Apparatus for optical detection of bio-contaminants based upon measurement of saturation of light intensities at fluorescence wavelength relative to light intensities at a predetermined wavelength

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PATENT NO 10724954
APP PUB NO 20180011023A1
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15678254

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A method for optical detection of residual soil on articles (such as medical instruments and equipment), after completion of a washing or a rinsing operation by a washer. A soil detection system provides an indication of soil on the articles by detecting luminescent radiation emanating from the soil in the presence of ambient light.

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  • STERIS INC.; INSTITUT NATIONAL D'OPTIQUE / NATIONAL OPTICS INSTITUTE

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Baribeau, Francois Quebec, CA 8 74
Gallant, Pascal Quebec, CA 17 509
Gosselin, Isabelle Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, CA 5 27
Mermut, Ozge Quebec, CA 5 27
Noiseux, Isabelle Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, CA 7 44
Rochette, Daniel Painesville, US 21 101

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