公开(公告)号：US20160022519A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14338369

申请日：2014-07-23

Applicant: American Sterilizer Company

Inventor： Sohrab Soltani ,  Steven J. Doehler ,  James H. Price ,  Robert J. Rajewski ,  Christopher D. Labedz

IPC: A61G7/057 ,  G01L19/00 ,  G01L7/02 ,  A61G7/015

CPC classification number: A61G7/05769 ,  A61G7/015 ,  A61G7/018 ,  A61G13/06 ,  A61G2203/34 ,  G01L7/02 ,  G01L19/0007

Abstract: A method for automatically varying the internal air pressure in at least one inflatable air bladder associated with at least one zone of a pressurized mattress system to achieve an optimal zone air pressure for a patient. The method includes a step of incrementally decreasing the zone air pressure of the at least one zone until more than a predetermined percentage or portion of the patient is directly supported by a substrate disposed below the at least one inflatable air bladder. The method then determines the appropriate increase in zone air pressure to achieve the optimal zone air pressure for the patient.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动改变与加压床垫系统的至少一个区域相关联的至少一个可充气气囊中的内部空气压力的方法，以实现患者的最佳区域空气压力。 该方法包括递增地降低至少一个区域的区域空气压力的步骤，直到患者的预定百分比或部分直接由设置在至少一个可充气气囊下方的基底支撑。 该方法然后确定区域空气压力的适当增加以实现患者的最佳区域空气压力。

公开(公告)号：US09211354B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US13627122

申请日：2012-09-26

Applicant: American Sterilizer Company

Inventor： Aaron L. Hill ,  Ryan A. Bruskevith ,  Leslie M. Logue ,  William D. Warren

IPC: A61L2/20 ,  A61L2/22 ,  A61L2/18

CPC classification number: A61L2/22 ,  A61L2/186 ,  A61L2202/15

Abstract: A system for decontaminating an enclosure that defines a region. The system includes a decontamination unit for generating a vaporized sterilant. The decontamination unit includes a housing that defines a chamber therein. An inlet and an outlet of the housing fluidly communicate with the chamber. A bulkhead assembly connects the decontamination unit to the enclosure. The bulkhead assembly includes a barrier assembly for sealing an opening of the enclosure. The membrane traverses the opening of the enclosure. A first port and a second port allow the carrier gas to flow through the membrane. A frame assembly seals the barrier assembly into the opening of the enclosure. An outlet conduit defines a flow path for conveying the carrier gas from the decontamination unit to the region of the enclosure. A return conduit defines a flow path for conveying the carrier gas from the enclosure to the decontamination unit.

Abstract translation: 用于净化定义区域的外壳的系统。 该系统包括用于产生蒸发灭菌剂的去污单元。 净化单元包括在其中限定室的壳体。 壳体的入口和出口与腔室流体连通。 隔板组件将净化单元连接到外壳。 隔板组件包括用于密封外壳的开口的阻挡组件。 膜穿过外壳的开口。 第一端口和第二端口允许载气流过膜。 框架组件将屏障组件密封到外壳的开口中。 出口导管限定用于将载气从净化单元输送到外壳的区域的流动路径。 返回导管限定用于将载气从外壳输送到去污单元的流动路径。

公开(公告)号：US20150320896A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14704056

申请日：2015-05-05

Applicant: AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANY

Inventor： William AMOR ,  Michael A. BACIK ,  Michael W. BUTLER ,  J.D. CUNNINGHAM ,  Evan KESSICK

IPC: A61L2/07

CPC classification number: A61L2/07 ,  A61B50/30 ,  A61B2050/006 ,  A61B2050/3011 ,  A61L2202/122 ,  A61L2202/14 ,  A61L2202/17 ,  A61L2202/24

Abstract: A sterilizer for sterilizing medical instruments, the sterilizer having a pressurizable chamber having an opening communicating therewith. A door is provided for closing and sealing the opening to the chamber. A sterilant inlet and a sterilant outlet communicate with the chamber. A container holds medical instruments to be sterilized.The container is comprised of a tray and a lid dimensioned to rest on the tray. The tray and lid define an interior area for holding medical instruments. The tray has connection means for connecting the sterilant inlet to the interior area of the tray when the tray is inserted in the chamber, and the lid is movable from the tray when pressurized sterilant is introduced into the cavity.

