Method for sanitizing/sterilizing a container/enclosure via controlled exposure to electromagnetic radiation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8834788
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11417826

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A method for sanitizing/sterilizing a container/enclosure for use in the food industry or the beverage industry comprising the steps of: providing a container and/or enclosure; providing an electromagnetic radiation source; controllably exposing the container and/or enclosure to electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic radiation source for a period of time; and at least one of sanitizing and sterilizing at least a portion of the container and/or enclosure with the electromagnetic radiation.

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FOGG FILLER COMPANY3455 JOHN F DONNELLY DRIVE HOLLAND MI 49424

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fogg, Benjamin Holland, US 13 123
Hofferbert, David Holland, US 3 85

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