Abstract: An apparatus for sterilizing a fluid fitting includes a microwave source disposed in a shielded chamber, a pressure chamber inside the shielded chamber for receiving the luer lock and a sterilizing medium. The pressure chamber is in microwave communication with the microwave source. The apparatus also includes mechanical fluid clamps at each end of the pressure chamber for enabling pressurization of the pressure chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for sterilizing a fluid fitting includes a microwave source disposed in a shielded chamber, a pressure chamber inside the shielded chamber for receiving the luer lock and a sterilizing medium. The pressure chamber is in microwave communication with the microwave source. The apparatus also includes mechanical fluid clamps at each end of the pressure chamber for enabling pressurization of the pressure chamber.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved sliding entrance door assembly for an elevator and to the method of installing the assembly. In one embodiment the assembly includes one or more stationary panels affixed to the frame. The stationary panels are comprised of a side panel and a transom panel. The side panel replaces the wall adjacent to the elevator opening. The transom panel is located above the sliding entry door and the side panel. By using the stationary panel, which is thinner than a conventional wall, the sliding entry door assembly uses less of the hallway space. In an alternate embodiment, two sliding entry doors are installed in the frame. They are in separate planes so that one door can slide behind the other. The advantages to the present door assembly is that it may be installed in less time and the assembly requires less space than conventional door assemblies. Also the assembly closes the gap to the shaftway as soon as it is installed.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved sliding entrance door assembly for an elevator and to the method of installing the assembly. In one embodiment, the elevator sliding entrance door assembly comprises, viewed from the hallway, a sill, a left vertical post having a top portion, a right vertical post having a top portion and positioned parallel to the left post, a header formed with an open notch connected to the left and right posts, a door frame consisting of a strike jamb, head jamb and return jamb attached to the header, one post and sill. An elevator door track is attached to the header. The assembly also includes a sliding elevator door having rolling means to rollingly suspend the door from the track, the door being adjustable after being suspended through the opening formed in the header. In addition, the slide sill having a groove therein which defines a lower track for the door extends between the left post and the right post.