Method and device for bacterial testing

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PATENT NO 5047331
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07110587

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A method of testing for the growth of bacteria in a sample comprises introducing the sample into a sterile bacterial growth medium in a closed vessel incubating the vessel, and observing a pressure change within the vessel which indicates the growth of bacteria in the sample. A device for doing this comprises a bottle 10 with a pierceable closure 12; and a syringe comprising a cylinder 16 and a piston 18 connected to a hypodermic needle 20 which passes through the closure 12 and preferably extends below the surface of the growth medium in the bottle.

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OXOID LIMITEDWADE ROAD BASINGSTOKE HAMPSHIRE RG24 8PW

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bridson, Eric Y Camberley, GB2 1 19
Sawhney, Deepak Basingstoke, GB2 1 19
Swaine, Derwent Winchester, GB2 4 44

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