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...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110229372 | STERILIZATION POUCH WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL INDICATORS A sterilizable pouch having both internal and external sterilization record indicators to indicate whether attempted steam sterilization of the pouch and contents was successful or unsuccessful. The pouch preferably has one indicium in each indicator responsive to multi... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110064607 | METHOD FOR REMOVING OR TREATING HARMFUL BIOLOGICAL ORGANISMS AND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES The present invention relates to methods of sanitizing structures, buildings, passenger occupiable vehicles, and other enclosed or enclosable spaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for killing and/or removing pests and their allergens, bact... | 03/17/2011 |
| 20100170867 | PACKAGING CONTAINER AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME There is provided a packaging container which reserves an acidic beverage having a relatively high acidity and allows spore to remain properly without corrupting and the acidic beverage can be aseptically filled and reserved at a normal temperature with low cost without... | 07/08/2010 |
| 20100158752 | Collapsible sterilization container A collapsible single-use sterilization container for use in the sterilization of medical instruments is provided. The sterilization container includes a lid having central portion defined by a frangible region. Upon activation of the frangible region, the central portio... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100158751 | Single use sterilization container A single-use sterilization container for use in the sterilization of medical instruments is provided. The sterilization container includes a lid having peripheral portion defined by a frangible region. Upon activation of the frangible region, the peripheral portion may ... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100129157 | HEATING AND STERILIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME An apparatus (200, 300, 400) for generating superheated steam capable of reducing or eliminating microorganisms associated with an item (230) includes a gas heater (10) for heating a gas, a steam generator coupled to the gas heater (10) and h... | 05/27/2010 |
| 20100092794 | TREATMENT AND RECOVERY OF WASTE A method of processing waste containing an amount of thermoplastic material and an amount of non-thermoplastic material as constituent materials to produce an output material capable of being used as an ingredient or component in a subsequent manufacturing process, said... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20090263278 | Stabilization of poly(oxyalkylene) containing polymeric materials The present invention provides a method for producing a medical device, preferably an ophthalmic device, more preferably a contact lens, made of a stabilized poly(oxyalkylene)-containing polymeric material. The method of the invention comprises the steps of: curing, in ... | 10/22/2009 |
| 20090123332 | STERILIZATION POUCH WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL INDICATORS A sterilizable pouch having both internal and external sterilization record indicators to indicate whether attempted steam sterilization of the pouch and contents was successful or unsuccessful. The pouch preferably has one indicium in each indicator responsive to multi... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20080283096 | DISINFECTION CONTROL BY TARGET PATHOGEN SELECTION A method for operating a cleaning device or a cleaning system is proposed. In this case, the cleaning device is set up for carrying out a process for cleaning an article with a germicidal action. The method includes the following steps: information on a target germ with... | 11/20/2008 |
| 20080240978 | Method and apparatus for two-step sterilization The present invention relates to the field of sterilization of items that are sensitive to e.g. temperature, pH, positive or negative pressure, radiation or oxidation. More particularly, the invention concerns a method, the use of this method and an apparatus for steril... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080234618 | Method of Making a Bandage The present invention provides a method of making a bandage from a fabric such as a knitted fabric, for example. The fabric is steamed, sprayed with a solution containing an antibacterial/antimicrobial agent in a spraying chamber 28 and then dried in a drying cha... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080187458 | Air purifying process A process of purifying air includes selecting a room vapor generator having a housing having a floor mounted therein for generating a stream of air therethrough and having at least one possibly charged probe positioned in the air stream for generating positive ions in t... | 08/07/2008 |
| 20080019864 | Sterilization system and method suitable for use in association with filler devices A sterilization system for use in association with a filler device configured for filling at least one of rigid and flexible containers comprising a sterilization chamber and a sterilant supply assembly. The sterilization chamber includes a housing, an inlet into the ho... | 01/24/2008 |
| 20080014113 | OZONE ENHANCED VAPORIZED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE DECONTAMINATION METHOD AND SYSTEM A vapor decontamination system for decontaminating a defined region. The system is comprised of a chamber defining a region, a generator for generating vaporized hydrogen peroxide from a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water and a device for the introduction of ozone.... | 01/17/2008 |
