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US 2010/0166618 A1Published application
Steriliser
AssigneeBandy Baby Products Ltd
InventorMartina Maria Delaney
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Abstract
A sterilising device is described, for sterilising items through steam sterilisation. The device has a base and a cover that couple to form an enclosed space, with an item mount provided within the enclosed space. A portion of water is provided in the base portion, which can be converted to steam in a microwave to sterilise any items placed on the mount. The device further employs several downward-facing valves to provide for the release of steam and the draining of excess or heated water.
Claims14
A device for sterilising items through steam sterilisation, the device comprising:
- a base portion having a receptacle for receiving a quantity of water;
- a removable cover portion to substantially cover said receptacle;
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- a mounting portion to receive an item to be sterilised, the mounting portion projecting from said base portion and enclosed beneath said cover portion, wherein the device further comprises a plurality of vents located on said cover portion, the vents extending from the interior of the device to the exterior of the device, an external open face of said vents facing downwards in the direction of said base portion, the vents operable to allow steam to exit the device, the vents further operable to allow any excess water to be drained from the device.
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