Patent ID: 8647585
Filing Date: 2014-02-11
Classification: A61L,A61N,H05H

Abstract:
1. Plasma sterilisation apparatus comprising: a plasma applicator having an enclosed plasma generating region and an outlet for directing plasma out of the plasma generating region towards a surface to be sterilised; a microwave radiation generator connected to deliver microwave energy into the plasma generating region; and a gas feed connected to deliver gas into the plasma generating region, wherein the apparatus is configured to create an impedance at the plasma generating region, the impedance being high enough to enable striking of a non-thermal plasma for delivery out of the applicator, wherein the microwave radiation generator comprises a controller arranged adjustably to control the microwave energy delivered to the plasma generating region, wherein the plasma generating region is formed in a plurality of coaxial applicators, each coaxial applicator comprising: wherein the apparatus further comprises: