System and Method for Providing a Metal Sterilization Tray
First Claim
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1. A sterilization apparatus, comprising:
- a metal tray formed from a sheet of metal;
a plurality of pockets formed in the metal tray, wherein the plurality of pockets is formed from manipulating the sheet of metal; and
a cover formed over the metal tray.
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Abstract
The system contains a metal tray formed from a sheet of metal. A plurality of pockets is formed in the metal tray, wherein the plurality of pockets is formed from manipulating the sheet of metal. A cover is formed over the metal tray. Optionally, a base may be engaged with the cover, wherein the metal tray is formed to fit snugly between the cover and the base.
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19 Claims
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1. A sterilization apparatus, comprising:
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a metal tray formed from a sheet of metal; a plurality of pockets formed in the metal tray, wherein the plurality of pockets is formed from manipulating the sheet of metal; and a cover formed over the metal tray. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of forming a sterilization apparatus, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a mold of a sterilization tray, the mold having a plurality of pocket-forming structures; conforming a metal sheet to the mold, thereby forming a metal tray having a plurality of pockets formed from the plurality of pocket-forming structures; removably securing a cover to the metal tray; and forming a plurality of holes through at least one of the metal tray and the cover. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of sterilizing a medical instrument, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a metal tray formed from a sheet of metal, the metal tray having a plurality of pockets formed within the metal tray from manipulating the sheet of metal; placing at least one medical instrument within at least one of the plurality of pockets; removably securing a cover to the metal tray; and placing the metal tray having the removably secured cover within a medical instrument sterilization environment.
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