公开(公告)号：US09354182B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13777053

申请日：2013-02-26

Applicant: STERIS Inc. ,  INSTITUT NATIONAL D'OPTIQUE / NATIONAL OPTICS INSTITUTE

Inventor： Daniel Rochette ,  Pascal Gallant ,  Ozge Mermut ,  Francois Baribeau ,  Isabelle Noiseux ,  Isabelle Gosselin

IPC: G01N21/76 ,  G01N21/94 ,  G01N21/64 ,  A61L2/28

CPC classification number: G01N21/6428 ,  A61L2/28 ,  A61L2202/24 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N21/94 ,  G01N2021/6417 ,  G01N2021/6439 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/068 ,  G01N2201/0697 ,  G01N2201/10 ,  G01N2201/105

Abstract: A method and apparatus for optical detection of residual soil on articles (such as medical instruments and equipment), after completion of a washing or a rinsing operation by a washer. A soil detection system provides an indication of soil on the articles by detecting luminescent radiation emanating from the soil in the presence of ambient light.

Abstract translation: 在清洗完成洗涤或冲洗操作之后，用于光学检测物品（例如医疗仪器和设备）上残留土壤的方法和装置。 土壤检测系统通过在环境光的存在下检测从土壤发出的发光辐射来提供物品上的土壤的指示。

公开(公告)号：US08977115B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US13790567

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: STERIS Inc.

Inventor： Leslie Woodson Penman, Jr.

IPC: F22B1/20 ,  F22B29/06 ,  F24F3/14 ,  A61L9/03

CPC classification number: A61L9/03 ,  A61L2/208 ,  A61L2202/11

Abstract: A vaporizer for generating a vaporized chemical decontaminating agent. The vaporizer includes a primary flow path and a blower for conveying a carrier gas along the primary flow path. A secondary flow path has a first end fluidly connected to the primary flow path at a location upstream of the blower and a second end fluidly connected to the primary flow path at a location downstream of the blower. A heating element is disposed along the secondary flow path. A liquid flow path has a first end fluidly connected to a source of liquid chemical decontaminating agent and a second end fluidly connected to the secondary flow path. The liquid flow path injects the liquid chemical decontaminating agent into the secondary flow path at a location upstream of the heating element. The heating element vaporizes the liquid chemical decontaminating agent to form the vaporized chemical decontaminating agent.

Abstract translation: 一种蒸发器，用于产生气化的化学净化剂。 蒸发器包括主流路和用于沿着主流路传送载气的鼓风机。 二次流动路径具有在鼓风机上游的位置处流体地连接到主流路的第一端和在鼓风机下游的位置处流体连接到主流路的第二端。 加热元件沿着二次流动路径设置。 液体流路具有流体连接到液体化学净化剂源的第一端和与二次流动路径流体连接的第二端。 液体流动路径将液体化学净化剂注入到加热元件上游位置处的二次流路中。 加热元件蒸发液体化学净化剂以形成蒸发的化学去污剂。

公开(公告)号：US20040261825A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10606292

申请日：2003-06-25

Applicant: STERIS Inc.

Inventor： Francois Lagace

IPC: B08B003/02

CPC classification number: B08B15/02 ,  B08B3/02

Abstract: A system for equalizing pressure in a washing chamber in response to changes in pressure inside washing chamber. Gate elements are operable between open and closed positions to regulate pressure conditions inside the washing chamber.

Abstract translation: 一种用于根据洗涤室内的压力变化来平衡洗涤室中的压力的​​系统。 闸门元件可在打开位置和关闭位置之间操作，以调节洗涤室内部的压力条件。

公开(公告)号：US20040182855A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：US10815315

申请日：2004-04-01

Applicant: STERIS Inc.

Inventor： Michael A. Centanni

IPC: H05B006/10

CPC classification number: A61L2/208 ,  A61L2/07 ,  A61L2/24 ,  A61L2202/122 ,  A61L2202/15 ,  A61L2202/24 ,  B24B49/105 ,  F22B1/281 ,  F22B1/282 ,  H05B6/108

Abstract: 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 to a vapor. In one embodiment of the present invention, electromagnetically responsive material particulate is embedded into the electrically non-conductive material. In another embodiment of the present invention, a microwave generator is used to produce heat.

