Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preserving, or sterilizing inventions 05/06

20060110280 - Apparatus and method for reducing microorganisms on produce using chlorine dioxide gas: This invention provides an apparatus and method for processing produce to reduce microorganisms thereon by treating the produce in a treatment chamber. The treatment chamber comprises a produce receiver disposed in the treatment chamber, a means for providing a gas stream comprising chlorine dioxide and a carrier gas into the...

20060110281 - Scent delivery system: The invention provides a method for supplying an aroma to a human bathing area. The method comprises sparging at least one air stream into the bathing area from a location beneath a water surface in the bathing area, and scenting the at least one air stream prior to the sparging...

20060110282 - Method and apparatus for manipulating pre-sterilized components in an active sterile field: The connection, assembly, or fill of two or more pre-sterilized components having at least one terminal end each for attachment to another component, and an apparatus for performing such a connection, while maintaining the sterility of the components is disclosed. The resulting connection is made permanent by bonding the contacting...

20060110283 - Photometric determination of coagulation time in undiluted whole blood: A device, system and method for photometric detection of coagulation in whole blood. The present invention is easy to implement and operate. Furthermore, the present invention has the advantage of being considered to fulfill the desired standard of using photometry for measuring blood coagulation. Also, a photometric coagulation test device...

20060110284 - Paint tester: The Paint Tester is used to determine if a painted surface is either oil or water base. A double ended pen-like container containing a substance which flows through the fibrous tips at each end of the container. One tip is white or light colored and the other is black or...

20060110285 - Sample receiving device and methods of use thereof: One or more of the present embodiments relate to sample receiving devices and methods of use thereof for the collection and testing of test samples, where the collection of the test sample(s) and the testing of the test sample(s) are separate activities and utilize separate parts of the receiving test...

20060110286 - Protein detecting device: A protein detecting device is disclosed. The device includes a reagent reservoir that is squeezable. The reagent reservoir has an end portion with a with a tubular member extending therefrom. This tubular member is hollow and in communication with the reservoir. The tubular member has an open end opposite the...

20060110288 - Analyzer system having sample rack transfer line: A plurality of analyzer units for serum, a plurality of analyzer units for blood plasma and a plurality of analyzer units for urine are arranged along a main transfer line for transferring a sample rack from a rack providing portion to a rack storage portion. A reagent bottle for inspecting...

20060110287 - Automatic pipetting and analyzing device: An automatic pipetting and analyzing device for the preparation and analysis of samples in the wells of a microtitration plate has a work platform on which positioning areas for auxiliary devices and a movement area for the sample plate are provided, a passive mechanical table without its own drive unit,...

20060110289 - Support for substances for detection, apparatus for processing same, method of processing same, apparatus for making same, and method of making same: The present invention relates to a support for substances for detection, an apparatus for processing same, a method of processing same, an apparatus for making same, and a method of making same. The object of the present invention is to provide a reliable and high quality technology that can perform...

20060110290 - Machine for processing samples of biological tissues and the like: A machine for processing samples of biological tissues or the like, comprising a box-like structure, which delimits a compartment for accommodating trays for containing sample treatment liquid (the trays being arranged in preset positions of the compartment), and racks for supporting at least one sample supporting slide to be inserted...

20060110291 - Electronic sensing circuit: An electronic sensing circuit serves for sensing a disposable sensing element. The disposable sensing element has a diode. The biological sensing circuit comprises a power control unit as a power control of the circuit; a slot for locating the disposable sensing element; a reaction section; a reference voltage unit provides...

20060110292 - Systems, method and devices for monitoring fluids: Method and apparatus for detecting leaks in a fluid vessel. The apparatus comprises a pressure sensor for measuring a pressure difference between a reference cell and a sample cell. The sample cell is open to the fluid vessel. The method and apparatus detects a leak in the fluid vessel when...

20060110293 - Vial presentation module, slide dispenser and slide presentation module: An apparatus for uncapping and capping a vial while maintaining a relationship between a cap and a particular vial includes rotatable members, the rotation of which is coordinated so that the first and second members assume at least two common positions, and a capped vial is loaded into the first...

20060110294 - Inner walls of microfluidic devices: A microfluidic device comprising one, two, three or more enclosed microchannel structures, each of which comprises a) an inlet arrangement with an inlet opening for liquid, b)a reaction microcavity (RM1) downstream to the inlet opening, and c) an upstream section that is located between the inlet opening and the reaction...

