公开(公告)号：US08691562B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-08

申请号：US13852435

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: American Sterilizer Company

Inventor： Phillip P. Franciskovich ,  Tricia A. Cregger

IPC: C12M1/34

CPC classification number: G01N21/6486 ,  C12Q1/22

Abstract: A sterilization indicator including an electronically conductive material positioned on a substrate; a biological indicator positioned on part or all of the electronically conductive material, and electronic circuitry for determining whether the membrane potential of the biological indicator changes during incubation following exposure sterilization conditions.

Abstract translation: 一种消毒指示器，包括位于基板上的电子导电材料; 位于部分或全部电子导电材料上的生物指示剂，以及用于确定在暴露灭菌条件之后孵育期间生物指示物的膜电位是否改变的电子电路。

公开(公告)号：US08668881B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

申请号：US13764814

申请日：2013-02-12

Applicant: American Sterilizer Company

Inventor： Aaron Leif Hill ,  Thaddeus Joseph Mielnik

IPC: A61L2/20

CPC classification number: A61L2/208 ,  A61L2202/122 ,  A61L2202/24

Abstract: A decontamination enclosure, comprised of a plurality of preformed panels joined together to form a structure defining a totally enclosed chamber. A door is formed in at least one of the panels, the door being movable between an opened position and a closed position to allow access to the chamber. A circulation system is attached to the structure for circulating vaporized hydrogen peroxide through the chamber. A controller is provided for controlling the amount of vaporized hydrogen peroxide introduced into the chamber.

Abstract translation: 一种净化罩，由多个预成型的面板组成，连接在一起以形成限定全封闭室的结构。 在至少一个面板上形成一个门，该门能够在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动，以允许进入腔室。 循环系统连接到用于使蒸发的过氧化氢循环通过该室的结构。 提供了一种控制器，用于控制引入室中的汽化过氧化氢的量。

公开(公告)号：US08668880B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

申请号：US13053721

申请日：2011-03-22

Applicant: Phillip P. Franciskovich ,  Donald G. Rosenhamer

Inventor： Phillip P. Franciskovich ,  Donald G. Rosenhamer

IPC: B01D11/02 ,  A61L2/00 ,  B65D25/08 ,  B67D5/00 ,  A01N1/02 ,  A01N25/12 ,  A61K8/04 ,  A61L2/18 ,  A61L9/05 ,  A61L9/12 ,  B01F1/00 ,  B08B3/04

CPC classification number: A01N1/0215 ,  A01N25/12 ,  A61K8/04 ,  A61L2/00 ,  A61L2/18 ,  A61L2/26 ,  A61L9/05 ,  A61L9/12 ,  A61L2202/122 ,  A61L2202/123 ,  A61L2202/24 ,  B01F1/00 ,  B08B3/045

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus that inhibits microbial viability on a medical instrument. The apparatus has a sterilization chamber for receiving the medical instrument. A circulation system is fluidly connected to the sterilization chamber to circulate a fluid through the sterilization chamber. A well is provided to receive a chemistry container that includes a removable base portion. A device is provided to detach the removable base portion from the chemistry container. The device includes a mounting end that is mountable within the well such that the device extends into a lower portion of the well. An elongated intermediate section extends from the mounting end at a first angle. A free end extends from the elongated intermediate section at a second angle. The free end is dimensioned to matingly engage and apply a force to a mating feature on the chemistry container or on the removable base portion as the chemistry container is inserted into the well.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了抑制医疗器械上的微生物活力的装置。 该装置具有用于接收医疗器械的消毒室。 循环系统流体地连接到消毒室以使流体通过灭菌室循环。 提供一个井以接收包括可移除基部的化学容器。 提供了一种装置，用于将可移除基部从化学容器中分离。 该装置包括可安装在井内的安装端，使得该装置延伸到井的下部。 细长的中间部分从安装端以第一角度延伸。 自由端以细长的中间部分以第二角度延伸。 自由端的尺寸被设计成当化学容器插入井中时配合地接合并向化学容器上的可移除的基部上的配合特征施加力。

公开(公告)号：US20130302208A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13779958

申请日：2013-02-28

Applicant: AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANY

Inventor： Aaron L. Hill ,  Thaddeus J. Mielnik

IPC: A61L2/24

CPC classification number: A61L2/24 ,  A61L2/186 ,  A61L2/208 ,  A61L2/22 ,  A61L2202/14 ,  A61L2202/25

Abstract: A method of decontaminating a room or space, comprising the steps of providing a cold-mist decontamination device capable of generating an atomized mist comprised of a decontaminant and water, inputting into an internal processor the parameters of the room or space and the concentration of the decontaminant in the decontamination solution, measuring the temperature and humidity in the room or space, and determining the maximum amount of the decontamination solution that can be introduced into the room or space in atomized form without condensing the decontaminant on surfaces within the room or space.

Abstract translation: 一种净化房间或空间的方法，包括以下步骤：提供能够产生由净化剂和水组成的雾化雾的冷雾净化装置，将内部处理器的参数输入室内空间的浓度， 净化溶液中的去污剂，测量房间或空间中的温度和湿度，以及确定可以以雾化形式引入到房间或空间中的去污溶液的最大量，而不会在房间或空间内的表面上冷凝去污剂。

公开(公告)号：US08541196B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US13438951

申请日：2012-04-04

Applicant: Joseph T. Sestak ,  Peter J. Buczynski

Inventor： Joseph T. Sestak ,  Peter J. Buczynski

IPC: C12Q1/22 ,  C12M1/34 ,  C12M1/24 ,  B65D55/02

CPC classification number: C12M37/06 ,  C12M23/32

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for activating a self-contained biological indicator. The biological indicator includes a casing, an ampule having a growth-promoting medium disposed therein and microorganisms. The ampule and microorganisms are disposed within the casing. The device is comprised of a first lever arm having a cavity formed therein. The cavity is dimensioned to receive a biological indicator. A second lever arm has a protrusion extending from a surface thereof and is moveable relative to the first lever arm to deform a casing of the biological indicator thereby fracturing an ampule in the casing and exposing microorganisms in the casing to a growth-promoting medium in the ampule of the biological indicator.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于激活独立生物指示剂的装置。 生物指示器包括壳体，其中设置有生长促进介质的安瓿和微生物。 安瓿和微生物设置在外壳内。 该装置由其中形成有空腔的第一杠杆臂构成。 空腔的尺寸设计成接收生物指示器。 第二杠杆臂具有从其表面延伸并且可相对于第一杠杆臂移动的突起，从而使生物指示器的壳体变形，从而在壳体内破裂安瓿，并将壳体中的微生物暴露于生长促进介质中 安瓿的生物指标。

公开(公告)号：US08518941B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US12806731

申请日：2010-08-19

Applicant: Herbert J. Kaiser ,  Daniel A. Klein ,  Anchalee Thanavaro ,  Miranda Chevon Shaver

Inventor： Herbert J. Kaiser ,  Daniel A. Klein ,  Anchalee Thanavaro ,  Miranda Chevon Shaver

IPC: A01N43/66 ,  A61K31/53

CPC classification number: A61L2/02 ,  A01N43/64 ,  A01N59/00 ,  A62D3/30 ,  A62D3/38 ,  A62D2101/02 ,  A01N25/02

Abstract: An extreme temperature decontamination composition such as a solution for destroying microorganisms, chemical warfare and bioterrorism agents is utilized that generally does not freeze at low temperatures down to about minus 25° F. and also has no significant evaporation or decomposition at temperatures up to about 120° F. The solution is effective against nerve agents and vesicants such as VX and HD, and various biological agents. The composition comprises a metallic salt of dichloroisocyanuric acid or dibromoisocyanuric acid, an aqueous solvent system comprising polar compounds such as water and an alkyl glycol, and a quasi hydrophilic compound. The composition can be formulated as a one part system wherein all components are blended together.

Abstract translation: 使用极端温度去污组合物，例如用于破坏微生物的溶液，化学战和生物恐怖剂，其通常在低至约零下25摄氏度的低温下不会冷冻，并且在高达约120℃的温度下也没有明显的蒸发或分解 °F。该溶液对神经药物和Vesicants如VX和HD以及各种生物制剂有效。 该组合物包含二氯异氰脲酸或二溴异氰脲酸的金属盐，包含极性化合物如水和烷基二醇的水性溶剂体系和准亲水性化合物。 组合物可以配制成其中所有组分混合在一起的一部分体系。

公开(公告)号：US20130199955A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13367404

申请日：2012-02-07

Applicant: Phillip P. Franciskovich ,  Tricia A. Cregger

Inventor： Phillip P. Franciskovich ,  Tricia A. Cregger

IPC: B65D85/30 ,  B65D85/00

CPC classification number: B65D5/5059 ,  B01L3/5082 ,  B01L9/06 ,  B01L2200/185 ,  B01L2300/0609 ,  B01L2300/0809 ,  B65D5/5038 ,  B65D5/6664 ,  B65D81/264 ,  B65D81/28

Abstract: An impact and crush resistant shipping container for a vial and cap assembly, e.g., a FABI, the container having sides and a bottom defining a cavity and an opening, and a closeable cover; a partitioning divider defining at least one vertical receptacle for receiving a portion of the vial and cap assembly; an insert having at least one opening therethrough for receiving the vial and cap assembly, each opening sized such that the vial and cap assembly can be suspended in the opening, and the partitioning divider is positionable with respect to the insert such that the vial and cap assembly can be suspended at least partially within the receptacle, and the partitioning divider and the insert with the at least one vial and cap assembly suspended therein are positionable within the cavity such that the cover can be closed without contacting the at least one vial and cap assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于小瓶和帽组件的冲击和抗压缩运输容器，例如FABI，具有侧面的容器和限定空腔和开口的底部以及可关闭的盖子; 限定了至少一个垂直插座的分隔分隔件，用于接收小瓶和盖组件的一部分; 具有至少一个穿过其中的开口以插入小瓶和帽组件的插入件，每个开口的尺寸使得小瓶和盖组件可以悬挂在开口中，并且分隔分隔件可相对于插入件定位，使得小瓶和盖 组件可以至少部分地悬挂在容器内，并且具有悬挂在其中的至少一个小瓶和盖组件的分隔分隔件和插入件可定位在腔体内，使得可以关闭盖子而不接触至少一个小瓶和盖子 部件。

