Multi-panel sterilization assembly with stretch components
AssigneeAvent, Inc.
InventorsHenry L. Griesbach, III, Azeema P. Ameerally, Michael F. Kalmon
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Abstract
The multi-panel sterilization assembly includes a barrier panel formed of permeable material having barrier properties, side wings that can include grip portions for folding or unfolding the barrier panel; and a fold protection panel. The fold protection panel and/or either or both wings may be made from a stretchable material.
Claims18
A flexible multi-panel sterilization assembly comprising a barrier panel having a first end defining a fold protection panel, an opposing second end, opposing first and third edges, a second edge opposite the first end, and opposing first and second wings to secure portions of the first edge and the third edge to each other or to a portion of the second end after the barrier panel has been folded at or near its midpoint such that its second end is brought towards its first end, wherein at least one of the fold protection panel or wings is made from a stretchable material, further wherein at least one of the protection panel or wings is made from a material that is shrinkable when exposed to sterilizing conditions, wherein the barrier panel includes a first surface configured to cover or contact an item to be sterilized and an opposing second surface.
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