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Sterilization and storage container

US5595296A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 14, 1995
Grant dateJan 21, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2050/3008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical container for sterilizing, transporting and storing small surgical instruments such as drill, pins, screws and the like. The container comprises a base having at least one well, and includes an apertured plate for holding the instruments, covering the well at least in part. The apertured plate has apertures sized to accommodate selected instruments, and a cover rotatably mounted over the apertured plate. The cover has an opening for providing access to a limited area of the plate and any instruments loaded therein.

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