DE3465243D1 - Deactivation of microorganisms by an oscillating magnetic field - Google Patents

Deactivation of microorganisms by an oscillating magnetic field

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DE3465243D1
DE3465243D1 DE8484904267T DE3465243T DE3465243D1 DE 3465243 D1 DE3465243 D1 DE 3465243D1 DE 8484904267 T DE8484904267 T DE 8484904267T DE 3465243 T DE3465243 T DE 3465243T DE 3465243 D1 DE3465243 D1 DE 3465243D1
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deactivation
microorganisms
magnetic field
oscillating magnetic
oscillating
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Gunter Hofmann
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PurePulse Technologies Inc
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Maxwell Laboratories Inc
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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F1/00—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
    • C02F1/48—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage with magnetic or electric fields
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23B—PRESERVATION OF FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; CHEMICAL RIPENING OF FRUIT OR VEGETABLES
    • A23B2/00—Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general
    • A23B2/05—Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general by heating using irradiation or electric treatment
    • A23B2/08—Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general by heating using irradiation or electric treatment using microwaves or dielectric heating
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23B—PRESERVATION OF FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; CHEMICAL RIPENING OF FRUIT OR VEGETABLES
    • A23B2/00—Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general
    • A23B2/60—Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general by treatment with electric currents without heating effect
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/02—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using physical phenomena
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F2303/00—Specific treatment goals
    • C02F2303/04—Disinfection

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  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Food Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Wood Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Polymers & Plastics (AREA)
  • Zoology (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Organic Chemistry (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
  • Food Preservation Except Freezing, Refrigeration, And Drying (AREA)
  • Immobilizing And Processing Of Enzymes And Microorganisms (AREA)
  • Apparatus For Disinfection Or Sterilisation (AREA)
  • Micro-Organisms Or Cultivation Processes Thereof (AREA)
  • Water Treatment By Electricity Or Magnetism (AREA)
DE8484904267T 1983-11-10 1984-11-05 Deactivation of microorganisms by an oscillating magnetic field Expired DE3465243D1 (en)

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US06/550,894 US4524079A (en) 1983-11-10 1983-11-10 Deactivation of microorganisms by an oscillating magnetic field
PCT/US1984/001804 WO1985002094A1 (en) 1983-11-10 1984-11-05 Deactivation of microorganisms by an oscillating magnetic field

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EP (1) EP0163693B1 (enExample)
JP (1) JPS61500533A (enExample)
CA (1) CA1245033A (enExample)
DE (1) DE3465243D1 (enExample)
DK (1) DK301285A (enExample)
FI (1) FI80575C (enExample)
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WO (1) WO1985002094A1 (enExample)

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DK301285D0 (da) 1985-07-02
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JPS61500533A (ja) 1986-03-27
US4524079A (en) 1985-06-18
JPH0430307B2 (enExample) 1992-05-21
CA1245033A (en) 1988-11-22
DK301285A (da) 1985-07-02
FI852711A0 (fi) 1985-07-09
EP0163693A4 (en) 1985-10-17
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NO852633L (no) 1985-07-01
FI852711L (fi) 1985-07-09

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