US3093242A
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Packaged article for ethylene oxide sterilization and subsequent storage
Assignee: Aseptic Thermo Indicator Co
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Filing: 1961-07-10
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1981-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willard M Huyck
- 👤 Vincent A Romito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L2/00; A61L2/26; A61L2/28; A61B; A61B50/00; A61B50/30; A61L2/16; A61L2/20; A61L2/206; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/81
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A PACKAGE COMPLETELY ENCLOSING AN ARTICLE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER STERILIZATION BY EXPONSURE TO ETHYLENE OXIDE, COMPRISING A SEALED CONTAINER MADE FROM A SHEET MATERIAL WHICH IS PREVIOUS TO ETHYLENE OXIDE BUT IMPERVIOUS TO AIRBORNE BACTERIA, AN ETHYLENE OXIDE SYERILIZATION INDICATOR WHICH CONSISTS OF DRIED INK INSIGNIA CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A MIXTURE OF MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE WITH WATER OF CRYSTALLIZATION, AN ACID, AN ACID-ALKALI INDICATOR DYE, AND A BINDER, SAID PACKAGE ALSO CONTAINING A SOLID MOISTURE ADSORBENT CONTAINING ADSORBED WATER WHILE RETAINING ITS APPARENT DRY CONDITION WHEREBY WATER VAPOR IS PROVIDED WITHIN SAID SEALED PACKAGE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-06-10 | 1966-12-10 | 1967-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-10 | 1970-12-10 | 1971-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-10 | 1974-12-10 | 1975-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |