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Device for detecting microorganisms

US4945060A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 1988
Grant dateJul 31, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/04
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An instrument and a sealable, sterilizable vessel for detecting the presence of microorganisms in a specimen, the vessel containing a liquid culture medium and a sensor means with an indicator medium therein. Changes in the indicator medium resulting from pH change or change in CO.sub.2 concentration in the medium are detected from outside the vessel.

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