Food sample collector
    1.
    发明授权
    Food sample collector 有权
    食品样品收集器

    公开(公告)号:US08911990B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-16

    申请号:US11718766

    申请日:2005-11-07

    CPC classification number: C12M1/262 C12M33/00 G01N1/02

    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and devices for detection of pathogens or other microbes in an analyzed sample (e.g., food, industrial, pharmaceutical, botanical, environmental etc., sample). The inventive methods and devices provide for increasing the power of detection for pathogens on food surfaces, comprising increasing the number of independent, discrete samples taken during the sampling procedure. The inventive sampling device reduces sampling costs by minimizing time, material and product loss relative to prior art sampling techniques. In particular aspects, a novel surface sampling device for bulk solid foods is provided that operates to remove (e.g., shave) small pieces from contacted product (e.g., product pieces). The device comprises a sampling mechanism having utility to remove samples (e.g., cut slivers from) larger pieces of food or other sample materials. In particular embodiments, the device comprises a primary shaft member (e.g., cylindrical stainless steel), and a shaving means.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于在分析的样品(例如食品,工业,制药,植物学,环境等)样品中检测病原体或其它微生物的新颖方法和装置。 本发明的方法和装置提供增加对食物表面上的病原体的检测功率,包括增加在采样过程中采集的独立离散样品的数量。 本发明的采样装置通过相对于现有技术的采样技术最小化时间,材料和产品损失来降低采样成本。 在特定方面,提供了用于散装固体食品的新型表面取样装置,其用于从接触的产品(例如,产品)中去除(例如,剃刮)小件。 该装置包括采样机构,其用于从大块食物或其他样品材料中去除样品(例如切割条子)。 在具体实施例中,该装置包括主轴构件(例如,圆柱形不锈钢)和剃须装置。

    System and method for proactive health and environmental management and assessment
    2.
    发明申请
    System and method for proactive health and environmental management and assessment 审中-公开
    积极健康和环境管理评估的制度和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060000257A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-05

    申请号:US11153024

    申请日:2005-06-14

    CPC classification number: G16H50/80

    Abstract: Particular aspects of the present invention provide novel systems and methods for method for epidemiological and environmental monitoring and assessment, and for active management of human health hazards associated with building environments. In particular aspects, the inventive system and methods are used as a human health and environmental health management tool for corporations (e.g., offices, factories), commercial buildings, condominiums, hotels, resorts, camps, military installations, schools, daycares, cruise ships, real estate developments, towns and cities, prisons, or any other institutional or community settings. In particular aspects, the inventive system and methods are used in a proactive manner to maintain the health of building occupants. Additional aspects provide systems and methods having substantial utility as an investigative tool to substantiate human health claims and correlate underlying environmental factors.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的特定方面提供了用于流行病学和环境监测和评估方法以及与建筑环境相关的人类健康危害的主动管理的新型系统和方法。 在具体方面,本发明的系统和方法被用作企业(例如,办公室,工厂),商业建筑物,公寓,酒店,度假村,营地,军事设施,学校,日用品,游轮的人类健康和环境健康管理工具 ,房地产开发,城镇,监狱,或任何其他机构或社区环境。 在特定方面,本发明的系统和方法以积极的方式使用以维持建筑物居民的健康。 另外的方面提供了具有实质作用的系统和方法,作为证实人类健康声明并关联潜在环境因素的调查工具。

    Method for Producing Hypoallergenic Peanut Products
    3.
    发明申请
    Method for Producing Hypoallergenic Peanut Products 有权
    生产低过敏性花生产品的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140242679A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-28

    申请号:US13776145

    申请日:2013-02-25

    Abstract: A peanut food product with reduced levels of allergenic proteins such as Ala h1/h2/h3 is produced by initiating the germination process in raw peanuts, holding the peanuts in moist conditions to initiate germination and then treating with bromelain.

