Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-23
2007-10-23
Hofsass, Jeffery (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S309700, C368S010000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11157094
ABSTRACT:
An electronic sensor is configured to be carried by a person and to be used by the person to detect a cleanliness state of the person's hands. A single unit includes the electronic sensor and (a) a device to provide an indication of the cleanliness state of the person's hands and/or (b) a device to identify the person. A circuit that is configured to control how long after a cleanliness state of a person's hands has been determined to be clean, the state is presumed no longer to be clean. A badge that includes indicia identifying a person who carries the badge, a sensor to be used to detect a cleanliness state of the person's hands, and a visible indicator to indicate to other people the cleanliness state of the person's hands can be used in combination.
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Biovigil LLC
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Hofsass Jeffery
Lai Anne V.
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