公开(公告)号：US06582654B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-24

申请号：US09498869

申请日：2000-02-07

申请人： Jude A. Kral ,  Robert M. Priest ,  Daniel N. Kelsch ,  James C. Hlebovy ,  Bill R. Sanford ,  Alan J. Greszler ,  Francis John Zelina ,  Kenneth J. Klobusnik

发明人： Jude A. Kral ,  Robert M. Priest ,  Daniel N. Kelsch ,  James C. Hlebovy ,  Bill R. Sanford ,  Alan J. Greszler ,  Francis John Zelina ,  Kenneth J. Klobusnik

IPC分类号： A61L218

CPC分类号： A61L2/186 ,  A61B1/123 ,  A61B1/125 ,  A61L2/22 ,  A61L2/24 ,  A61L2202/17 ,  A61L2202/24

摘要： A fluid delivery system (20) for an automated processor (A) includes spray nozzles (102, 104, 106, 108, 110) for sequentially spraying washing, microbial decontaminant and rinsing solutions over a lumened device (B), such as an endoscope. The fluid delivery system also includes connection ports (150, 152, 154) for connecting with internal passages (187) of the device to deliver the washing and microbial decontaminant solutions thereto. A removable rack (21), specially configured for the particular device, positions the device within a chamber (12). The spray nozzles are located on rear and side walls (114, 116, 118) and on a door (18) of the chamber, such that the device is impinged with spray from all directions. Sets (102, 104) of the spray nozzles are pulsed in sequence so that the spray jets (122) do not cancel each other out. Leaking connectors (184) connect the automated processor connection ports with inlet ports (196) of the device and allow a portion of the cleaning, decontaminant, and rinsing solutions to leak from each inlet port. A computer control system (80) controls cleaning, decontamination, rinsing, and drying stages of a cycle, which are all carried out within the chamber, obviating the need for human contact with the device during processing.

摘要翻译： 用于自动处理器（A）的流体输送系统（20）包括用于在诸如内窥镜的流明装置（B）上顺序地喷射洗涤，微生物净化剂和冲洗溶液的喷嘴（102,104,106,108,110） 。 流体输送系统还包括用于与装置的内部通道（187）连接以将洗涤和微生物净化剂溶液输送到其的连接端口（150,152,154）。 专门为特定装置配置的可拆装架（21）将装置定位在室（12）内。 喷嘴位于后壁和侧壁（114,116,118）上并且位于室的门（18）上，使得该装置从所有方向撞击喷雾。 喷雾喷嘴的组（102,104）依次脉冲，使得喷射喷嘴（122）不彼此抵消。 泄漏连接器（184）将自动化处理器连接端口与设备的入口端口（196）连接，并允许一部分清洁，去污剂和冲洗溶液从每个入口端口泄漏。 计算机控制系统（80）控制循环的清洁，净化，漂洗和干燥阶段，这些阶段都在室内进行，从而避免了在处理过程中与人体接触的需要。

公开(公告)号：US06558620B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US09499561

申请日：2000-02-07

申请人： Bill R. Sanford ,  Jude A. Kral ,  Joseph Tvergyak ,  Bernard J. Moss ,  Robert M. Priest ,  James C. Hlebovy ,  Daniel N. Kelsch ,  Alan J. Greszler ,  David E. Minerovic ,  John C. Houston ,  Nancy A. Robinson

发明人： Bill R. Sanford ,  Jude A. Kral ,  Joseph Tvergyak ,  Bernard J. Moss ,  Robert M. Priest ,  James C. Hlebovy ,  Daniel N. Kelsch ,  Alan J. Greszler ,  David E. Minerovic ,  John C. Houston ,  Nancy A. Robinson

IPC分类号： A61L200

CPC分类号： A61L2/22 ,  A61B1/123 ,  A61B1/125 ,  A61L2/186 ,  A61L2/24 ,  A61L2202/14 ,  A61L2202/17 ,  A61L2202/21 ,  A61L2202/24 ,  Y10S422/905

摘要： A method of washing, microbially decontaminating, and rinsing of a lumened device (B), such as an endoscope includes positioning the device in a chamber (12) of an automated processor (A). Spray nozzles (102, 104, 106, 108, 110) within the chamber sequentially spray washing, microbial decontaminant, and rinse fluids over the device. Fluid connection ports (150, 152, 154) connect with internal passages (187) of the device for delivering the fluids thereto. Leaking connectors (184) connect the automated processor connection ports with inlet ports (196) of the device and allow a portion of the washing, decontaminant, and rinse solutions to leak from each inlet port. A computer control system (80) controls leak testing, cleaning, decontamination, rinsing, and drying stages of a cycle, which are all carried out within the chamber, obviating the need for human contact with the device during processing. A door locking and latching mechanism (90) ensures that the door remains locked during the washing, decontamination, and rinse cycle to avoid accidental injury to an operator from strong chemicals used in the system.

