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US3086837A
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Method of sterilizing
Assignee: Allen and Hanburys Ltd
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Filing: 1961-04-25
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1981-04-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilkinson George Robert
- 👤 Peacock Frank Gerald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:04
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
IN A METHOD OF STERILISING MATERIALS IN FRAGILE CONTAINERS, THE STEPS OF HEATING A CLOSED FRAGILE CONTAINER AND ITS CONTENTS IN A STERILISING CHAMBER AT 100*C. TO 150*C., COOLING SAID CONTAINER AND ITS CONTENTS, WHILE STILL IN SAID CHAMBER BY INTRODUCING AN AQUEOUS COOLING LIQUID AT A TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 90*C. INTO THE CHAMBER IN THE FORM OF A MIST CONSISTING OF DROPLETS HAVING A MEANS PARTICLE SIZE OF BETWEEN 1 MICRON AND 500 MICRONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
IN A METHOD OF STERILISING MATERIALS IN FRAGILE CONTAINERS, THE STEPS OF HEATING A CLOSED FRAGILE CONTAINER AND ITS CONTENTS IN A STERILISING CHAMBER AT 100*C. TO 150*C., COOLING SAID CONTAINER AND ITS CONTENTS, WHILE STILL IN SAID CHAMBER BY INTRODUCING AN AQUEOUS COOLING LIQUID AT A TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 90*C. INTO THE CHAMBER IN THE FORM OF A MIST CONSISTING OF DROPLETS HAVING A MEANS PARTICLE SIZE OF BETWEEN 1 MICRON AND 500 MICRONS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |