Sterilization block with sliding lid and cooperating graphics
US5394983A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0813
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for use in a surgical delivery system, comprising a block formed from a sterilizable plastic and having a plurality of cavities with drain holes or vents. The cavities are sized and shaped to display a plurality of surgical components. A lid slideably engages the block and is sized to enclose the cavities when the lid is in a closed position. The block includes lid guides for positioning the lid in the closed position. Printed indicia for displaying graphics with the block are non-removably mounted in the block in a position for displaying the block graphics upon removal of the lid. The lid includes lid graphics displaying at least a portion of the contents of the cavities. An angularly disposed slot in the block along one side thereof is used to display the lid graphics in cooperation with the contents in the cavities.
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