Portable system for instant detection of pathogens for food safety in switzerland and worldwide, in the form of an instantaneous disposable colony counter or test of the covid test type

Abstract

The present invention, a portable system for instant detection of pathogens, represents a significant advance in the field of food safety. It meets the need for easy-to-use, affordable and accurate devices for the detection of pathogens in food. It thus provides a practical and effective solution for ensuring the food safety of consumers, for reducing food waste, and for contributing to healthier food worldwide.

Description

[0001] Title of the invention: EatSecure, Portable System for Instant Detection of Pathogens for Food Safety in Switzerland and on a Global Scale in the form of a Colony Counter or instant disposable test like a covid test.

[0002] Document 1 - Description of the invention

[0003] Field of the Invention: The present invention lies in the field of food safety, specifically with regard to a portable device and method for the rapid and accurate detection of pathogens in fresh food.

[0004] State of the art^: Existing methods for detecting pathogens in food are often expensive, complex, and time-consuming, which hinders their widespread use by ordinary consumers. Therefore, there is a need for an easy-to-use, affordable, and accurate device that can provide instant results regarding the presence of pathogens in food. EatSecure addresses this need.

[0005] Summary of the Invention: The present invention solves these problems by providing a portable pathogen detection system for food safety, which allows instant and accurate detection of pathogens in fresh food, independent of the form factor of the device, while being simple to use and accessible to all consumers.

[0006] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) Detailed description of the invention :The invention is a portable system for pathogen detection, including a detection module, a display module, and a connectivity module for transmitting results. The detection module uses sensitive and specific techniques to analyze food samples. The display module presents the results of the analysis, and the connectivity module allows synchronization with an external device, such as a smartphone, for further analysis and visualization of the results. The device instantly communicates to the user whether the food is safe to consume. Specifically, a piece of beef whose use-by date has passed can be tested with EatSecure according to the food safety standards of the country concerned, and if the result is positive, the user can consume the beef despite the use-by date having passed.

[0007] SUBSTITUTION SHEET (RULE 26)

Claims

Document 2 - Claims Claims of the invention:

1. A portable pathogen detection system comprising: • a detection module designed to identify and measure pathogens in a food sample, • a display module configured to present the results of the analysis of the food sample, • a connectivity module to enable synchronization of the system with an external device.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the detection module uses state-of-the-art techniques to ensure accurate analysis of food samples.

3. The system of claim 1 or 2, where the connectivity module allows synchronization with a smartphone for advanced analysis and visualization of results.

4. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the system is designed to be easy to use, allowing non-expert users to perform the tests ■with ease.

5. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the system is compact and lightweight, facilitating its use and transport.

6. A method for detecting pathogens in a food sample using the system of any one of claims 1 to 5, the method comprising the steps of collecting the sample, analyzing the sample using the detection module, and presenting the results of the analysis using the display module. SUBSTITUTION SHEET (RULE 26)