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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8173418 | Device for activating a self-contained biological indicator 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 withi... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173389 | Process for determining the effectiveness of a sterilization The disclosed technology relates to a sterilization indicator and a process to concentrate signal generated by constraining it to a minimal surface, in a minimal volume and minimal pH and growth buffering or mediating influences. The sterilization indicator may comp... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173388 | Self-contained biological indicator The disclosed invention provides a self-contained sterilization indicator for evaluating the effectiveness of a sterilization process. The sterilization indicator includes a cap configured for housing a growth medium, the cap being mountable on a container that cont... | 05/08/2012 |
| D654744 | Dispenser tip for a foam dispenser | 02/28/2012 |
| 8084247 | Biological indicator A biological indicator for monitoring the effectiveness of a sterilizing or disinfecting treatment or process. A compound or condition is disclosed which comprises a substrate having a surface layer containing functional groups thereon desirably free of silicon link... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8071362 | Sterilization indicator The disclosed technology relates to a sterilization indicator and a process to concentrate signal generated by constraining it to a minimal surface, in a minimal volume and minimal pH and growth buffering or mediating influences. The sterilization indicator may comp... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8071021 | Hydrogen peroxide vaporizer A method of decontaminating articles, comprising the steps of: (a) moving a plurality of articles having a known temperature along a first path; (b) conveying a carrier gas along a second path that includes an elon... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8043845 | Sterilization indicator The disclosed technology relates to a sterilization indicator and a process to concentrate signal generated by constraining it to a minimal surface, in a minimal volume and minimal pH and growth buffering or mediating influences. The sterilization indicator may comp... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8039251 | Biological indicator A biological indicator for monitoring the effectiveness of a sterilization or disinfection treatment or process. The biological indicator comprises a substrate having a surface layer containing functional groups thereon desirably free of silicon linking groups. The ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8025807 | Method for treating rinse water in decontamination devices A processor for decontaminating devices is comprised of a chamber for holding devices and a circulation system to circulate a microbial decontamination fluid through the chamber. A water filtration system filters water used in the processor. The water filtration sys... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8012425 | Apparatus for deactivating instruments and devices An apparatus for deactivating medical instruments and devices comprised of a deactivation chamber movable between a loading position and a deactivation position. A circulation system is provided to circulate a deactivating fluid through the deactivation chamber. The... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8012424 | Container for holding items to be microbially deactivated in a reprocessor A container for holding items to be microbially deactivated in a reprocessor. The container is comprised of a generally cup shaped tray having a bottom wall and a continuous side wall extending to one side from the periphery of the bottom wall. The bottom wall and t... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8007717 | Method and apparatus for decontaminating a region without dehumidification A method and apparatus for decontaminating a region with a gaseous or vaporous decontaminant (e.g., vaporized hydrogen peroxide) without dehumidification (e.g., without the use of a dryer). The saturation concentration of the decontaminant inside the region is monit... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7990078 | Lighting control system having a trim circuit A lighting control system suitable for a surgical lighting device. The lighting control system includes circuitry that compensates for the effects of temperature changes in a lighting device, and that compensates for forward voltage variations among LED lighting mod... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7988920 | Device for aerating a region after injection with vaporized hydrogen peroxide A method and apparatus for aerating a region exposed to a gaseous/vaporous sterilant. A catalytic destroyer and a reactive chemical unit are used to reduce the concentration of the gaseous/vaporous sterilant within the region. The reactive chemical unit includes a c... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7988911 | Method for removal of vaporized hydrogen peroxide from a region A method and apparatus for aerating a region exposed to a gaseous/vaporous sterilant. A catalytic destroyer and a reactive chemical unit are used to reduce the concentration of the gaseous/vaporous sterilant within the region. The reactive chemical unit includes a c... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7985773 | Enhanced activity alcohol-based antimicrobial compositions Antimicrobial compositions which can be used wherever disinfecting compositions are needed, such as in a hospital, healthcare industry, workplace, recreational facility, home or similar environment. The antimicrobial compositions are particularly useful as a topical... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7981361 | Circulation and disposal device for multi-purpose sterilization chambers and washing chambers The present invention provides an apparatus for circulating a carrier gas containing a chemical deactivating vapor or gas in a chamber. The apparatus includes a housing defining a flow path therethrough. The housing has an inlet end and an outlet end. A blower is pr... | 07/19/2011 |
| D641493 | Knock-out device for releasing chemistry from a chemistry container | 07/12/2011 |
| D641492 | Knock-out device for releasing chemistry from a chemistry container | 07/12/2011 |
| 7960169 | Biological indicator A biological indicator for monitoring the effectiveness of a sterilizing, disinfecting treatment or process. A compound or condition is disclosed which comprises a substrate containing functional groups residing on a surface thereof, said functional end groups being... | 06/14/2011 |
| D637848 | Foam dispenser | 05/17/2011 |
