Mobile apparatus and method for sterilizing one or more surgical trays with integrable transfer and storage system
AssigneeSteriCUBE Surgical Systems, LLC
InventorsBarry M. Snyder, Clarence J. Snyder, III, Michele Mauzerall, Maryellen Keenan
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Abstract
An improved mobile apparatus for sterilizing surgical trays serves as a self-contained autoclave, allowing sterilization of the interior of the apparatus and its contents. A method of sterilization using the apparatus is presented as well. By means of a dedicated transfer and storage system, the apparatus, integrable with respect to a transfer cart and a lift device, may be moved easily between a location of sterilization, a storage area, and an operating room, and more than one such apparatus may be stacked vertically for storage to enhance storage efficiency.
Claims22
A sterilization unit, comprising:
- a cabinet comprising a cabinet floor, a first portion and a second portion, each of the first portion and the second portion comprising a plurality of panels;
- a first hinge configured to allow the first portion to independently pivotally rotate about the first hinge towards the second portion such that the first portion independently pivotally rotates between an open state and a closed state;
- a second hinge configured to allow the second portion to independently pivotally rotate about the second hinge towards the first portion such that the second portion independently pivotally rotates between the open state and the closed state;
- wherein in a closed state the first portion and the second portion define a closed interior sterilization chamber;
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- a fastener configured to retain the cabinet in the closed state.
A sterilization unit, comprising:
- a cabinet formed from a plurality of panels, comprising a first portion and a second portion;
- the first portion comprising a top panel of the cabinet;
- the second portion comprising a plurality of panels;
- a first hinge configured to allow the first portion to independently pivotally rotate about the first hinge towards the second portion such that first portion independently pivotally rotates between an open state and a closed state;
- wherein in a closed state the first portion and the second portion define a closed interior sterilization chamber;
- a fastener configured to retain the cabinet in the closed state;
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- a shelf support secured to the floor panel configured to support a shelf.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.