Apparatus and method for detecting improper positioning of removable component of sterilizing system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11712491
APP PUB NO 20200129651A1
SERIAL NO

16666454

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A sterilization system includes a sterilization chamber, a processor, and a sterilization module. The sterilization module includes a frame assembly, an extraction assembly, and a carriage assembly. The extraction assembly is configured to extract a sterilant fluid from a cartridge and transfer the sterilant fluid to the sterilization chamber. The carriage assembly includes a motor, a carriage body, and a translating flag. The carriage body is configured to receive the cartridge. The translating flag is configured to move from a first position to a second position relative to the carriage body in response to the carriage body receiving the cartridge. The sensor is configured to detect movement of the translating flag from the first position to the second position.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mok, Lawrence Y Hacienda Heights, US 5 2
Truong, Doug Vo Irvine, US 11 27

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