Sterilization tray fastener and related methods
US10588995B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/123
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Sterilization tray fasteners are disclosed herein. The disclosed sterilization tray fasteners may be formed to join sterilization tray bases stacked directly on top of one another together. In some embodiments, sterilization tray bases may be formed to have slots or apertures to accommodate features of the disclosed fasteners. For example, in some embodiments, the disclosed sterilization tray fasteners include an elongate body and two curved arms that can extend into apertures of the sterilization tray bases. In many embodiments, the disclosed fasteners can be attached to and detached from sterilization tray bases without tools.
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