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7357896 |
Resistometer
A Biological Indicator Evaluator Resistometer (BIER vessel) provides enhancements in controlling the start and end points of exposure to a sterilant gas. The end point control employs a large...
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7354758 |
Device and method for sterility testing
Device and method for sterility testing, in particular of pharmaceutical products, includes a closed sterility test system having at least two test containers, in each case having an integrated...
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7326562 |
Biological indicator system to detect effectiveness of sterilization
A novel biological indicator system to detect the effectiveness of a sterilization treatment for assessing the viability of and/or changes in bacterial spores exposed to sterilization or...
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7312071 |
Effective monitoring system for anthrax smallpox, or other pathogens
A device and method for detecting anthrax or other pathogens are disclosed. Individual self-contained monitoring devices of a monitoring system can be portable or stationary (e.g. installed in air...
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7297530 |
Device for use in monitoring a swab technique
A device for use in monitoring a swab method, the device includes a first substrate substantially adjacent a second substrate, the first substrate and the second substrate having disposed...
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7189526 |
Apparatus for culture, process for preparing apparatus for culture, and culturing method
An apparatus for culture is provided, which apparatus enables to increase the ratio of a culture medium solution to the number of cells while keeping the density of the cells at a high level and...
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7141414 |
Biosensor
The illustrated embodiment comprises a biosensor utilizing plant cells and nutrient media for maintaining the plant cells in a live condition. A light source having desired optical characteristics...
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6927058 |
Telltale sanitary gasket
A gasket for use with sanitary piping systems contains a receptacle for retaining an encapsulated bacterial test indicator. The receptacle has a length that permits the indicator end of the test...
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6924139 |
Self-contained biological indicator
A self-contained biological indicator for evaluating the effectiveness of a sterilizer utilizing an anti-microbial gas or liquid fluid. The indicator is comprised of a tubular casing having open...
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6900028 |
Reflective disc assay devices, systems and methods
Disc assay devices and methods for the detection and enumeration of microorganisms are disclosed. The devices and methods include a plurality of discs attached to a substrate and a reflector on one...
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6893816 |
Microfabricated, flowthrough porous apparatus for discrete detection of binding reactions
An improved microfabricated apparatus for conducting a multiplicity of individual and simultaneous binding reactions is described. The apparatus comprises a substrate on which are located discrete...
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6872545 |
Microbiological analyzer using colorimetric means for biochemical color and growth determinations
A microbiological analyzer for performing ID tests on samples using colorimetric techniques to generate a pixel-wise colored map of a test region of interest and also performing MIC tests on...
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6800478 |
Apparatus and method for detecting biofilm in the water conduits of dental units
An apparatus for detecting biofilm in the water conduits of dental units, especially biofilm adhering to the inside surfaces of the conduits, can be used on a water line equipped with a plurality...
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6787104 |
Detection and treatment of chemical weapons and/or biological pathogens
A system for detection and treatment of chemical weapons and/or biological pathogens uses a detector system, an electrostatic precipitator or scrubber, a circulation system, and a control. The...
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6773898 |
Process challenge device
A process challenge device and method of using the same is presented for testing the efficiency of various sterilization procedures on objects to be sterilized. The device is assembled from two...
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6689602 |
Bio-sensor
A compact bio-sensor is provided, particularly suitable for measuring biological oxygen demand, which includes micro-organisms for altering a biological parameter and sensors upstream and...
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6653096 |
Process challenge device and method
A process challenge device tailored to mimic the resistance of a particular product-package combination to a particular biological inactivation, disinfection, or sterilization process. The device...
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6632661 |
Self-spreading microbiological culture device
A device for culturing microorganisms and its use are described. The claimed device comprises a substrate having a top side, a pedestal mounted on the top side of the substrate and comprising a...
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6632654 |
Canister for inventorying susceptability test devices in an automated microbiological analyzer
An elongate canister having a generally rectangular cross-section sized to house a plurality of antibiotic susceptibility test arrays stacked one atop another and maintained secure within an...
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6566090 |
Rapid readout sterilization indicator for liquid peracetic acid sterilization procedures
A sterilization indicator is useful for testing the effectiveness of sterilization procedures that disinfect objects by contacting them with a liquid sterilization procedure. The indicator includes...
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6528277 |
Indicator systems for determination of sterilization
This invention relates to a container and method for detecting a specific environmental parameter or combination of parameters, or for determining the effectiveness of a sterilization procedure....
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6524846 |
Biological toxin detection system for mailed materials
Envelopes and other containers intended for mail transportation possess a biological agent/toxin indicator operative upon the interior in detection of volatile bases including gaseous amines...
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6524845 |
Apparatus for the determination of microorganisms in liquid test specimens
An apparatus for determining microorganisms in liquid test specimens includes a specimen providing station ( 10 ) with a transport apparatus ( 32, 36 ) for the continuous provision of cuvettes ( 26...
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6436659 |
Biological indicator for sterilization processes with double buffer system
A method and an apparatus for preventing reversion of the color of an indicator dye in a biological indicator is disclosed. The indicator dye changes color if viable microorganisms are present...
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6410308 |
Device for examining the sterility of fluids
A device for examining the sterility of fluids, in particular of pharmaceutical products is proposed. The device comprises a diaphragm filter inserted into a filtering unit for sterile filtration...
