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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8110156 | Methods and apparatuses for the treatment of interior and exterior areas of objects A method and apparatus for the sanitization, detoxification, disinfection, high level disinfection, or sterilization of both the interior and exterior surfaces of an object or plurality of objects, including those with lumens and/or channels of various sizes, within... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8101135 | Desktop sterilizer for books The present invention provides a desktop sterilizer for books. The sterilizer includes an openable main body which has a sterilization chamber therein and is closable by a door so as to be openable through an opening, and a book holder which is provided in the steri... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8075849 | Medical instrument retainer assembly and method of making the retainer A retainer assembly for retaining a medical device in a container having a perforated wall includes a retainer with a rigid support portion having at least one leg and a flexible, resilient instrument holding portion intimately bonded to the support portion so that ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8021623 | Examination method and examination assistant device for quartz product of semiconductor processing apparatus An examination assistant device (3) is used for examination in which a process solution containing an etching solution is held in contact with an examination objective portion of a quartz pole member (21) of a semiconductor processing apparatus, and th... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8012426 | Secure knife locker and sanitizing system The present application is directed to a knife locker and sanitizing system consisting of a unique combination of one or more knife storage lockers that can individually be locked with a pad lock by the person using that set of knives. The incorporation of a locking... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7959872 | System and device for water filtration and purification A system for water purification, filtration and item sanitization are described herein. In one embodiment, a water filtration device uses an extruded carbon sheet or granulated activated carbon to filter unpurified, gravity-fed water. A filtering medium is provided ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7951343 | Toothbrush holder and sanitizer A toothbrush holder includes an outer body with a bottom section coupled thereto. A seal is intercalated therebetween and extends along the circumference of the outer body. An inner body is seated within the outer body and includes a plurality of chambers equidistan... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7871581 | Medical instrument holding assembly and method for improved pre-sterilization cleaning using same A medical instrument holding assembly for improved pre-sterilization cleaning with or without lubrication of the instruments is provided. The medical instrument holding assembly includes a coil or a series of plates defining instrument receiving gaps, opposing suppo... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7871582 | Medical instrument container system The system contains a molded plastic reticulated tray composed of a continuous rib that forms a tray rim and a plurality of intersecting ribs defining relatively large openings therebetween. The intersecting ribs are dished and having opposite ends connected to the ... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7842263 | Sanitizing and dampening container An apparatus for sanitizing or dampening objects comprising a container having corner pockets that support springs is provided. Springs are extended upwardly from the corner pockets. A platform is positioned above container, wherein pocket covers on the platform are... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7758825 | Tray removal handle A handle assembly facilitates the removal of a sterile inner tray containing sterile medical instruments from a medical kit during an OR procedure. The handle assembly may have a handle coupled with an elongated member having a male end and a female end. The inner t... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7754166 | Disinfection apparatus with connection device A disinfection apparatus is disclosed for disinfecting fluid cleaning of health care objects and the like. The disinfection apparatus includes a fluid system for supplying fluid to a chamber, an at least partially movably arranged first connecting part with an activ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7722837 | Medical instrument retainer assembly and method of making the retainer A retainer assembly for retaining a medical device in a container having a perforated wall includes a retainer with a rigid support portion having at least one leg and a flexible, resilient instrument holding portion intimately bonded to the support portion so that ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7708958 | System and containers for water filtration and item sanitization A system and containers for water filtration and item sanitization are described herein. In one embodiment, a water filtration device uses an extruded carbon sheet or granulated activated carbon to filter unpurified, gravity-fed water. The device can be a stand-alon... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7708959 | 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 th... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7687045 | Article processing apparatus and related method The present invention relates generally to systems and methods of disinfecting and/or decontaminating articles, and more specifically to a system and method of efficiently disinfecting and/or decontaminating articles such as pieces of mail that may have been exposed... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7655198 | Method and apparatus for manipulating pre-sterilized components in an active sterile field The connection, assembly, or fill of two or more pre-sterilized components having at least one terminal end each for attachment to another component, and an apparatus for performing such a connection, while maintaining the sterility of the components is disclosed. T... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7651672 | Cabinet type endoscope processor An endoscope processor, according to the present invention, provides for cleaning and sterilizing an endoscope having a body, and a first flexible tube attached to the body. It includes an operational housing and an enclosure which is attachable to and detachable fr... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7641873 | Transesophageal ultrasonic probe disinfectant systems By providing a single house (21) which incorporates an elongated probe (22) receiving zone interconnected to a pump member (55), a plurality of automated valves (51-54), a disinfectant dispensing chamber (20), a water supply... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7601312 | Medical instrument retainer assembly A retainer assembly for locating a medical device in a container having a wall with a vent hole. The retainer assembly includes a retainer with an undersurface that is larger than the vent hole and an axial passage having a selected length and cross section extendin... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7435378 | Method and apparatus for treating goods The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for treating goods, such as, for example, fumigating and re-cooling perishable goods, such as fruit, using a tarp and floor seal. The apparatus encloses goods on a surface and includes a canopy that is subs... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7435380 | Pseudo-plastic or thixotropic liquid deodorant product for ostomy pouches A pseudo-plastic or thixotropic carrier having anti-malodorous components dissolved or suspended therein is sprayed on the internal surfaces of an ostomy bag or pouch. The viscoelastic properties of the carrier allow the composition to be conveniently dispensed from... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431901 | Apparatus and method for deodorizing confined air spaces which utilize baking soda Apparatus and methods for removing malodor from the air, particularly from confined spaces are disclosed. Such devices and methods are useful for example for storing and preserving food in closed compartments such as refrigerators. The apparatus and methods utilize ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7431900 | Hydrogen peroxide vapor system with replaceable desiccant cartridge A hydrogen peroxide vapor generation unit (10) receives hydrogen peroxide and water solution at an interface (20) and interconnects with an air dryer (14) by way of nipples (72, 92). In one embodiment, the dryer includes a clamping assemb... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7422722 | Nipple sterilizer The invention relates to a nipple sterilizer which may easily sterilize the nipple of a nursing bottle. According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a nipple sterilizer comprising a body 10 which has an opening 12 at its lower surface and... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7422729 | Device for deactivating items and for maintaining such items in a deactivated state A reprocessor for microbially deactivating items. The reprocessor has a circulation system for circulating a microbial deactivation fluid through a deactivation chamber that forms part of the circulation system. A container is provided for insertion into the deactiv... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7396507 | Method of microbial reduction and/or sterilization of impression materials The present invention provides a method of microbial reduction and/or sterilization of impression materials, specifically elastomeric impression materials, by means of steam sterilization. ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7381385 | Sterile container The invention relates to a sterile container, especially for receiving and storing surgical instruments or material in sterile conditions, comprising and receiving area formed by a container bottom and container walls, a lid for sealing the receiving area, and a gas... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7377952 | System and method for removing contaminates from the air in a mail-sorting room An air decontamination system including a sealed room to hold at least one person and the sealed room having an air inlet. The system further including a vacuum unit to create a negative pressure within the sealed room, by suctioning air through the air inlet into t... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7360625 | Wearable stethoscope sanitizing device A small, lightweight sanitizing device that is adapted for attachment to a stethoscope. When the stethoscope is not being used the device covers the diaphragm and bell portions of the stethoscope with sanitizing pads that kill germs and prevent the spread of disease... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7362228 | Smart instrument tray RFID reader A radio frequency identification (RFID) workstation reader for RFID-enabled surgical instruments and surgical instrument trays and a method of using a RFID workstation reader to read RFID-enabled surgical instruments and surgical instrument trays is disclosed. The m... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7348572 | Toothbrush sterilizer A portable toothbrush sterilizer is provided. The portable toothbrush sterilizer includes a lower case (100a), an upper case (200a), a protective cap (500), and a cover (300a). The lower case (100a) has ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341872 | Multiautoclave with set of vessels for combinatorial synthesis of zeolites and other materials A vessel arrangement having a base and multiple vessels suited for simultaneously conducting a plurality of isolated experimental reactions or treatments at atmospheric process conditions or elevated temperatures and pressure condition has been developed. A componen... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341148 | Modular container for the storage, organization, protection, sterilization and delivery of medical instruments and implants A container system for organizing, protecting, sterilizing, storing and delivery of surgical instruments, implants and related devices. An optional cover is removably mounted to a tray and is held thereto by a pair of pivotally mounted handles. Post and button faste... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7322370 | Device for monitoring a wash process A device is provided for monitoring a wash process inside a mechanical washing apparatus, comprising sensor means for measuring physical and/or mechanical parameters of the wash process and recording means for recording the measured parameters within the device. Thi... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322470 | Tool container A tool container comprising two housing members and an insert. The two housing members are pivotally coupled with one another for opening and closing with respect to one another. At least one housing member defines a cavity for receiving tools. The cavity is defined... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320780 | Sterilising unit A sterilizing unit for food, pharmaceutical and like products, packaged in rigid or soft containers, includes at least an autoclave adapted to receive, through at least an access door and through a loading/unloading unit, at least a container wherein are arranged pa... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7320276 | Bread maker A bread maker having an oven and a main body accommodating the oven therein, which comprises a base frame in the main body, a main frame disposed above the base frame and forming an oven compartment with a front opening, and a reinforcing member mounted to the main ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7314966 | Method for deactivating and maintaining items in a deactivated state A method of microbially deactivating items and storing the same, comprising the steps of: a) placing items within a cavity in a sealable container having fluid access ports therein, the fluid access ports having a normally closed p... | 01/01/2008 |
