Chemical indicator reader

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2005-04-26

2005-04-26

Warden, Jill (Department: 1743)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Analyzer, structured indicator, or manipulative laboratory...

Calorimeter

C422S051000, C422S051000, C422S082050, C422S082090, C436S001000, C436S008000, C436S164000, C436S165000, C436S169000, C436S172000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06884394

ABSTRACT:
A reader for a sterilization indicator having sterilizing agent sensitive indicia is described. The indicator allows a sterilization cycle to be monitored without the need for a user to subjectively distinguish between color, quality or intensity of display patterns.

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