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Instrument sterilizing pin
Assignee: Sklar J Mfg Co
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Filing: 1976-06-28
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Granted: 1977-08-23
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Expires: 1996-06-28
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a combination of a substantially U-shaped pin and sterilizing tray arrangement for holding surgical instruments during sterilization. The tray has a bottom surface made of perforated metal and the U-shaped pin has two substantially parallel legs including engaging segments adapted to be inserted into correspondingly spaced holes in the perforated metal bottom surface of the tray. Surgical instruments are positoned within the tray with the sterilizing pins keeping the instruments in the most advantageous position for proper sterilization.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan L. Sklar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L2/00; A61L2/26; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
An apparatus for sterilizing surgical instruments comprising a sterilizing tray of the type containing a bottom surface of perforated metal and a plurality of instrument sterilizing pins engaged in said bottom surface wherein each instrument sterilizing pin is comprised of a body portion having a pair of substantially parallel straight segments connected by an intermediate segment having a bend occupying a plane formed by said straight segments, each of said straight segments including a stop means consisting of a widened portion of said straight segment and an engaging segment in coaxial alignment with said straight segment, said engaging segments are engagable in perforations in said bottom surface of said sterilizing tray in perforations spaced from each other such a distance that when said engaging segments are engaged in said bottom surface of said tray said sterilizing pins are maintained in a resiliently deflected state with the deflection of said body portion causing said engaging segments to apply a retention force on the sides of the perforations in said bottom surface of said sterilizing tray, said widened portion comprising a lateral ear extending from said substantially straight segment adjacent said engaging segment whereby the effective diameter of said stop means is greater than the diameter of said perforation in said bottom surface of said sterilizing tray.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
215 words
An apparatus for sterilizing surgical instruments comprising a sterilizing tray of the type containing a bottom surface of perforated metal and a plurality of instrument sterilizing pins engaged in said bottom surface wherein each instrument sterilizing pin is comprised of a body portion having a pair of substantially parallel straight segments connected by an intermediate segment having a bend occupying a plane formed by said straight segments, each of said straight segments including a stop means consisting of a widened portion of said straight segment and an engaging segment in coaxial alignment with said straight segment, said engaging segments are engagable in perforations in said bottom surface of said sterilizing tray in perforations spaced from each other such a distance that when said engaging segments are engaged in said bottom surface of said tray said sterilizing pins are maintained in a resiliently deflected state with the deflection of said body portion causing said engaging segments to apply a retention force on the sides of the perforations in said bottom surface of said sterilizing tray, said widened portion comprising a lateral ear extending from said substantially straight segment adjacent said engaging segment whereby the effective diameter of said stop means is greater than the diameter of said perforation in said bottom surface of said sterilizing tray.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-22 | 1981-02-21 | 1981-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-22 | 1985-02-21 | 1985-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-22 | 1989-02-21 | 1989-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |