water purification process. The apparatuses and methods of the present inventions can be used to obtain purified and/or remineralized water at rates suitable for household water consumption. 1. An apparatus for purification and/or remineralization of water comprising a plurality of thermoelectric modules in a horizontal arrangement , each of said modules comprising a hot side and a cold side , wherein at least a first hot surface is thermally coupled to said hot side and at least a first cold surface is thermally coupled to said cold side , said hot surface comprising means for contacting a liquid to said first hot surface , said means being selected from a falling film element or a porous , fibrous , fritted , sintered , patterned , finned , or carved wet evaporation element.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said first hot surface has an average surface roughness of between 1.2 and 50 micrometers.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said first hot surface has an average surface roughness of between 2 and 20 micrometers.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the separation between said hot surface and said cold surface is between 1 and 40 mm.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the separation between said hot surface and said cold surface is between 5 and 15 mm.6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the temperature of said hot surface is in the range of approximately 30 to 100° C. claim 1 , depending on the position of the thermoelectric module within the train claim 1 , and in a similar way claim 1 , the temperature of said cold surface is in the range of approximately 10 to 90° C. claim 1 , depending on the position of the thermoelectric module ...

FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR DISINFECTING PATHOGENS USING MULTIPLE WAVELENGTH ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT EMITTING DIODES (UV-LEDS) AND METHOD THEREFOR

A point-of-use (POU) water filtration device has a container. A plurality of channels is formed within the container, water entering the container flowing through the plurality of channels. A plurality of Ultraviolet (UV) Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) is provided. Each of the plurality of UV LEDs illuminating UV light down an associated channel of the plurality of channels. 1. A Point of Use (POU) water filtration device comprising:a container;a plurality of channels formed within the container, water entering the container flowing through the plurality of channels; anda plurality of Ultraviolet (UV) Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), each of the plurality of UV LEDs illuminating UV light down an associated channel of the plurality of channels.2. The POU water filtration device of claim 1 , comprising:a top rover coupled to a top surface of the container enclosing the container; andan opening formed in the top cover allowing the water to enter the container.3. The POU water filtration device of claim 1 , comprising at least one drainage opening formed in claim 1 , a floor of the container claim 1 , the drainage opening allowing the water entering the container to exit the container.4. The POU water filtration device of claim 3 , comprising:a collection plate coupled to the container and positioned below the, floor of the container; andand a plurality of collection plate openings form through the collection plate allowing the water to exit the POU water filtration device.5. The POU water filtration device of claim 1 , comprising at least one of a photo reactant or UV reflective materials coating a floor of the container.6. The particle of claim 2 , comprising at least one of photo reactant or UV reflective claim 2 , materials coating a floor of the container and the top cover.7. The POU water filtration device of claim 1 , comprising at least one of photo reactant or UV reflective materials coating separations walls forming the plurality of channels.8. The POU water ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING REACTIVE GAS WITH GLOW DISCHARGES

An apparatus for generating a flow of reactive gas for decontaminating a material, surface or area, comprises a first electrode member comprising a first plurality of conductive surfaces and a second electrode member comprising a second plurality of conductive surfaces. The second electrode member is arranged in spaced relationship with the first electrode member to define a reactor channel. The conductive surfaces are exposed to the reactor channel so as to form air gaps between the first plurality of conductive surfaces and the second plurality of conductive surfaces. An air blower generates a flow of air through the reactor channel. An electric pulse generator repetitively generates voltage pulses between the first and second electrode members so as to produce glow discharges in the air gaps between the conductive surfaces of the first plurality and the conductive surfaces of the second plurality, the voltage pulses being generated at time intervals less than 1 millisecond and voltage pulse duration less than about 500 ns, the glow discharges being adapted to transform part of the flow of air into reactive gas. An output section delivers the reactive gas from the reactor channel to a sample or region to be decontaminated or treated. 1. An apparatus for generating a flow of reactive gas , comprising:a reactor channel for receiving an incoming flow of air,first and second electrode members made of an electrically conductive material, each of the first and second electrode members having at least one active surface exposed to the reactor channel, wherein the at least one active surface of the first electrode member and the at least one active surface of the second electrode member are arranged in spaced relationship to define an air gap there-between in the reactor channel,wherein the at least one active surface of the first electrode member is turned towards the second electrode member, so that an air gap is formed between each of the at least one active surface of ...

Systems and Methods for Tagging and Tracking Surgical Devices and Surgical Accessories Using Radio Frequency Identification Tags

Various systems and methods are provided for tagging and tracking surgical devices using radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. In general, the systems and methods allow for tracking surgical devices throughout distribution and sterilization thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes a tray configured to seat a plurality of surgical devices and having a parent RFID tag attached thereto that contains information and/or facilitates access to information about the tray and each of the surgical devices seated therein. Each of the surgical devices seated in the instrument tray can have attached thereto a child RFID tag containing information and/or facilitating access to information about the surgical device. 118.-. (canceled)19. A radio frequency identification (RFID) assembly , comprising: an annular disc including a proximal surface and a distal surface;', 'a protrusion extending from the proximal surface; and', 'a threaded distal portion extending from the distal surface; and, 'a thumb grip, comprisinga RFID tag rotatably secured to the threaded distal portion.20. The RFID assembly of claim 19 , whereinthe RFID tag is disposed within a casing having a bore extending therethrough.21. The RFID assembly of claim 20 , whereinthe threaded distal portion includes a rod extending from a distal end of the threaded distal portion; andthe rod is disposed within the bore of the casing to rotatably secure the RFID tag to the thumb grip.22. The RFID assembly of claim 21 , whereina knob having a diameter greater than the bore is disposed at the distal most end of the rod and is configured to retain the RFID tag on the rod.23. The RFID assembly of claim 19 , wherein the thumb grip and the RFID tag are non-removably mated to one another such that they can be installed in a surgical instrument or implant as a single assembly.24. The RFID assembly of claim 19 , wherein the threaded distal portion is cylindrical and includes threads that extend around the threaded ...

System and method for the safe provision of ozone

A household appliance system for safe generation and delivering of ozone comprising at least one disposable capsule, each capsule is configured to chemically generate a predetermined dose of oxygen wherein the disposable capsule is manipulated in a way that initiates generation of oxygen, and an ozone generator for generating ozone from said predetermined dose of oxygen, wherein the ozone generator is fluidically connected to said capsule.

Movable Holder for Medical Instruments and Associated Methods

A movable instrument holding apparatus and method of retaining a medical instrument with a movable instrument holding apparatus are disclosed. The movable instrument holding apparatus includes a housing structure retaining a gripping structure. A rail is connected to the housing structure. A depressible arm is connected to the rail, the depressible arm having a first quantity of ratchet teeth, wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth is movable with the depressible arm. A track is sized to receive the rail, wherein the track has a second quantity of ratchet teeth, and wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth are engagable with the second quantity of ratchet teeth when the rail is positioned at least partially within the track. 1. A movable instrument holding apparatus comprising:a housing structure retaining a gripping structure;a rail connected to the housing structure;a depressible arm connected to the rail, the depressible arm having a first quantity of ratchet teeth, wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth is movable with the depressible arm; anda track sized to receive the rail, wherein the track has a second quantity of ratchet teeth, and wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth are engagable with the second quantity of ratchet teeth when the rail is positioned at least partially within the track.2. The movable instrument holding apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a medical instrument sterilization tray claim 1 , wherein the track is connected to the medical instrument sterilization tray.3. The movable instrument holding apparatus of claim 2 , wherein at least one fastener is engaged between the track and the medical instrument sterilization tray.4. The movable instrument holding apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rail is integrally formed with the housing structure.5. The movable instrument holding apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rail has an inverted T-shape claim 1 , wherein the rail has a lower portion that is wider than an upper ...

PET COMB WITH ILLUMINATION AND ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZATION LAMP

A pet comb with an illumination and ultraviolet sterilization lamp includes a front shell. A bottom shell is provided at an opening of the front shell. A battery cover is provided on a side of the bottom shell away from the front shell. A decorative cover is provided on a side of the front shell away from the bottom shell. A button is provided on the surface of the decorative cover. A circuit board is provided inside the front cover. A sheet ultraviolet light is provided on the comb head base and configured to sterilize hairs of a pet via the ultraviolet rays emitted from the sheet ultraviolet light while grooming the pet, which provides improved sanitization and health for the pet. Moreover, the sheet ultraviolet light can be replaced with an illumination lamp, so that the comb may be used in poorly lighted or dark environments. 1. A pet comb with an illumination and ultraviolet sterilization lamp , comprisinga front shell;whereina bottom shell is provided at an opening of the front shell;a battery cover is provided on a side of the bottom shell, wherein the side of the bottom shell is away from the front shell;a decorative cover is provided on a side of the front shell, wherein the side of the front shell is away from the bottom shell;a button is provided on a surface of the decorative cover; a circuit board is provided inside the front shell; a dry battery is provided inside the bottom shell and arranged between the battery cover and the bottom shell;a first side of an inside of the bottom shell is provided with a conductive sheet positive electrode, wherein the first side of the inside of the bottom shell is adjacent to a negative electrode of the dry battery;a second side of the inside of the bottom shell is provided with a conductive sheet negative electrode, wherein the second side of the inside of the bottom shell is adjacent to a positive electrode of the dry battery; anda conductive sheet with a positive electrode and a negative electrode is provided on ...

