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| 20080267811 | Ink Composition for Sensing Gas Exposure and Gas Exposure Indicator - An object of the present invention is to provide a material for more easily and accurately detecting treatment status using gas exposure. The present invention relates to an ink composition for detecting an oxidizing gas, or the like, comprising at least one type of azo dye, methine dye, triarylmethane dye and thiazine dye. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080267812 | APPARATUS FOR WASHING AND DISINFECTING ENDOSCOPE BY USING DILUTED CHEMICALS - An apparatus for washing and disinfecting an endoscope is provided. First and second chemicals and dilution water, which dilutes the chemicals to be used for disinfecting the endoscope, are charged into a tank. The tank includes a first portion, a second portion having an area of base smaller than that of the first portion, a first sensor detecting that the dilution water is charged into the first portion up to a first level, a second sensor detecting that the first chemical is charged into the second portion up to a second level, and a third sensor detecting that the second chemical is charged into the second portion up to a third level. A unit measures a first volume of the first chemical based on a result of the second sensor and measures a second volume of the second chemical based on results of the third sensor and the second sensor. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080305001 | METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A STERILIZING DOSE FOR RADIATION SENSITIVE PRODUCTS - A method provides for sterilizing with radiation objects which have a low bioburden and which are sensitive to radiation. A dosage of radiation sufficient to ensure sterilization without damaging the object is determined by determining the bioburden upon one or more samples of the objects, determining an estimate of the dose that results in a probability of 0.01 of a surviving microorganism by testing a quantity of samples of the objects at varying dosage levels of radiation, confirming the estimate by testing a quantity of samples of the objects at the dose that was estimated; and calculating a dosage for the sterility assurance level of 10-6 by adding a factor to the dose that was confirmed to result in a probability of 0.01 of a surviving microorganism and wherein the factor is proportional to the dose that yields a probability of 0.01 of a surviving microorganism and inversely proportional to a log of the bioburden. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090068057 | Finite and Multiple Sterilization Indication Method for Devices - The present invention relates to an indicator of sterilization and/or use, which may be affixed to or integrated in a limited use device. The indicator may include a plurality of layers wherein each of the layers includes a membrane. The indictor may also include indicia of the number of uses disposed between the layers. The membranes may breach upon the sterilization or use of the limited use device, wherein the device is exposed to a given environment, such as various gasses, steam, liquids, UV, plasma, etc. In addition, more than one membrane may be provided between each indicia, wherein each membrane may respond to a different environment. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090123330 | Method of sterilizing a package - A method of sterilizing packages in production of the packages, wherein the packages have an open end and a closed end. A gaseous sterilizing agent is used and kept in the gaseous phase throughout the sterilization process and an ambient temperature and a concentration of sterilizing agent in a sterilization zone where sterilization is performed are measured and used for controlling the amount of sterilizing agent introduced in the sterilization zone. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090185948 | CONTAINER WITH CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE - A container having a plurality of walls, and at least one inlet and/or outlet, said container including an apparatus for controlling the composition of gases within the container, the apparatus including at least one sensor, at least one controller and at least one gas permeable membrane, through which membrane different gases can pass at different rates, said membrane dividing the container into a first region being for holding cargo and a second region defining a gas buffer region, and said membrane being permeable permitting for nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide at different flow rates, wherein the buffer region is in communication with the ambient atmosphere through one or more vacuum pump(s). | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090232697 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STERILIZING PACKAGES - A device for sterilization in production of packages ( | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090238716 | AIRBORNE PATHOGEN DISINFECTANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and device of treating an enclosed space with a liquid disinfecting agent. A device diffuses small droplets of the liquid into the space and the droplets evaporate to leave gaseous disinfecting agent within the space to be treated. The concentration of the agent within the space may be preferably maintained at or near a saturation concentration for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Operation of the device may be varied to match the atmospheric conditions within the space and the current level of concentration of the agent within the space. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100008819 | Event-triggered self-sterilization of article surfaces - Solutions for limiting the undesirable spread of pathogens by indirect contact are provided. The solutions involve event-controlled self-sterilization of contact surfaces on articles or fixtures. A self-sterilizing contact surface structure allows chemical sterilizing agents to controllably flow in response to a contact event, from within the article to exude upon a portion of the contact surface. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100054987 | ELECTRON BEAM STERILISATION FOR CONTAINERS - Method for sterilising containers ( | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100061885 | INSTRUMENT FOR DETERMINING OZONE CONCENTRATION - An instrument for determining ozone concentration in a gaseous fluid includes a chamber, at least one filter adapted to remove particulates from gaseous fluid entering the chamber, and at least one filter adapted to remove ozone from gaseous fluid entering the chamber. At least one element is arranged to draw gaseous fluid into the chamber. An ultra-violet source located at one end of the chamber and configured to generate a substantially collimated beam of radiation having a wave length in the range 240 to 290 nm, and an ultra-violet sensor is arranged at the other end of the chamber and configured to receive the ultra-violet light emitted by the said ultra-violet source. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100074798 | Waste processing apparatus and method - The present invention includes an apparatus and method for processing solid waste products. The apparatus comprises a rotatably mounted cylindrical vessel having a first end, a second end and an interior surface, at least one end terminating in a hatch that may be opened to allow access to the interior of the vessel and sealably closed to allow pressurization of the vessel; a steam inlet for injecting stem disposed at one or both ends; a plurality of substantially straight blades protruding from the interior surface of the vessel, and each the blade extending substantially the entire length of the vessel, so as to be capable of transporting waste material from the bottom of the vessel toward the top of the vessel, and releasing the waste material to fall to the bottom of the vessel. The apparatus also includes one or more actuators for moving the vessel between a position wherein the first end is higher than the second end and a position wherein the second end is higher than the first end. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100092336 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECYCLING STERILANT GAS - A system for recovery and reutilization of sterilant gas mixture from a sterilizer chamber includes a storage tank in gaseous communication with a sterilizer chamber via a gas recovery assembly, wherein after sterilization the gas recovery assembly evacuates the sterilant gas mixture to the storage recovery tank. The system also includes an inert purge gas supply adapted to supply a purge gas to the sterilizer chamber after the sterilant gas mixture is withdrawn to the storage recovery tank, wherein the gas recovery assembly evacuates an additional portion of the purge gas from the sterilizer chamber to the storage tank to enrich the gas mixture for later reutilization in subsequent sterilization cycles. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100111755 | AIR TREATMENT DEVICE UTILIZING A SENSOR FOR ACTIVATION AND OPERATION - The present invention provides a system for detecting a malodor and dispensing an air treatment when needed. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a selection mechanism which allows the user to choose how the system dispenses the air treatment, a sensor, a timing control circuit coupled with the sensor, and a delivery system coupled with the timing control circuit. Upon detection of a malodor by the sensor, the sensor communicates with the timing control circuit which, in turn, communicates with the delivery system to dispense the air treatment. In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an air-freshening system is shown that combines a continuous dispensing system with a sensing dispensing system. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100143186 | Dispensing Device for Air Treatment Agents - The present invention relates to a dispensing device for at least one air treatment agent comprising at least one airborne agent detector operable to detect airborne agents in the air; receiving means for receiving at least one source of air treatment agent; and control means for releasing an amount of at least one air treatment agent from a source thereof received in the receiving means when a current airborne agent level detected by the airborne agent detector deviates from a background airborne agent level detected by the airborne agent detector by more than a predetermined amount, wherein the background airborne agent level is calculated by the device. The present invention also relates to a method of dispensing at least one air treatment agent. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100143187 | DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS MONITORING AND CLEANING METHOD - A method for determining the relative level of contamination of a component in a water treatment infrastructure is disclosed. The method includes the steps of at least partially filling the component with water; isolating the component from the remainder of the infrastructure; taking a control water sample from the component at a point in time T | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100172793 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING AN OZONE GENERATING DEVICE FOR AIR PURIFICATION - An air purification system for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an ozone generating device that is used to introduce ozone into an air stream flowing through the ozone generating device. The ozone is used to remove contaminants, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), from the air stream. The purification system includes sensors in various locations within the HVAC system to measure a concentration of constituents in the air. In some embodiments, the constituents may include ozone and VOCs, such as toluene, butene, and propanal. To control an amount of ozone generated, the purification system controls an amount of electrical power to the ozone generating device. To control a concentration of ozone generated, the purification system controls a flow rate of air through the ozone generating device. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100196194 | METHOD FOR STERILIZING OBJECTS WITH OZONE - A method for sterilizing objects with ozone comprises the steps of: positioning the objects in a sterilization chamber ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100247371 | REVERSIBLE COLOR-CHANGING SANITIZER-INDICATING NONWOVEN WIPE - A nonwoven wipe having a reversible sanitizer indicator for multiple uses and recharges is provided. The nonwoven wipe includes a cloth-like nonwoven fabric coated with a reversible color-changing ink formulation. During use, the nonwoven wipe is impregnated with a quaternary ammonium compound-based sanitizer. When the level of free quaternary ammonium compound falls below a threshold level, the color-changing ink formulation changes from a first color to a second color, indicating the need to recharge the wipe. When the nonwoven wipe is recharged with sanitizer solution, the color-changing ink formulation changes back to the first color. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110020173 | Laser Disinfection Apparatus with Spectroscopic Sensor - A laser disinfection apparatus with a spectroscopic sensor for performing real-time monitoring of the apparatus's effectiveness. The spectroscopic sensor measures optical spectra of the biological tissue and obtains the concentration of the bacterial/fungal cells by tracking the intensity variation of a fingerprint region of the optical spectra. The acquired bacterial concentration information is used to evaluate the effectiveness of the laser treatment as well as to provide feed-back control of the laser parameters to obtain the optimum disinfection result. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110058981 | METHOD OF DEACTIVATING CONTAMINANTS IN A REGION USING A MOBILE DEACTIVATION APPARATUS - 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. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110064605 | METHOD FOR TREATING AN OBJECT CONTAMINATED WITH HARMFUL BIOLOGICAL ORGANISMS OR CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES UTILIZING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES - 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, bacteria, viruses, fungi, molds, volatile organic compounds and other dangerous substances, from such objects or enclosures. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110064606 | STERILIZATION PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE AND METHOD - A sterilization process challenge device comprising a solid body comprised of walls which define a space, wherein the space can fully contain a sterilization indicator and a volume of gas of at least 5 cubic centimeters and not more than 1000 cubic centimeters; a flow restrictor associated with the solid body such that any flow of the gas out of the space and any flow of a sterilant into the space is restricted; wherein the sterilization indicator indicates whether or not it has been contacted by the sterilant for a time and at a temperature sufficient to sterilize an article; and wherein the walls of the solid body are impervious to the sterilant and have a thickness of at least 0.3 centimeter, methods of using the device and a kit including the device are disclosed. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110076185 | Dispenser - The invention provides an air treatment device comprising: an airborne agent detector comprising a plurality of airborne agent sensors, wherein the airborne agent detector comprises means to detect a threshold level or concentration of an airborne agent; a means to mount a source of air treatment agent to the device; and a means to expel a portion of air treatment agent from a mounted source of agent, upon detection of an airborne agent by the detector. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110081273 | AIR SANITIZATION SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE SPEED FAN - An air sanitization system including a reactive oxygen species generator, a variable speed fan, a pathogen sensor and a controller. The reactive oxygen species generator generates reactive oxygen species from an oxygen-containing gas and discharges the reactive oxygen species to a conditioned space. The variable speed fan directs the oxygen-containing gas to the reactive oxygen species generator at a controlled speed. The pathogen sensor senses a level of airborne pathogens in the conditioned space and generates a signal indicative of the level of pathogens sensed. The controller receives the signal from the pathogen sensor and varies the speed of the variable speed fan in response to the signal to decrease a speed of the variable speed fan in response to an increase in the level of airborne pathogens sensed by the pathogen sensor. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110110814 | AIR SANITIZATION SYSTEM WITH FIBER OPTIC MONITORING SYSTEM - An air sanitization system including a housing having an inlet and an outlet, an ozone generator disposed in the housing and positioned between the inlet and outlet, at least one fiber optic cable positioned in visible proximity to the ozone generator, a visible light detector, and a controller. The housing is configured to receive a flow of an oxygen-containing gas through the inlet, and the ozone generator generates ozone from the flow of oxygen-containing gas. The at least one fiber optic cable is configured to receive and transmit visible light from the ozone generator. The visible light detector detects an amount of visible light transmitted by the at least one fiber optic cable. The controller is in communication with the visible light detector for determining whether the amount of visible light transmitted by the at least one fiber optic cable corresponds to a failure of the ozone generator. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110110815 | Sterilization of consumable composition dispensers - Methods and systems for programmed dispensation of consumable compositions are provided. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110189048 | MODULAR DIALYSIS SYSTEM - A dialysis system includes a plurality of modular components. The modular components can be coupled to one another in various configurations, wherein each configuration is optimized for use in a particular environment, such as in a home environment or a travel environment or a dialysis center. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110194975 | SEMICONDUCTOR-BASED DETECTION AND DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM - A system and method for identifying and making quantitative determinations of different deposits on a portion thereof, determining that the deposit is a contaminant and decontaminating at least the portion of the system is disclosed. The system comprises a controller, a sensing portion and a decontamination portion. The controller contains information about at least one noncontaminant. The sensing portion communicates with at least the controller and the portion of the system and is adapted to detect the deposit. The decontaminating portion communicates with at least the controller and is adapted to decontaminate the portion of the system. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110206554 | METHODS FOR THE INACTIVATION OF MICROORGANISMS IN BIOLOGICAL FLUIDS, FLOW THROUGH REACTORS AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING THE LIGHT SUM DOSE TO EFFECTIVELY INACTIVATE MICROORGANISMS IN BATCH REACTORS - The present invention relates to a method for determining an effective dose of monochromatic or polychromatic light from one or more light sources to inactivate microorganisms present in a biological fluid, preferably a non-transparent fluid. Moreover, there is provided a method for the inactivation of microorganism in a biological fluid in a flow-through-reactor. Moreover, the invention advantageously provides a flow-through-reactor with one or more thermostated light sources. The invention further provides a method of controlling the light sum dose of monochromatic or polychromatic light emitted from one or more light sources to effectively inactivate microorganisms present in a biological fluid in a batch reactor. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110293469 | ADDITIVE FORMULATION FOR INDUSTRIAL COOLING SYSTEMS - Disclosed is a concentrated cooling water additive that is substantially non-corrosive within a pH range of 2-12 and contains polymeric dispersant(s) and aromatic azole(s) that exhibits improved stability, possibly as a result of the interaction of the hydrophobic groups in the dispersant polymer and the aromatic azole(s). This improved stability allows for both reduced corrosivity of the formula and reduced manufacturing costs. Benefits of the disclosed formulations include improved safety for handling and shipment, more concentrated formulations available in liquid form, reduced shipping costs and storage space, reduced heat of neutralization during product manufacture, reduced costs of manufacture due to removal of need for caustic or acid addition and reduced environmental compliance costs associated with washing and waste handling step. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120027640 | Disinfecting Method for Climatic Cabinets - A method for the disinfection of climatic cabinets in particular is provided. The method comprises the following steps: generating a disinfecting hot atmosphere in the space to be disinfected by supplying heat and evaporating water in a heating-up phase; when a temperature of at least 95±5° C. and a relative humidity of at least 80% are reached at a pressure corresponding substantially to the pressure of the ambient atmosphere, maintaining these process conditions in a disinfection phase for a period of time which is sufficient for killing germs situated in the interior space; and subsequently expelling the relative humidity from the space to be disinfected and cooling in a cooling phase, the water vapor generated for disinfection being removed from the space to be disinfected by injecting sterile air in the cooling phase | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120063949 | Sterilization and Decontamination of an Enclosed Environment - A method of sterilisation, decontamination and/or sanitation of an enclosed environment, the method comprising the steps of measuring the temperature of an enclosed environment to be treated; calculating the relative humidity required to provide a desired partial pressure at the measured temperature, the actual desired partial pressure required being based on a predetermined optimum partial pressure at a base temperature corresponding to an optimum operating temperature for that environment; introducing a predetermined quantity of water to the environment to provide the calculated relative humidity for the measured temperature; discharging ozone into the humidified environment; maintaining the ozone level at a concentration that will achieve the required degree of decontamination, sterilisation and/or sanitation of the humid environment; and reducing the ozone level to an acceptable safe exposure level. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120070334 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AND SENSING ETHYLENE CONCENTRATION IN A CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE STORAGE AND TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT - System for detecting and reducing ethylene ( | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120121457 | UV STERILIZATION OF CONTAINERS - Provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for ultraviolet (UV) disinfection and sterilization, more specifically, systems, devices, and methods for UV disinfection and sterilization of a container, and more particularly systems, devices, and methods for UV disinfection and sterilization of a container used in the process of fermentation for an alcoholic beverage. Provided are also systems, UV devices, and methods for inhibiting the growth of one or more species of microorganisms present in a container, preferably for inhibiting the growth of one or more species of microorganisms present on an interior surface of a container. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120224994 | AIR CLEANING APPARATUS - An air cleaning apparatus for deodorising or cleaning of air containing noxious or toxic odours is disclosed. The apparatus includes a controller that is a PLC, an air pump, a solenoid, a manifold, a pressure gauge, an air supply line and air supply lines in fluid communication with the manifold. It also includes a first tank that contains a deodorising solution, a second tank contains a detoxifying solution and the third tank contains an oxidising/disinfecting solution. These are the components that are delivered into the air to deodorise and/or clean the air. The apparatus further includes outlet conduits or lines which are in fluid communication with in line filters which as shown are in fluid communication with solenoids. The apparatus further includes supply flow conduits which are in flow communication with an evaporation assembly where a phase change of said decontamination solution occurs to convert it into an activated molecular species. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120230864 | Air Treatment Agent Dispenser with Improved Odour Sensor Functionality - A method of operating a dispensing device for at least one air treatment agent is described, the dispensing device comprising: a housing having one or more walls to define an interior adapted to receive at least one removable container of air treatment agent at least partially therein; and within said housing the device comprises: an airborne agent detector means operable to detect airborne agents in the air, wherein said means are provided with at least one aperture to the exterior of the device to permit, in use, air from outside of the device to enter said airborne agent detector means; receiving means for receiving said at least one container of air treatment agent; emanation means adapted, in use, to emanate the air treatment agent from the device through one or more exit orifices in the housing; control means in communication with the emanation means and in communication with said airborne agent detector means; the airborne agent detector means comprises one or more metal oxide semiconductor/metal oxide odour sensors; characterised in that the method comprises the application of power to the sensor(s) in pulses. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120282135 | ROOM STERILIZATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A sterilization system consisting of a mobile emitter, a sensing subsystem and a data logging subsystem is described. The emitter has one or more UV emitting lamps or devices. The sensing system comprises at least one remote UV sensor and at least one door sensor. The door sensor comprises a safety shut off door detector and may contain an emergency stop detector and arming detector to protect people from being exposed to UV energy. The system has a remote control for starting, stopping and setting system parameters which include but are not limited to: treatment time, dosage, room size, room number, unit number, floor, facility name, operator name, operator identification number, password, default dosage values, dosage, and patient identification number. The number of treatments per unit of time can be maximized because of the use of incident light measurement. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120308431 | Method And System For Inlet Temperature Monitoring For Centralized Heat Disinfection Of Dialysis Machine Inlet Lines - A method for inlet temperature monitoring for centralized heat disinfection of dialysis machine inlet lines is described. The method can be used, for example, for a dialysis system which has a central water processing system used at a multiple patient dialysis treatment clinic or center. A central water processing system and a plurality of dialysis machines having fluid inlets are fluidly connected to a water supply loop which circulates heated water from the central water processing system to the dialysis machines and back to the central water processing system. A dialysis system for centralized heat disinfection of dialysis machine inlet lines of dialysis machines supplied with water by a central water processing system also is provided. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130034464 | Active decontamination microcapsule filtration media - Filtration devices, methods, and systems comprising a decontamination filtration medium. The filtration medium comprises a remotely-triggered decontamination material stored in microcapsules that are embedded in or attached to a filter element. The microcapsules contain a decontamination agent that will detoxify one or more toxins, including but not limited to chemical and biological warfare agents, and industrial materials and chemicals, among other things. The microcapsules can be locally or remotely triggered to release the detoxifying agent by a triggering agent such as light, electrical potential, pressure, temperature, or other methods. One method of use of the filtration device comprises the following: when a target toxin is detected in the vicinity of the device, the microcapsules are actively triggered to release the detoxifying agent, thereby neutralizing the toxic agent. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130078140 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCALIZED STERILIZATION - A portable gas transfer device for point-of-use sterilization at a sterilization site includes: a housing; a pressurized gas canister held by the housing; a first passageway in fluid communication with the pressurized gas canister and configured to supply pressurized pre-sterilization gas from the pressurized gas canister to the site; a gas discharge canister held by the housing; and a second passageway in fluid communication with the gas discharge canister and configured to supply post-sterilization gas from the site to the gas discharge canister. Additional related devices, systems and methods are provided. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130094992 | STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND STERILIZATION METHOD - It is to provide a mechanism where a sterilization process using a concentrated sterilizing agent and a sterilization process using a sterilizing agent that has not been concentrated can be switched without changing the sterilization process. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130136653 | METHODS FOR PLASMA STERILIZATION USING PACKAGING MATERIAL - There are provided methods for sterilizing and/or disinfecting an object. The methods can comprise exposing the object disposed in a packaging material having at least one open end to an afterglow plasma, wherein the packaging material is non-porous and is transparent to UV radiation. There are also provided methods for using a packaging material. The methods can comprise disposing an object to be sterilized into the packaging material, the packaging material being non-porous, transparent to UV radiation, and having at least one open end; and exposing the object and the packaging material having at least one open end, to an afterglow of a plasma, thereby at least substantially protecting the object to be sterilized. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130189152 | METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A DIVERSITY INDEX AND A VIABILITY INDEX OF MICROORGANISMS IN PROCESS SAMPLES - The invention is directed towards methods and compositions for identifying the specific microorganisms present in a particular portion of a papermaking processes. The method involves obtaining and comparing a diversity index of a sample from the process. Because no system is completely free from biological infestation, utilizing information taken from the changes in the populations provides information useful in protecting the system from unwanted effects. Not only does the diversity index allow for the distinguishing between biological and non-biological events, it even allows for the prediction of problems without previously knowing that a particular organism will cause a particular problem. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130189153 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DISINFECTING SPACES - The instant invention provides methods and apparatus for disinfecting a space, e.g., a hospital room, using chlorine dioxide. One aspect of the invention provides an apparatus for disinfecting a space. The apparatus includes: a chlorine dioxide gas generator; a sensor adapted and configured to measure the relative pressure inside the space and outside the space; and a computer operatively connected to the sensor and the chlorine dioxide generator, the computer adapted and configured to control the chlorine dioxide generator to operate only when the space is under negative pressure as compared to outside the space. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of disinfecting a space. The method includes: setting an apparatus as described herein in the space; and allowing the apparatus to determine if the space is under negative pressure. If the space is under negative pressure, the apparatus generates chlorine dioxide gas to disinfect the space. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130202478 | Method of Inerting Aseptic Tanks - The invention relates to a method for treating storage or product preparation tanks, tanks of the type which regularly undergo a hot aseptic washing step, followed by a cold water rinsing step, the method being characterized in that an inert gas is injected into the tank during all or part of the rinsing step. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130202479 | PLASMA STERILIZER, PLASMA STERILIZATION SYSTEM, AND PLASMA STERILIZATION METHOD - An apparatus which determines activeness/inactiveness of bacteria in real time by measuring a specific light emission spectrum upon performing sterilization using plasma to highly efficiently sterilize is provided. As solving means, plasma is irradiated on a processing target from a plasma source connected to an alternate-current power supply and light emission of the processing target caused by the irradiation of plasma is detected by a light emission intensity detector unit. Particularly, by detecting wavelength intensity of hydrogen or hydroxyl group, activeness/inactiveness of bacteria can be determined at an early stage. Thus, an appropriate output of a power supply for sterilization can be controlled. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130243645 | REAL TIME INDICATOR FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUND CONCENTRATION - The present disclosure generally relates to a color indicator that signals when the concentration of an antimicrobial solution changes. In some embodiments, the color indicator is specific for changes in the concentration of an antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound in an antimicrobial solution. The color indicator can be incorporated into a variety of articles including towels, labels, containers, buckets, trays, sinks, spray bottles, liners for containers, buckets, sinks, or spray bottles, indictor wands or strips, and test kits. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130259740 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING SELENIUM-CONTAINING LIQUID, WET FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR TREATING SELENIUM-CONTAINING LIQUID - A system for treating a selenium-containing liquid, a wet flue gas desulfurization device, and a method for treating a selenium-containing liquid treat a selenium-containing liquid by adding bivalent manganese to the selenium-containing liquid, thereby suppressing oxidation of tetravalent selenium to hexavalent selenium. The system includes: a potential measurement unit for measuring an oxidation-reduction potential of the selenium-containing liquid, and a pH measurement unit for measuring a pH value of the selenium-containing liquid; a detection unit for detecting whether or not the selenium-containing liquid is in a state where selenium stabilizes at a valence of 4 or higher, based on the measured oxidation-reduction potential and the measured pH value; and an addition unit for adding bivalent manganese into the selenium-containing liquid when the selenium-containing liquid is in a state where selenium stabilizes at a valence of 4 or higher. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130287627 | ULTRAVIOLET MONITORING SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES - In embodiments, a control system for a UV air treatment system, especially one used for cleaning a fume stream such as in a kitchen exhaust system, detects a need for cleaning maintenance on the UV light source based on changes in light intensity. The system further detects the light intensity each time the UV light source is cleaned to determine if the drop in intensity after cleaning indicates that the UV light source should be replaced. The cleaning and replacement requirements are indicated automatically by a user interface. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130302207 | STERILIZATION WITH IN-LINE CONCENTRATING AND INJECTION OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - In a hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer, the concentration of the hydrogen peroxide sterilant is an important factor in determining sterilization efficacy. The present application describes sterilizers, and sterilization methods, which use a novel injector-concentrator arrangement. This arrangement provides accurate control of concentration of the liquid-phase hydrogen peroxide, prior to vaporization of the liquid sterilant into the sterilization chamber. This increases the reliability and efficacy of the sterilization cycle. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130302208 | COLD-MIST DECONTAMINATION UNIT AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - 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. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130309128 | ANTINFECTION PROTECTING HEALTHCARE WORKERS TO PREVENT SPREADING OF COMMUNICABLE AND NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS - The present invention describes a new system and method, named “Antinfection”, to protect primarily healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients against communicable and nosocomial infections. It's based on new antiseptic sprays, non-alcoholic, that can be sprayed automatically on the hands. The base of the antiseptic action is the persistent part, preventing the colonization of tissue and non-living surfaces with microorganisms through the targeted, on-demand release of Fluorine ions. The system including new sprayers for fast and controlled application; new technologies to secure the long-term protection against wear in the daily work routines of HCWs; new measurement techniques for the quality of the Antinfection; new quality recording concepts for the promotion and verification of new strategies and campaigns in the “lost war against the germs”. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140030142 | DECONTAMINATION OF ENCLOSED SPACE USING GASEOUS CHLORINE DIOXIDE - A method for gas phase application of chlorine dioxide within an enclosed volume that includes the steps of: climatizing the enclosed volume to achieve a relative humidity (RH) in the range of about 5% to about 56%; generating chlorine dioxide gas; and introducing the chlorine dioxide gas under specified conditions of chlorine dioxide gas concentration and contact time, the specified conditions being effective to eliminate contaminants within the closed volume, and further to mitigate corrosion within the enclosed volume during the gas phase application. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140037495 | Multi Mode Low Temperature Plasma Sterilizer - In a low temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer, the accurate control of concentration of the hydrogen peroxide sterilant is an important factor in determining reliability and sterilization efficacy of the sterilization process. The present application describes sterilizers, and sterilization methods, which use a novel injector-concentrator arrangement which allows accurate concentration of the sterilant performed concurrently with the sterilization process. This process enables the device to sterilize wide range of sensitive equipment within a shorter sterilization cycle. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140037496 | CONTROL OF BIO-DECONTAMINATION CYCLES - This invention relates to improvements in the method of controlling bio-decontamination cycles used for the bio-decontamination of enclosed spaces, such as pharmaceutical clean rooms, isolators and hospital wards. The bio-decontamination cycle comprises a number of phases including at least one gassing phase, during which sterilant vapour is generated and circulated within the enclosed space. The method is characterised by the steps of continuously measuring the modified relative humidity of the air in the enclosed space, the modified relative humidity being the ratio of water and sterilant vapour: capacity of water and sterilant vapour in the air, and using the measured modified relative humidity to control the steps of the process. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140044590 | ROOM STERILIZATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A sterilization system consisting of a mobile emitter, a sensing subsystem and a data logging subsystem is described. The emitter has one or more UV emitting lamps or devices. The sensing system comprises at least one remote UV sensor and at least one door sensor. The door sensor comprises a safety shut off door detector and may contain an emergency stop detector and arming detector to protect people from being exposed to UV energy. The system has a remote control for starting, stopping and setting system parameters which include but are not limited to: treatment time, dosage, room size, room number, unit number, floor, facility name, operator name, operator identification number, password, default dosage values, dosage, and patient identification number. The number of treatments per unit of time can be maximized because of the use of incident light measurement. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140099233 | WASH MONITOR AND METHOD OF USE - The present disclosure provides a monitoring device comprising a test composition, a test element comprising a test portion to which the test composition is releasably adhered, a detection reagent, and a container comprising a first end with an opening and a second end opposite the first end. The test composition comprises a predetermined quantity of tracer analyte. The container is configured to receive the test portion and configured to be operationally coupled to an analytical instrument. The tracer analyte and the detection reagent each are capable of participating in one or more chemical reaction that results in the formation of a detectable product. A method of using the monitoring device to assess the efficacy of a washing process is also provided. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140186210 | CORROSION AND FOULING MITIGATION USING NON-PHOSPHORUS BASED ADDITIVES - Water treatment compositions are provided that are effective for mitigating corrosion or fouling of surfaces in contact with aqueous systems. The water treatment compositions can include one or more azole compounds, one or more transition metals, and one or more dispersants, in addition to various other additives. The water treatment compositions can exclude phosphorus and still be effective. Methods for mitigating corrosion or fouling of a surface in an aqueous system are also provided. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140193294 | OZONE SANITIZING SYSTEM - A device for sanitizing objects using ozone is disclosed having a container defining an enclosed space and a selectively closeable opening for enclosing the space, an ozone generator, an ozone converter, a controller, and a timer working together to generate a predetermined concentration of ozone within the enclosed space and maintain approximately the same concentration for a predetermined period of time. Also disclosed are assemblies and methods detecting and warning of entrapment within the enclosure and halting ozone production when it occurs. Further disclosed are devices and methods for coupling a maintenance device to the sanitizing system to perform various maintenance operations such as adjusting operational control parameters, and observing conditions within the enclosed chamber in real-time such as temperature, humidity, and ozone concentration. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140199206 | AIR TREATMENT DEVICE - An embodiment of the invention provides an air treatment device. The air treatment device comprises an air purifying unit configured to purify air; a scent dispenser configured to dispense scent; an air detector, configured to detect the purified air and provide an output signal; and a processor configured to receive the output signal from the air detector and control the operation speed of the air purifying unit and the dispensing flow of scent dispensed by the scent dispenser, based on the output signal, wherein the dispensing flow of scent dispensed by the scent dispenser is decreased with the increase of the operating speed of the air purifying unit. Another embodiment of the invention provides a method of controlling a scent dispenser and an air purifying unit of an air treatment device, wherein the air treatment device further includes an air detector and a processor. The method comprises the steps of purifying air by using the air purifying unit; detecting the purified air by using the air detector; controlling, by using the processor, the operating speed of the air purifying unit and the dispensing flow of scent dispensed by the scent dispenser, based on the detection result, wherein the dispensing flow of scent dispensed by the scent dispenser is decreased with the increase of the operating speed of the air purifying unit. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140271346 | Process Stream Decontamination Systems and Methods - A decontamination system for decontaminating at least one contaminant in a process stream. Decontaminant liquid is dispersed into the process stream using atomization. A controller detects contaminant levels in the process stream and adjusts the flow of decontaminant fluid into the process stream in response. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140271347 | HIGH TEMPERATURE DECONTAMINATION OF AIRCRAFT COMPARTMENTS - Provided are methods for decontamination of compartments, such as aircraft compartments and other types of compartments, and systems for implementing these methods. In some embodiments, a method involves detecting presence of one or more contaminants in a compartment. This information is used to select various decontamination conditions. In some embodiments, additional information, such as the type of the compartment (e.g., an aircraft compartment), temperature, and humidity, may be also considered while selecting the decontamination conditions. The decontamination conditions include identification of one or more decontaminating agents to be dispensed in the compartment, temperature profile of the air to be flown into the compartment, and timing of the decontaminant dispensing and air flowing operations. These conditions are selected to increase efficacy of the selected decontaminating agents with respect to the one or more detected contaminants and reduce impact on the aircraft compartment. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140271348 | INSTRUMENT DISINFECTOR - A disinfector disinfects an object having channels therein, such as an endoscope, by one or more light emitting diodes that emit UV-C radiation. The object, including interior channels of the object, is exposed to emissions of UV-C radiation. One or more light emitting diodes provide UV-C radiation to the interior channels of the object. Operation of the device through the channels is responsive to cumulative levels of radiation received by the sensor(s) associated with the light emitting diode(s). | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140286823 | Process Stream Decontamination Systems and Methods with Atomization Optimization - A decontamination system for decontaminating at least one contaminant in a process stream. Decontaminant liquid is dispersed into the process stream sing atomization. Differential injection pressure and/or injection flow rate are monitored to help ensure that the atomization process is optimized. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140348700 | AUTOMATED STERILIZATION PROCESS INTEGRATED WITH A BLOW FILL SEAL MACHINE - A process and system for sterilization of a product pathway of a blow-fill-seal machine. The process comprises steps of: ( | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140356227 | DAIRY FARM FLUID LINE TREATMENT - A fluid line treatment kit for a dairy farm milking system having a vacuum subsystem for imparting vacuum within a fluid line is provided. The fluid line treatment kit includes at least one ozone gas source; a conduit associated with each ozone gas source configured to convey ozone gas to within the fluid line at a respective location; and a control system configured to trigger each ozone gas source to produce ozone gas while the vacuum subsystem is actuated. Vacuum imparted by the vacuum subsystem in the fluid line draws ozone gas via the at least one conduit into and through the fluid line. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150017059 | MOBILE DISINFECTION UNIT FOR DISINFECTING A GIVEN FACILITY OR EQUIPMENT AND A METHOD OF USING SAID UNIT - A mobile disinfection unit for use in a method of disinfecting a given facility or equipment such as a room, apparatus, container or vehicle. The unit includes a catalytic converter device for decomposing ozone, a VOC filter for removing bacterial viruses and other contaminants and an electrostatic filter for removing molecules, particles, droplets, smoke and dust. The method includes a treatment step for adding ozone and steam/water droplets into the air of the facility or equipment, a detection step of continuously detecting the ozone concentration in the facility or equipment, and a removal step arranged for removing residual ozone and any contaminates from the facility or equipment when a predefined ozone concentration has been reached and maintained for a specific time interval. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150017060 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISINFECTION - A process and apparatus for disinfection of spaces using a disinfecting liquid droplet spray atomization are described, in which an electric fan | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150030498 | HVAC FRAGRANCE SYSTEM - Fragrance systems are provided that can be used in conjunction with heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. The fragrance systems can inject a fragrance into an airstream that is supplied to a space such as a room of a building or a vehicle cabin. In some embodiments, the speed a fan of the fragrance system can be automatically modulated in a pre-determined relationship to the speed of a fan of the HVAC system. Accordingly, a desired level of fragrance can be automatically maintained as desired within the airstream that is supplied to the space, even when the HVAC fan speed or other conditions fluctuate. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150037201 | STERILE SITE APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Apparatus, system, and methods are provided for reducing infectious agents at a sterile site by preventing infectious agents from coming into contact with the sterile site. A barrier is produced for infectious agents that may come in proximity or otherwise communicate with the site. The apparatus is configured to create a void-free barrier in which infectious agents are reduced with minimal exposure of potentially harmful effects of the barrier to the sterile site, objects, or users of the apparatus. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150098860 | ODOR SOURCE RELEASE BASED ON ODOR DETECTION AND USER PREFERENCE INFORMATION - Systems and methods for odor source release based on odor detection and user preference information are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes receiving user preference information associated with an odor. The method also includes detecting the odor. Further, the method includes releasing one or more odor sources based on the user preference information in response to detecting the odor. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150291406 | DRINK FILLING SYSTEM AND STERILIZING METHOD THEREOF - In a sterilizing method for a drink filling system provided with a drink supply pipe line ( | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150306259 | PACKAGING UNIT FOR A PHARMACEUTICAL, MEDICAL, OR COSMETIC ITEM AND METHOD OF STERILIZING A PHARMACEUTICAL, MEDICAL, OR COSMETIC ITEM THAT CAN BE ARRANGED IN THE PACKAGING UNIT - A packaging unit for at least one pharmaceutical, medical, or cosmetic item is provided. The packaging unit includes a sterilizing chamber for accommodating the item and a prechamber that can be sealed repeatedly both from an exterior of the packaging unit and from the sterilizing chamber. The prechamber has a wall that has portions made of a wall material that is selectively permeability to one or more sterilizing agents. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150343102 | PHOTOCHROMIC DETECTION OF ULTRAVIOLET IRRADIATION - The present invention provides methods for detecting electromagnetic energy (e.g., ultraviolet radiation) and articles suitable for use in such methods. The methods and articles can be useful for detecting sterilization or disinfection resulting from electromagnetic energy such as ultraviolet C. Detection of the sterilization or disinfection allows discontinuation of the exposure when a desired level of sterilization or disinfection has been obtained. Feedback mechanisms for controlling exposure to the energy may also be used. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150374868 | STERILIZATION CONTAINER CAPABLE OF PROVIDING AN INDICATION REGARDING WHETHER OR NOT SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS STERILIZED IN THE CONTAINER WERE PROPERLY STERILIZED - A sterilization container for sterilizing at least one surgical instrument. The container includes at least one sensor for measuring an environmental characteristic of the container during the sterilization of the instrument. The measure of the environmental characteristic is supplied to a processor. The processor compares the measurement of the container environment to a validated measurement for the sterilization process. If the measured environmental characteristic is at least equal to the validated sterilization process measurement, the processor presents an indication that the surgical instruments was properly sterilized. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160045631 | INK COMPOSITION FOR DETECTING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND INDICATOR FOR DETECTION OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - A primary object of the present invention is to provide a hydrogen peroxide gas detection indicator which allows more certain visual recognition of color changing according to the concentration of hydrogen peroxide gas. The structure of this invention relates to an ink composition for detecting hydrogen peroxide gas containing (1) at least one of styrene acrylic resins and styrene-maleic acid resins and (2) a methine dye. According to this invention, a color-changing layer is formed using the ink composition for detecting hydrogen peroxide gas, allowing color changing according to the concentration of hydrogen peroxide gas to be visually recognized. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160121376 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STERILIZING DRINK SUPPLY PIPELINE - Hot water or heated steam is fed to a drink supply pipe line | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160139100 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DISINFECTION STATUS OF A TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE FOR HUMAN BODY TEMPERATURE CONTROL DURING EXTRACORPOREAL CIRCULATION - The present application relates to a method for controlling a disinfection status of a heater and/or cooler for human body temperature control during extracorporeal circulation. The temperature control is conducted by use of a heat exchanger and a temperature control liquid circulating through the heat exchanger and the heater and/or cooler. The inventive method comprises using a long term disinfectant in the temperature control liquid, measuring and preferably recording the concentration of the disinfectant in the temperature control liquid and deducing a disinfectant status of the temperature control liquid from the measured concentration of the disinfectant in the temperature control liquid. | 05-19-2016 |
