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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 08, 1999
Filed:
Apr. 03, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Helena Tuompo, Espoo, FI;
Gun Wirtanen, Esbo, FI;
Satu Salo, Espoo, FI;
Leena Scheinin, Espoo, FI;
Ari Batsman, Rusko, FI;
Seija Levo, Espoo, FI;
Assignee:
Orion-Yhtyma Oy Orion Diagnostica, Espoo, FI;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C12Q / ; C12Q / ; C12Q / ; C12Q / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
435 18 ; 435 22 ; 435 23 ; 435 14 ; 435 24 ; 435 29 ; 435975 ;
Abstract
The present invention provides a method for the pretreatment of object surfaces prior to taking a sample for microbial analysis. The method uses a blend to remove biofilms without hindering the growth of microorganisms. The method allows for reliable and replicable determination of microorganisms formed on the investigated surfaces.