Mobile sterilization apparatus and method for using the same
AssigneeSteriCUBE Surgical Systems, LLC
InventorsMichele Mauzerall, Maryellen Keenan
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Abstract
A sterilization cabinet, comprising a top panel, at least two side panels, and a floor panel forming a part of a chamber of the sterilization cabinet; at least one door connected to at least one of the at least two side panels of the sterilization cabinet; a vent formed in at least one of the two side panels; at least one first filter covering the vent and a filter cover configured to hold the first filter against the vent; a valve positioned in a panel, wherein the valve is configured to transition between a closed configuration and an open configuration, and wherein the valve is configured to automatically transition between a closed configuration and an open configuration.
Claims20
A sterilization unit for use with an autoclave, comprising:
- a cabinet body defining a chamber and having an opening, the cabinet body having an open configuration allowing for positioning of one or more trays within the chamber through the opening and a closed configuration that prevents removal of the one or more trays from the chamber;
- a vent in the cabinet body that allows steam to enter the chamber when the cabinet body is in the closed configuration;
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- a valve positioned at a lowest level of the sterilization cabinet, wherein the valve is configured to allow condensate to flow out of the cabinet body, and wherein the valve configured to transition between a closed configuration and an open configuration depending on a pressure level, after completion of a sterilization of one or more trays disposed within the cabinet body.
A sterilization unit for use with an autoclave, comprising:
- a cabinet body defining a chamber and having an opening on a front side of the cabinet body, the cabinet body having an open configuration allowing for positioning of one or more trays within the chamber through the opening and a closed configuration that prevents removal of the one or more trays from the chamber;
- a door having a gasket, the door and the gasket configured to secure to the open frame to create a closed configuration in which the door seals the chamber;
- a hinge coupling the door to the chamber, where the hinge is configured to allow the door to open and close;
- one or more shelves within the chamber, the one or more shelves configured to support the one or more trays within the chamber;
- a vent in the cabinet body that allows steam to enter the chamber when the cabinet body is in the closed configuration;
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- a valve positioned at a lowest level of the cabinet body, wherein the valve is configured to allow condensate to flow out of the cabinet body, and wherein the valve is configured to automatically open and close depending on a pressure level.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.