US 2003/0198581 A1 · Sterilization container

Abstract

A sterilization container having a lid which remains secured to the container in its open and closed positions and throughout a range of motion between the open and closed positions. The container includes a bottom wall and sidewalls to define an interior space. The lid is positioned near an upper limit of the interior space when closed and positioned parallel and proximate a sidewall when open. The lid is mounted to the container for both pivotal and sliding movement. The container may have an upper panel for supporting bone screws and a stop for engaging the lid. A tab extending from the lid may be engaged by a removable cover mounted to the container over the lid to bias the lid into engagement with the stop. The container includes a plurality of openings to allow the entry of a sterilant, such as steam, into the interior of the container.

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Dependent claims

A sterilization container comprising:

a bottom wall;
a plurality of sidewalls extending from said bottom wall, said bottom wall and plurality of sidewalls defining an interior space;
a substantially planar lid mounted to said container, said lid being moveable through a range of motion between a closed position and an open position, wherein said lid in said closed position is positioned opposite said bottom wall and proximate an upper limit of at least a portion of said interior space and said lid in said open position is positioned substantially parallel and proximate a first one of said side walls, said lid being secured to said container in said closed and open positions and throughout said range of motion;
and
wherein said container defines a plurality of openings providing sterilant access to said interior space when said lid is in said closed position.

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A sterilization container comprising:

a bottom wall;
a plurality of substantially planar sidewalls extending substantially transverse to said bottom wall, said bottom wall and said plurality of side walls defining an interior space;
a substantially planar lid slidably and pivotally mounted to said container, said lid being moveable through a range of motion between a closed position and an open position wherein said lid in said closed position is positioned opposite said bottom wall, substantially transverse to said sidewalls and proximate an upper limit of at least a portion of said interior space, said lid in said open position is positioned substantially parallel and proximate a first one of said side walls, said lid being secured to said container in said closed and open positions and throughout said range of motion;
and
wherein said container defines a plurality of openings providing sterilant access to said interior space when said lid is in said closed position.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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