Disclosed is a sterilizer for sterilizing a container with ultraviolet rays. The sterilizer includes a light-emitting element including at least one semiconductor light-emitting diode that emits ultraviolet rays directed to the container; a power supply for supplying electrical energy to the light-emitting element; a casing having a main body in which the power supply is provided, and a neck portion lying under the main body, the neck portion being configured to join to the container; and a circuit element for detecting a change in electrical energy of the power supply to control the light-emitting element.

An autoclave including a Faraday cage, which when placed in a microwave oven sterilizes N95 masks or any other metal surgical devices through pressurized steam. The Faraday cage prevents metal inside the cage from arching when inside the microwave oven. Pressure build up occurs inside a container, which includes an umbrella valve. The container encloses the Faraday cage, which is adjustable to fit many sized objects.

A powder sterilization method for sterilizing powder, in particular an active pharmaceutical ingredient in powder form or food in powder form, using fluid vapor, in particular steam. According to the invention, the fluid vapor is applied to the powder in an evacuated treatment chamber (3), in particular it is applied to the powder during its free fall along a drop section (7), in particular in countercurrent.

An apparatus for decontaminating and storing lab instruments such as pipettes. A carousel feature of the apparatus provides convenient access and allows multiple items to be decontaminated at the same time. The ultraviolet lamp directs UV radiation to surface contaminations of the instruments and effectively eliminates various microorganisms.

The present invention discloses an apparatus for sterilization using ultra violet rays comprises roof structure (1), base structure (2) and stand (3). The roof structure (1) comprises the at least one ultra violet tube light (7) and at least one sensor (8) to detect the object placed on the base structure (2). The base structure (2) comprises the at least one ultra violet tube light (5). Said ultra violet tube lights (5) & (7) are powered by the power circuit box (6). The roof structure (1) is supported by the stand (3). The sensor (8) detects the object (4) and ultra violet tube lights (5) & (7) automatically ON and in the absence of the object (4) on platform ultra violet tube light (5) & (7) automatically OFF. All wall inside of roof structure (1) and the base structure (2) are provided with mirrors to reflect the ultra violet rays towards object (4).

An autoclave including a Faraday cage, which when placed in a microwave oven sterilizes N95 masks or any other metal surgical devices through pressurized steam. The Faraday cage prevents metal inside the cage from arching when inside the microwave oven. Pressure build up occurs inside a container, which includes an umbrella valve. The container encloses the Faraday cage, which is adjustable to fit many sized objects.

A portable communication device includes an apparatus for environmental sensing. The apparatus includes a housing, one or more environmental sensors and an ozone source. The housing includes one or more ports for allowing air flow between the surrounding environment and a cavity of the housing. The environmental sensors are coupled to the housing and can sense an environmental agent included in the air flow. The ozone source can generate ozone gas within the cavity of the housing to decompose unwanted organic compounds inside the port.

A sterilization system includes a vial, a carrier of microorganisms disposed in the vial, and a fluid management system having an output connectable to the vial for delivering a liquid chemical sterilant and a neutralizer thereto. Additionally, a growth medium may be delivered to the vial such that the vial and growth medium may assessed for a change to a visual characteristic indicative of sterilization inefficacy.

Disclosed herein are biological indicators suitable for use in a liquid-chemical sterilization process that may be conducted by an automated endoscope reprocessor. The biological indicator may include one or more ports for introducing and removing a liquid-chemical sterilant therefrom. The biological indicators may include features, such as a declivity leading to a port opening or a pipette, that may assist in transferring the liquid-chemical sterilant. The system may additionally include a holder having features that facilitate use of the system and biological indicators.

A reprocessing case may be used to assist in reprocessing an instrument, such as an endoscope in an automated reprocessor. The reprocessing case may include various features such that the case may include and be transitioned between a closed configuration, an open configuration, and a disinfection configuration. In particular the reprocessor may transition the case to a disinfection configuration during a reprocessing procedure.