Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Process or composition for sterility or package integrity test
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-17
2007-04-17
Alexander, Lyle A. (Department: 1743)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Process or composition for sterility or package integrity test
C436S002000, C436S086000, C436S104000, C436S175000, C422S083000, C422S119000, C073S012040, C073S023200, C073S028010
Reexamination Certificate
active
10201169
ABSTRACT:
A self-contained closed loop system and method for detecting contaminants in, on, and around objects. The system includes an air duct subsystem connecting at least one sensor to a sealed housing containing a rotating container. Air from the sealed housing is circulated past a sensor to detect, for example, biological or chemical contaminants. If a contaminant is detected, an indicator is set and a contaminant neutralizer is optionally injected into the air duct subsystem.
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Alexander Lyle A.
Burns & Levinson LLP
Erlich Jacob N.
Kaye Harvey
Lockheed Martin Corporation
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