| 7927866 | Process challenge device for assessing the effective performance of a biocontamination deactivation process A process challenge device (PCD) for determining the effectiveness of a microbial deactivation process that uses a vaporous deactivating agent (e.g., vaporized hydrogen peroxide) as a deactivating agent. The PCD includes first and second layers that are joined toget... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7919059 | Vaporized hydrogen peroxide decontamination system with concentration adjustment mode A decontamination system for decontaminating a region with a vaporized decontaminant, such as vaporized hydrogen peroxide. The concentration of the vaporized decontaminant within the region is modified in response to operating conditions. The decontamination system ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7910072 | Apparatus for deactivating instruments and devices An apparatus for deactivating medical instruments and devices, comprised of a decontamination chamber dimensioned to receive medical instruments and devices to be microbially deactivated. A circulation system is provided to circulate a deactivating fluid through the... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7902137 | Biodegradable scale control composition for use in highly concentrated alkaline hard surface detergents An alkaline concentrated detergent composition for use in cleaning hard surfaces, medical instruments and other metal components (parts, tools, utensils, vessels, equipment) having superior cleaning efficacy at much lower alkali content than traditional alkaline cle... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7897112 | Multi-chamber chemical delivery container A multi-chamber chemical delivery container for storing dry chemicals that are used to produce a liquid microbial deactivation fluid. The container includes two housing sections and a dividing wall that is located between the two housing sections. The dividing wall ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7879787 | Cleaning compositions for hard to remove organic material An oxidizing cleaning composition comprises a low concentration of aqueous hydrogen peroxide that is environmentally friendly and has good stability in strong alkaline solutions. The aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition contains a synergistic combination of one or ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7871565 | Method for generating a microbial deactivation fluid in an apparatus for deactivating instruments and devices A method of generating a microbial deactivation fluid to circulate through an apparatus that has a decontamination chamber for holding medical instruments and devices, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a first compartment and ... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7850932 | Apparatus for deactivating instruments and devices An apparatus for deactivating medical instruments and devices having a circulation system for circulating fluids through the apparatus and a chemical delivery assembly for generating a deactivation fluid to circulate through the circulation system. The chemical deli... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7850931 | Self-contained deactivation device 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... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7850925 | Apparatus for removal of vaporized hydrogen peroxide from a region A method and apparatus for aerating a region exposed to a gaseous/vaporous sterilant. A catalytic destroyer and a reactive chemical unit are used to reduce the concentration of the gaseous/vaporous sterilant within the region. The reactive chemical unit includes a c... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7838485 | Biodegradable alkaline disinfectant cleaner with analyzable surfactant An aqueous, alkaline cleaning composition for use on hard-to-clean soils, encountered in pharmaceutical, personal care, food and cosmetic manufacturing, comprising a source of alkalinity, a biodegradable surfactant system further comprising one or more surfactants, ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7812551 | Lighting control method having a light output ramping function A lighting control method for maintaining substantially uniform light output from an LED light source during a warm-up period. A ramp duty cycle function gradually increases the duty cycle of an LED drive output signal during the warm-up period of the LED light sour... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7803315 | Decontamination of surfaces contaminated with prion-infected material with gaseous oxidizing agents A surface which carries a material which is infected with prions is cleaned with an alkaline cleaning solution to remove as much proteinaceous material as possible from the surface. The solution contains an alkaline cleaning agent which attacks prions remaining on t... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7793990 | Fluid connection A fluid connection comprised of a first fitting having a body with a first end and a second end. A passage extends through the body from the first end to the second end. A bracket is mounted to the second end of the body. The bracket defines a space adjacent the sec... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7789361 | Transfer system and transfer device A transfer device for transferring an apparatus from one support to another support. The transfer device is comprised of a housing and two movable clamping elements that are mounted to the housing. Each of the clamping elements is movable between a support-clamping ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7781388 | Cleaning compositions for hard to remove organic material An oxidizing cleaning composition comprises a low concentration of aqueous hydrogen peroxide that is environmentally friendly and has good stability in strong alkaline solutions. The aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition contains a synergistic combination of one or ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7744832 | Instrument container having multiple chambers with flow pathways therebetween A multi-chamber instrument container for microbially deactivating medical, dental, veterinary and mortuary instruments and articles. A pressure differential between chambers causes fluid flow therebetween, thus flowing fluid through internal passages of instrument e... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7741107 | Biological indicator A biological indicator for monitoring the effectiveness of a sterilizing, disinfecting treatment or process. A compound or condition is disclosed which comprises a substrate having a surface layer containing functional groups thereon desirably free of silicon linkin... | 06/22/2010 |
