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A61L 2202/10

Apparatus features

Full Title

Aspects relating to methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects > Apparatus features

8 direct subcodes

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  • A61L 2202/11 Apparatus for generating biocidal substances, e.g. vaporisers, UV lamps
  • A61L 2202/13 Biocide decomposition means, e.g. catalysts, sorbents
  • A61L 2202/14 Means for controlling sterilisation processes, data processing, presentation and storage means, e.g. sensors, controllers, programs
  • A61L 2202/15 Biocide distribution means, e.g. nozzles, pumps, manifolds, fans, baffles, sprayers
  • A61L 2202/16 Mobile applications, e.g. portable devices, trailers, devices mounted on vehicles
  • A61L 2202/17 Combination with washing or cleaning means

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A61, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 20,621
  2. NOVARTIS CH 15,792
  3. ROCHE CH 14,303
  4. COVIDIEN US 13,862
  5. HARVARD UNIVERSITY US 13,454
  6. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA US 12,798
  7. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 12,140
  8. L'OREAL FR 11,800
  9. OLYMPUS CORPORATION JP 9,894
  10. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED US 9,513