    Abstract translation: 通过在生花生中开始发芽过程产生具有降低水平的变应原蛋白如Ala h1 / h2 / h3的花生食品,将花生保持在潮湿条件下,开始发芽,然后用菠萝蛋白酶处理。

    Modular compositing screening protocols
    4.
    发明申请
    Modular compositing screening protocols 审中-公开
    模块化合成筛选方案

    公开(公告)号:US20130260411A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-03

    申请号:US12927849

    申请日:2010-11-26

    CPC classification number: C12Q1/04

    Abstract: Multiple samples are taken from multiple units of food product to be tested for pathogen or other microbes, with the samples being pooled for composite testing, individual testing being required only in the event that the pool indicates positive.

    Abstract translation: 多个样品取自待测试的病原体或其他微生物的多个单位的食品,样品被汇集进行复合测试,只有在池显示阳性的情况下才需要单独测试。

    ADVANCED PATHOGEN TESTING AND CARCASS-CERTIFICATION METHODS FOR SLAUGHTER OPERATIONS
    5.
    发明申请
    ADVANCED PATHOGEN TESTING AND CARCASS-CERTIFICATION METHODS FOR SLAUGHTER OPERATIONS 有权
    先进的病原体测试和检验认证方法,用于SLAUGHTER操作

    公开(公告)号:US20120040845A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-16

    申请号:US13046032

    申请日:2011-03-11

    CPC classification number: A22B5/201 A22B5/0064

    Abstract: The invention provides methods for certification of carcasses, and for detecting a contaminated carcass and preventing its movement into or across a production area. The inventive methods comprise obtaining, early in the production process (pre-fabrication), a test sample from at least one test location of at least one split-portion of each carcass, wherein the test samples are obtained prior to or during chilling of the respective split portions, before entry thereof in the production chain. Composite test samples are assayed for pathogens or microbes, whereby certification is afforded, or whereby entry of the chilled split-carcass-Lot into the production area is precluded if the corresponding composite-Lot test sample is contaminated. Methods for remedial reconditioning of contaminated split-carcasses are provided, wherein essentially 100% of the carcasses are targeted to the production line. The inventive methods provide substantial public health benefit, and are efficient and economical to implement.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于认证屠体的方法,以及用于检测被污染的胴体并防止其移动进入生产区域或穿过生产区域的方法。 本发明的方法包括在生产过程(预制造)的早期获得来自每个胎体的至少一个分裂部分的至少一个测试位置的测试样品,其中在冷却之前或之后获得测试样品 相应的分割部分,在其进入生产链之前。 测试复合试验样品中的病原体或微生物,从而获得认证,或者如果相应的复合批试样被污染,则排除冷冻的分裂胴体进入生产区域。 提供了污染分解胴体的补救性修复方法,其中基本上100%的屠体被靶向生产线。 本发明的方法提供了显着的公共卫生益处,并且是有效和经济的。

    Microbial Sampling Device
    6.
    发明申请
    Microbial Sampling Device 有权
    微生物取样装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080166752A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-10

    申请号:US10584098

    申请日:2004-12-22

    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide novel apparatus and methods for sampling microbial organisms present on surfaces. Preferred apparatus comprises: a reservoir suitable for providing microbial collection fluid; a sterilizable sample collection chamber; a sterilizable, integrated collection fluid delivery and collection fluid recovery member, suitable to deliver collection fluid to a target surface, and contemporaneously recover the delivered fluid from the surface; delivery means, in communication with both the reservoir and the integrated member, and operable to aseptically deliver collection fluid from the reservoir to the integrated member; and vacuum means, in communication with both the sample collection chamber and the integrated member, and operable to direct collection fluid, delivered and recovered by the integrated member, to the sample collection a method for rapid, high-throughput sampling of microbial organisms present on surfaces, comprising: delivering sample collection fluid to a target surface, and contemporaneously recovering the delivered fluid from the target surface by means of an integrated collection fluid delivery and collection fluid recovery member; and collecting the recovered sample collection fluid into a sample collection chamber in communication with the integrated member, whereby sample collection is, at least in part, achieved. The inventive methods and apparatus can be applied to both surface sampling and to atmospheric sampling.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的方面提供了用于取样表面上存在的微生物的新颖的装置和方法。 优选的装置包括:适于提供微生物收集流体的贮存器; 可灭菌的样品收集室; 可消毒的,集成的收集流体输送和收集液回收构件,适于将收集流体输送到目标表面,同时从表面回收输送的流体; 传送装置,与储存器和整合构件连通,并且可操作地将收集流体从储存器无菌地传送到集成构件; 以及与样品收集室和整合构件两者连通的真空装置,并且可操作以将由集成构件输送和回收的收集流体引导到样品收集器上,用于快速,高通量取样存在于 表面,包括:将样品收集流体输送到目标表面,并且通过集成的收集流体输送和收集流体回收构件同时从所述目标表面回收输送的流体; 以及将回收的样品收集流体收集到与所述整合构件连通的样品收集室中,由此至少部分地实现样品收集。 本发明的方法和装置可以应用于表面采样和大气采样。

    Microbial sampling device
    7.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09957475B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-01

    申请号:US10584098

    申请日:2004-12-22

    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide novel apparatus and methods for sampling microbial organisms present on surfaces. Preferred apparatus comprises: a reservoir suitable for providing microbial collection fluid; a sterilizable sample collection chamber; a sterilizable, integrated collection fluid delivery and collection fluid recovery member, suitable to deliver collection fluid to a target surface, and contemporaneously recover the delivered fluid from the surface; delivery means, in communication with both the reservoir and the integrated member, and operable to aseptically deliver collection fluid from the reservoir to the integrated member; and vacuum means, in communication with both the sample collection chamber and the integrated member, and operable to direct collection fluid, delivered and recovered by the integrated member, to the sample collection chamber. Additional aspects provide a method for rapid, high-throughput sampling of microbial organisms present on surfaces, comprising: delivering sample collection fluid to a target surface, and contemporaneously recovering the delivered fluid from the target surface by means of an integrated collection fluid delivery and collection fluid recovery member; and collecting the recovered sample collection fluid into a sample collection chamber in communication with the integrated member, whereby sample collection is, at least in part, achieved. The inventive methods and apparatus can be applied to both surface sampling and to atmospheric sampling.

    Adherent antimicrobial barrier and sanitizing agent
    8.
    发明授权
    Adherent antimicrobial barrier and sanitizing agent 有权
    附着抗菌屏障和消毒剂

    公开(公告)号:US09555141B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-31

    申请号:US13551048

    申请日:2012-07-17

    CPC classification number: A61L2/04 A01N25/24 A01N37/36 A61L2/16 A01N2300/00

    Abstract: Provided are viscous and adherent food-safe antimicrobial compositions, and methods for using same in the immediate and residual decontamination of microbial-contaminated substrate surfaces, in reducing or precluding cutting implement-mediated transfer of surface contamination during cutting operations in the food industry, and for reducing or preventing transfer of contamination from contaminated surfaces in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Adherent antimicrobial protective layers are formed on substrate surfaces (e.g., processing equipment and utensils), providing a barrier (e.g., chemical and/or physical) to the passage or transport of microbial contamination between and among surfaces. The adherent formulations confer residual decontaminating activity, providing for prolonged killing of associated microbial contamination, are preferably formulated and applied as a gel, syrup or foam, and preferably comprise materials that are ‘generally-regarded-as-safe’ (GRAS) in food products, obviating post-treatment removal prior to consumption. Preferably, the inventive formulations are heated to a temperature≧about 80° C. prior to application.

    Abstract translation: 提供粘性和粘附的食品安全的抗微生物组合物,以及在微生物污染的基质表面的立即和残留去污中使用它们的方法,用于减少或排除在食品工业中切割操作期间切割工具介导的表面污染转移,以及 用于减少或防止污染物从食品和制药行业受污染的表面转移。 附着的抗微生物保护层形成在衬底表面(例如加工设备和器具)上,为表面之间和表面之间的微生物污染的通过或运输提供屏障(例如化学和/或物理)。 赋予残留去污活性,延长杀死相关微生物污染的粘附剂配方优选配制并施用为凝胶,糖浆或泡沫,并且优选包括食品中“通常被认为是安全的”(GRAS)的材料 产品,消费前消除后处理。 优选地,将本发明的制剂在施用前加热至约80℃的温度。

