US2013115146A1PendingUtilityA1

Apparatus and Process for Sterilization and Preservation of Objects

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Apr 3, 2007Filed: Oct 1, 2012Published: May 9, 2013
Est. expiryApr 3, 2027(~0.7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Timothy Hamilton
Y10T442/147Y10T442/136Y10T442/2484Y10T442/138Y10T442/14Y10T442/2467A61L 2/10
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Abstract

This apparatus and method improves the way metal and other objects will be sterilized, disinfected and preserved by utilizing both electromagnetic radiation (UV light in particular) to kill anaerobic pathogens and oxygen depletion to kill aerobic pathogens. The removal of the presence of oxygen further increases the useful lifespan of the treated object by preventing corrosion in general and oxidation in particular.

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for sterilization and preservation of an object using electromagnetic radiation, comprising:
 a canister provided with an opening for insertion of an object;   a vacuum-tight seal of the opening of the canister to thereby allow a vacuum to be created and maintained within the canister;   a light source which generates electromagnetic radiation directed toward metal objects within said canister; and   a device for removing air from inside the canister to thereby create a vacuum in the housing.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the device for removing air comprises a device for removing oxygen. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the device for removing air generates a vacuum within the housing. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the light source generates UV light which is directed into the canister for sterilizing and preserving metal objects placed therein. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the light source generates an electromagnetic radiation sufficient to sterilize an object within the canister. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a gas source for generating gas to be pumped into the canister. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the gas source generates an inert gas to be pumped into the canister. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the inert gas is nitrogen. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the canister is lined with reflective material.

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