Abstract translation: 蒸发器加热装置由电磁响应材料和非导电材料组成。 要蒸发的抗微生物流体例如水或过氧化氢溶液被供应到加热设备，在那里被转化为蒸汽。 在本发明的一个实施例中，电磁响应材料颗粒被嵌入到非导电材料中。 在本发明的另一实施例中，微波发生器用于产生热量。

公开(公告)号：US20040178803A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-16

申请号：US10405880

申请日：2003-04-02

Applicant: STERIS Inc.

Inventor： Michael A. Centanni

IPC: G01R027/26

CPC classification number: G01N33/497 ,  G01N27/221 ,  G01N27/228

Abstract: A chemical concentration detecting system for determining the relative concentration of a chemical component in a gas mixture. The gas mixture may include chemical components that are antimicrobial chemicals, as well as chemical components that are base chemicals, acting as a diluent for the antimicrobial chemical, or as a vehicle or carrier for the antimicrobial chemical. A capacitor is exposed to the gas mixture, wherein the gas mixture acts as a dielectric between the plates of the capacitor. Permittivity of the dielectric is affected by the relative concentrations of the chemical components, and thus a measurement of the capacitance is used to determine the relative concentration levels of the chemical components in the gas mixture.

Abstract translation: 一种化学浓度检测系统，用于确定气体混合物中化学成分的相对浓度。 气体混合物可以包括作为抗微生物化学品的化学成分，以及作为抗微生物化学品的稀释剂的基础化学品的化学成分，或作为抗微生物化学品的载体或载体。 电容器暴露于气体混合物，其中气体混合物充当电容器板之间的电介质。 电介质的介电常数受化学成分的相对浓度的影响，因此电容的测量用于确定气体混合物中化学成分的相对浓度水平。

公开(公告)号：US20040178802A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-16

申请号：US10389036

申请日：2003-03-14

Applicant: STERIS Inc.

Inventor： Michael A. Centanni

IPC: G01R027/26

CPC classification number: G01N27/221

Abstract: A chemical concentration detecting system for determining the relative concentrations of a multiple component chemical solution. The multi-component solution is preferably comprised of an antimicrobial chemical and a base fluid that acts as a diluent for the antimicrobial chemical, or as a vehicle or carrier for the antimicrobial chemical. A capacitor is exposed to the decontamination solution, wherein the decontamination solution acts as the dielectric between the plates of the capacitor. Permittivity of the dielectric is affected by the relative concentrations of the components, and thus a measurement of the capacitance is used to determine the relative concentration levels of the components in the solution.

Abstract translation: 一种化学浓度检测系统，用于确定多组分化学溶液的相对浓度。 多组分溶液优选由抗菌化学品和作为抗微生物化学品的稀释剂或作为抗微生物化学品的载体或载体的基础流体组成。 电容器暴露于去污溶液中，其中去污溶液用作电容器板之间的电介质。 电介质的介电常数受组分的相对浓度的影响，因此使用电容的测量来确定溶液中组分的相对浓度水平。

公开(公告)号：US20040166216A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-26

申请号：US10784351

申请日：2004-02-23

Applicant: STERIS INC. , a Delaware corporation

Inventor： James L. Marsden ,  Eric W. Krieger ,  Lewis I. Schwartz ,  Alan J. Greszler ,  Bill R. Sanford

IPC: A23K001/00

CPC classification number: A23L3/3499 ,  A23B4/033 ,  A23B4/20 ,  A23B4/30 ,  A23L3/349 ,  A23L3/3508 ,  A23L3/42 ,  A23L13/62 ,  A23L13/65

Abstract: Food products, such as precooked meats, raw meats, and poultry are treated with a decontaminant solution to remove surface microorganism contamination. The decontaminant solution contains peracetic acid at a concentration of from about 100 to 4000 ppm and has broad spectrum activity against a variety of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms, such as Listeria monocytogenes.

Abstract translation: 食用产品，如预煮的肉，生肉和家禽，用去污剂溶液处理，以去除表面微生物的污染。 净化剂溶液含有浓度为约100至4000ppm的过乙酸，并且对各种致病和腐败微生物如单核细胞增生利斯特氏菌具有广谱活性。

公开(公告)号：US20040159540A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-19

申请号：US10367243

申请日：2003-02-13

Applicant: STERIS Inc.