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6406879 |
Device and method for testing biocidal efficacy of a liquid
A test device and a method for assessing the biocidal efficacy of a liquid are disclosed. The device includes: a vessel, an inlet in communication with said vessel, means for introducing a...
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6395504 |
Use of phage associated lytic enzymes for the rapid detection of bacterial contaminants
A method for the use of a phage associated lysing enzyme for the detecting the presence and determining the quantity of bacteria present in or on a wide variety of substances is described. The...
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6372485 |
Automated microbiological testing apparatus and method therefor
A diagnostic microbiological testing system and method for microorganism identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility determinations (AST). The system includes multiple-well test panels...
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6340590 |
Verification of thermal sterilization
Thermal sterilization indicator process, apparatus and test indicator product which enable indication of microbial sterility achieved during a thermal sterilizer cycle by measuring visible light...
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6299839 |
System and methods for performing rotor assays
An analytical system comprises a frame and movable carriage. An analytical rotor is mounted on the carriage and can be translated among a sample dispensing station, a fluid dispensing station, and...
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6228635 |
Portable cell growth cassette for use in maintaining and growing biological cells
A portable cassette is disclosed, for receiving, maintaining and growing biological cells ex vivo, without exposing the cells to the external environment. The portable cassette is used in...
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6180335 |
Apparatus for detecting contamination in food products
The present invention is a disposable element for assaying food samples and a method for using the element. The disposable element includes a container having first, second, and third ports, a...
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6140070 |
Sample collecting method and apparatus
The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for collecting and pooling the contents of a multiple number of individual sample containers, the apparatus comprising an autoclavable...
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6096533 |
Multi-zone sterility indicator
The present specification describes a sterility indicator device which comprises a container means and a cover means. The container means comprises a plurality of discrete zones, wherein each zone...
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6025189 |
Apparatus for reading a plurality of biological indicators
An apparatus reads a plurality of biological indicators (BIs) to determine efficacy of a plurality of sterilization cycles. Each BI exhibits fluorescence in response to biological activity...
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5955296 |
Biological test pack for ethylene oxide sterilization
A disposable biological test pack for determining the efficacy of ETO gas sterilizers comprising a plastic housing which in turn houses a plastic vial holding biological spores. The plastic housing...
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5897993 |
Method of determining the number of bacteria quickly and a device for determining the number of bacteria
A method of determining the number of bacteria in a sample which involves introducing a sample containing bacteria into a tubular filtering vessel holding therein a hydrophobic filter for bacterial...
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5872004 |
Test pack for assessing the efficiency of a sterilization process
A sterilization process is assessed using a test pack having a tube (16) for simulating the difficult to clean areas of instruments, such as lumens. The tube is disposed in a tray (10), and a...
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5863790 |
Biological sterility indicator
A system is used for determining efficacy of a sterilization cycle. A biological sterility indicator exhibits fluorescence in response to biological activity which is indicative of bacterial growth...
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5856118 |
Biological indicator and method
A biological indicator including a plurality of metal carriers individually compartmentalized in a package, so that there are a plurality of different incremental population levels of a resistant...
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5824553 |
Disposable sterilization test pack for evaluating steam and ethylene oxide sterilization
Structure for evaluating the efficacy of sterilization apparatus using either steam or ethylene oxide as sterilant is disclosed. The structure includes an insert of porous material having a cavity...
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5801010 |
Self-contained biological indicator for non traditional sterilization methods
A self-contained biological indicator for evaluating the efficacy of sterilization processes utilizing hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen peroxide/peracetic acid plasma and vapor as the sterilant is...
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5759848 |
Biological indicator
Described is a biological indicator which comprises an indicator microorganism and a film which allows the permeation of a sterilizing gas but does not allow the permeation of the microorganism,...
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5750184 |
Unitary biological indicator for gaseous sterilants and process
A biological indicator is formed from two members (or a sheet with one portion folded onto another portion) which are sealed together and form a pathway having three sections. One section opens to...
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5736355 |
Self contained biological indicator
A self contained biological indicator (A) determines an effectiveness of a microbial decontamination process. A dart (68) has a seal (80) engaged by rim (58) in detents (50C) in fins (36A-36F) of a...
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5730934 |
Method and apparatus for sterilizing packaging TRX-349
A method and apparatus for sterilizing packaging through irradiation with an excimer ultraviolet lamp which may be integrated on a packaging machine. The excimer ultraviolet lamp emits radiation at...
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5605836 |
Modular method and device for the evaluation of the ability of biocide to penetrate biofilm
A thickness modular device for use in the evaluation of the ability of a biocide to penetrate biofilms of varying thicknesses is disclosed. It comprises: (a) a petri dish including a horizontal...
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5552320 |
Self-contained biological indicator
A self-contained biological indicator includes an outer container that is translucent and liquid impermeable. The container is normally closed by a vapor-permeable, micro-organism-impermeable...
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5536662 |
Cell assay device
This invention encompasses porous microchambers which contain cells and permit liquid to flow in and out of the chamber while retaining cells within the chamber. These porous microchambers serve as...
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5529931 |
Time-temperature indicator for establishing lethality of high temperature food processing
There is presented an indicator capsule for determining temperature and t exposure required for food processing comprising a cylindrical tube having a closed end and an open end, a cap for...
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