    Adherent antimicrobial barrier and sanitizing agent
    9.
    发明授权
    Adherent antimicrobial barrier and sanitizing agent 有权
    附着抗菌屏障和消毒剂

    公开(公告)号:US08226888B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-24

    申请号:US10584105

    申请日:2004-12-22

    CPC classification number: A61L2/04 A01N25/24 A01N37/36 A61L2/16 A01N2300/00

    Abstract: The present invention provides novel viscous and adherent food-safe antimicrobial compositions, and methods for using same in the immediate and residual decontamination of microbial-contaminated substrate surfaces, in reducing or precluding cutting implement-mediated transfer of surface contamination during cutting operations in the food industry, and for reducing or preventing transfer of contamination from contaminated surfaces in the food and pharmaceutical. Adherent antimicrobial protective layers are formed on substrate surfaces (e.g., processing equipment and utensils), providing a barrier (e.g., chemical and/or physical) to the passage or transport of microbial contamination between and among surfaces. The adherent formulations confer residual de-contaminating activity, providing for prolonged killing of associated microbial contamination. The inventive solutions, are preferably formulated and applied as a gel, syrup or foam, and are preferably prepared using materials which are ‘generally-regarded-as-safe’ (GRAS) in food products, obviating post-treatment removal prior to consumption. Preferably, the inventive formulations are heated to a temperature equal to or greater than about 80° C. prior to application.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了新颖的粘性和粘附的食品安全的抗微生物组合物,以及在微生物污染的基质表面的即时和残留去污中使用它们的方法,用于减少或排除在食品切割过程中切割工具介导的表面污染转移 工业,以及减少或防止污染物从食品和药品中受污染的表面转移。 附着的抗微生物保护层形成在衬底表面(例如加工设备和器具)上,为表面之间和表面之间的微生物污染的通过或运输提供屏障(例如化学和/或物理)。 粘附剂配方赋予残留的去污染活性,从而延长杀死相关的微生物污染。 本发明的溶液优选配制和施用为凝胶,糖浆或泡沫,并且优选使用在食品中“通常被认为是安全的”(GRAS)的材料制备,消除在消费之前的后处理去除。 优选地,将本发明的制剂在施用前加热至等于或大于约80℃的温度。

    Food Sample Collector
    10.
    发明申请
    Food Sample Collector 有权
    食品样品收集器

    公开(公告)号:US20080102442A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-01

    申请号:US11718766

    申请日:2005-11-07

    CPC classification number: C12M1/262 C12M33/00 G01N1/02

    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and devices for detection of pathogens or other microbes in an analyzed sample (e.g., food, industrial, pharmaceutical, botanical, environmental etc., sample). The inventive methods and devices provide for increasing the power of detection for pathogens on food surfaces, comprising increasing the number of independent, discrete samples taken during the sampling procedure. The inventive sampling device reduces sampling costs by minimizing time, material and product loss relative to prior art sampling techniques. In particular aspects, a novel surface sampling device for bulk solid foods is provided that operates to remove (e.g., shave) small pieces from contacted product (e.g., product pieces). The device comprises a sampling mechanism having utility to remove samples (e.g., cut slivers from) larger pieces of food or other sample materials. In particular embodiments, the device comprises a primary shaft member (e.g., cylindrical stainless steel), and a shaving means.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于在分析的样品(例如食品,工业,制药,植物学,环境等)样品中检测病原体或其它微生物的新颖方法和装置。 本发明的方法和装置提供增加对食物表面上的病原体的检测功率,包括增加在采样过程中采集的独立离散样品的数量。 本发明的采样装置通过相对于现有技术的采样技术最小化时间,材料和产品损失来降低采样成本。 在特定方面,提供了用于散装固体食品的新型表面取样装置,其用于从接触的产品(例如,产品)中去除(例如,剃刮)小件。 该装置包括采样机构,其用于从大块食物或其他样品材料中去除样品(例如切割条子)。 在具体实施例中,该装置包括主轴构件(例如,圆柱形不锈钢)和剃须装置。

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