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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 07, 1998
Paul S. Malchesky, Painesville Township, OH (US);
Chung-Chiun Liu, Cleveland Hts., OH (US);
Tom L. Merk, Chesterland, OH (US);
Steris Corporation, Mentor, OH (US);
Abstract
An electrolysis unit (,) has an ion selective barrier (,) for separating an anodic chamber (,) from a cathodic chamber (,). An electrolyte within the unit includes a precursor, such as potassium acetate, or acetic acid. A positive potential is applied to an anode (,) within the anodic chamber, resulting in the generation of a variety of shorter and longer lived oxidizing species, such as peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and ozone. In one preferred embodiment, a solution containing the oxidizing species is transported to a site where articles, such as medical instruments, are to be decontaminated. The oxidizing species are generated as needed, avoiding the need to store hazardous decontaminants.