Method and apparatus for low energy vaporization of liquid oxidizing agents or solutions

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APP PUB NO 20070098591A1
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11263331

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A method and apparatus for the low energy vaporization of oxidizing agents, such as hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid, relate to an apparatus comprising a storage tank containing a liquid oxidizing agent or solution, a vaporizer operatively connected to the storage tank for receiving the liquid through a flow control valve and vaporizing the liquid oxidizing agent or solution, a vessel having a vacuum applied thereto with the vessel being operatively connected to the vaporizer so that a vacuum is also applied thereto, and a pressure sensor in said vessel for detecting the partial vapor pressure of the oxidizing agent. A microprocessor is programmed to receive a signal from the vessel pressure sensor and to close the flow control valve upon the vessel reaching a predetermined pressure level so as to prevent condensation of the oxidizing agent and the vessel. Through one or more admissions of the vaporized oxidizing agent or solution, the vessel itself as well as various articles located in the vessel such as medical and surgical instruments are sterilized.

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GEA LYOPHIL GMBH50354 HÜRTH

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Frinke, Georg Bornheim, DE 2 24
Gross, Ralph Bonn-Oberkassel, DE 11 327
Kluetsch, Hubert Koeln, DE 4 31
McDonnell, Gerald Hampshire, GB 38 328

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