CONTAINER FOR STERILISING OBJECTS AND STERILISING SYSTEM COMPRISING SAID CONTAINER

A container for sterilising objects, includes: a hollow body with mainly longitudinal development and closed at one end by a bottom, the hollow body being provided at the opposite end with an opening in proximity to which there is a first connection area; a substantially tubular body provided, in proximity to its ends, respectively with a second and a third connection area, each one of which is suited to be alternatively coupled with the first connection area of the hollow body. The container furthermore includes a shaped cover provided, at the level of its inner side walls, with a fourth connection area suited to be coupled with one of the connection areas of the tubular body and with the hollow body; a support is arranged inside the tubular body and in proximity to one of its ends, the support being configured so as to support one or more objects to be sterilised; a maximum pressure valve applied to the hollow body. 1. A container for sterilising objects , comprising:a hollow body with mainly longitudinal development, closed at one end by a bottom, said hollow body being provided at the opposite end with an opening in proximity to which there is a first connection area;a substantially tubular body provided, in proximity to its ends, respectively with a second and a third connection area, each one of which is suited to be alternatively coupled with said first connection area of said hollow body;a shaped cover provided, at the level of its inner side walls, with a fourth connection area suited to be alternatively coupled with one of said connection areas of said tubular body and with said hollow body;supporting means arranged inside said tubular body and in proximity to one of its ends, said supporting means being configured so as to support one or more objects to be sterilised;a maximum pressure valve applied to said hollow body, wherein said container is suitable to assume:a sterilization configuration in which said tubular body is coupled to said shaped cover ...

APPARATUS FOR DECONTAMINATING EQUIPMENT HAVING INTERNAL CHANNELS (LUMENS)

A method of cleaning an endoscope in a computer-controlled washer/disinfector comprising the steps of connecting each lumen of an endoscope to a fluid distribution system for selectively conveying pressurized air or pressurized fluids through lumens in an endoscope; identifying the type of endoscope to be cleaned in said washer/disinfector; determining a blockage threshold flow coefficient for each lumen for said endoscope to be cleaned; pressurizing each lumen in said endoscope individually and determining an actual flow coefficient through said lumen; determining whether said endoscope is suitable for cleaning by comparing said actual flow coefficients for a lumen in said endoscope to said blockage threshold flow coefficient for said lumen; and determining whether a connection to a lumen in said endoscope is properly connected based upon said flow coefficient through said lumen. 1. A method for operating a computer-controlled washer/disinfector for cleaning a medical endoscope , said method comprising the steps of:storing in memory identification and operating characteristics for a plurality of clean endoscopes, said operating characteristics including flow characteristics for each lumen within an endoscope and a blockage threshold flow coefficient for each lumen within an endoscope;connecting each lumen of an endoscope to be cleaned to a fluid distribution system for selectively conveying pressurized air or pressurized fluids through lumens in an endoscope;identifying the type of endoscope to be cleaned in said washer/disinfector;determining said blockage threshold flow coefficient for each lumen for said endoscope to he cleaned;pressurizing each lumen in said endoscope individually and determining an actual flow coefficient through said lumen;determining whether said endoscope is suitable for cleaning by comparing said actual flow coefficients for a lumen in said endoscope to said blockage threshold flow coefficient, for said lumen; anddetermining whether a ...

