Patent · US Expired

Wire rack with removable replaceable sleeves

US4593822A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 9, 1984
Grant dateJun 10, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L15/505
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A rack for holding items in a washing, washing-sterilizing or sterilizing apparatus having a frame and a plurality of wire components, each wire component having at least one end releasably secured to the frame. A plurality of sleeves, preferably made of a silicon based elastomer, are provided. One sleeve encloses the length of each wire component and is sufficiently flexible to substantially conform to the configuration of the component on which the sleeve is disposed. The sleeves are removable for selective replacement thereof.

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