摘要翻译： 对诸如内窥镜的流明装置（B）的洗涤，微生物净化和漂洗的方法包括将装置定位在自动处理器（A）的腔室（12）中。 腔室内的喷嘴（102,104,106,108,110）依次喷射洗涤剂，微生物净化剂和冲洗流体。 流体连接端口（150,152,154）与用于将流体输送的装置的内部通道（187）连接。 泄漏连接器（184）将自动处理器连接端口与设备的入口端口（196）连接，并允许一部分洗涤，去污剂和冲洗溶液从每个入口端口泄漏。 计算机控制系统（80）控制循环的泄漏测试，清洁，去污，漂洗和干燥阶段，这些阶段都在室内进行，从而避免了在处理过程中与人体接触的需要。 门锁和闩锁机构（90）确保在洗涤，去污和漂洗周期期间门保持锁定，以避免操作者因系统中使用的强烈化学物质而造成意外伤害。

公开(公告)号：US06585943B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-01

申请号：US09498811

申请日：2000-02-07

申请人： Bill R. Sanford ,  Jude A. Kral ,  Joseph Tvergyak ,  Bernard J. Moss ,  Robert M. Priest ,  James C. Hlebovy ,  Daniel N. Kelsch ,  Alan J. Greszler ,  David E. Minerovic ,  John C. Houston ,  Nancy A. Robinson

发明人： Bill R. Sanford ,  Jude A. Kral ,  Joseph Tvergyak ,  Bernard J. Moss ,  Robert M. Priest ,  James C. Hlebovy ,  Daniel N. Kelsch ,  Alan J. Greszler ,  David E. Minerovic ,  John C. Houston ,  Nancy A. Robinson

IPC分类号： E06B1100

CPC分类号： A61L2/186 ,  A61B1/123 ,  A61B1/125 ,  A61L2/22 ,  A61L2/24 ,  A61L2202/17 ,  A61L2202/24 ,  Y10T292/0993 ,  Y10T292/1046

摘要： A fluid delivery system (26) for an automated processor (A) delivers washing, microbial decontaminant, and rinse fluids to spray nozzles (102, 104, 106, 108, 110) in a chamber (12) for sequentially spraying the fluids over a lumened device (B), such as an endoscope. The fluid delivery system also delivers the fluids to connection ports (150, 152, 154) which connect with internal passages (187) of the device for delivering the fluids thereto. Leaking connectors (184) connect the automated processor connection ports with inlet ports (196) of the device and allow a portion of the washing, decontaminant, and rinsing solutions to leak from each inlet port. A computer control system (80) controls cleaning, decontamination, rinsing, and drying stages of a cycle, which are all carried out within the chamber, obviating the need for human contact with the device during processing. A door locking and latching mechanism (90) ensures that the door remains locked during the washing, decontamination, and rinse cycle to avoid accidental injury to an operator from strong chemicals used in the system.

摘要翻译： 用于自动处理器（A）的流体输送系统（26）将洗涤，微生物净化剂和冲洗流体输送到在腔室（12）中的喷嘴（102,104,106,108,110），以将流体顺序地喷射在一个 流明装置（B），诸如内窥镜。 流体输送系统还将流体输送到与装置的内部通道（187）连接的连接端口（150,152,154），以将流体输送到其上。 泄漏连接器（184）将自动处理器连接端口与设备的入口端口（196）连接，并允许一部分洗涤，去污剂和冲洗溶液从每个入口端口泄漏。 计算机控制系统（80）控制循环的清洁，净化，漂洗和干燥阶段，这些阶段都在室内进行，从而避免了在处理过程中与人体接触的需要。 门锁和闩锁机构（90）确保在洗涤，去污和漂洗周期期间门保持锁定，以避免操作者因系统中使用的强烈化学物质而造成意外伤害。

公开(公告)号：US06814932B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-09

申请号：US09778286

申请日：2001-02-07

申请人： James C. Hlebovy ,  Alan J. Greszler ,  Nancy A. Robinson

发明人： James C. Hlebovy ,  Alan J. Greszler ,  Nancy A. Robinson

IPC分类号： A61L218

CPC分类号： A61B1/00057 ,  A61B1/123 ,  A61B1/125 ,  A61L2/18 ,  A61L2/24

摘要： A fluid delivery system (26) for an automated processor (A) delivers washing, microbial decontaminant, and rinse fluids to spray nozzles (102, 104, 106, 108, 110) in a chamber (12) for sequentially spraying the fluids over a lumened device (B), such as an endoscope. Sets of nozzles are operated in sequence to avoid the spray jets canceling each other out. The endoscope is supported on a rack (21) which is agitated by an activation system (330). This ensures ever changing points of contact between the device and the rack so that all external surfaces are contacted by the spray. A computer control system (80) controls cleaning, decontamination, rinsing, and drying stages of a cycle, and agitation of the rack at appropriate times, which are all carried out within the chamber, obviating the need for human contact with the device during processing.

