Abstract: The invention relates to a device for surface disinfection of card readers having an input field, a communication display and a receiving slot for credit cards, subscriptions and payment cards of all kinds to be inserted. The device includes a UVC lamp with which the entire input field of the card reader can be UVC-irradiated for disinfection. The device includes a movable housing with a UVC lamp incorporated therein for activating a disinfection cycle with direct irradiation of the input field of the card reader. For this purpose, the housing is brought into position over the input field.

Abstract: A storage and sanitizing case includes a cover and a base, the cover being connected to the base for pivotal movement relative thereto. A base tray is positioned within the base for supporting products within the case. The base tray comprises a UV permeable material. The storage and sanitizing case also includes an electronic circuit board and ultraviolet lights.

Abstract: An apparatus for sterilizing a liquid comprises a container having an inlet, an outlet and an interior with an outer wall which defines a first section and a second section, the first section being configured to receive the liquid. A rotatable arrangement set up in the interior with a surface is furthermore provided, the rotatable arrangement being configured in such a way that during a rotation the surface moves from the first section into the second section and from there back into the first section. The apparatus furthermore comprises at least one radiation source which is adapted to emit radiation in the ultraviolet wavelength range.

Abstract: A reprocessing case may be used to assist in reprocessing an instrument, such as an endoscope in an automated reprocessor. The reprocessing case may include various features such that the case may include and be transitioned between a closed configuration, an open configuration, and a disinfection configuration. In particular the reprocessor may transition the case to a disinfection configuration during a reprocessing procedure.

Abstract: A sterilization cabinet, comprising a top panel, at least two side panels, and a floor panel forming a part of a chamber of the sterilization cabinet; at least one door connected to at least one of the at least two side panels of the sterilization cabinet; a vent formed in at least one of the two side panels; at least one first filter covering the vent and a filter cover configured to hold the first filter against the vent; a drain positioned in the floor panel, wherein the floor panel has a slope configured to cause condensate within the chamber to flow into the drain and wherein the drain is the only outlet for the condensate along the floor panel; and a second filter covering the drain such that condensate flowing into the drain passes through the second filter.

Abstract: Provided is a decontaminant generating system including an active species generation unit configured to generate an active species for decontamination, a gas-liquid mixing unit configured to form reaction activated water by dissolving the active species for decontamination generated from the active species generation unit in an aqueous solution, a decontaminant mixing unit configured to form a decontaminant by mixing the reaction activated water formed in the gas-liquid mixing unit with a decontamination composition in a granular form, a powder form, or both forms, a storage configured to store the decontaminant formed in the decontaminant mixing unit, a spraying unit configured to spray the decontaminant stored in the storage, and an integrated control unit configured to control operating variables and perform monitoring in real time.

Abstract: A gravel circulation dry electrostatic precipitator includes: a drying unit (S1) which conveys and uniformly mixes, heats, and dries recycled aggregates, containing a large amount of moisture, among the materials of asphalt-concrete; a first dust collection and purification unit (S2); a second dust collection and purification unit (S3) in which fine dust, remaining after the odor-inducing substances, harmful gases, and dust that have passed through the first dust collection and purification unit (S2) are filtered by a filter, is discharged to the outside by a screw (S) provided at the lower end of a hopper, and a discharge unit (S4) which uses a turbo fan (F) to forcibly suction fresh air that has passed through the second dust collection and purification unit (S3), thereby discharging same via an outlet (400).

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a discharge plasma disinfection device and method thereof. In the disinfection device, a gliding arc electrode pair generates the RNS-dominated reactive gas under the excitation of a gliding arc high-voltage power supply; and a dielectric barrier discharge electrode pair generates the ROS-dominated reactive gas under the excitation of a dielectric barrier discharge high-voltage power supply. These two reactive gases are introduced into a mixing chamber in a specific ratio and are subjected to an effective mixing reaction through an internal recycle system to obtain RNS/ROS mixed reactive gas in which reactive nitrogen species and reactive oxygen species coexist. The RNS/ROS mixed reactive gas may be directly configured to perform disinfection, and may also be configured to process an aqueous solution and then perform disinfection by the processed plasma-activated water.

Abstract: A disinfection cap or device for disinfecting medical connectors. The cap includes a visual indicator that changes color after sufficient scrubbing effort and time have been expended by a clinician to disinfect the medical device, giving positive visual feedback to the treating clinician. An external housing of the cap includes a disinfection medium, such as a disinfectant sponge that is coupled to a rotating collar. The housing is oriented so that the sponge contacts the medical device to be cleaned. Collar rotation in turn rotates the disinfectant sponge against the VAD, providing scrubbing action. A visualization chamber within the cap contains two isolated fluids of distinct colors. As the collar is rotated it mixes the two isolated fluids, changing color of the resultant mixture. When the visualization chamber shows the new, mixed third color, the medical device is disinfected.

Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light sanitizing cart including one or more first UV lamps configured to emit UV light, and one or more wand assemblies comprising one or more second UV lamps configured to emit UV light. The one or more wand assemblies are moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position.

