Wire rack for processing hard container systems in washing-sterilizers
US4577764A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 1984 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/505
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved rack for holding first or second containers in washing and/or sterilizing apparatus, where the containers include a deep bottom portion and a shallow lid which, together with the bottom portion defines an enclosed chamber, and an intermediate portion for insertion into the chamber. The improved rack includes a rigid rectangular frame defining an opening and having a substantially rectangular diagonal member and two skewed square diagonal members on each side of the rectangle, a first set of wire components disposed on the lengths of the frame for supporting the bottom portions in an inverted position spanning at least a portion of the opening, a second set of wire components disposed on the diagonals for supporting the intermediate portions in a substantially vertical position, and a third set of wire components disposed on the frame for supporting the lids in a substantially obtusely angular position relative to the frame.
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