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Removable sterilization rack and sterilization apparatus

US9872931B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Getinge Sterilization AB · SE

Inventors

Jonas Andersson · Stockholm, SE
Ola Kristiansson · Gullbrandstorp, SE
Henrik Einarsson · Kungsbacka, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 14, 2012
Grant date	Jan 23, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 1, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2202/15
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A removable sterilization rack for supporting objects to be sterilized inside a sterilization apparatus is disclosed. The sterilization rack includes a support structure for supporting the objections; at least one opening for directing a flow of a fluid towards the objects when the objects are supported by the support structure; a docking port for docking with a fluid supply port in the sterilization apparatus and for receiving the fluid from the fluid supply port of the sterilization apparatus; and a conduit arranged and configured to bring the docking port in fluid connection with the at least one opening. The sterilization rack further includes a marker configured to provide a contactless positioning indication to the sterilization apparatus when the docking port is in a position to receive the fluid from the fluid supply port of the sterilization apparatus.

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