Disinfection method and disinfection device
By applying low-level disinfectants at 40°C to 55°C, the method transitions pathogens' lipid bilayers to a liquid crystal phase, enhancing disinfection efficacy and safety while avoiding lens damage.
JP2026100159APending Publication Date: 2026-06-19廣瀬 亮平
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 廣瀬 亮平
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing disinfectants like PHMB have low disinfection efficacy, posing safety concerns and environmental risks, while high-efficacy alternatives are costly and complex, and methods like ultraviolet irradiation or boiling risk lens damage.
Method used
A disinfection method using low-level disinfectants like BAC or PHMB at temperatures between 40°C and 55°C to enhance disinfection efficacy by transitioning the lipid bilayer of pathogens from a gel to a liquid crystal phase, allowing better penetration.
Benefits of technology
Achieves high disinfection efficacy with low-level disinfectants at reduced temperatures, minimizing safety risks and device complexity, and preventing lens damage.
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Abstract
To provide a disinfection method and disinfection apparatus that can achieve high disinfection efficacy even with low concentrations of low-level disinfectants. [Solution] The disinfection method according to the present invention is a disinfection method for disinfecting a pathogen 1 having a lipid bilayer 3 using a flowable disinfectant 10, wherein the disinfectant 10 and the pathogen 1 are reacted within a temperature range of 40 to 55°C.
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