公开(公告)号：US20220015940A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-20

申请号：US17305394

申请日：2021-07-07

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： John R. Stark ,  Jared J. Balthazor ,  Philip G. Dion ,  Jay R. Goetz ,  Leroy J. Longworth ,  Melissa T. Nelson ,  Tyler J. Sandback ,  Michele A. Waldner ,  Michael J. Woodson

IPC: A61F7/00 ,  G01K3/08 ,  G01L19/00 ,  G01K13/024

Abstract: An air hose includes a corrugated flexible hose. The air hose also includes a first hose end section mechanically coupled to the corrugated flexible hose. The first hose end section includes a pressure sensor communicatively coupled to a warming unit. The first hose end section is configured to releasably couple to a pneumatic convective device. The air hose also includes a second hose end section mechanically coupled to the corrugated flexible hose. The second hose end section is configured to couple to the warming unit.

公开(公告)号：US11925576B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-12

申请号：US17305394

申请日：2021-07-07

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： John R. Stark ,  Jared J. Balthazor ,  Philip G. Dion ,  Jay R. Goetz ,  Leroy J. Longworth ,  Melissa T. Nelson ,  Tyler J. Sandback ,  Michele A Waldner ,  Michael J. Woodson

IPC: A61F7/00 ,  G01K3/08 ,  G01K13/024 ,  G01L19/00

CPC classification number: A61F7/0085 ,  G01K3/08 ,  G01K13/024 ,  G01L19/0092 ,  A61F2007/006 ,  A61F2007/0086 ,  A61F2007/0096

Abstract: An air hose includes a corrugated flexible hose. The air hose also includes a first hose end section mechanically coupled to the corrugated flexible hose. The first hose end section includes a pressure sensor communicatively coupled to a warming unit. The first hose end section is configured to releasably couple to a pneumatic convective device. The air hose also includes a second hose end section mechanically coupled to the corrugated flexible hose. The second hose end section is configured to couple to the warming unit.

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.

公开(公告)号：US09428786B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14828997

申请日：2015-08-18

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Jeffrey C. Pederson ,  Sailaja Chandrapati ,  Bryan S. Behun ,  Barry W. Robole ,  Leroy J. Longworth

IPC: G01N33/00 ,  C12Q1/02 ,  A61L2/28 ,  C12Q1/22

CPC classification number: C12Q1/025 ,  A61L2/28 ,  C12Q1/22

Abstract: A biological sterilization indicator (BI) system and method. The system can include a BI and a reading apparatus comprising a well. The BI can include a housing, which can include a first portion, and a second portion movable between a first “unactivated” position and a second “activated” position. The BI can further include a frangible container containing a liquid and dimensioned to be positioned in the housing. The reading apparatus can be configured to detect activation of the biological sterilization indicator, for example, by detecting that the second portion is in the second position, and/or by detecting that the liquid from the frangible container is present in a specific chamber of the biological sterilization indicator. The method can include positioning the BI in the well of the reading apparatus and detecting activation, for example, by detecting one or more of the above conditions.

Abstract translation: 一种生物灭菌指标（BI）系统及方法。 该系统可以包括BI和包括井的读取装置。 BI可以包括壳体，其可以包括第一部分，以及可在第一“未激活”位置和第二“激活”位置之间移动的第二部分。 BI还可以包括容纳液体并且尺寸设置在壳体中的易碎容器。 读取装置可以被配置为检测生物灭菌指示器的激活，例如通过检测第二部分处于第二位置，和/或通过检测来自易碎容器的液体存在于 生物灭菌指标。 该方法可以包括将BI定位在读取装置的阱中并检测激活，例如通过检测上述一个或多个条件。

公开(公告)号：US20240156636A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-16

申请号：US18282110

申请日：2022-03-02

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Michael J. Woodson ,  Jared J. Balthazor ,  Philip G. Dion ,  Jenna L. Lindsay ,  Leroy J. Longworth ,  Melissa T. Nelson ,  Tyler J. Sandback ,  Michele A. Waldner ,  Jeffrey G. Zinn

IPC: A61F7/00 ,  A61M39/10

CPC classification number: A61F7/0085 ,  A61F7/0097 ,  A61M39/1011 ,  A61F2007/006 ,  A61F2007/0094 ,  A61F2007/0095

Abstract: A method of manipulating a quick connect/disconnect system includes connecting a first coupling portion of a first connecting member to a fluid conductor and inserting a second coupling portion of the first connecting member within a third coupling portion of a second connecting member. The method further includes inserting the third coupling portion within a ring assembly which is rotatably coupled to the first coupling portion and engaging a mating feature on an external surface of the third coupling portion with a mating feature on an internal surface of the ring assembly. The method also includes rotating the ring assembly about the third coupling portion while the first mating portion is engaged with the second mating portion; and forcing the second coupling portion to move further within the third coupling portion by rotation of the ring assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20150353984A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14828997

申请日：2015-08-18

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Jeffrey C. Pederson ,  Sailaja Chandrapati ,  Bryan S. Behun ,  Barry W. Robole ,  Leroy J. Longworth

IPC: C12Q1/22

CPC classification number: C12Q1/025 ,  A61L2/28 ,  C12Q1/22

Abstract: A biological sterilization indicator (BI) system and method. The system can include a BI and a reading apparatus comprising a well. The BI can include a housing, which can include a first portion, and a second portion movable between a first “unactivated” position and a second “activated” position. The BI can further include a frangible container containing a liquid and dimensioned to be positioned in the housing. The reading apparatus can be configured to detect activation of the biological sterilization indicator, for example, by detecting that the second portion is in the second position, and/or by detecting that the liquid from the frangible container is present in a specific chamber of the biological sterilization indicator. The method can include positioning the BI in the well of the reading apparatus and detecting activation, for example, by detecting one or more of the above conditions.

Abstract translation: 一种生物灭菌指标（BI）系统及方法。 该系统可以包括BI和包括井的读取装置。 BI可以包括壳体，其可以包括第一部分，以及可在第一“未激活”位置和第二“激活”位置之间移动的第二部分。 BI还可以包括容纳液体并且尺寸设置在壳体中的易碎容器。 读取装置可以被配置为检测生物灭菌指示器的激活，例如通过检测第二部分处于第二位置，和/或通过检测来自易碎容器的液体存在于 生物灭菌指标。 该方法可以包括将BI定位在读取装置的阱中并检测激活，例如通过检测上述一个或多个条件。