Abstract: A method for disinfecting articles placed within an apparatus for use with a conventional supply of fluid. The apparatus includes an outer vessel, an inner vessel so disposed within the outer vessel that an outer chamber is defined therebetween, means for covering the inner vessel, means of introducing fluid into the inner vessel, and means for selectively draining the inner and outer vessels. There may also be means for agitating the fluid in the inner vessel.

Abstract: A system including an apparatus for disinfecting articles placed within the apparatus for use with a conventional supply of fluid. The apparatus includes an outer vessel, an inner vessel so disposed within the outer vessel that an outer chamber is defined therebetween, means for covering the inner vessel, means of introducing fluid into the inner vessel, and means for selectively draining the inner and outer vessels. There may also be means for agitating the fluid in the inner vessel. The system includes the apparatus, means for selectively injecting disinfectant into the fluid prior to introduction of the fluid into the inner vessel, means for selectively sterilizing the fluid prior to introduction into the inner vessel and means for selectively recycling the disinfectant containing fluid for reintroduction into the inner vessel.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning and drying articles of anesthesia and respiratory equipment, particularly corrugated tubing and breathing bags. The corrugated tubes are threaded onto vertically arranged, perforated pipes which have restricted flow passages at their ends. First cleaning liquid, then drying air, is supplied under pressure to the pipes for radially outward flow therefrom to impinge on the lumina of the tubes.