Method and support for supporting packages only at their edges during steam sterilization
US6018931A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/07
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and a support for supporting a package in a steam sterilizer, featuring support members configured and positioned to support only at least a portion of at least two opposed side edges, but not a side face, of the package. A diamond shape is particularly preferred for the support members as, when rotated at an angle, its facets provide line contact with appropriate side edges of the package.
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