Patents Assigned to Albert Browne Limited
  • Holder device for endoscopy monitoring apparatus and method of use thereof
    Patent number: 10010244
    Abstract: A holder device is provided for use with endoscopy monitoring apparatus. The holder device includes a body portion with two or more apertures defined in said body portion. The apertures are a spaced distance apart and of such size and dimensions for the location of at least part of an indicator holding means and/or endoscopy monitoring apparatus therewith or therethrough in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: ALBERT BROWNE LIMITED
    Inventors: Richard Bancroft, Martin Owen
  • HOLDER DEVICE FOR ENDOSCOPY MONITORING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160220098
    Abstract: A holder device is provided for use with endoscopy monitoring apparatus. The holder device includes a body portion with two or more apertures defined in said body portion. The apertures are a spaced distance apart and of such size and dimensions for the location of at least part of an indicator holding means and/or endoscopy monitoring apparatus therewith or therethrough in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: ALBERT BROWNE LIMITED
    Inventors: Richard Bancroft, Martin Owen
  • WASHING TEST APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20130251607
    Abstract: Washing efficacy test apparatus (2) is provided which includes a holder (4) and a test soil device (6) for location with said holder (4). The test soil device (6) is in the form of sheet material with a test soil substance (34) provided thereon. The holder in one example includes two members (8, 10) between which the test soil device (6) is detachably attached so that the device (6) can be easily removed for inspection and maintained in a required orientation in the washing apparatus (2) in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Albert Browne Limited
    Inventor: Richard BANCROFT
  • Washing test apparatus
    Patent number: 8465695
    Abstract: Washing efficacy test apparatus (2) is provided which includes a holder (4) and a test soil device (6) for location with said holder (4). The test soil device (6) is in the form of sheet material with a test soil substance (34) provided thereon. The holder in one example includes two members (8, 10) between which the test soil device (6) is detachably attached so that the device (6) can be easily removed for inspection and maintained in a required orientation in the washing apparatus (2) in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Albert Browne Limited
    Inventor: Richard Bancroft
  • Device and method for testing biocidal efficacy of a liquid
    Patent number: 6406879
    Abstract: A test device and a method for assessing the biocidal efficacy of a liquid are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Albert Browne Limited
    Inventors: Phillip Richard James, Richard Mark Bancroft
  • Method of steam sterilization using a steam sterilization indicator
    Patent number: 6149863
    Abstract: A steam-sensitive ink comprises, as active ingredient, a tetrazolium salt. The ink may be coated on, or impregnated into, a substrate to form a steam sterilization indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Albert Browne Limited
    Inventor: Phillip Richard James
  • Sterilization indicators containing amino acid(s) and pH indicator
    Patent number: 4328182
    Abstract: An indicator which is used for indicating the completion of a sterilization process in which an article to be sterilized is exposed to formaldehyde vapor either dry or mixed with steam. The indicator comprises a mixture of preferably two amino acids and a pH indicator impregnated in a paper carrier. The amino acids and pH indicator are such that the change point of the pH indicator lies within the range of the change of pH value of the amino acid mix which occurs on exposure of the amino acids to formaldehyde vapor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1982
    Assignee: Albert Browne Limited
    Inventor: Graham J. Blake