Rapid surface disinfection method and apparatus
First Claim
1. A device for rapidly sanitizing a surface of an object comprising:
- an enclosure having an opening adapted to insert the object therethrough, an interior portion of the enclosure adapted to receive the surface from the enclosure, and having an absorbent material; and
a liquid nitric oxide solution applicator comprising a liquid conduit, wherein the liquid conduit is connected to an atomizer or a nebulizer to dispense a liquid nitric oxide solution having an antimicrobial activity;
wherein the liquid nitric oxide solution applicator is in fluid communication with the interior portion of the enclosure and is adapted to apply the liquid nitric oxide solution onto the surface in a manner sufficient to rapidly sanitize the surface.
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Abstract
A device for rapidly sanitizing a surface is described. The device has an enclosure having an opening adapted to insert a surface, and an interior; a liquid nitric oxide solution applicator; and an absorbent material. The liquid nitric oxide solution applicator is in fluid communication with the interior of the enclosure and is adapted to apply liquid nitric oxide solution onto the surface when the surface is positioned within the enclosure. A method of rapidly sanitizing a surface is described. The devices and methods provided herein may be implemented to sanitize the surface of any body part or item that may be placed within the device. An infectious agent on the surface may be killed; i.e., the surface is disinfected. Non-limiting applications of the devices and methods include preventing nosocomial infections or food contamination, sanitizing household items, and implementing sanitizing procedures to comply with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices.
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1. A device for rapidly sanitizing a surface of an object comprising:
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an enclosure having an opening adapted to insert the object therethrough, an interior portion of the enclosure adapted to receive the surface from the enclosure, and having an absorbent material; and a liquid nitric oxide solution applicator comprising a liquid conduit, wherein the liquid conduit is connected to an atomizer or a nebulizer to dispense a liquid nitric oxide solution having an antimicrobial activity; wherein the liquid nitric oxide solution applicator is in fluid communication with the interior portion of the enclosure and is adapted to apply the liquid nitric oxide solution onto the surface in a manner sufficient to rapidly sanitize the surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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