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Disposable liquid sterilizer unit

  • US 4,141,686 A
  • Filed: 03/24/1977
  • Issued: 02/27/1979
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/1977
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A disposable unit for sterilizing the liquid comprising:

  • an elongated plastic jacket having an inner surface and opposing ends,an elongated tube for generating radiation to sterilize liquid in said jacket, said tube extending longitudinally along the interior of said jacket and having an outer surface, said inner and outer surface forming a flow chamber within said jacket around said tube, said tube being nonremovably received by said jacket,said jacket being substantially opaque to said radiation,means adjacent said opposing ends of said jacket for providing an inlet and an outlet for flow of liquid from said inlet into said chamber and into direct contact with said tube for sterilization by the radiation therefrom and finally out of said outlet,said jacket ends including liquid tight seals engaging respective ends of said tube to prevent outflow of liquid from said flow chamber except via said outlet,said tube ends each terminating in electrically conductive terminal means extending exteriorly of said jacket ends for applying electric power to the tube and for providing mechanical support to said unit.

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