Sterilization Container With Releasable and Permanent Lock
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1. A locking container for sterilizing and preserving surgical materials in a sterilized condition, the container comprising:
- a lid comprising a central portion and a continuous lip, the lid comprising a permeable filter providing a path for a sterilant to enter the container from outside the container and for maintaining aseptic conditions inside the container after sterilization;
a tray comprising a base, sides and a continuous tray rim, the tray adapted to receive a basket for containing surgical instruments such that the tray lip and lid rim together form a barrier to inhibit the passage of microorganisms into the chamber, and;
a lock having a hinge for releasably securing the lid and tray together in a first lock position and wherein said lock may be non-releasably locked in a second lock position that does not secure said lid to said tray.
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Abstract
A container for sterilizing and storing surgical materials and preserving surgical materials in a sterilized condition is provided. The container can include a lid and tray that may be used to contain an instrument basket for sterilization. The container has a lock that releasably holds the lid and tray together and that can rotate into a second position, after it is released, and non-releasably lock into the second position.
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16 Claims
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1. A locking container for sterilizing and preserving surgical materials in a sterilized condition, the container comprising:
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a lid comprising a central portion and a continuous lip, the lid comprising a permeable filter providing a path for a sterilant to enter the container from outside the container and for maintaining aseptic conditions inside the container after sterilization; a tray comprising a base, sides and a continuous tray rim, the tray adapted to receive a basket for containing surgical instruments such that the tray lip and lid rim together form a barrier to inhibit the passage of microorganisms into the chamber, and; a lock having a hinge for releasably securing the lid and tray together in a first lock position and wherein said lock may be non-releasably locked in a second lock position that does not secure said lid to said tray. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A lock for securing a container comprising;
a first locking element located on a first piece and having a hinge adapted to releasably engage a second locking element located on a second piece as well as to non-simultaneously, non-releasably engage a third locking element located on said first piece. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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