| 20070274858 | Method and system for conducting vapor phase decontamination of sealable entities and their contents The invention provides a method and system for conducting a continuous operation, flowing vapor phase decontamination in either an open loop or a closed loop. Using the method, a multi-component liquid decontaminant is vaporized and delivered into, through and out of a ... | 11/29/2007 |
| 20070243102 | Method and Plant for the Treatment of Fibrous Material Susceptible to Degradation by Biological Activity Material susceptible to degradation by biological activity, before all by microorganisms like bacteria and fungi, is treated with ozone. The ozone penetrates the material and not only deactivate the active organisms themselves, but also spores of bacteria and fungi. The... | 10/18/2007 |
| 20070212255 | Method and Apparatus for Sterilizing Containers of Plastic Material and for Filling Them with Liquid Substances According to method for sterilizing containers (2) of plastic material and for filling the containers with liquid substances, containers (2) are moved in succession along a feeding path (P), so as to enter a a covering structure (S) containing a one-block ... | 09/13/2007 |
| 20070065335 | Ozone sterilization method The invention relates to an improvement in a method for sterilizing an article in a sterilizing chamber by exposing the article to humidified ozone in at least two consecutive sterilizing cycles, the improvement comprising, after the first of said consecutive sterilizin... | 03/22/2007 |
| 20070003429 | Apparatus and method for humidifying a sterilization chamber A method for increasing a relative humidity in an enclosed space (10) comprising a plurality of graduated steps. The relative humidity is increased from a first relative humidity to a target relative humidity. The method is issued to humidify a chamber (10... | 01/04/2007 |
| 20060280646 | Vacuum sterilization process and devices Vacuum sterilization process with the application of vapour of a mixture of peracetic acid with hydrogen peroxide and residual gas plasma from atmospheric air, excited by pulsed electrical discharge; operational devices and methods used in the sterilization process, pre... | 12/14/2006 |
| 20060099121 | Portable chemical sterilizer A portable, lightweight, easy-to-carry, reusable, durable, and environmentally-friendly assembly for sterilizing contaminated equipment using conditions of a chemical sterilant, heat, and humidity generated in situ without requiring external electricity, fuels, or other... | 05/11/2006 |
| 20060078459 | Sterilization system and method and orifice inlet control apparatus therefor A chemical vapor sterilization process is enhanced by concentrating a germicide via exploitation of the difference between the vapor pressures of the germicide and its solvent. A diffusion restriction can be placed into the diffusion path to assist this process and the ... | 04/13/2006 |
| 20050163655 | Integrated washing and sterilization process A method for cleaning and sterilizing a medical device comprises the steps of placing the device into a container, contacting the device with a cleaning solution, contacting the device with a liquid sterilant and lowering pressure in the container to vaporize the liquid... | 07/28/2005 |
| 20050143259 | Thermal weed, fungal, insecticidal and sterilisation method A method for killing or controlling weeds, insects, fungi, the release of spores, bacteria or sterilising a substrate is disclosed. The method includes the step of exposing the weeds, fungi, insects or insect eggs, spores or substrate to heat. A second step performed im... | 06/30/2005 |
| 20050123436 | Method for abatement of allergens, pathogens and volatile organic compounds The present invention pertains to methods utilizing ozone treatment for abating allergens, pathogens, odors, and volatile organic compounds. The methods can be employed to abate pollutants, bacteria, viruses, mold, dander, funguses, dust mites, animal and smoke odors, a... | 06/09/2005 |
| 20050095168 | Method for vaporizing a fluid using an electromagnetically responsive heating apparatus A vaporizer heating apparatus is comprised of electromagnetically responsive material and electrically non-conductive material. A antimicrobial fluid to be vaporized, such as water or hydrogen peroxide solution, is supplied to the heating apparatus where it is converted... | 05/05/2005 |
| 20050089442 | Method for sterilization using ethylene oxide A method for sterilizing industrial products using a ethylene oxide in conjunction with one or more of the following techniques is disclosed: steam pulses; steam conditioning; deep vacuum pulses with nitrogen; and, positive pressure pulses of inert gases. The entire ste... | 04/28/2005 |
| 20050059850 | Method for the oxidative treatment of bulk material The invention relates to the oxidative treatment of bulk material in a vessel. The bulk material to be treated is placed in the vessel, and is humidified therein with water or an aqueous solution to such an extent that it can be treated with an O2/O3 gas mixture in such... | 03/17/2005 |
| 20050047960 | Novel method for treatment of mold contamination The present invention describes a novel method for treating mold contamination in homes or other buildings. This invention relates to a method using ozone in the decontamination and/or remediation of mold contamination in homes or other buildings. The method includes ge... | 03/03/2005 |
