Modular sterilization tray systems for medical instruments
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1. A modular sterilization tray system for medical instruments comprising:
- a rigid, substantially rectangular case having a pair of opposite side walls, a pair of opposite end walls and a bottom defining a generally rectangular interior space;
a plurality of pairs of standards affixed vertically to at least one of said opposite side walls, and said opposite end walls, said standards having a plurality of vertically spaced holes formed therethrough;
at least one rectilinear tray for placement in said case, said tray having a bottom; and
a plurality of brackets for positioning in said holes in said standards for fixing the position of said at least one rectilinear tray at selected elevations of said case, said bracket including a boss formed integrally with the bracket, said boss attached to said bracket by reduced thickness webs.
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Abstract
A sterilization tray system which comprises an outer box-like case having holes in the case bottom wall through which steam or other sterilant may circulate through the case. Pairs of brackets are affixed vertically to opposite the case side and/or end walls. A plurality of spaced holes is provided in each bracket. The holes serve as anchoring points for shelf brackets or fixtures for supporting trays at selected positions in the case.
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1. A modular sterilization tray system for medical instruments comprising:
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a rigid, substantially rectangular case having a pair of opposite side walls, a pair of opposite end walls and a bottom defining a generally rectangular interior space;
a plurality of pairs of standards affixed vertically to at least one of said opposite side walls, and said opposite end walls, said standards having a plurality of vertically spaced holes formed therethrough;
at least one rectilinear tray for placement in said case, said tray having a bottom; and
a plurality of brackets for positioning in said holes in said standards for fixing the position of said at least one rectilinear tray at selected elevations of said case, said bracket including a boss formed integrally with the bracket, said boss attached to said bracket by reduced thickness webs. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A bracket for fixing a position of a tray in a modular sterilization tray system having vertically spaced holes therein, comprising:
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a bracket body;
an engageable boss;
an arm pivotally attached to said bracket body, said engageable boss mounted on said arm. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A modular sterilization tray system for medical instruments comprising:
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a rigid, substantially rectangular case having a pair of opposite side walls, a pair of opposite end walls and a bottom wall defining a generally rectangular interior space;
pairs of standards affixed vertically to at least one of said opposite side walls and said opposite end walls, said standards having a plurality of vertically spaced holes formed therethrough;
at least one rectilinear tray for placement in said case; and
a plurality of spring clips for positioning in said holes in said standards for fixing the position of said at least one rectilinear tray at selected elevations of said case.
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