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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 03, 2024
Filed:
May. 10, 2021
American Sterilizer Company, Mentor, OH (US);
Eric Deprey, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Martin J Kaib, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Maruti Sinha, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Adam Zutz, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Judson A. Herrig, Minneapolis, MN (US);
American Sterilizer Company, Mentor, OH (US);
Abstract
Various examples disclosed relate to a device for use in a disinfection process. The device can include, for example, a sampling assembly capable of a first position and a second position, wherein the sampling assembly is configured to be used inside a sterilization system. The sampling assembly can include a top portion, a bottom portion, at least one seal therebetween such that the top portion and the bottom portion form an airtight compartment when in the first position, a central pin running through the top portion and bottom portion, and an actuator configured to move the sampling assembly between the first position and the second position along the central pin during a portion of the disinfection process, such that the sampling assembly can collect a sample of atmosphere within the disinfection system.