Sterile collection bag and method of opening using wire mechanisms
US6273608A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D33/30
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sterile collection bag and method of opening using wire mechanisms. The bag includes a body and an opening mechanism. The body is formed of opposed side walls and an upper body end. The interior of the body defines a sterile collection space for an object. The opening mechanism includes first and second flexible metal strips each having a first end, a second end, and a mid-section. The mid-section of each metal strip is attached to the center section of a side wall. The metal strips are longer than the width of the body so as to extend beyond the side wall edges. The ends of the metal strips are unattached to one another. In one embodiment, the upper end of the body includes an opening. In another embodiment, the body includes a lateral tear line located below the body upper end, with the opening mechanism located below the tear line. During use, the ends of the metal strips are bent away from one another; the ends are pinched together and moved toward one another to cause the metal strips to bulge outward at their mid-section. This further causes the body side walls to separate so that the object may be inserted into the bag. When using a lateral tear line, the upper end of the …
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