STERILIZATION INDICATOR READING APPARATUS WITH A COLOR SENSOR

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20250099641A1
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18976681

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Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a reading apparatus that a well formed from a portion of a housing. The well dimensioned to receive at least a portion of a sterilization indicator having spores. The reading apparatus can also have a heating element thermally coupled to a portion of the well and an excitation source to excite the substance in the sterilization indicator. The reading apparatus can have a sterilization indicator activation circuit for detecting activation of the sterilization indicator. The excitation source is positioned such that light from the excitation source is directed into the well. A color sensor can be positioned adjacent the well to receive reflected light from the sterilization indicator.

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SOLVENTUM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES COMPANYMAPLEWOOD MN 55144

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jennen, Anthony J Vadnais Heights, US 3 5
Longworth, Leroy J Woodbury, US 9 84
Ludowise, Peter D Cottage Grove, US 29 677
Robole, Barry W Hudson, US 67 3795

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