GB2463521B - A plasma system that produces hydroxyl radicals for sterilisation - Google Patents
A plasma system that produces hydroxyl radicals for sterilisationInfo
- Publication number
- GB2463521B GB2463521B GB0816989.8A GB0816989A GB2463521B GB 2463521 B GB2463521 B GB 2463521B GB 0816989 A GB0816989 A GB 0816989A GB 2463521 B GB2463521 B GB 2463521B
- Authority
- GB
- United Kingdom
- Prior art keywords
- sterilisation
- hydroxyl radicals
- plasma system
- produces hydroxyl
- produces
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Fee Related
Links
- 238000004659 sterilization and disinfection Methods 0.000 title 1
Classifications
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- 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
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Priority Applications (7)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB0816989.8A GB2463521B (en) | 2008-09-17 | 2008-09-17 | A plasma system that produces hydroxyl radicals for sterilisation |
PCT/GB2008/003766 WO2009060214A1 (en) | 2007-11-06 | 2008-11-06 | Hydroxyl radical producing plasma sterilisation apparatus |
CA2741135A CA2741135C (en) | 2007-11-06 | 2008-11-06 | Hydroxyl radical producing plasma sterilisation apparatus |
US12/741,469 US8696997B2 (en) | 2007-11-06 | 2008-11-06 | Hydroxyl radical producing plasma sterilisation apparatus |
CN2008801195315A CN101888860B (en) | 2007-11-06 | 2008-11-06 | Hydroxyl radical producing plasma sterilization apparatus |
EP08846256.9A EP2211915B1 (en) | 2007-11-06 | 2008-11-06 | Hydroxyl radical producing plasma sterilisation apparatus |
ES08846256.9T ES2568883T3 (en) | 2007-11-06 | 2008-11-06 | Plasma sterilization device that produces hydroxyl radicals |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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GB0816989.8A GB2463521B (en) | 2008-09-17 | 2008-09-17 | A plasma system that produces hydroxyl radicals for sterilisation |
Publications (3)
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GB0816989D0 GB0816989D0 (en) | 2008-10-22 |
GB2463521A GB2463521A (en) | 2010-03-24 |
GB2463521B true GB2463521B (en) | 2012-11-28 |
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GB0816989.8A Expired - Fee Related GB2463521B (en) | 2007-11-06 | 2008-09-17 | A plasma system that produces hydroxyl radicals for sterilisation |
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Citations (7)
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WO1992015336A1 (en) * | 1991-03-01 | 1992-09-17 | United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority | Gas sterilisation |
US5393490A (en) * | 1987-02-25 | 1995-02-28 | Mdt Corporation | Process for dry sterilization of medical devices and materials |
US20040056201A1 (en) * | 2002-09-19 | 2004-03-25 | Fink Ronald G. | Food surface sanitation hood |
US6969487B1 (en) * | 1999-05-06 | 2005-11-29 | Intecon Systems, Inc. | Denaturing of a biochemical agent using an activated cleaning fluid mist |
JP2006334494A (en) * | 2005-06-01 | 2006-12-14 | Yoshinori Kanno | Filter, air washing apparatus, refrigeration equipment, and water purification apparatus |
WO2009060214A1 (en) * | 2007-11-06 | 2009-05-14 | Microoncology Limited | Hydroxyl radical producing plasma sterilisation apparatus |
GB2459461A (en) * | 2008-04-23 | 2009-10-28 | Microoncology Ltd | A non-thermal microwave plasma sterilisation system using automatic tuning |
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US5393490A (en) * | 1987-02-25 | 1995-02-28 | Mdt Corporation | Process for dry sterilization of medical devices and materials |
WO1992015336A1 (en) * | 1991-03-01 | 1992-09-17 | United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority | Gas sterilisation |
US6969487B1 (en) * | 1999-05-06 | 2005-11-29 | Intecon Systems, Inc. | Denaturing of a biochemical agent using an activated cleaning fluid mist |
US20040056201A1 (en) * | 2002-09-19 | 2004-03-25 | Fink Ronald G. | Food surface sanitation hood |
JP2006334494A (en) * | 2005-06-01 | 2006-12-14 | Yoshinori Kanno | Filter, air washing apparatus, refrigeration equipment, and water purification apparatus |
WO2009060214A1 (en) * | 2007-11-06 | 2009-05-14 | Microoncology Limited | Hydroxyl radical producing plasma sterilisation apparatus |
GB2459461A (en) * | 2008-04-23 | 2009-10-28 | Microoncology Ltd | A non-thermal microwave plasma sterilisation system using automatic tuning |
Cited By (1)
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US11733224B2 (en) | 2017-12-01 | 2023-08-22 | Mks Instruments, Inc. | Multi-sensor gas sampling detection system for radical gases and short-lived molecules and method of use |
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Legal Events
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PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20230917 |