ENDOSCOPE CLEANING AND FLUSHING ACCESSORY

An endoscope cleansing accessory is described for use at the bedside, manual cleaning sink, or prior to decontamination of the endoscope with an automatic endoscope reprocessing (AER) apparatus. The cleansing accessory includes a cleansing pod or bulbous package filled with a cleaning composition, such as a foam, fluid or powder, and a blocking mechanism located at or near an opening of the cleansing pod. The blocking mechanism is configured to block a suction channel once the cleansing pod is tightly fitted over a distal end of the endoscope. External pressure applied to the outside of the cleansing pod in the form of repeated compression or squeezing drives the cleaning fluid through an elevator platform or forceps raiser bridge mechanism within the endoscope's distal end to loosen tissue and other particles, which can then be flushed out during manual cleaning or by the flowing cleansing fluid of an AER. 1. An endoscope accessory for use in endoscope reprocessing , the endoscope having at a distal end an elevator platform or forceps raiser assembly and a suction channel inlet disposed adjacent the elevator platform , the endoscope accessory assembly comprising:a cleansing bulbous member configured to be located over the distal end of the endoscope, the bulbous member having an opening configured to be removably fitted over the distal end of the endoscope;a cleaning composition disposed within the bulbous member; anda blocking mechanism configured to block the inlet of the suction channel, wherein pressure applied to an external surface of the bulbous member drives the cleansing composition through elevator platform or forceps raiser within the distal end of the endoscope to loosen tissue and other particles,wherein the bulbous member has a shape which facilitates collection of loose tissue and other particles on an internal surface located longitudinally below the bulbous member opening.2. The endoscope accessory of claim 1 , the blocking mechanism located at or ...

ENERGY RECOVERY DEVICE

An energy production device for a chargeable energy storage is arranged on a fluid conduit of an existing fluid circuit in a device through which a fluid flows. The fluid flow in the fluid conduit primarily serves a predetermined purpose different from that of the energy production device. The energy production device is arranged to produce energy from the kinetic energy of the fluid flow to charge the chargeable energy storage. A module insertable into the device may include the energy production device. The device may be a washer disinfector for processing medical instruments, systems and/or products that include at least one handpiece having a chargeable energy storage. The energy storage is configured as a rechargeable battery or as a power cell and is adapted to be processed together with the handpiece in the washer disinfector. 116.-. (canceled)17. A module for use in a processing process for a medical product , system and/or instrument having an integrated or connectable , exchangeable and chargeable energy storage , the module being configured to be held or supported during the processing process in a washer disinfector as a processing device , the module comprising:a connection for connecting the module to an existing fluid circuit of the processing device;a conduit as a fluid conduit for guiding a fluid flow as a fluid flowing at the connection into the module, through the module;a port portion;at least one connection port provided at the port portion and configured to hold the medical product, system and/or instrument such that the medical product, system and/or instrument can be flushed by fluid flowing in through the connection port;an energy production device configured to be arranged on or in the fluid conduit of a fluid circuit of the washer disinfector, and arranged to produce energy from kinetic energy of the fluid flow for charging the energy storage; andan induction device arranged in an area in which the energy storage of the medical product, ...

ANTIMICROBIAL OBTURATOR FOR USE WITH VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICES

An obturator can include antimicrobial features which assist in sterilizing or maintaining the sterility of fluid contained within a vascular access device while the device is not being used for infusion or other access to the patient's vasculature. These antimicrobial features include antimicrobial coatings applied to various surfaces of an obturator and antimicrobial components bonded or otherwise secured to an obturator. Various combinations of antimicrobial coatings and/or components can be used on an obturator as necessary to provide a desired amount of antimicrobial agents within a particular enclosed volume of a vascular access device. 120-. (canceled)21. An obturator for a vascular access device , the obturator comprising:a catheter portion configured to be inserted through a lumen of the vascular access device and into a proximal end of a catheter of the vascular access device when the catheter is placed intravenously within a patient, wherein the catheter portion includes a first outer diameter;a middle portion directly coupled to a proximal end of the catheter portion, wherein the middle portion is configured to be disposed entirely within the lumen of the vascular access device and spaced apart from the vascular access device when the catheter portion is inserted into the catheter, wherein the middle portion includes a second outer diameter;a base portion that is inserted into the lumen and seals the lumen when the obturator is secured to the vascular access device, wherein the base portion is inserted into the lumen of the vascular access device, wherein the base portion includes a third outer diameter, wherein the second outer diameter is less than the third outer diameter and greater than the first outer diameter, wherein the base portion is proximal to the middle portion; anda cap portion proximal to the base portion and configured to secure the obturator to the vascular access device.22. The obturator of claim 21 , further comprising an ...