公开(公告)号：US20130191995A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-01

申请号：US13749123

申请日：2013-01-24

Applicant: AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANY

Inventor： Lance Clark Bellows ,  Jeff M. Kalman ,  Michael M. Tsentr ,  Christopher D. Labedz

IPC: A61G13/12

CPC classification number: A61G13/123 ,  A61G13/0036 ,  A61G13/0063 ,  A61G13/0081 ,  A61G13/1245 ,  A61G13/125

Abstract: A femur support assembly attachable to a surgical table. The support assembly is comprised of a support plate, and an elongated rod reciprocally movable in a generally vertical direction relative to the support plate. An elongated support is mounted to the rod. The elongated support is rotatable about the rod and has a plurality of like apertures formed thereon. Each of the apertures defines a mounting position. A femur hook is provided having an end dimensioned to be received in one of the plurality of apertures.

Abstract translation: 可附接到外科手术台的股骨支撑组件。 支撑组件包括支撑板和可相对于支撑板在大致垂直方向上往复运动的细长杆。 细长的支撑件安装到杆上。 细长的支撑件围绕杆可旋转并且具有形成在其上的多个相似的孔。 每个孔限定安装位置。 提供股骨钩，其具有尺寸适于容纳在多个孔中的一个孔中的端部。

公开(公告)号：US08435445B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-07

申请号：US13613642

申请日：2012-09-13

Applicant: Jude A. Kral

Inventor： Jude A. Kral

IPC: A61L2/00

CPC classification number: B62B5/0026 ,  A61B1/00144 ,  A61B50/10 ,  A61B50/13 ,  A61B50/18 ,  A61B50/20 ,  A61B50/30 ,  A61B50/33 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B2050/006 ,  A61B2050/007 ,  A61G15/14 ,  A61G2205/10 ,  B62B5/0096

Abstract: A mobile device for transporting, tracking and processing medical instruments. The device comprises a cart including at least one receptacle for receiving an instrument container having instruments stored therein. The cart also includes plumbing for circulating processing fluids through the instrument container and a communications system for communicating tracking data associated with the instrument container and the cart.

Abstract translation: 用于运输，跟踪和处理医疗仪器的移动设备。 该装置包括一个推车，该推车包括至少一个用于容纳其中存储有仪器的仪器容器的容器。 推车还包括用于通过仪器容器循环处理流体的管道和用于传送与仪器容器和推车相关联的跟踪数据的通信系统。

公开(公告)号：US08409501B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US12938863

申请日：2010-11-03

Applicant: Gerald E. McDonnell ,  Thaddeus J. Mielnik ,  Francis J. Zelina ,  Michael A. Centanni

Inventor： Gerald E. McDonnell ,  Thaddeus J. Mielnik ,  Francis J. Zelina ,  Michael A. Centanni

IPC: A61L2/00 ,  A61L2/18 ,  A61L9/00 ,  A61L2/04 ,  A61L11/00 ,  A61L2/24 ,  C23F11/00 ,  F01N3/20 ,  G05B1/00

CPC classification number: B08B3/08 ,  A61L2/202 ,  A61L2/208 ,  A61L2/24 ,  A61L9/015 ,  A61L2202/14 ,  A61L2202/16 ,  A61L2202/25 ,  A61L2209/111 ,  A61L2209/211 ,  A61L2209/212 ,  B08B3/00

Abstract: A mobile deactivation apparatus for deactivating contaminants within a defined region that includes a source of a vaporous deactivating agent, a gas handling system, a support member, a drive means, a control system, and a power system is disclosed. The gas handling system dispenses the vaporous deactivating agent to the defined region. The support member is movable in the defined region and supports the source of the vaporous deactivating agent and the gas handling system. The support member can be propelled by the drive means. The control system is programmed to control the operation of the gas handling system and the drive means. A power system is provided to supply power to the mobile deactivation apparatus.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于去除在限定区域内的污染物的移动停用装置，其包括蒸汽灭活剂源，气体处理系统，支撑构件，驱动装置，控制系统和电力系统。 气体处理系统将蒸气去活化剂分配到限定的区域。 支撑构件可在限定的区域中移动并且支撑气态灭活剂和气体处理系统的源。 支撑构件可以由驱动装置推动。 控制系统被编程为控制气体处理系统和驱动装置的操作。 提供电力系统以向移动停用装置供电。