Sterilization tray
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1. A sterilization tray comprising:
- a rectangular bottom wall having rounded corners and having first and second side lengths;
first opposing side walls being a continuation of said bottom wall over a portion of said first side length, the first side walls extending up from the bottom wall, the side walls curving inwardly at each end to correspond to the rounded corners of the bottom wall;
second opposing side walls being a continuation of said bottom wall over a portion of said second side length, the second side walls extending up from the bottom wall, the second opposing side walls being fastened to the first opposing side walls to form a container enclosed on five sides.
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Abstract
A sterilization tray has a smooth exterior, ruggedness, light weight, high thermal conductivity, comfortable gripping surfaces, stackability, and low cost construction. The tray is constructed of stamped and folded sheet metal, but in such a way as to provide rounded corners. A molded handle insert is attached to the ends of the tray to provide the multiple utility of reducing the number of handles required, maximizing space utilization, providing a comfortable gripping surface on the outside and inside of the tray, and providing stackability.
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1. A sterilization tray comprising:
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a rectangular bottom wall having rounded corners and having first and second side lengths;
first opposing side walls being a continuation of said bottom wall over a portion of said first side length, the first side walls extending up from the bottom wall, the side walls curving inwardly at each end to correspond to the rounded corners of the bottom wall;
second opposing side walls being a continuation of said bottom wall over a portion of said second side length, the second side walls extending up from the bottom wall, the second opposing side walls being fastened to the first opposing side walls to form a container enclosed on five sides. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A sterilization tray comprising:
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a rectangular bottom wall;
first opposing side walls extending up from the bottom wall;
second opposing side walls extending up from the bottom wall, the second opposing side walls being fastened to the first opposing side walls to form a container enclosed on five sides, one of the pairs of opposing side walls including in each side wall an elongate handle aperture; and
a handle insert attached to each end wall, the handle insert having a grip aperture through it, the aperture in the end wall and the aperture in the handle insert communicating with one another. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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