Patent ID: 8268257
Filing Date: 2012-09-18
Classification: A61L

Abstract:
1. A moveable apparatus for treatment of objects, comprising: at least one chamber configured for temporary retention of at least two objects to be treated therein, the at least one chamber having an opening and at least one holder disposed therein for stabilization of objects within the at least one chamber, the at least one chamber comprising a portion of a chamber wheel which is moveable; at least one closing element adjacent the opening of and engageable with the at least one chamber, the at least one closing element being moveable and disposed to open and close the opening during movement of the moveable apparatus, creating a chamber opened state and a chamber closed state, wherein in the chamber closed state the at least one closing element forms at least a portion of a wall of the at least one chamber, the at least one chamber being configured to be closed air-tight by the at least one closing element, the at least one chamber and the at least one closing element moving in the at least one closed state at the speed of the chamber wheel, the at least one closing element being arranged in the chamber closed state of the at least one chamber such that no relative movement takes place between the closing element and the at least one chamber during movement of the chamber wheel; and a locking member connected to the at least one chamber and connected to the at least one closing element for attaching and locking said at least one closing element to said at least one chamber during operation of the moveable apparatus, the locking member comprising a rod attached to the at least one closing element.