Abstract: A system for sterilizing an interior of a vehicle includes: a sterilizer disposed on a driver's seat of the vehicle and configured to sterilize the interior of the vehicle; a driver detection sensor configured to detect a presence of a driver inside the vehicle; a seat movement adjustment mechanism configured to move the seat; and a controller configured to, in response to receiving a non-detection signal from the driver detection sensor, send driving signals to the seat movement adjustment mechanism and then apply a sterilizer operation signal for operating the sterilizer for a certain period of time upon movement of the driver's seat.

Abstract: Needleless connector disinfecting devices are provided that include a body having a top surface and a bottom surface, a cavity in the body, the cavity configured to receive a needleless connector, an activation arm disposed on the body, a cartridge housing disposed on the activation arm, a swab cartridge disposed in the cartridge housing, and a disposal chamber disposed in the body, the disposal chamber configured to receive used cleaning swabs. The activation arm is configured to slidably move the cartridge housing on the top surface of the body between a non-biased position in which a bottommost cleaning swab in the swab cartridge is in contact with an end portion of a needleless connector and a biased position in which the cartridge housing is disposed over the disposal chamber. Additional needleless connector disinfecting devices and methods of using needleless connector disinfecting devices are also provided.

Abstract: A closure system for a screw top container intended to contain a pharmaceutical or surgical medium comprises: a screw cap including a main body comprised of an annular wall with an internal thread for cooperating with an external thread adjacent an open end of the container, the body having a first open end for receiving the open end of the container and a second end closed by an end disc; a sealing formation within the main body for forming a seal with the open end of the container; and a tamper-evident band connected to the screw cap at the open end of the main body by at least one severable linkage, wherein the screw cap, sealing formation and tamper-evident band are integrally formed as a single unit for maintaining a hermetic seal with the container throughout a terminal sterilisation process.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a containment vessel having an interior space configured to be sealed. The interior space is configured to receive (i) liquid to be vaporized during a decontamination process and (ii) one or more pieces of personal protection equipment to be heated and decontaminated during the decontamination process. The apparatus also includes one or more flameless heaters configured to generate heat without a flame when activated. The apparatus further includes a thermal pouch configured to enclose the containment vessel and the one or more flameless heaters such that the heat from the one or more flameless heaters heats the containment vessel during the decontamination process.

Abstract: Cleaning and disinfection of multi-use plastic materials used in the food industry can be accomplished by using microwave radiation in combination with an electrolyte solution, thereby achieving at least 99.99% killing of microorganisms present on and inside the plastic device. Cleaning and disinfection of plastic trays used in security check screening can also be accomplished using microwave radiation in combination with an aqueous solution, thereby achieving at least 99.9% killing of pathogenic microorganisms present on the plastic tray.

Abstract: A sterilization cabinet, comprising a top panel, at least two side panels, and a floor panel forming a part of a chamber of the sterilization cabinet; at least one door connected to at least one of the at least two side panels of the sterilization cabinet; a vent formed in at least one of the two side panels; at least one first filter covering the vent and a filter cover configured to hold the first filter against the vent; a drain positioned in the floor panel, wherein the floor panel has a slope configured to cause condensate within the chamber to flow into the drain and wherein the drain is the only outlet for the condensate along the floor panel; and a second filter covering the drain such that condensate flowing into the drain passes through the second filter.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for implementing a plurality of graphical user interfaces. In one or more examples, an electronic device can include a display that provides the users with a series of graphical user interfaces, each graphical user interface corresponding to one or more of a plurality steps that a user can engage in to operate the electronic device. The one or more graphical user interfaces can include a visual depiction of what the user should be doing to operate the device at a given time, and can provide the user with information necessary such as processing status and identification information of the material being treated so as to operate the device. In one or more examples, the plurality of graphical user interfaces can place data and information of the screen that corresponds to the physical layout of the electronic device.

Abstract: A sterilizer for a vehicle includes a controller, a supply water storage configured to accommodate water required for generating hypochlorous acid water (HOCL) under control of the controller, an HOCL generator configured to generate HOCL by using water accommodated in the supply water storage under the control of the controller, and a sprayer configured to inject the HOCL generated in the HOCL generator to the vehicle under the control of the controller.

Abstract: The present invention is a disinfectant distribution system for conveniently eliminating viruses and diseases. In particular, the invention allows a user to conveniently install the system in public and private spaces to help improve life. The proposed embodiment provides a unique experience for a user by providing a safe experience for the general public.

Abstract: A medical waste treatment system, comprising: (1) A main treatment unit comprising: a waste receiver cover comprising a UV lamp; a waste shredding unit comprising a shredding bin and at least two rotating shredding blades; a compression unit to push the medical waste towards the shredding blades; a separator to allow the passage of shredded medical waste of a predefined shape and diameter; and a disinfectant delivery unit comprising a plurality of nozzles. (2) A disinfection unit which comprises a disinfectant mixing bin and a mixing unit. (3) A main liquid management unit comprising a disinfectant delivery unit that comprises a plurality of nozzles interconnected to the main treatment unit. (4) A separator unit to separate the liquid from shredded waste; and a centrifuge to further remove liquid from the shredded waste.