Disposable sterilizer mechanical air removal test pack
US4596696A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S206/813
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable sterilizer mechanical air removal test pack comprising an outer container in the form of a box having a definite shape and being formed of a relatively air and steam permeable material coated with a form-stabilizing layer of a relatively air and steam impermeable material, and a body of relatively air and steam permeable material enclosed in the box. An indicator means is arranged in the body of material for indicating when contact with steam has taken place. The box includes a plurality of closure flaps which provide interruptions which control and direct the flow of steam into and air out of the interior of the body of material with the flow of steam and air occurring predominantly in a lateral direction through the body of material.
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