CA2135198C - Sterilizer test method and apparatus - Google Patents
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- CA2135198C CA2135198C CA002135198A CA2135198A CA2135198C CA 2135198 C CA2135198 C CA 2135198C CA 002135198 A CA002135198 A CA 002135198A CA 2135198 A CA2135198 A CA 2135198A CA 2135198 C CA2135198 C CA 2135198C
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
- A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
- A61L2/26—Accessories or devices or components used for biocidal treatment
- A61L2/28—Devices for testing the effectiveness or completeness of sterilisation, e.g. indicators which change colour
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- Apparatus For Disinfection Or Sterilisation (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US87856492A | 1992-05-05 | 1992-05-05 | |
| US07/878,564 | 1992-05-05 | ||
| PCT/US1993/004233 WO1993021964A1 (en) | 1992-05-05 | 1993-05-05 | Sterilizer test method and apparatus |
Publications (2)
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| CA2135198A1 CA2135198A1 (en) | 1993-11-11 |
| CA2135198C true CA2135198C (en) | 2005-03-15 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA002135198A Expired - Lifetime CA2135198C (en) | 1992-05-05 | 1993-05-05 | Sterilizer test method and apparatus |
Country Status (7)
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| US (2) | US5422276A (OSRAM) |
| EP (1) | EP0671956B1 (OSRAM) |
| AT (1) | ATE222506T1 (OSRAM) |
| CA (1) | CA2135198C (OSRAM) |
| DE (1) | DE69332226T2 (OSRAM) |
| ES (1) | ES2183813T3 (OSRAM) |
| WO (1) | WO1993021964A1 (OSRAM) |
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| US6485979B1 (en) | 1999-08-05 | 2002-11-26 | 3M Innovative Properties Company | Electronic system for tracking and monitoring articles to be sterilized and associated method |
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| DE20019360U1 (de) * | 2000-11-15 | 2001-06-21 | Bosch, Albert, Steyl | Messvorrichtung zur Erfassung von temperaturabhängigen Messwerten |
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| DE102004056796A1 (de) | 2004-11-24 | 2006-06-01 | Ebro Electronic Gmbh & Co. Kg | Vorrichtung zur Erfassung und Speicherung von Messwerten |
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1993
- 1993-05-05 WO PCT/US1993/004233 patent/WO1993021964A1/en not_active Ceased
- 1993-05-05 EP EP93911067A patent/EP0671956B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-05-05 AT AT93911067T patent/ATE222506T1/de not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1993-05-05 CA CA002135198A patent/CA2135198C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-05-05 ES ES93911067T patent/ES2183813T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-05-05 DE DE69332226T patent/DE69332226T2/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
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1994
- 1994-06-22 US US08/263,792 patent/US5422276A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1994-06-22 US US08/263,801 patent/US5491092A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| US5491092A (en) | 1996-02-13 |
| EP0671956A1 (en) | 1995-09-20 |
| EP0671956B1 (en) | 2002-08-21 |
| ES2183813T3 (es) | 2003-04-01 |
| CA2135198A1 (en) | 1993-11-11 |
| US5422276A (en) | 1995-06-06 |
| EP0671956A4 (OSRAM) | 1995-10-25 |
| DE69332226D1 (de) | 2002-09-26 |
| WO1993021964A1 (en) | 1993-11-11 |
| ATE222506T1 (de) | 2002-09-15 |
| DE69332226T2 (de) | 2003-04-17 |
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| EEER | Examination request |