Patents by Inventor Richard Koszyk

Richard Koszyk 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).

  • Biological sterilization indicator
    Patent number: 11248251
    Abstract: A biological sterilization indicator for evaluating the effectiveness of a sterilization process includes a cap containing a culture medium, a container containing a concentration of microorganism, and a breakable barrier attached to the cap to encapsulate the culture medium therein. The breakable barrier is formed from a multilayer structure including an aluminum layer and a sealing layer. The biological indicator is configured such that the breakable barrier may be broken at a selected time by engaging the cap and the container at an activated position to introduce the culture medium into the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Harry Bala, Richard Koszyk, Anthony Fiorello
  • BIOLOGICAL STERILIZATION INDICATOR
    Publication number: 20200165658
    Abstract: A biological sterilization indicator for evaluating the effectiveness of a sterilization process includes a cap containing a culture medium, a container containing a concentration of microorganism, and a breakable barrier attached to the cap to encapsulate the culture medium therein. The breakable barrier is formed from a multilayer structure including an aluminum layer and a sealing layer. The biological indicator is configured such that the breakable barrier may be broken at a selected time by engaging the cap and the container at an activated position to introduce the culture medium into the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Harry Bala, Richard Koszyk, Anthony Fiorello