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Universal sterilizing tool

US8252247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Inventor

Michael J. Ferlic · Roseville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 23, 2009
Grant date	Aug 28, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 7, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2005/3106
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The sterilizing tool is configured to wipe debris from and to sterilize and/or dry a working end-site of medical device; using a wiping, twisting, dabbing, push/pull, and/or screwing motion around all of the surface aspects of the device to be sterilized. Additionally, the sterilizing tool is configured to form fit to the surfaces of the end-site and to apply an inclusive layer of an anti-pathogenic agent to the inner and outer surfaces of the working end-site. The sterilizing tool may be frictionally engaged with and retained on the working end-site until removed and the end-site is ready for use. The sterilizing tool is intended for a one time, single use, disposable application.

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