Rigid reusable sterilization container with thermostatic valve
AssigneeCase Medical, Inc.
InventorsAllan Frieze, Marcia Frieze, Ron Amster
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Abstract
The invention relates to a container for sterilizing medical instruments and, in particular, to a sterilization container useful for flash sterilization that includes a thermostatically controlled valve that permits maximum steam or gas sterilant penetration and prevents microorganisms and dust from entering. The thermostatic valve also allows storage of sterilized contents and reduces moisture within the sterilization container.
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A sterilization container comprising:
- a lid having a first set of vent holes;
- a thermostatic valve assembly in fluid connection with said lid of said sterilization container;
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- a bottom attachable to said lid, wherein said bottom comprises side walls and a base.
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A method for retrofitting vented sterilization containers comprising:
- providing a thermostatic valve assembly;
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- placing said thermostatic valve assembly over one or more vent holes of said existing sterilization container.
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A valve assembly for a sterilization container, said assembly comprising:
- a cover adapted to completely cover vent holes of the sterilization container;
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- a valve adapted to provide a channel through said cover to an interior of said sterilization container,
- wherein said cover and said valve act together as a seal to said interior of said sterilization container.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.