Abstract translation: 一种用于对医疗器械进行消毒的消毒器，所述灭菌器具有与其连通的开口的加压室。 提供一个门，用于关闭和密封腔室的开口。 灭菌剂入口和灭菌剂出口与腔室连通。 一个容器装有待消毒的医疗器械。 容器由托盘和盖子组成，其尺寸适于搁置在托盘上。 托盘和盖子定义了用于保持医疗器械的内部区域。 托盘具有用于当托盘插入腔室时将消毒剂入口连接到托盘的内部区域的连接装置，并且当加压灭菌剂被引入空腔时，盖子可从托盘移动。

公开(公告)号：US20150305343A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14525497

申请日：2014-10-28

Applicant: American Sterilizer Company

Inventor： Peter A. Burke ,  Mark James Leggett ,  Michael A. Centanni

IPC: A01N59/00 ,  A01N37/16

CPC classification number: A01N59/00 ,  A01N37/16 ,  A61K8/22 ,  A61K31/327 ,  A61K33/40 ,  A61K45/06 ,  A61Q11/00 ,  A61Q17/005 ,  A01N2300/00 ,  A61K2300/00

Abstract: This invention relates to an aqueous composition and a process for killing spores. The process may comprise contacting the spores with the aqueous composition for a sufficient period of time to effect a desired reduction (e.g., at least a 4 log reduction) in the number of spores capable of returning to vegetative growth. The aqueous composition may comprise water, an antimicrobial agent (e.g., peracetic acid) and a peroxide (e.g., hydrogen peroxide). The process may be a two-step process involving the use of a first aqueous composition, which may comprise water and the peroxide, and a second aqueous composition which may comprise water and the antimicrobial agent.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及水性组合物和杀死孢子的方法。 该方法可以包括使孢子与水性组合物接触足够的时间以实现能够恢复营养生长的孢子数量的期望的还原（例如至少4log的减少）。 水性组合物可以包含水，抗微生物剂（例如过乙酸）和过氧化物（例如过氧化氢）。 该方法可以是包括使用可以包含水和过氧化物的第一含水组合物和可以包含水和抗微生物剂的第二含水组合物的两步法。

公开(公告)号：US20150305342A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14262840

申请日：2014-04-28

Applicant: American Sterilizer Company

Inventor： Peter A. Burke ,  Mark James Leggett

IPC: A01N59/00 ,  A01N37/36

Abstract: This invention relates to a process and an aqueous composition for killing spores. The process comprises contacting the spores with the aqueous composition for a sufficient period of time to effect a desired reduction (e.g., at least a 4 log reduction) in the number of spores capable of reproduction, metabolism and/or growth. The aqueous composition comprises water, peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. The concentration of peracetic acid in the water may be in the range from about 0.001 to about 60% by weight, or from about 0.001 to about 0.5% by weight. The weight ratio of peracetic acid to hydrogen peroxide may be in the range from about 0.001 to about 0.5.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及杀死孢子的方法和含水组合物。 该方法包括使孢子与水性组合物接触足够的时间以实现能够繁殖，代谢和/或生长的孢子数量所需的还原（例如，至少4log的减少）。 含水组合物包含水，过乙酸和过氧化氢。 过乙酸在水中的浓度可以在约0.001至约60重量％，或约0.001至约0.5重量％的范围内。 过乙酸与过氧化氢的重量比可以在约0.001至约0.5的范围内。

公开(公告)号：US09089129B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13644677

申请日：2012-10-04

Applicant: AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANY

Inventor： Christopher C. Heisig ,  Nancy-Hope E. Kaiser

IPC: A01N33/04 ,  A01P1/00 ,  A01N41/02 ,  A01N31/02 ,  A01N25/16

CPC classification number: A01N31/02 ,  A01N25/16 ,  A01N31/14 ,  A01N33/12 ,  A01N25/30 ,  A01N2300/00

Abstract: A non-aerosol, foaming high alcohol content hand sanitizer is provided which has excellent antimicrobial activity and tolerance for organic load and excellent residual activity, as well as enhanced moisturization and skin-feel properties over currently marketed alcohol-based sanitizers. The inventive composition achieves an unexpectedly large amount of quality, stable foam even in the presence of significant quantities of skin conditioning agents through the use of novel silicone surfactants and achieves enhanced and prolonged antimicrobial efficacy through the combination of high alcohol content and activity enhancing components.

Abstract translation: 提供非气溶胶，发泡高酒精含量的手部消毒剂，其具有优异的抗微生物活性和对有机负载的耐受性和优异的残留活性，以及​​相对于目前市售的基于酒精的消毒剂的增强的保湿和皮肤感受性能。 本发明的组合物通过使用新的硅氧烷表面活性剂即使在大量的皮肤调理剂存在下也达到出乎意料的大量的质量，稳定的泡沫，并通过高酒精含量和活性增强组分的组合实现了增强的和延长的抗微生物效能。

公开(公告)号：US20150025300A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US13944957

申请日：2013-07-18

Applicant: AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANY

Inventor： Aaron Leif Hill ,  Thaddeus Joseph Mielnik ,  Ryan Anthony Bruskevith

IPC: A61G10/00 ,  A61L9/16 ,  A61L9/20 ,  A61G10/02

CPC classification number: A61G10/005 ,  A61G10/023 ,  A61L2/10 ,  A61L9/16 ,  A61L9/20 ,  A61L9/22 ,  A61L2202/14 ,  A61L2202/24 ,  A61L2202/25 ,  A61L2202/26 ,  A61L2209/111 ,  A61L2209/14 ,  A61L2209/16 ,  A61L2209/212

