초록

A self-contained, closed loop steam sterilizer has an integral external boiler. The sterilizer employs a prevacuum sterilization cycle with a dwell phase to promote steam efficiency. A single pump accomplishes all pumping functions in a prioritized manner.

대표청구항 ▼

A method of steam sterilizing objects in a sealable sterilization chamber, comprising: providing a steam sterilizer cycle having at least one presterilization vacuum pulse, wherein said steam sterilizing cycle comprises a first charge phase wherein steam is introduced into a chamber until a predeter

A method of steam sterilizing objects in a sealable sterilization chamber, comprising: providing a steam sterilizer cycle having at least one presterilization vacuum pulse, wherein said steam sterilizing cycle comprises a first charge phase wherein steam is introduced into a chamber until a predetermined elevated temperature is reached and a drain in said chamber is closed; a dwell phase wherein said predetermined elevated temperature is maintained at a substantially constant level; a vacuum pulse wherein said drain is opened and steam is not introduced; a second charge phase; a sterilization phase; a vacuum pulse; and a drying phase.