Abstract: Methods of generating performic acid by contacting aqueous oxidizing agent and aqueous formic acid source in liquid phase are disclosed. A system and apparatus for the in situ production of the performic acid chemistries is further disclosed. In particular, a continuous flow reactor is provided to generate performic acid at variable rates. Methods of employing the oxidizing biocide for various disinfection applications are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sterilization using nonthermal plasma (NTP) ionization are disclosed. An example method for inactivation of viable microorganisms includes: inactivating viable microorganisms in a predetermined volume by: installing a plurality of ceiling mounted direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC), bipolar or steady-state, ion emitter modules based on a geometry of the predetermined volume; and producing, using the plurality of ceiling mounted ion emitter modules, a DC or AC, bipolar or steady-state, nonthermal plasma (NTP), each of the ceiling mounted ion emitter modules comprising a high voltage power supply (HVPS).

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for ultraviolet (UV) fluid purification, wherein the fluid is in a gaseous, liquid or solid form or combination thereof, comprising UV-C LED modules having improved light extraction efficiency. UV-C LED(s) are in optical communication with one or more UV-C transmissive window elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to split type sterilization electrolytic silver ion spray device in the field of cosmetics technology, which comprises sprinkler head, bottle body and electrolytic device comprising anode, decorative cover, cathode, electrolytic device shell, circuit board, lithium battery and electrolytic device base. The electrolytic device is equipped with resin tank, effectively capturing and adsorbing free silver ions, and greatly preventing them released by the anode during the electrolysis process from being reduced to silver metal by stacking at the cathode. The adsorbed silver ions can be soaked in hot water to increase the porosity of the resin, so that they are released, and help increase the content of silver ions in the preparation solution. This device is suitable for various occasions and uses, whether it is home, office, hospital or public places, this device can be used for air disinfection and sterilization.

Abstract: Radiant energy control systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided. An example light emitting device may comprise a sensor operable to detect whether a space is occupied, and a controller in communication with the sensor and operable to cause output, via a first light emitter white light comprising a wavelength range of 380 to 420 nm, and cause output, via a second light emitter a non-white light comprising a wavelength range of 380 to 420 nm.

Abstract: A collimator to control and/or focus radiation originating from an electron beam source, comprising at least a first absorber comprising a first side configured to allow the beam entry and a second side opposite to the first side; and at least one recess in the first absorber wherein a first contour of the recess at the first side is larger than a second contour of the recess at the second side. Further, a to control and/or focus radiation originating from an electron beam source, comprising the steps of providing at least a first collimator according to any of the preceding collimator claims; providing a product to be sterilized; arranging or assembling the collimator with the respect to the product so that the collimated electrons are oriented towards at least one part of the product to be sterilized and electrons are absorbed towards at least another part of the product that to be not harmed by those electrons.

Abstract: The window air conditioning and heating unit controls the environmental conditions within a room of a building. The window air conditioning and heating unit mounts in a window of the room. The window air conditioning and heating unit measures and monitors the temperature of and the humidity in the air in the room. The window air conditioning and heating unit comprises an environmental control structure, a control circuit, and a housing. The environmental control structure provides the heat and mass transfer capabilities required to control the temperature and humidity within the room. The control circuit controls and powers the operation of the environmental control structure. The environmental control structure and the control circuit are contained in the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and/or apparatuses capable of sterilizing medical products, preferably reusable urinary catheters, or other products using radiation. The apparatus of the present invention can be efficiently configured and designed to provide sterilization of the surfaces of a medical device by emitting radiation in a range sufficient and effective to destroy contaminants including pathogens and microorganisms. According to one preferred embodiment, radiation emitting diodes are placed in an array such that radiation is emitted into the interior of the apparatus enclosing the medical device for sterilization. Preferably, the systems and/or apparatuses can repeatedly sterilize medical products (e.g., reusable urinary catheters) without damaging them.

Abstract: Systems and methods for autonomous sterilization of vehicles includes coded logic or processing instructions to determine (i) when sterilization should occur (or not occur), (ii) where sterilization should occur (or not occur), and/or (iii) how sterilization should occur (e.g., which method to use, how long to conduct, and/or which parameter values/settings to employ). The sterilization system may autonomously determine when it is safe to sterilize an environment/location and/or how such sterilization should be carried out. Autonomous sterilization systems and/or processes described herein may permit facilities and/or services to remain open and/or available at higher rates than current offline processes permit, thereby increasing availability.

Abstract: A sterilization system includes a sterilization chamber, a processor, and a sterilization module. The sterilization module includes a frame assembly, an extraction assembly, and a carriage assembly. The extraction assembly is configured to extract a sterilant fluid from a cartridge and transfer the sterilant fluid to the sterilization chamber. The carriage assembly includes a motor, a carriage body, and a translating flag. The carriage body is configured to receive the cartridge. The translating flag is configured to move from a first position to a second position relative to the carriage body in response to the carriage body receiving the cartridge. The sensor is configured to detect movement of the translating flag from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: An air conditioner unit may include a housing, an outdoor heat exchanger assembly, an indoor heat exchanger assembly, a compressor, a sterilization light assembly, and a flow sensor. The housing may define an indoor portion and an outdoor portion. The housing may further define an exhaust outlet downstream from the indoor portion to exhaust air therefrom. The sterilization light assembly may be disposed within the indoor portion to transmit an ultraviolet light emission thereto. The flow sensor may be disposed within the indoor portion upstream from the exhaust outlet. The flow sensor may be operably coupled to the sterilization light assembly and configured to activation of sterilization light assembly in response to detecting a predetermined airflow within the indoor portion.

