公开(公告)号：US20210402033A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-30

申请号：US17310654

申请日：2020-03-13

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Peter D. Ludowise ,  Anthony J. Jennen ,  Barry W. Robole ,  Leroy J. Longworth

IPC: A61L2/28 ,  C12Q1/22 ,  G01N21/64 ,  H05K1/18

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a reading apparatus that a well formed from a portion of a housing. The well dimensioned to receive at least a portion of a sterilization indicator having spores. The reading apparatus can also have a heating element thermally coupled to a portion of the well and an excitation source to excite the substance in the sterilization indicator. The reading apparatus can have a sterilization indicator activation circuit for detecting activation of the sterilization indicator. The excitation source is positioned such that light from the excitation source is directed into the well. A color sensor can be positioned adjacent the well to receive reflected light from the sterilization indicator.