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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 01, 2020
Filed:
Jun. 24, 2016
Crosstex International, Inc., Hauppauge, NY (US);
James W. Chandler, Ashland, OH (US);
Crosstex International, Inc., Hauppauge, NY (US);
Abstract
A system for condensing steam from an autoclave sterilizer includes a cooling tank and a condensing coil extending into the cooling tank. Cooling water from a source of water flows into the tank to cool the condensing coil when the temperature of the coolant in the cooling tank exceeds a predetermined value. A waste water drain is in fluid communication with the cooling tank. An air gap is located between the tank and the source of cooling water. The air gap includes an opening to atmospheric air and is configured to avoid back flow from a waste water drain toward the water source. A check valve may be used with or in lieu of an air gap to prevent back flow toward the water source.