Refrigerator for storing vials and cartridge for use in the same

US8156755B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• INTERVET INTERNATIONAL B.V · NL

Inventors

• Stephen G. Murray · Bethlehem, US
• Gaynor Hillier · Cambourne, GB
• Philip Nigel Bordet-Stead · London, GB
• Tanja Langgner · London, GB
• David Helps · London, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 3, 2005
• Grant date: Apr 17, 2012
• Expiry date: Jul 17, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F25D2400/10
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a refrigerator for storing vials containing a (bio)pharmaceutical substance, in particular vaccines for animals, comprising a cabinet having an internal space for accommodating the vials arranged in columns, a cooling element for cooling the internal space and at least one door or dispenser for removing vials from the internal space. A plurality of guides located inside the space and adapted to slidingly accommodate columns of the vials. The invention further relates to a cartridge suitable for use in the said refrigerator.