Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving viable micro-organism
Reexamination Certificate
2004-10-14
2009-08-04
Beisner, William H (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving viable micro-organism
C435S287400, C435S287800, C435S287900, C435S805000, C422S051000, C422S051000, C436S170000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07569359
ABSTRACT:
An indicator device for determining the efficacy of an antimicrobial treatment process. The indicator device includes an active agent encapsulated in an encapsulation component. The encapsulation components preferably takes the form of an electrospun nanofiber including a polymer.
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McDonnell Gerald E.
Smith Daniel
American Sterilizer Company
Beisner William H
Centanni Michael A.
Kusner & Jaffe
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