Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
436001000 | PROCESS OR COMPOSITION FOR STERILITY OR PACKAGE INTEGRITY TEST | 22 |
20100124784 | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND PERACETIC ACID INDICATORS AND METHODS - The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator and a peracetic acid indicator that include a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants and a transition metal salt. As a result of exposure to hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid. | 05-20-2010 |
20110136238 | OXYGEN INDICATOR - The invention relates to a dye composition comprising a dye, dye converter, binder, reducing agent, solvent and optionally basic agent. Further, the invention relates to a method for fabricating an oxygen indicator wherein a dye composition is applied over a substrate and reduced by heating, to an oxygen indicator fabricated by the method and to a package for detecting a leakage and/or variation in the oxygen content. | 06-09-2011 |
20110244577 | OXYGEN PERMEABILITY MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND DEFECT INSPECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An oxygen permeability measuring apparatus for measuring an oxygen permeation rate of oxygen barrier film in a dark room is provided. A container is charged with inert gas, and sealed hermetically by use of the oxygen barrier film at least partially. A chemiluminescent compound is contained in the container, for emitting light by oxidation with the oxygen. A photon detector detects photons emitted by the chemiluminescent compound so as to determine an amount of the oxygen permeated through the oxygen barrier film. Preferably, the container includes a container body. An opening is formed in the container body, and closed hermetically by the oxygen barrier film attached thereto. The photon detector is disposed inside or outside the container. The oxygen permeation rate is equal to or less than 10 | 10-06-2011 |
20110275159 | CHEMICAL INDICATOR COMPOSITION, INDICATORS AND METHODS - A chemical indicator composition comprising a bismuth (III) compound selected from the group consisting of bismuth (III) oxide and a bismuth (III) compound comprising at least one organic group which includes 2 to 20 carbon atoms; elemental sulfur; and a compound which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; a chemical indicator composition comprising a bismuth (III) compound; elemental sulfur; a compound which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; and at least one acid other than any acid present in the bismuth (III) compound; a chemical indicator comprising a substrate and the composition coated on at least a portion of a major surface of the substrate; methods of making the chemical indicator; and methods of using the chemical indicator are disclosed. | 11-10-2011 |
20110312096 | CHEMICAL INDICATOR COMPOSITIONS, INDICATORS AND METHODS - Chemical indicator compositions comprising a bismuth compound; elemental sulfur; and a compound with relatively high water solubility which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; a chemical indicator comprising a substrate and the composition coated on at least a portion of a major surface of the substrate; and methods of making and using the chemical indicator are disclosed. | 12-22-2011 |
20120122226 | Apparatus and Method for Indicating Biological Content within a Container - An apparatus for indicating biological content within a container is provided. The apparatus includes a medical sterilization container having a cover removably attached to the medical sterilization container. An enclosable, sterilizable interior compartment is formed by the medical sterilization container and the cover, wherein the interior compartment is sized to house at least one medical instrument. A biological indicator is located at least partially in communication with the interior compartment, wherein the biological indicator provides at least one indication of biological content within the interior compartment after the medical sterilization container and cover are subjected to a sterilization process. | 05-17-2012 |
20120252125 | ETHYLENE OXIDE STERILIZATION INDICATOR COMPOSITIONS - An indicator composition for indicating that an article has undergone an ethylene oxide sterilization process is provided. The indicator composition includes at least one pyridine derivative that reacts with moist ethylene oxide to provide an irreversible color change of the composition. | 10-04-2012 |
20130017609 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INDICATING A PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PHENOMENONAANM Kansakoski; MarkkuAACI OuluAACO FIAAGP Kansakoski; Markku Oulu FIAANM Hurme; EeroAACI EspooAACO FIAAGP Hurme; Eero Espoo FIAANM Hakalahti; LeenaAACI OuluAACO FIAAGP Hakalahti; Leena Oulu FIAANM Korhonen; RaimoAACI TampereAACO FIAAGP Korhonen; Raimo Tampere FIAANM Kemppainen; AnttiAACI OuluAACO FIAAGP Kemppainen; Antti Oulu FI - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 01-17-2013 |
20130210153 | DETECTION OF THE INTEGRITY OF A TIGHT, CLOSED, SOFT PLASTIC POUCH FOR RECEIVING AND PROTECTING A PRODUCT OR A BIOPHARMACEUTICAL DEVICE | 08-15-2013 |
20130224866 | MEDICAL FLUID ACCESS DEVICE WITH ANTISEPTIC INDICATOR - A medical device, such as a vascular access device, is disclosed for providing access to a medical fluid flow path for the introduction or withdrawal of medical fluids to and from the flow path. The access device includes an indicator for providing a visual indication when the access device has been exposed to an antiseptic agent. The indicator includes a substrate and a microporous layer disposed on the substrate. The microporous layer is made from a polymer material having an index of refraction from about 1.25 to about 1.6 and is configured to change from a substantially opaque state to a substantially transparent state upon exposure to an antiseptic solution. The microporous layer resumes the substantially opaque state after a period of time. | 08-29-2013 |
