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Method and apparatus for providing a container to a sterile environment

US9168102B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2006
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2050/314
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for providing an unsterilized item to a sterile field is disclosed. The item can include a human input device. The sterile field can be in an operating room.

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