Sterilization apparatus and method for controlling of a sterilization apparatus

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PATENT NO 9216231
APP PUB NO 20130071288A1
SERIAL NO

13501043

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The invention relates to a sterilization apparatus (10) and to a method for the sterilization of an object (7) by a gaseous or liquid fluid comprising: a sterilization chamber (8) in which the object (7) is positioned, at least an acceleration device (2) for accelerating the fluid to a predetermined flow-speed, at least a filter device (3) for separating particles from the fluid, characterized in that the sterilization apparatus further comprises at least an orifice device (4) providing a plurality of openings, and a control apparatus for determining the flow-speed of the fluid on the basis of a pressure difference (Δp).

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SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHINDUSTRIEPARK HOECHST BLDG K607 FRANKFURT AM MAIN D-65926

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Henrich, Matthias Frankfurt am Main, DE 8 7
Huefner, Gerhard Frankfurt am Main, DE 1 2
Willems, Michael Frankfurt am Main, DE 3 2

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