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US 9,516,944 B2Granted
Sterilizable platform with configurable frame and method of constructing
OwnerSteven Lawrenceinventor
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Abstract
A free standing self sterilizable device and method of construction by connecting together a plurality of connected individual modular components. The individual modular components are provided in such manner to enable multiple configurations in frame structure shape when assembled. The device is self sterilizing by its material composition, its open smooth surface and its downward or horizontal slanting surfaces. The device herein is intended for use in the food or medical industry.
Claims9
A plurality of modular components for forming a self sterilizable frame structure, wherein
- each individual modular component of said plurality of modular components comprising flat planar nonporous material having a front surface and back surface,
- each said individual modular component of said plurality of modular components having a length wherein said length terminates at a first end and a second end,
- each said individual modular component of said plurality of modular components having a cross sectional shape defined by one or more bends along and parallel to its said length, each said bend comprising an angle starting from 45 degrees to 90 degrees,
- each said first end and second end terminating relative to its said length at a 45 degree or 90 degree cross sectional slant,
- said front and back surfaces of each individual modular component having no overlap, crevices, hollow space, cracks, or such space wherein debris may be isolated or trapped,
- each said individual modular component connectable to another said individual modular component at their respective first or second ends to form an angular connection, said angular connection having an angle starting at 90 degrees and up to 180 degrees,
- each said individual modular component connectable to another individual modular component between said first or second end by seamless connection without overlap between their respective connecting surfaces,
- a plurality of said individual modular components connectable at their respective first and second ends to form a free standing frame structure,
- said front and back surfaces of each individual modular component in connected form of said free standing frame structure is horizontal or downward angled.
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