This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Crosstex International, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Jeanette Sterner and Her Biological Indicator Reader Patent.
Introduction
Jeanette Sterner is an inventor associated with Burnsville, Minnesota, and Crosstex International, Inc. Her patent work addresses technology for evaluating the effectiveness of sterilization processes.
Latest Patents
Sterner is credited with 1 patent: “Biological Indicator Reader with Graphical User Interface and Methods of Use.” The invention describes a reader that incubates biological indicators at a selected temperature, exposes them to ultraviolet light, and detects fluorescence that can indicate sterilization failure. The patent also describes a method of using the reader, along with a biological indicator system and display.
Career Highlights
Sterner’s documented patent contribution focuses on combining indicator holders, heating, ultraviolet illumination, and optical detection in a device for assessing sterilization outcomes. This approach is intended to support the reading of multiple biological indicators.
Collaborations
The patent lists Keith Hamberg and John C. Houge as fellow inventors. Sterner is associated with Crosstex International, Inc.
Conclusion
Jeanette Sterner’s patent documents an invention for reading biological indicators and assessing sterilization effectiveness through fluorescence detection.
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