DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING OF WASHING MACHINES
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE502018016596
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2017-09-29
- Filing Date
- 2018-10-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2038-10-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing bioindicators for testing disinfection performance in washing machines are prone to contamination, require specialist personnel, and can lead to erroneous results due to improper handling or dilution, causing health risks and resource wastage.
A bioindicator comprising a carrier with reference organisms enclosed by a semipermeable membrane, allowing for efficient testing without specialist intervention, minimizing contamination and ensuring accurate results through a flexible, compact design that maintains germ containment during washing processes.
The bioindicator provides safe, reliable, and cost-effective microbiological testing of washing machines, ensuring accurate disinfection verification without interrupting daily operations and reducing the risk of contamination or false results.