Patents Assigned to INSTITUT NATIONAL D'OPTIQUE/NATIONAL OPTICS INSTIT
  • Method for optical detection of bio-contaminants
    Patent number: 9354182
    Abstract: A method and apparatus 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignees: STERIS INC., INSTITUT NATIONAL D'OPTIQUE/NATIONAL OPTICS INSTIT
    Inventors: Daniel Rochette, Pascal Gallant, Ozge Mermut, Francois Baribeau, Isabelle Noiseux, Isabelle Gosselin