Abstract: A patient enclosure, comprised of at least two spaced-apart side walls, a top wall, and a front wall, the side walls, the top wall, and the front wall defining a predetermined area surrounding a location where a patient is positionable. At least one of the walls has a panel of electrochromic glass that is switchable between a clear state, an opaque state and a reflective (mirrored) state. UV radiators are provided within the area of the enclosure. An air circulation system is provided for circulating air through the area defined by the enclosure. A controller controls the UV radiators and the air circulation system. The controller is programmed to create one of a higher pressure or a lower pressure within the area as compared to the environment surrounding the enclosure.

Abstract translation: 包括至少两个间隔开的侧壁，包括顶壁和前壁的患者外壳，侧壁，顶壁和前壁限定围绕患者可定位的位置的预定区域。 至少一个壁具有可在清晰状态，不透明状态和反射（镜像）状态之间切换的电致变色玻璃面板。 UV散热器设置在外壳的区域内。 提供一种空气循环系统，用于使空气循环通过由外壳限定的区域。 控制器控制UV散热器和空气循环系统。 控制器被编程为与围绕外壳的环境相比，在该区域内创建更高压力或更低压力的控制器。

公开(公告)号：US20140273054A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13832158

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANY

Inventor： Phillip P. Franciskovich ,  Tricia A. Cregger

IPC: C12Q1/22

CPC classification number: C12Q1/22 ,  C12Q1/001 ,  C12Q1/006 ,  G01N27/327 ,  G01N33/52 ,  G01N2400/00 ,  Y10T436/11 ,  Y10T436/25375

Abstract: A sterilization indicator system and method of using the system to determine efficacy of a sterilization process. The system includes a vial having a first compartment containing spores of one or more species of microorganism; a second compartment containing a growth medium with a disaccharide, an oligosaccharide or a polysaccharide in which the vial is free of monosaccharide; an enzyme, capable of acting upon the monosaccharide to yield reaction products and electron transfer, disposed on two or more electrodes adapted to carry an electrical signal resulting from the electron transfer, the pair of electrodes positioned to contact the combined contents of the first compartment and the second compartment during incubation; and an apparatus linked or linkable to the electrodes and adapted to detect and measure the electrical signal resulting from electron transfer when the enzyme acts upon the monosaccharide.

Abstract translation: 灭菌指示器系统和使用该系统来确定灭菌过程的功效的方法。 该系统包括具有包含一种或多种微生物孢子的第一隔室的小瓶; 第二隔室含有具有二糖的生长培养基，寡糖或多糖，其中小瓶不含单糖; 能够作用于单糖以产生反应产物和电子转移的酶，其设置在适于承载由电子转移产生的电信号的两个或多个电极上，该对电极定位成接触第一隔室的组合内容物，以及 孵化期间的第二隔室; 以及连接或可链接到电极的装置，并且适于在酶作用于单糖时检测和测量由电子转移产生的电信号。

公开(公告)号：US20140262829A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13836787

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANY

Inventor： Phillip P. Franciskovich ,  Tricia A. Cregger

IPC: C12Q1/22

CPC classification number: C12Q1/22 ,  B01L2300/0609 ,  B01L2300/0816 ,  C12Q1/001 ,  C12Q1/006 ,  C12Q1/6816 ,  C12Q2527/125

Abstract: A sterilization indicator system and method of using the system to determine efficacy of a sterilization process. The system may include a vial having an optional first compartment and a second compartment comprising a growth medium comprising one or more of a disaccharide, an oligosaccharide or a polysaccharide capable of conversion to a monosaccharide by germinating spores of the one or more species of microorganism, the vial being free of the monosaccharide prior to use; a strip including two or more electrodes to oxidize the monosaccharide and to carry a resulting electrical signal, and an apparatus to detect and measure the electrical signal resulting from the oxidation. Spores of a suitable biological indicator may be disposed in the first compartment and/or on the strip.

Abstract translation: 灭菌指示器系统和使用该系统来确定灭菌过程的功效的方法。 该系统可以包括具有任选的第一隔室的小瓶和包含生长培养基的第二隔室，所述生长培养基包含一种或多种能够通过发芽一种或多种微生物的孢子转化成单糖的二糖，寡糖或多糖， 使用前小瓶不含单糖; 包括两个或更多个电极以氧化单糖并携带所得电信号的条带，以及用于检测和测量由氧化产生的电信号的装置。 合适的生物指示剂的孢子可以设置在第一隔室和/或条带上。

公开(公告)号：US08691562B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-08

申请号：US13852435

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: American Sterilizer Company

Inventor： Phillip P. Franciskovich ,  Tricia A. Cregger

IPC: C12M1/34

CPC classification number: G01N21/6486 ,  C12Q1/22

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

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