WO2006078734A3 - Method and apparatus for cleaning and surface conditioning objects using plasma - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for cleaning and surface conditioning objects using plasma Download PDF

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WO2006078734A3
WO2006078734A3 PCT/US2006/001762 US2006001762W WO2006078734A3 WO 2006078734 A3 WO2006078734 A3 WO 2006078734A3 US 2006001762 W US2006001762 W US 2006001762W WO 2006078734 A3 WO2006078734 A3 WO 2006078734A3
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dielectric barrier
cleaning
barrier members
objects
elongated dielectric
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Peter Frank Kurunczi
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Cerionx Inc
Peter Frank Kurunczi
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Priority claimed from US11/039,628 external-priority patent/US7017594B2/en
Priority claimed from US11/040,222 external-priority patent/US20060162740A1/en
Priority claimed from US11/043,787 external-priority patent/US20060162741A1/en
Priority claimed from US11/143,552 external-priority patent/US20060272675A1/en
Application filed by Cerionx Inc, Peter Frank Kurunczi filed Critical Cerionx Inc
Publication of WO2006078734A2 publication Critical patent/WO2006078734A2/en
Publication of WO2006078734A3 publication Critical patent/WO2006078734A3/en

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B7/00—Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass
    • B08B7/0035—Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass by radiant energy, e.g. UV, laser, light beam or the like
    • 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
    • A61L2/14—Plasma, i.e. ionised gases
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L13/00—Cleaning or rinsing apparatus
    • B01L13/02—Cleaning or rinsing apparatus for receptacle or instruments
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01J—ELECTRIC DISCHARGE TUBES OR DISCHARGE LAMPS
    • H01J37/00—Discharge tubes with provision for introducing objects or material to be exposed to the discharge, e.g. for the purpose of examination or processing thereof
    • H01J37/32—Gas-filled discharge tubes
    • H01J37/32009—Arrangements for generation of plasma specially adapted for examination or treatment of objects, e.g. plasma sources
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01J—ELECTRIC DISCHARGE TUBES OR DISCHARGE LAMPS
    • H01J37/00—Discharge tubes with provision for introducing objects or material to be exposed to the discharge, e.g. for the purpose of examination or processing thereof
    • H01J37/32—Gas-filled discharge tubes
    • H01J37/32009—Arrangements for generation of plasma specially adapted for examination or treatment of objects, e.g. plasma sources
    • H01J37/32348—Dielectric barrier discharge
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L3/00—Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
    • B01L3/02—Burettes; Pipettes
    • B01L3/021—Pipettes, i.e. with only one conduit for withdrawing and redistributing liquids
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L3/00—Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
    • B01L3/02—Burettes; Pipettes
    • B01L3/021—Pipettes, i.e. with only one conduit for withdrawing and redistributing liquids
    • B01L3/0217—Pipettes, i.e. with only one conduit for withdrawing and redistributing liquids of the plunger pump type
    • B01L3/022—Capillary pipettes, i.e. having very small bore
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L3/00—Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
    • B01L3/02—Burettes; Pipettes
    • B01L3/0241—Drop counters; Drop formers
    • B01L3/0244—Drop counters; Drop formers using pins
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L3/00—Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
    • B01L3/02—Burettes; Pipettes
    • B01L3/0275—Interchangeable or disposable dispensing tips

Abstract

An apparatus and method for cleaning objects using plasma are disclosed. The apparatus provides a plurality of elongated dielectric barrier members arranged adjacent each other; a first set of electrodes arranged to be coupled to a voltage source at a first voltage, each electrode of the first set contained within, and extending substantially along the length of, a first set of the elongated dielectric barrier members; and a second set of electrodes arranged to be coupled to a voltage source at a second voltage, each electrode of the second set contained within, and extending substantially along the length of, a second set of the elongated dielectric barrier members; whereby, when the first and second voltages are applied, dielectric barrier discharges are created to form plasma between adjacent elongated dielectric barrier members for cleaning at least a portion of the objects. The method provides a plurality of elongated dielectric barrier members having a first and second set of electrodes arranged therein; introducing the objects proximate the elongated dielectric barrier members; and generating a dielectric barrier discharge to form plasma between the elongated dielectric barrier members for cleaning at least a portion of each of the objects.
PCT/US2006/001762 2005-01-20 2006-01-19 Method and apparatus for cleaning and surface conditioning objects using plasma WO2006078734A2 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (8)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US11/039,628 2005-01-20
US11/039,628 US7017594B2 (en) 2003-06-16 2005-01-20 Atmospheric pressure non-thermal plasma device to clean and sterilize the surfaces of probes, cannulas, pin tools, pipettes and spray heads
US11/040,222 2005-01-21
US11/040,222 US20060162740A1 (en) 2005-01-21 2005-01-21 Method and apparatus for cleaning and surface conditioning objects using non-equilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma
US11/043,787 2005-01-26
US11/043,787 US20060162741A1 (en) 2005-01-26 2005-01-26 Method and apparatus for cleaning and surface conditioning objects with plasma
US11/143,552 2005-06-02
US11/143,552 US20060272675A1 (en) 2005-06-02 2005-06-02 Method and apparatus for cleaning and surface conditioning objects using plasma

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US6283130B1 (en) * 1995-05-30 2001-09-04 Anelva Corporation Plasma cleaning method and placement area protector used in the method
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