Methods and apparatus for decontaminating fluids
AssigneeThrowleigh Technologies, L.L.C.
InventorHoward E. Purdum
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Abstract
Fluids, such as protein-containing biological fluids, particularly plasma, may be effectively decontaminated by treatment with ultrasonic energy alone or in conjunction with either ozone or UV radiation. Suitable apparatus for decontaminating protein-containing biological fluids with such methods are disclosed.
Claims16
A method for decontaminating a fluid, comprising treating the fluid with ultrasonic energy, while contacting the fluid with a vacuum, wherein said fluid is a protein-containing biological fluid selected from the group consisting of plasma, serum, saliva and spinal fluid.
A method for decontaminating a fluid, comprising a step for the treatment of a fluid with ultrasonic energy, while contacting said fluid with a vacuum, wherein said fluid is a protein-containing biological fluid selected from the group consisting of plasma, serum, saliva and spinal fluid.
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