Sterilization container latch mounting system
US7591390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0871
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention described herein includes a support assembly for a dual latch mechanism on a sterilization container, wherein the support assembly has improved structural rigidity and integrity for repeated usage. The support assembly comprises a pair of spaced apart blocks welded directly onto the exterior surface of the tray component of a sterilization container; wherein each of the blocks hingedly receive a lower latch plate of the dual latch mechanism. The invention further provides a dual latch mechanism for a sterilization container comprising the improved support assembly. The invention also provides a manufacturing process for sterilization containers having a lid component and tray component and dual latch mechanism, wherein the process comprises directly spot-welding two blocks in spaced apart position onto the exterior surface of the tray component.
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