Patent · US Expired

Storage container

US5960956A · kind A · utility

35Cited by
18References
23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 19, 1997
Grant dateOct 5, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 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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