Storage container
US5960956A · kind A · utility
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23Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/182
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention involves containers and associated methods for the storage of devices in a moist environment without immersing the device in liquid. The containers have a moisture source that has a liquid supply isolated from a main chamber holding the device. The moisture source is in vapor communication with the main chamber to maintain a high relative humidity. The containers are conducive to storing the device in a sterile environment.
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