TREATMENT AND AGITATION DEVICE FOR ULTRAVIOLET, TEMPERATURE AND GASEOUS CONTROLLED STERILIZATION, CURING AND TREATMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS INCLUDING CANNABIS, AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT

An ultraviolet light sterilization device for treatment of plant materials, having a rotational treatment chamber having an axis of rotation and at least one mechanical agitation element, an ultraviolet light device that is positioned inside the rotational treatment chamber and is further positioned generally parallel to and congruent with the axis of rotation and where the ultraviolet light device and the rotational treatment chamber are connected to one another via a rotational bearing such that the rotational treatment chamber may be rotated about the axis of rotation while the ultraviolet light device does not rotate, and where the ultraviolet light device is electrically coupled to a power source via an electrical cable that passes through an aperture in the rotational bearing. 1. An ultraviolet light treatment device for treating agricultural products comprising: a bearing comprising an inner race, an outer race, and a plurality of rotational bearing elements engaged therebetween, wherein the bearing has an axis of rotation;', 'wherein the inner race includes an aperture;', 'a mount affixed to the inner race;', 'an electrical element for positioning and powering an ultraviolet light device, wherein the electrical element is affixed to the mount, such that when the ultraviolet light device is positioned, the ultraviolet light device will be generally parallel to the axis of rotation and projecting away from a first side of the bearing; and', 'an electrical cable, in electrical communication with the electrical element, wherein the electrical cable passes through the aperture and away from a second side of the bearing;, 'an environmental control unit comprisinga treatment chamber into which agricultural products may be placed;wherein the environmental control unit is mounted on the treatment chamber;wherein the first side of the bearing is positioned toward an interior of the treatment chamber, and the second side of that the bearing is positioned toward an ...

SOLAR-HEATED THERMO-CHEMICAL DECONTAMINATION SYSTEMS FOR FACEMASKS OR OTHER PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)

A system includes a containment vessel configured to receive and hold one or more pieces of personal protection equipment to be heated and decontaminated during a decontamination process. The system also includes a solar collection device configured to heat the containment vessel based on received solar energy. The solar collection device includes a body having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a solar aperture configured to receive the solar energy. The second portion is configured to receive the containment vessel within the body of the solar collection device. The solar collection device also includes louvered slats across the solar aperture. The louvered slats are configured to be rotated in order to control an amount of solar energy passing through the solar aperture into the body of the solar collection device. 1. A system comprising:a containment vessel configured to receive and hold one or more pieces of personal protection equipment to be heated and decontaminated during a decontamination process; and a body comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion comprising a solar aperture configured to receive the solar energy, the second portion configured to receive the containment vessel within the body of the solar collection device; and', 'louvered slats across the solar aperture, the louvered slats configured to be rotated in order to control an amount of solar energy passing through the solar aperture into the body of the solar collection device., 'a solar collection device configured to heat the containment vessel based on received solar energy, the solar collection device comprising2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a base coupled to the solar collection device; anda hinge configured to permit tilting of the solar collection device on the base.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising:a telescopic arm coupling the solar collection device and the base, the telescopic arm configured to be ...

METHOD FOR INACTIVATING BACTERIA OR VIRUSES AND INACTIVATING APPARATUS FOR BACTERIA OR VIRUSES

Provided are a method and an apparatus for inactivating bacteria or viruses attached to an object while suppressing generation of a strange odor. The method for inactivating bacteria or viruses includes a step (a) of irradiating with ultraviolet light having an optical output at a specific wavelength in a range of 200 nm to 235 nm. The step (a) is a step of irradiating with the ultraviolet light is performed so that an irradiance (X) [mW/cm] (X>0) and an integrated irradiation dose within two hours (Y) [mJ/cm] satisfy the following formula (1). 1. A method for inactivating bacteria or viruses , the method comprising a step (a) of irradiating with ultraviolet light having an optical output at a specific wavelength in a range of 200 nm to 235 nm ,{'sup': 2', '2, 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'i': Y<', 'X, 'sup': '−0.373', '0<10.704\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'wherein the step (a) is a step of irradiating with the ultraviolet light so that an irradiance (X) [mW/cm] (X>0) and an integrated irradiation dose within two hours (Y) [mJ/cm] satisfy the following formula (1).'}2. The method for inactivating bacteria or viruses according to claim 1 , wherein the step (a) is a step of irradiating with the ultraviolet light so that the irradiance (X) [mW/cm] (X>0) and the integrated irradiation dose within two hours (Y) [mJ/cm] satisfy the following formula (2).{'br': None, 'i': Y<', 'X, 'sup': '−0.697', '0<0.4534\u2003\u2003(2)'}3. The method for inactivating bacteria or viruses according to claim 1 , wherein the step (a) is a step of irradiating with the ultraviolet light at the irradiance X [mW/cm] (X≥0.0002).4. The method for inactivating bacteria or viruses according to claim 1 , wherein the step (a) is a step of irradiating with the ultraviolet light at the irradiance X [mW/cm] (X≥0.001).5. The method for inactivating bacteria or viruses according to claim 1 , wherein the step (a) is a step of intermittently irradiating with the ultraviolet light so that the formula (1) is satisfied.6. ...