Inventor： Sergey A. Korenev

IPC: B23H001/00

CPC classification number: A61L2/24 ,  A61L2/02

Abstract: A pulsed electric field system for inactivation of biological agents on a dielectric sheet material. The pulsed electric field (PEF) system includes a dielectric layer located between an active electrode and a ground electrode, wherein said dielectric layer has a uniform surface profile. A pulsed electric field is provided in a gap between the dielectric layer and the active electrode. A transport assembly moves the dielectric sheet material through the gap. In a preferred embodiment, the system also includes sensors for sensing the position of the dielectric sheet material as it passes through the pulsed electric field.

Abstract translation: 用于在介电片材料上灭活生物试剂的脉冲电场系统。 脉冲电场（PEF）系统包括位于有源电极和接地电极之间的电介质层，其中所述电介质层具有均匀的表面轮廓。 在电介质层和有源电极之间的间隙中提供脉冲电场。 运输组件使电介质片材移动通过间隙。 在优选实施例中，该系统还包括用于感测电介质片材通过脉冲电场时的位置的传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20040077917A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-22

申请号：US10277305

申请日：2002-10-22

Applicant: STERIS INC.

Inventor： Michael A. Centanni ,  Daniel J. Subach ,  Iain F. McVey

IPC: A62D003/00

CPC classification number: A62D3/38 ,  A61L2/0088 ,  A61L2/183 ,  A61L2/186 ,  A61L2/22 ,  A61L9/145 ,  A61L2202/11 ,  A61L2202/16 ,  A61L2202/18 ,  A61L2209/212 ,  A62D2101/02 ,  A62D2101/26 ,  A62D2101/28 ,  A62D2203/10 ,  Y10S588/90

Abstract: A method and apparatus for neutralizing biological and/or chemical warfare agents using an ozone-containing solution. The ozone-containing solution is produced by combining ozone-containing gas with an ozone vehicle, such as an organic solution. The ozone-vehicle prolongs the shelf life of the ozone to allow for extended periods of storage. A storage container is used to store the ozone-containing solution and facilitate its transportation to an environment contaminated by the biological and/or chemical warfare agents, or near a potential site for biological or chemical attack. The ozone-containing solution is drawn out of the storage container to apply it to a contaminated environment.

Abstract translation: 一种使用含臭氧溶液中和生物和/或化学战剂的方法和装置。 含有臭氧的溶液是通过将含臭氧气体与臭氧载体如有机溶液组合制备的。 臭氧车辆延长了臭氧的保质期，以便延长储存时间。 储存容器用于储存含臭氧溶液，并促使其运输到被生物和/或化学战剂污染的环境中，或靠近生物或化学侵蚀的潜在位置。 将含臭氧溶液从储存容器中抽出以将其施加到受污染的环境中。

公开(公告)号：US20030070696A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-17

申请号：US10300108

申请日：2002-11-20

Applicant: STERIS INC.

Inventor： Christopher M. Fricker ,  Brian C. Wojcieck ,  Stephanie A. S. Harrington ,  Iain F. McVey ,  George E. Grignol

IPC: C09K005/00

CPC classification number: A61L2/186 ,  A61B1/123 ,  A61B90/70 ,  A61B2090/701 ,  A61L2202/14 ,  A61L2202/17 ,  A61L2202/24 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B3/04 ,  C11D3/0073 ,  C11D3/128 ,  C11D3/3907 ,  C11D3/3942 ,  C11D3/3945 ,  C11D3/48

Abstract: An environmentally friendly decontaminant solution, which may be disposed of after use without posing significant environmental hazards, is formulated without molybdenum-based corrosion inhibitors and preferably is free of all heavy metals. A zeolite-based buffering system optionally replaces phosphate buffers for maintaining the pH of the decontaminant solution at an appropriate pH for effective antimicrobial decontamination. Molybdenum-free decontaminant solutions containing peracetic acid retain their peracetic acid levels, and thus their antimicrobial effectiveness, for longer periods than comparable solutions formulated with a molybdate corrosion inhibitor.