EP2059264A4 - Method and apparatus for the dehydration and/or sterilization of organic materials - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for the dehydration and/or sterilization of organic materials

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Publication number
EP2059264A4
EP2059264A4 EP07800515A EP07800515A EP2059264A4 EP 2059264 A4 EP2059264 A4 EP 2059264A4 EP 07800515 A EP07800515 A EP 07800515A EP 07800515 A EP07800515 A EP 07800515A EP 2059264 A4 EP2059264 A4 EP 2059264A4
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Prior art keywords
dehydration
sterilization
organic materials
organic
materials
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Ceased
Application number
EP07800515A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2059264A1 (en
Inventor
Steven L Kantor
Douglas Norton
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Environmental Waste International Inc
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Environmental Waste International Inc
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Application filed by Environmental Waste International Inc filed Critical Environmental Waste International Inc
Publication of EP2059264A1 publication Critical patent/EP2059264A1/en
Publication of EP2059264A4 publication Critical patent/EP2059264A4/en
Ceased legal-status Critical Current

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/02—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using physical phenomena
    • A61L2/08—Radiation
    • A61L2/12—Microwaves
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L11/00—Methods specially adapted for refuse
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/24—Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F26—DRYING
    • F26B—DRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM
    • F26B11/00—Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects with movement which is non-progressive
    • F26B11/02—Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects with movement which is non-progressive in moving drums or other mainly-closed receptacles
    • F26B11/026—Arrangements for charging or discharging the materials to be dried, e.g. discharging by reversing drum rotation, using spiral-type inserts
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F26—DRYING
    • F26B—DRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM
    • F26B11/00—Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects with movement which is non-progressive
    • F26B11/02—Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects with movement which is non-progressive in moving drums or other mainly-closed receptacles
    • F26B11/04—Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects with movement which is non-progressive in moving drums or other mainly-closed receptacles rotating about a horizontal or slightly-inclined axis
    • F26B11/049—Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects with movement which is non-progressive in moving drums or other mainly-closed receptacles rotating about a horizontal or slightly-inclined axis with provisions for working under increased or reduced pressure, with or without heating
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F26—DRYING
    • F26B—DRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM
    • F26B11/00—Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects with movement which is non-progressive
    • F26B11/02—Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects with movement which is non-progressive in moving drums or other mainly-closed receptacles
    • F26B11/04—Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects with movement which is non-progressive in moving drums or other mainly-closed receptacles rotating about a horizontal or slightly-inclined axis
    • F26B11/0495—Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects with movement which is non-progressive in moving drums or other mainly-closed receptacles rotating about a horizontal or slightly-inclined axis with provisions for drying by electro-magnetic means, e.g. radiation, microwaves
EP07800515A 2006-08-30 2007-08-29 Method and apparatus for the dehydration and/or sterilization of organic materials Ceased EP2059264A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA 2557628 CA2557628A1 (en) 2006-08-30 2006-08-30 Method and apparatus for the dehydration and/or sterilization of organic materials
PCT/CA2007/001489 WO2008025134A1 (en) 2006-08-30 2007-08-29 Method and apparatus for the dehydration and/or sterilization of organic materials

Publications (2)

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EP2059264A1 EP2059264A1 (en) 2009-05-20
EP2059264A4 true EP2059264A4 (en) 2009-12-02

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EP07800515A Ceased EP2059264A4 (en) 2006-08-30 2007-08-29 Method and apparatus for the dehydration and/or sterilization of organic materials

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CA (1) CA2557628A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2008025134A1 (en)

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US5124125A (en) * 1990-07-10 1992-06-23 Brent David A Method for processing infectious waste using microwaves
DE4225430A1 (en) * 1992-07-31 1994-02-03 Wolfgang Schinke Sterilisation of e.g. hospital refuse in closed container using moisture and microwaves - by varying steam pressure and/or temp between set limits during microwave treatment, providing effective sterilisation in a reduced time.
US5407641A (en) * 1990-10-25 1995-04-18 Helmut Katschnig Microwave apparatus, and container for use in a microwave apparatus
US5951947A (en) * 1998-03-13 1999-09-14 A Creative Research And Testing Co Vacuumized microwave decontamination of waste materials

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DE3710156A1 (en) * 1987-03-27 1988-10-06 Wolfgang Schinke Device for treating infectious waste by microwaves
US5124125A (en) * 1990-07-10 1992-06-23 Brent David A Method for processing infectious waste using microwaves
US5407641A (en) * 1990-10-25 1995-04-18 Helmut Katschnig Microwave apparatus, and container for use in a microwave apparatus
DE4225430A1 (en) * 1992-07-31 1994-02-03 Wolfgang Schinke Sterilisation of e.g. hospital refuse in closed container using moisture and microwaves - by varying steam pressure and/or temp between set limits during microwave treatment, providing effective sterilisation in a reduced time.
US5951947A (en) * 1998-03-13 1999-09-14 A Creative Research And Testing Co Vacuumized microwave decontamination of waste materials

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EP2059264A1 (en) 2009-05-20
CA2557628A1 (en) 2008-02-29

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