公开(公告)号：US09726652B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14511593

申请日：2014-10-10

Applicant: STERIS INC.

Inventor： Stephen Michael Lacy ,  Neil David Tyers

IPC: G01N31/22 ,  G01N31/00 ,  A61L2/28

CPC classification number: G01N31/226 ,  A61L2/28 ,  G01N31/005 ,  G01N31/228

Abstract: A chemical indicator device for use in detecting exposure to an oxidizing agent, such as hydrogen peroxide, comprising a substrate or support upon which is disposed a chemical indicator composition (ink) for detecting an oxidizing agent, such as hydrogen peroxide. The chemical indicator composition further comprises an indicator dye that achieves a distinct range of different color changes with clear transitions between colors, upon exposure to different doses of the oxidizing agent, thus allowing for both a qualitative and semi-quantitative assessment of exposure to the agent.

公开(公告)号：US20170112156A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：US14923546

申请日：2015-10-27

Applicant: STERIS Inc.

Inventor： Thaddeus J. Mielnik ,  Peter A. Burke

IPC: A23B5/10 ,  A23B5/005

CPC classification number: A23B5/10 ,  A23B4/005 ,  A23B4/16 ,  A23B5/0052 ,  A23V2002/00

Abstract: A method for decontaminating articles having porous outer surfaces. The method includes steps of: providing a decontamination chamber; conveying the articles through the decontamination chamber at a predetermined speed wherein the speed is selected such that the articles are disposed in the decontamination chamber for a predetermined period of time; providing a source of sterilant vapor, the source providing the sterilant vapor at a temperature within a predetermined acceptable temperature range and at a concentration within a predetermined acceptable concentration range; conveying a sterilant vapor from the source of sterilant vapor to the decontamination chamber; and exposing the articles to the sterilant vapor. The predetermined period of time and the predetermined acceptable concentration range of the sterilant vapor are selected such that the sterilant vapor does not penetrate the porous outer surfaces of the articles.

公开(公告)号：US09011767B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US14230474

申请日：2014-03-31

Applicant: STERIS Inc.

Inventor： Paul A. Wiget

IPC: A61L2/20 ,  E04H1/12 ,  A61L2/26

CPC classification number: A61L2/20 ,  A61L2/208 ,  A61L2/26 ,  A61L2202/13 ,  A61L2202/16 ,  E04H1/1277

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a portable, vacuum assisted decontamination unit. The invention also relates to a vacuum assisted decontamination process. The decontamination unit may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications.

Abstract translation: 所公开的发明涉及便携式真空辅助净化单元。 本发明还涉及真空辅助去污过程。 净化单元可以加固以用于恶劣环境，例如可用于军事应用的环境。

公开(公告)号：US20140294670A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US14230474

申请日：2014-03-31

Applicant: STERIS Inc.

Inventor： Paul A. WIGET

IPC: A61L2/20

CPC classification number: A61L2/20 ,  A61L2/208 ,  A61L2/26 ,  A61L2202/13 ,  A61L2202/16 ,  E04H1/1277

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a portable, vacuum assisted decontamination unit. The invention also relates to a vacuum assisted decontamination process. The decontamination unit may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications.

Abstract translation: 所公开的发明涉及便携式真空辅助净化单元。 本发明还涉及真空辅助去污过程。 净化单元可以加固以用于恶劣环境，例如可用于军事应用的环境。

公开(公告)号：US20140242717A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US13777053

申请日：2013-02-26

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

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

IPC: G01N21/94

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：US20130177477A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13780224

申请日：2013-02-28

Applicant: STERIS INC.

Inventor： Timothy W. MEILANDER ,  Paul A. WIGET ,  Iain F. MCVEY ,  Michael A. CENTANNI

IPC: A61L2/20

CPC classification number: A61L2/208 ,  A61L2202/122 ,  A61L2202/26

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a decontaminant dispenser which may be used as a projectile. The invention also relates to a decontamination process using the decontaminant dispenser. The decontaminant dispenser may be thrown by hand, launched as an artillery shell or the payload for a missile, or dropped by an airplane into the area to be decontaminated. The dispenser may be placed in the area to be decontaminated. The decontaminant dispenser may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications.