Abstract: A method of preparing a prefilled syringe is disclosed that includes obtaining a syringe barrel and a needle adaptor cap assembled on the tip of the syringe barrel, wherein the needle adaptor cap has a rubber element tightly sealing the orifice of the tip of the syringe barrel and the syringe barrel together with the needle adaptor cap assembled on the tip of the syringe barrel is sterilized by a first sterilizing. Filling a drug substance into an interior of the syringe barrel and sealing the interior of the syringe barrel. Packaging the syringe barrel with a rubber stopper sealing the interior thereof and the needle adaptor cap assembled on the tip of the syringe barrel. Providing a second external surface sterilizing of the packaged syringe barrel with the rubber stopper sealing the interior thereof and the needle adaptor cap assembled on the tip of the syringe barrel.

Abstract: A multistage connector assembly for a lumen decontamination system is provided. The assembly includes a main body, a multistage body, a multistage barrier, a connector, and one or more biasing members. The assembly includes a multistage barrier movable in the fluid passageway between a fully closed position in which each stage of the multistage barrier is in a closed position to each independently block flow in the fluid passageway and a fully open position in which each stage is in an open position to allow flow within the fluid passageway. The connector is configured to engage the multistage barrier when coupled to the main body to sequentially open each stage of the multistage barrier to enable flow through the fluid passageway. The biasing member(s) are configured to urge each stage of the multistage barrier towards a closed position that blocks flow in the fluid passageway.

Abstract: A catalyst adapted for generating hydrogen peroxide induced by a temperature difference and a method for environmental disinfection using the same are provided. The catalyst includes a thermoelectric material distributed on a substrate. The thermoelectric material induces a reaction between water vapor and oxygen contained in the air through a temperature difference to generate hydrogen peroxide, to serve a sterilization function through the hydrogen peroxide generated. The method for environmental disinfection using the catalyst includes the following. The catalyst is placed in an environment with a temperature difference. The catalyst is caused to induce a reaction between water vapor and oxygen contained in air through the temperature difference to generate hydrogen peroxide without applying power, and serve a sterilization function through the hydrogen peroxide generated.

Abstract: A sterilization system comprising a sterilization container for holding a surgical instrument, the sterilization container formed to allow sterilant to enter and residual sterilant to exit so that the surgical instrument in the sterilization container can be subjected to a sterilization process. The sterilization container comprises an electronic sensor module for measuring a characteristic of an environment in the sterilization container during a sterilization process. The system further comprises a station capable of being in electronic communication with the sterilization container, with the station comprising a station memory. The station is configured to track usage of the sterilization container on the station memory based on data measured by the electronic sensor module.

Abstract: A method of preparing a sterilized heart valve, the method comprising: compressing a compressible frame of a heart valve from an expanded configuration to a crimped configuration; the heart valve comprising the frame and a plurality of leaflets coupled to the frame; wherein each of the plurality of leaflets comprises a dry, unfixed, decellularized, antigen-free biological tissue that has been treated with a solution comprising a polyol or polyhydric alcohol; packaging the heart valve within a sealed packaging system while the heart valve is in the crimped configuration; and sterilizing the heart valve packaged within the sealed packaging system with one or more cycles of electron beam radiation.

Abstract: A disinfection application, particularly, to a device capable of disinfecting a ventilator as well as a face mask and a hose, and more particularly, to an ozone disinfection device, an ozone disinfection system, and an ozone disinfection method. The ozone disinfection device includes: a sealed disinfection space, a gas distribution unit, an ozone generation unit, a suction pump, a filter, and a control module.

Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for operating a sterilization chamber such that one version of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) software is compatible with any number of hardware configurations of the sterilization chamber. The PLC software is divided into a core module for operations which are the same across all hardware configurations, and a template module for hardware specific operations. Configuration data, state data, and live data are segregated from each other.

Abstract: A sterilization machine for the sterilization of caps, comprising an isolation chamber having an inner space in which the caps are advanced along a conveying path and separating the inner space from an outer space, a plurality of carts positioned within the inner space and an actuation unit arranged in the outer space and configured to selectively advance the carts along an advancement path by means of the generation of an electromagnetic field. Each cart comprises a pusher element configured to interact with a group of caps having one or more caps, to advance the respective group along the conveying path during the advancement of the respective cart along at least one portion of the advancement path. The actuation unit is configured to selectively lift the carts by means of levitation and to advance the carts along the advancement path by means of control of the electromagnetic field.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating large quantities of potatoes, other tubers, vegetables, produce, and/or other crops are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a crop storage facility configured in accordance with the present technology includes a treatment system configured to distribute a treatment agent configured to inhibit spoilage of the crops. The treatment system can include a combination of two or more chemical compositions configured to release different concentrations of the treatment agent to produce a desired level of the treatment agent in the storage facility.