Capacitor for detecting viable microorganisms

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11041186
APP PUB NO 20170211122A1
SERIAL NO

15375256

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This invention relates to a capacitor comprising two electrical conductors separated by a dielectric, the dielectric comprising microorganisms. The dielectric may comprise a biological indicator. This invention relates to a process for determining whether the microorganisms are alive or dead. The number of microorganisms can be determined. This invention relates to a process for testing the efficacy of a sterilization process using the capacitor.

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AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANY5960 HEISLEY ROAD MENTOR OH 44060-1834

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Centanni, Michael A Parma, US 98 1099
Fix, Kathleen A Willoughby, US 25 150
Franciskovich, Phillip P Concord, US 55 628

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