20060110296 - Automatic separator/extractor and method of controlling same: The invention relates to an automatic separator/extractor and a method of controlling same, with the object, particularly in all manner of fields such as medical science, agricultural science, scientific fields, or pharmaceuticals, of being able to achieve at high speed and accuracy, extraction or separation of precipitate or supernatant at...

20060110295 - Closed well plate surface sorption extraction: A device for extracting an analyte from a sample matrix comprises a closed well plate, each well which is coated with a sorbent material. A method for extracting an analyte from a sample matrix includes exposing the sample to the sorbent coating of the well plate. The sorption-coated well plate...

20060110297 - Vehicle cabin air filter freshener: An air freshener filter insert for use with the air filter in a motor vehicle air conditioning, air ventilating systems. The air freshener filter insert is a strip of permeable material such as a mesh which may be formed having pockets spaced apart from one another longitudinally there along. The...

20060110299 - Integrated multi-purpose getter for radio-frequency (rf) circuit modules: An integrated getter structure and a method for its formation and installation in a circuit module enclosure (24). The integrated structure includes a hydrogen getter structure (10) and selected quantities of a material (20) that is formulated to provide both a particle getter function and an RF absorber function. In...

20060110298 - Pre-chamber reactor: The invention relates to a device for disinfecting liquids by means of ultraviolet radiation in a continuous flow method, with a reactor chamber through which flow can take place and in which a number of UV radiator units is arranged, the reactor chamber being provided with a wall, which is...

20060110300 - Configurations and methods of acid gas removal: A plant includes an absorber (105) that receives a feed gas (10) at a pressure of at least 400 psig and comprising at least 5 mol % carbon dioxide, wherein the absorber (105) is operated at an isothermal or decreasing top-to-bottom thermal gradient, and wherein the absorber (105) employs a...

20060110301 - Heat exchange system: The invention provides a method and apparatus for integrating the heat transfer zones of plate fin and tube and finned tube exchangers and a catalytic mass transfer zone. The invention also provides a method for in situ regeneration of existing coated surface and augmentation of existing coated surface, or catalyst...

20060110302 - Method and device for supporting catalyst gauzes in an ammonia oxidation burner: The invention comprise a support system for catalyst gauzes in an ammonia oxidation burner and a method of reducing movement of particulate ceramic material due to thermal dilatation. The catalyst gauzes (1) and possibly support screens (2) are being supported by ceramic fillings contained in a burner basket with metal...

20060104856 - Sterilization wrap with fastening means: Disclosed herein is a sterilization wrap system suitable for use, as an example, in wrapping surgical instruments and supplies for sterilization, transportation and storage. The sterilization wrap system includes an adhesive on the surface which activates upon exposure to sterilization conditions to hold the sterilization wrap system in a closed...

20060104857 - Sterilization wrap with indicia for placement of medical instrumentation or trays: A sterilization wrap used to protect articles during and after sterilization is disclosed. The sterilization wrap includes a first sheet bonded to a second sheet to form the sterilization wrap. The sterilization wrap has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface has indicia for assisting a user...

20060104858 - Hydroxyl free radical-induced decontamination of airborne spores, viruses and bacteria in a dynamic system: A method and apparatus is described for neutralizing airborne pathogens and chemical toxins in ventilated air, and in heating or air conditioning systems. The pathogen-chemical toxin neutralization system is effective against a wide spectrum of pathogens and toxins, it incorporates commercially available components, and it can be readily integrated into...

20060104859 - Method and device for affecting a chemical or mechanical property of a target site: A method and device are presented for affecting at least one chemical or mechanical property of a target site (109). A stream of liquid towards a contact with the target site (109) is provided with a predetermined flow rate. Also provided is UV-radiation (103) having predetermined parameters in terms of...

20060104860 - Quick setup decontamination stall: A decontamination unit (10) is provided including an upright collapsible frame (12) and a one-piece integrated enclosure (14). The frame (12) includes extensible legs (16) interconnected by upper scissor linkages (20); it may be manually erected in the field in a very few minutes. The enclosure (14) is suspended on...

20060104861 - Test sensor transport mechanisms and methods: Testing devices for measuring the concentration of an analyte in a fluid sample are provided. More particularly, transport mechanisms for use with such testing devices for moving a test sensor or the like between various operating positions of a testing device such as a storage position and a test position...

20060104862 - Apparatus for the automated clinical analysis of samples: The apparatus comprises an assembly of modules functionally interrelated with one another, and controlled by means of a central control unit in an embodiment of circular type in concentric rings of a reagent module and a rotatory carousel carrying the incubation reaction containers, with adjacent and external arrangement of a...

20060104863 - Sample preparation system for a laboratory apparatus: A laboratory apparatus that is readily adapted to execute a wide range of sample preparation protocols is a set forth. The laboratory apparatus comprises a plurality of tools that are adapted to execute one or more processes in preparing a sample for subsequent analysis and a hollow rotor that is...

20060104864 - Ultrasensitive olfactory system fabrication with doped aerogels: An array of sensor elements is formed by the incorporation of sensing materials into porous structures, creating sensing systems with extremely large surface areas with sensing molecules attached to mimic the large number of cilia of an olfactory system. In each sensor element, the sensing material or molecules are attached...

20060104865 - Heating and cooling multiple containers or multi-chamber containers: A device for heating or cooling multiple single chamber containers or a multi-chamber container. The device includes: a unitary heat or cold source providing a source of heat or cold; heat exchange elements in thermal communication with the heat or cold source and extending away from the heat or cold...

20060104866 - Automatic pipette identification and detipping: Mechanisms are provided for automatically removing tips from a pipette nozzle and/or for detecting the type of tip mounted to the nozzle. For detipping, mechanical energy is stored when the tip is mounted to the nozzle and is released when the tip is to be removed to facilitate removal thereof....

20060104867 - Sample cup for use in x-ray spectroscopy with internal overflow reservoir: A sample cup for retaining a sample material to be subjected to an x-ray spectrochemical analysis. The sample cup comprises a cell body of a cylindrical configuration having an open top end and an open bottom end and defining a hollow between the two open ends, the open top end...

20060104868 - Animal scent lure with heating capacity: A scent lure is configured as a reusable container with two separate compartments, one for a scent wick and one for a disposable heating element. The compartments are separated by a common dividing wall and are independently accessible for ease of use. The separate compartments allow the heating element to...

20060104869 - Apparatus for carrying out chemical process using set of solvents undergoing reversible change between mutual dissolution and separation depending on temperature: (Problems) A reaction container (apparatus) with a high efficiency, which can overcome problems of common chemically processing apparatuses using a solvent set where the compatible state and the separated state are reversibly changeable depending on a temperature, i.e. problems of the apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Application 2002-198242, namely the...

20060104870 - Wafer-scale microwave digestion apparatus and methods: An apparatus and system for wafer-scale microwave digestion of layers or structures from a large-scale semiconductor substrate include a digestion vessel with a chamber which is configured to receive a whole large-scale semiconductor substrate, such as a silicon wafer. The digestion vessel may be configured to be placed within a...

20060104871 - Fluidized bed device: A fluidized bed apparatus has a rotary rotor 4 arranged at the bottom center thereof, a disintegrator mechanism 5 arranged above the rotary rotor 4, and a cylindrical draft tube 6 installed above the disintegrator mechanism 5. A fluidizing gas jetted from a gas dispersion plate 3 causes powder particles...

20060104872 - Fluidized-bed gasification furnace: The present invention relates to a fluidized-bed gasification furnace in a gasification and slagging combustion system for gasifying combustibles, delivering produced gas and char into a slagging combustion furnace, and combusting the gas and char at a high temperature and melting ash in the slagging combustion furnace. The fluidized-bed gasification...

20060104873 - Catalyst holder and agitation system for converting stirred tank reactor to fixed bed reactor: This invention relates to apparatus particularly a monolith catalytic reactor in a stirred tank reactor. The stirred tank reactor including the fixed bed catalytic reactor apparatus comprises: an housing having an open top and open bottom portion supportably maintained with said tank, said housing having a substantially outwardly extending, horizontal...

20060104874 - Segmented agitator reactor: The present invention relates to an apparatus for carrying out chemical and physical processes, wherein flowable substances are mixed together, comprising a vertical, cylindrical vessel with inlets and outlets, as well as a central shaft and radial agitator blades arranged on the said central shaft and extending close to the...