Abstract translation: 所公开的发明涉及可用作抛射物的去污剂分配器。 本发明还涉及使用去污剂分配器的净化过程。 灭菌器分配器可以手动投掷，作为炮弹或导弹的有效载荷发射，或者被飞机落入要净化的区域。 分配器可以放置在待净化的区域中。 去污剂分配器可以加固以用于敌对环境，例如可能用于军事应用的环境。

公开(公告)号：US20040262484A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10899866

申请日：2004-07-27

Applicant: STERIS, INC. ,  ONDAL INDUSTRIETECHNIK GmbH

Inventor： Jorg Wagner ,  Klaus Steger ,  Yury Keselman ,  David Jesurun ,  Roland D. Block

IPC: A47H001/10

CPC classification number: F16M13/02 ,  A61G12/004 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/2064 ,  F16M2200/068 ,  F21V21/28 ,  F21W2131/205

Abstract: A medical suspension system (10) includes a ceiling plate (30) configured for mounting to a support structure (16). The ceiling plate supports a device (12), such as a lighthead or video monitor, which is mounted to the ceiling plate via an articulated arm (50) and a spindle (40), which is centrally mounted to the ceiling plate. A second device (14) is mounted to the ceiling plate, not through the spindle (40), in the conventional manner, but via an adapter plate (62), which is mounted directly to the ceiling plate. This increases the number of devices which are readily carried by the support structure without extending the spindle length which conventionally occurs when additional hubs are added to the main spindle.

公开(公告)号：US20040249579A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-09

申请号：US10456378

申请日：2003-06-06

Applicant: STERIS Inc.

Inventor： Michael A. Centanni

IPC: G06F019/00

CPC classification number: G01N27/221 ,  G01N27/228

Abstract: A method and apparatus for formulating and controlling concentrations of deactivating chemicals in a solution inside a chamber. The solution may include chemical components that are deactivating chemicals, as well as chemical components that are base chemicals, acting as a diluent for a deactivating chemical, or as a vehicle or carrier for a deactivating chemical. A capacitor is exposed to the solution, wherein the solution comprises a dielectric material 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 electrical properties of the capacitor can be used to determine the concentration levels of multiple chemical components in the solution.

Abstract translation: 一种用于配制和控制室内溶液中的失活化学物质浓度的方法和装置。 解决方案可以包括化学成分，化学成分以及作为基础化学品的化学成分，作为钝化化学品的稀释剂，或作为钝化剂的载体或载体。 电容器暴露于溶液中，其中溶液在电容器的板之间包括介电材料。 电介质的介电常数受化学成分的相对浓度的影响，因此电容器的电性能的测量可用于确定溶液中多种化学成分的浓度水平。

公开(公告)号：US20040178799A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-16

申请号：US10667988

申请日：2003-09-22

Applicant: STERIS Inc.

Inventor： Sergey A. Korenev ,  Ivan S. Korenev ,  Michael A. Centanni

IPC: G01N027/60 ,  G01R027/26

CPC classification number: G01N27/221 ,  G01N27/06

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in a liquid or gaseous fluid. A capacitor is exposed to the fluid, wherein the fluid acts as the dielectric between the conductors of the capacitor. The permittivity and dielectric constant associated with the fluid is affected by the relative concentrations of the chemical components comprising the fluid. A measurement of the capacitance is used to determine the relative concentration levels of the chemical components in the fluid. In an alternative embodiment, a resistor, and associated resistance values, are used to determine the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in a liquid or gaseous fluid.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量液体或气体流体中过氧化氢浓度的方法和装置。 电容器暴露于流体，其中流体充当电容器的导体之间的电介质。 与流体相关的介电常数和介电常数受包含流体的化学成分的相对浓度的影响。 使用电容的测量来确定流体中化学组分的相对浓度水平。 在替代实施例中，使用电阻器和相关联的电阻值来确定液体或气态流体中过氧化氢的浓度。

公开(公告)号：US20040094190A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-20

申请号：US10295256

申请日：2002-11-15

Applicant: STERIS Inc.

Inventor： Maxime Robert

IPC: B08B003/00

CPC classification number: B08B3/02 ,  A61B90/70 ,  B08B3/00

Abstract: A washer including a plurality of spray jets and nozzles is disposed within a washing chamber for spraying washing and rinsing fluids into the washing chamber. Conduits supply the washing and rinsing fluids to the jets. A sump at the bottom of the washing chamber collects the washing and rinsing fluids sprayed from the jets. A pump re-circulates the washing and rinsing fluids from the sump to the conduits and nozzles. The washer is further comprised of a fluid displacement device centrally disposed within the sump. A fluid displacement device is dimensioned to displace fluid within the sump and to define a generally annular sump chamber surrounding the fluid displacement device that communicates with the pump.

Abstract translation: 包括多个喷射喷嘴和喷嘴的洗涤器设置在洗涤室内，用于将洗涤和冲洗流体喷射到洗涤室中。 导管将冲洗液和冲洗液提供给喷射器。 洗涤室底部的集水池收集从喷嘴喷射的洗涤和冲洗液体。 泵将洗涤和冲洗液体从贮槽重新循环到管道和喷嘴。 洗涤器还包括集中设置在贮槽内的流体置换装置。 流体位移装置的尺寸被设计成位于贮槽内的流体并且限定围绕与泵连通的流体排放装置的大致环形的贮槽室。