20130252340 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TESTING TREATMENTS WHICH INTRODUCE ENERGY INTO OBJECTS - The method comprises the following steps: bonding at least one chemical, optically luminescent compound ( | 09-26-2013 |
20140004609 | METHOD OF QUANTIFYING UV DISINFECTING DOSES USING INDICATORS | 01-02-2014 |
20140154808 | MONITORING SYSTEM BASED ON ETCHING OF METALS - Compositions, devices and processes related to etching of a very thin layer or fine particles of a metal are disclosed for monitoring a variety of parameters, such as time, temperature, time-temperature, thawing, freezing, microwave, humidity, ionizing radiation, sterilization and chemicals. These devices have capabilities of producing a long and sharp induction period of an irreversible visual change. The devices are composed of an indicator comprising a very thin layer of a metal and an activator, e.g., a reactant, such as water, water vapor, an acid, a base, oxidizing agent or their precursors, which is capable of reacting with the said indicator. Ink formulations composed of a metal powder and a proper activator can be used for monitoring several sterilization processes, such as sterilization with steam. When water is used as an activator, a thin layer of metals, such as that of aluminum can be used as steam sterilization or humidity indicator. | 06-05-2014 |
20140199768 | LEAK DETECTION IN VACUUM BAGS - A device indicates the location of an air leak in a vacuum bag used to process composite parts. The device includes a layer of material on the inner face of the bag that changes in appearance due to an oxidation-reduction reaction in areas of the layer exposed to oxygen caused by a leak in the bag. | 07-17-2014 |
20140273239 | AIR REMOVAL TEST STRIP - An air removal test system for verifying adequate air removal during a sterilization cycle of a pre-vacuum type sterilizer includes specimen holder and a test strip. The test strip includes a solid indicator chemical, which liquefies and travels along a wicking element during the sterilization cycle. The test strip is configured to verify adequate removal of air during the sterilization cycle by displaying a color change through a window. | 09-18-2014 |
20140356963 | RECYCLABLE INDICATOR TAPE FOR STERILIZATION - There is provided a sterilization indicating tape having a breathable and liquid impervious film, wherein the tape is printed with a sterilization indicator ink. The tape is compatible with a wrap polymer for recycling. The tape is used to hold a wrapped package closed so that it can be sterilized and stored. The ink changes color upon sterilization to show the user that the package has been subject to sterilization. The tape is desirably made from the same or a similar polymer to the wrap polymer so that they may be recycled together. | 12-04-2014 |
20140370604 | WATER-BASED STERILIZATION INDICATOR COMPOSITION - Water-based formulations comprising an indicating composition dispersed in water are described. The water-based indicating compositions include an organic Bi(III) compound, a sulfur source, and a carbonate salt. Formulations further including a resin and/or an acidic additive are also described. | 12-18-2014 |
20150024501 | INTEGRATED CHEMICAL INDICATOR DEVICE - 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. | 01-22-2015 |
20150328352 | CHEMICAL INDICATING COMPOSITION, AUTOCLAVE TAPE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING AUTOCLAVE TAPE - The invention relates to a chemical indicating composition, an autoclave tape utilizing the chemical indicating composition, and a method of preparing the autoclave tape. The chemical indicating composition of the invention comprises an indicator, an organic silicone modified polymer and a solvent; wherein, the indicator comprises a bismuth compound, a sulfur source, and a compound capable of generating alkaline conditions when exposed to steam at a high temperature. The chemical indicating composition can be coated directly onto the non-adhesive surface of the adhesive tape, so as to accomplish the preparation of the autoclave tape in one step. | 11-19-2015 |
20150375914 | POUCH WITH INCORPORATED LOSS OF INTEGRITY INDICATOR, METHOD FOR MAKING SUCH A BAG, AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A pouch includes: a first closed, inner casing, made of at least one non-porous plastic material with a high-capacity gas barrier, delimiting a first space, forming a pouch stricto sensu for accommodating a biopharmaceutical product or device, a second closed, outer casing, made of at least one non-porous plastic material with a high-capacity gas barrier, delimiting a second space in which the pouch stricto sensu is located, spacer elements, at least one selected tracer gas, located in the first or second space outside of the pouch stricto sensu, with a higher partial pressure than in the second space outside of the pouch stricto sensu or in the first space, at least one colorimetric detector located, respectively, in the second space outside of the pouch stricto sensu or in the first space responsive to the concentration of the tracer gas, by switching from a first color to a second different color. | 12-31-2015 |
20160116449 | RESIDUAL STERILANT TEST METHOD - Methods for determining the amount of residual sterilant remaining on the surface of an object at the end of a disinfection process are described. One method of determining the amount of residual sterilant on a test piece after a sterilization regime in a sterilization space, the method comprises the steps of: placing a test piece having a predetermined surface area into the sterilization space; subjecting the test piece to the sterilization regime; collecting the residual sterilant from the test piece in a collector solution; and measuring the amount of residual sterilant in the collector solution. | 04-28-2016 |
20180024011 | Indicating Devices Based on Etching of Metals | 01-25-2018 |