20060104875 - Apparatus for sterilizing dental hand pieces: An apparatus is disclosed for sterilizing dental hand pieces 80. The apparatus comprises a treating chamber 22. Different channels 41-44 in bottom plate 36 of the chamber 42 connect the interior of the chamber and the hand piece 80 with saucers 62-68 of water pressurized air, oil and steam. The...

20060099106 - Method and apparatus for vapour phase sterilisation: An apparatus for sterilizing a sealable enclosure includes a circuit for flow of a sterilizing gas or gasses. The circuit is connected to the enclosure to be sterilized to form a closed circuit and pumps to circulate gas through the circuit and enclosure. The circuit has parallel branches one of...

20060099107 - Sensor: In order to realize a sensor that is capable of promptly and accurately supplying a small amount of a liquid sample to a filtration part even if the sensor is not held substantially horizontally, this invention provides a sensor having means for supplying a liquid sample to the filtration part...

20060099109 - Method for detecting molecules or chemical reactions by determining variation of conductance: The present invention relates to a detection method for detecting molecules and/or chemical reactions, whereby target molecules are attached to a series of electrodes, that the series of electrodes with molecules are subjected to assay said molecules or other molecules, whereupon the variation of conductance is determined....

20060099108 - Transport device for transporting test strips in an analysis system: According to the invention the analytical system includes a transport unit which is driven by piezoactive elements. The transport unit enables a direct or indirect transport of the test elements thus enabling a complete or partial automation of analytical methods. Furthermore the invention encompasses a transport unit for transporting a...

20060099110 - Apparatus for monitoring nox removal catalyst of denitrizer and method of monitoring nox removal catalyst: The management unit for managing a plurality of NOx removal catalyst layers provided in a flue gas NOx removal apparatus includes NOx measurement means 16A through 16E for determining NOx concentrations on the inlet and outlet sides of respective NOx removal catalyst layers 14A through 14D; NH3 measurement means 17A...

20060099111 - Liquid analysis system and cartridge: An apparatus main body is loaded with a cartridge that contains a sensor and is capable of processing liquid contained in it without moving it from the inside to the outside of the cartridge. The cartridge is loaded into the apparatus main body in such a way that the direction...

20060099112 - Biospecimen handling apparatus and method: An apparatus for collecting, transporting and storing biospecimen. The apparatus includes a vial having a first open and second closed end. The apparatus includes an inner tube suitable for insertion into the vial and having a first open and second end. The apparatus also includes a lid to cover the...

20060099113 - Compositionally different polymer-based sensor elements and methods for preparing same: The present invention provides a combinatorial approach for preparing arrays of chemically sensitive polymer-based sensors which are capable of detecting the presence of a chemical analyte in a fluid in contact therewith. The described methods and devices comprise combining varying ratios of at least first and second organic materials which,...

20060099114 - Gel extraction device: A gel extraction device comprising a hollow cutting member having a cutting edge at one end and a squeeze bulb at the other end. In a further embodiment, the air passage between the cutting edge and the bulb has a constriction zone to prevent any extracted gel from being drawn...

20060099116 - Microfluidic-based electrospray source for analytical devices: This invention provides microfluidic devices and methods for using the same. Microfluidic devices of the present invention comprises a first elastic layer, a fluid flow channel within the elastic layer; and a means for providing a fluid sample from the fluid flow channel to an analytical device. The present invention...

20060099115 - Pipette device: A pipetting arrangement comprising a carrier (10) to which first ends of a plurality of mutually parallel nozzles (20) are connected with the aid of respective screw joints (21, 22), wherein the nozzles are spaced only a slight distance apart, wherein second ends (24) of said nozzles (20) are designed...

20060099117 - Reformer module: A reformer module (10) comprises a hollow support member (12) having at least one passage (14) extending longitudinally therethrough. The hollow support member (14) has an external surface (20), a barrier layer (22) arranged on at least a portion of the external surface (20) of the hollow support member (12),...

20060099118 - Plant for urea production: Plant for urea production from ammonia and carbon dioxide having a so-called high-pressure section which comprises a synthesis reactor and a condensation unit (7, 107) positioned inside the reactor, all substantially operating at the same pressure....

20060099119 - Filter system for electrochemical air separation device: The present invention provides a filter system for treating air entering an electrochemical air separation device that is designed to separate oxygen from air. The filter is provided with first and second filter sections. The first filter section is formed from a plurality of sheets of woven mesh containing surface...

20060099120 - Steady device of matter energy: A steady device of matter energy includes a fixed space, at least one reaction unit assembled in the fixed space, and a time control unit. Each reaction unit includes at least two mesh plates and metal plates keeping proper space from the mesh plates for providing particles of invisible light...

20060099121 - Portable chemical sterilizer: A portable, lightweight, easy-to-carry, reusable, durable, and environmentally-friendly assembly for sterilizing contaminated equipment using conditions of a chemical sterilant, heat, and humidity generated in situ without requiring external electricity, fuels, or other exogenous energy sources for operation. The carry assembly includes a plastic carry-case or insulated aluminum pressure vessel having...

20060093513 - Methods and kits for aseptic filling of products: This invention relates to new methods & kits that minimize the risks and challenges associated with sterilization of multi-component medical devices....

20060093514 - Platelet incubator: An incubator for storing blood platelets is provided. The incubator has a temperature controlled storage compartment and an apparatus for monitoring temperature within the storage compartment and other events. The incubator is configured to accept agitators within the storage compartment, the agitators operable to provide constant agitation of materials stored...

20060093515 - Automated solution generator: The present invention relates to an automated solution generator, such as for use in generating buffering or clinical formulations or mobile phase solutions for chromatography systems, and methods for operating the automated solution generator to accurately dispense solutions, perform dilutions and prepare solutions with reduced user intervention....

20060093516 - Analytical test piece and process for producing the same: Analytical test piece (10) comprising a support (1) and, disposed on the surface (11) and/or in the interior of the support (1), reagent spots (2), the analytical test piece (10) adapted, when an analyte-containing sample (3) is introduced onto the surface (11) of the support (1), to cause the analyte-containing...

20060093517 - Biochemical reaction cartridge and biochemical treatment equipment system: There is provided a biochemical reaction cartridge comprising at least one chemical reaction chamber that accommodates a solution for biochemically treating a sample, a reaction chamber for performing detection reaction of a target substance in the biochemically treated sample, and a detection reaction information fetching section for fetching information on...

20060093518 - Device containing non-covalently bound biomolecules on solid support: The present invention relates to a novel device for transport of chemicals and biochemicals in small amounts such as in microgram range. For example, a pipette tip, or a film containing chromatographic media, wherein the media contains an enzyme for the enzymic action. The enzyme is adsorbed on the surface...

20060093519 - Apparatus for providing homogeneous dispersions: An apparatus for mixing a liquid in a container in order to provide a homogeneous solution or suspension of the liquid in the container. In particular, the apparatus of this invention can be used to provide a homogenous dispersion of particulate material in a liquid medium....

20060093520 - Automated molecular pathology apparatus having fixed slide platforms: Apparatus and methods for automatically staining or treating multiple tissue samples mounted on slides are provided, in which the slides and reagent bottles are held in fixed position, and the reagent and wash solutions brought to the slides....

20060093521 - Method and apparatus for monitoring processes using a single detector: Embodiments of the invention feature methods and apparatus for the efficient utilization of detectors and other components. The apparatus comprises a pump for receiving and propelling one or more samples in a fluid path. The apparatus further comprises a valve element in fluid communication with the pump for receiving the...

20060093522 - Spectrometric measuring head for harvesting machines and other equipment used in agriculture: A spectrometric measuring head for harvesting machines and other agricultural equipment comprises a housing with a window, in which a light source, a spectrometer arrangement and at least two standards for internal recalibration are provided. The standards can optionally be swiveled in the optical path of the measuring head such...

20060093523 - System, method and apparatus for mud-gas extraction, detection and analysis thereof: The application of a gas analyzer for gas mud logging is presented to measure gases in the return mud flow used in drilling processes. A supported membrane extraction probe from the analyzer is inserted into the mud flow. The probe extracts target gases from the mud through the membrane. Extracted...

20060093524 - Device for taking and examining samples: The invention relates to a device for taking and examining samples, comprising a tube-shaped housing (50) in which a cartridge (30), a testing means (40) and a sample-taking means (10) are positioned, wherein a sample introduced by means of the sample-taking means (10) can be mixed with a content of...

20060093526 - Fluid processing device including composite material flow modulator: A fluid processing device is provided that includes a substrate, a plurality of fluid retainment regions formed in or on the substrate, and a barrier at least partially separating two or more of the fluid retainment regions. The barrier includes a mixture of a sequestering material and a reaction component....

20060093525 - Level sensor apparatus for detecting contact of a pipetting needle with a liquid in a vessel: A level sensor apparatus is disclosed for detecting contact of a pipetting needle with a liquid contained in a vessel. The apparatus includes a sensor head made up of a pipetting needle, a needle holder, and an electromechanical transducer. The sensor head also has an associated mechanical resonance frequency. An...

20060093527 - Autologus tissue harvesting and irrigation device: The present invention includes a harvesting and irrigation device, a method and a kit for the collection of viable fat cells and/or adipose tissue with decreased handing and improved yield and viability....

20060093528 - Device including a dissolvable structure for flow control: A diagnostic device is provided that includes a plurality of retainment regions, with the retainment regions that are separated by at least one dissolvable barrier. The retainment regions can be interconnected through at least one fluid processing passageway. A retainment region can include a container such as a retainment region,...

20060093530 - Pipette tip rack and pipette tip assembly: The pipette tip rack for detachably housing a plurality of pipette tips used in a liquid dispensing apparatus for dispensing liquid comprises a rack body comprising a pipette tip supporting portion for detachably supporting the pipette tips, and a pipette tip housing portion disposed below the pipette tip supporting portion...

20060093529 - Rack for analyzer and analyzer comprising such a rack: A rack for holding containers containing liquids used in clinical chemistry analyzers. The rack comprises (a) a frame having two or more sections, each section being adapted for receiving a liquid containing component, at least one of the sections of the frame being adapted for receiving a first liquid containing...

20060093531 - Thermal sensor connector for pressure vessel: A connector for a pressure vessel includes a connector assembly having a first plurality of contacts, and a receiver assembly configured to be positioned within a receiver aperture formed in a closure of the pressure vessel and having a second plurality of contacts. The receiver assembly is configured to receive...

20060093532 - Reformer for fuel cell: A reformer for a fuel cell including: at least one reaction plate in which a channel is formed on a surface thereof; a cover plate disposed on the surface of the reaction plate; a bonding part which is formed between the reaction plate and the cover plate and which integrally...

20060093533 - Method and device for increasing the intrinsic viscosity of polyester material by means of solid phase polymerisation: The invention relates to a process and a device for increasing the intrinsic viscosity of a polyester material by solid-state polymerization, wherein the polyester material is heat-treated in a heat treatment container (6), the polyester material being introduced into a preheating container (2) prior to being conveyed into the heat...

20060093534 - Exhaust gas treatment apparatus: A liquid column type exhaust gas treatment apparatus comprising a spray header (2) for injecting an absorbing solution upward in an absorption tower (1), wherein exhaust gas introduced from a lower part of the absorption tower (1) and the absorbing solution injected from the spray header (2) are brought into...

20060093535 - Reaction control method and control apparatus: While supplying methanol and carbon monoxide via feed lines 17 and 19, respectively, to a liquid phase reaction system 3 including a carbonylation catalytic system, and maintaining a substantially constant liquid level of the reaction system, part of the reaction mixture containing the produced acetic acid is drawn out from...

20060093536 - System and method for mixing a slurry: A system for mixing slurry includes a tank to contain the slurry during mixing and one or more scales supporting the tank so that the weight of materials added to the tank during mixing of the slurry can be measured. The system may further include a recirculating pipe coupled to...

20060093537 - Die-cutting beaded material: A method is provided for cutting beaded fabric that includes a bead attached to cloth-like material. According to one embodiment, a continuous length of the beaded fabric is fed through a guide into a die-cutting press and is die-cut via a soft anvil die while the material is retained in...

20060093538 - Method and apparatus for controlling nucleation in a dispensing system: A system and method for controlling the nucleation level of a stream of material such as a polyol resin for forming a polyurethane foam. Temperature and pressure control devices communicate with a stream of nucleated material flowing in a recirculation loop from and into a supply of nucleated material. Continuous...

20060093539 - Sterilization cassette and packaging: A cassette for a sterilizer has one or more cells containing a sterilant. Packaging for the cassette includes and outer fluid impermeable envelope and an absorbent web wrapped around the cassette to absorb and contain any sterilant which may leak out of the cassette. The absorbent web includes a superabsorbent...