EP0078112A2
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Contamination-free sterilization indicating system
Assignee: American Sterilizer Co
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Filing: 1982-09-30
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2002-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A biological system for use in sterilization processes. The system contains a container having test spores and a growth medium therein and means for bringing the medium into effective contact with the spores. The container includes a closure providing a tortuous path from the exterior to the interior of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 David A. Karle
- 👤 Raymond C. Kralovic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:38
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12Q; C12Q1/00; C12Q1/02; C12Q1/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/81
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A biological indicating system for use in sterilization processes comprising: a container having access means for providing a path of unobstructed fluid communication between the interior of said container and the surrounding environment outside; test spores present within said container; a medium adapted to induce growth of said spores, said medium being present in said container but out of effective contact with said spores; a closure for said container access means, said closure being movable with respect to said access means from a first position, wherein said path of fluid communication is a tortuous path defined by a portion of the body of said container and a portion of the body of said closure, and a second position, wherein said path of fluid communication is blocked by a sealing engagement between portions of said closure and portions of said container; and means for bringing said medium into effective contact with said spores.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A biological indicating system for use in sterilization processes comprising: a container having access means for providing a path of unobstructed fluid communication between the interior of said container and the surrounding environment outside; test spores present within said container; a medium adapted to induce growth of said spores, said medium being present in said container but out of effective contact with said spores; a closure for said container access means, said closure being movable with respect to said access means from a first position, wherein said path of fluid communication is a tortuous path defined by a portion of the body of said container and a portion of the body of said closure, and a second position, wherein said path of fluid communication is blocked by a sealing engagement between portions of said closure and portions of said container; and means for bringing said medium into effective contact with said spores.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system recited in claim 1 wherein: said medium is brought into effective contact with said spores upon movement of said closure from said first position to said second position.
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