Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Fiorello

Anthony J. Fiorello has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230321300
    Abstract: A sterilization process test device for verifying the efficacy of a sterilization process includes a tubular body defining a chamber for containing at least one sterilization indicator and a cap to sealingly close the tubular body. The tubular body includes at least one hole, which is covered by a gas and steam permeable cover. The only flow path into the chamber is provided through the steam and gas permeable cover and the at least one hole, which when combined are configured to control and restrict a flow of steam or a gaseous sterilization medium from an external environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony J. Fiorello, Christopher J. Lannan
  • Patent number: 11707547
    Abstract: A sterilization process test device for verifying the efficacy of a sterilization process includes a tubular body defining a chamber for containing at least one sterilization indicator and a cap to sealingly close the tubular body. The tubular body includes at least one hole, which is covered by a gas and steam permeable cover. The only flow path into the chamber is provided through the steam and gas permeable cover and the at least one hole, which when combined are configured to control and restrict a flow of steam or a gaseous sterilization medium from an external environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Anthony J. Fiorello, Christopher J. Lannan
  • Publication number: 20210353810
    Abstract: A sterilization process test device for verifying the efficacy of a sterilization process includes a tubular body defining a chamber for containing at least one sterilization indicator and a cap to sealingly close the tubular body. The tubular body includes at least one hole, which is covered by a gas and steam permeable cover. The only flow path into the chamber is provided through the steam and gas permeable cover and the at least one hole, which when combined are configured to control and restrict a flow of steam or a gaseous sterilization medium from an external environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Anthony J. Fiorello, Christopher J. Lannan