Sterilization indicator for a hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization process

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top view showing the new design.

FIG. 2 is a bottom view showing the new design; and,

FIG. 3 is a side view showing the new design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a sterilization indicator for a hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization process, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D438980
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 6, 1999
Date of Patent: Mar 13, 2001
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventor: Rodney K. Hehenberger (Apple Valley, MN)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: John A. Burtis
Application Number: 29/111,915
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Sterilizer Or Cleaner (D24/217); Slide Or Reagent Sheet Type (D24/225); Substantially Circular Or Oval (D20/28)
International Classification: 2402;