摘要翻译： 用于自动处理器（A）的流体输送系统（26）将洗涤，微生物净化剂和冲洗流体输送到在腔室（12）中的喷嘴（102,104,106,108,110），以将流体顺序地喷射在一个 流明装置（B），诸如内窥镜。 一组喷嘴按顺序操作，以避免喷射器彼此抵消。 内窥镜支撑在由激活系统（330）搅动的支架（21）上。 这确保了设备和机架之间的不断变化的接触点，使得所有外部表面都被喷雾接触。 计算机控制系统（80）控制循环的清洁，净化，漂洗和干燥阶段，并且在适当的时间搅拌机架，这些时间都在室内进行，从而避免了在加工过程中与人体接触的需要 。

公开(公告)号：US06767569B1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-27

申请号：US09616516

申请日：2000-07-14

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

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

IPC分类号： A23B412

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

摘要： Cooked food products, such as cooked 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.

摘要翻译： 煮熟的食物，例如熟肉和家禽，用去污剂溶液处理以除去表面微生物污染物。 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：US07321385B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-22

申请号：US10342540

申请日：2003-01-15

申请人： Steven H. Rus ,  Terry A. Drabinski ,  James A. Petrucci ,  David Jesurun ,  Alan J. Greszler ,  Yury Keselman

发明人： Steven H. Rus ,  Terry A. Drabinski ,  James A. Petrucci ,  David Jesurun ,  Alan J. Greszler ,  Yury Keselman

IPC分类号： H04N7/18

CPC分类号： H04N5/23216 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B90/36 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  F21W2131/205 ,  Y10S362/804

摘要： A surgical light system (10) includes a lighthead (44) coupled to a suspension arm (41′) adapted for mounting to a surface (14) of a surgical room. A bulb (130) is disposed in the lighthead. A processor (120) in the lighthead is operatively coupled with the bulb for controlling an intensity of light of the bulb and is adapted to generate a lighthead status signal representative of a first status of the lighthead. A control apparatus (32, 34) is in operative communication with the processor (120) in the lighthead. The control apparatus receives the lighthead status signal and selects a set of control algorithms from among a group of algorithms based on the lighthead status signal for controlling the lighthead. The lighthead status signal includes information regarding a size of the lighthead, an intensity of light from the bulb, a condition of the bulb, a level of current applied to the bulb, a level of current applied to the bulb, a level of voltage applied to the bulb, an internal temperature of the lighthead, and the presence of one or more of a video camera, a surgical task light, and a controllable ambient light. A human-readable display device (160) is provided for displaying information relating to the lighthead status signal. Several levels of redundancy are provided in the control system to minimize the potential loss of control due to failures. In that regard, the lightheads are operable when the control apparatus (32, 34) fails.

摘要翻译： 手术灯系统（10）包括耦合到适于安装到手术室的表面（14）的悬挂臂（41'）的光头（44）。 灯头（130）设置在灯头中。 光头中的处理器（120）与灯泡可操作地耦合，用于控制灯泡的光强度，并适于产生代表光头的第一状态的光头状态信号。 控制装置（32,34）与光头中的处理器（120）操作性地通信。 控制装置接收光头状态信号，并且基于用于控制光头的光头状态信号从一组算法中选择一组控制算法。 光头状态信号包括关于头灯的尺寸，来自灯泡的光强度，灯泡的状态，施加到灯泡的电流水平，施加到灯泡的电流水平，施加的电压水平的信息 灯泡的内部温度以及摄像机，外科手术灯和可控环境光中的一个或多个的存在。 提供一种可读显示装置（160），用于显示与光头状态信号有关的信息。 在控制系统中提供了多个冗余级别，以最大限度地减少由于故障导致的控制潜在损失。 在这方面，当控制装置（32,34）发生故障时，灯头可操作。

公开(公告)号：US06408682B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09813869

申请日：2001-03-21

申请人： Alan J. Greszler

发明人： Alan J. Greszler

IPC分类号： A61L200

摘要： In automated reprocessing system (B), a leak detection system (10) evaluates the integrity of an endoscope (A), having an internal passage (66). The leak detection system includes an interior chamber (42) which is connected to the internal passage by quick connects (18, 20). A source of compressed air (22) pressurizes the chamber and internal passage to a suitable test pressure. A pressure sensor (50) and a temperature sensor (54) detect the pressure and temperature within the chamber and hence in the endoscope passage. Pressure and temperature measurements made over time are used to determine changes in the gas volume, indicative of whether leaks are present in the endoscope. If the endoscope is determined to be free of leaks, the endoscope is washed and microbially decontaminated in the reprocessing system. During the decontamination process, the pressure within the internal passage is maintained in a range at which ingress of fluid is avoided yet the endoscope is not subjected to a potentially damaging pressure.