Measuring and testing – Sampler – sample handling – etc. – Withdrawing through conduit or receptacle wall
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-25
2007-09-25
Noland, Thomas P. (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Sampler, sample handling, etc.
Withdrawing through conduit or receptacle wall
C073S863860
Reexamination Certificate
active
11156671
ABSTRACT:
A method of using an aseptic sampling arrangement. The sampling arrangement includes a septum cartridge and a securing element for use with a fluid enclosure. A locking arrangement is provided to allow selective access to the septum cartridge and the securing element. The sampling arrangement further includes a needle, a tube, and a collection bag. The sampling arrangement can be used to monitor the quality of a fluid product. The method of monitoring includes obtaining a fluid product sample from the fluid enclosure within the collection bag. The collection bag is then incubated for a period of time during which oxygen permeates the bag to simulate post-pasteurizing conditions and/or pre-pasteurizing conditions of the fluid product. The method further includes monitoring the level of contamination detected within the fluid product sample.
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