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Disinfection rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-02-23
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Granted: 1995-08-29
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Expires: 2013-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A disinfection rack to mount, organize, display, and sterilize vials comprising of a reservoir (16) that contains disinfection fluid, which travels along a plurality of wicks (24) into a disinfection chamber (14), where the top of vials (28) remains in contact with the disinfecting fluid. Vials (28) are suspended by the top and neck within said disinfection chamber (14), and is stabilized by a spring (22) also contained within. The disinfection rack can be mounted by attaching a mounting plate (10) to a wall, cabinet, door, or other vertical surface allowing continuous visualization and sterilization of vials while in said disinfection chamber (14).
Inventors
- 👤 Martin E. Wendelken
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L2/00; A61L2/16; A61L2/18; A61L2/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A disinfection rack for organizing, displaying, and sterilizing vials comprising: a disinfection chamber having a plurality of slots, each of which are shaped to accommodate the top and neck of a vial, and having an opening on a bottom surface for receiving a first end of a wick, a reservoir containing sterilization fluid and having an opening on a superior surface for receiving a second end of a wick, a portion of which reservoir superior surface is attached to a bottom surface portion of the disinfection chamber, a wick engaging a surface of a top of a vial within the disinfection chamber and said sterilization fluid travelling from said reservoir through said wick and to said vial top surface, and means for providing pressure to hold said wick against said vial top surface during sterilization.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A disinfection rack for organizing, displaying, and sterilizing vials comprising: a disinfection chamber having a plurality of slots, each of which are shaped to accommodate the top and neck of a vial, and having an opening on a bottom surface for receiving a first end of a wick, a reservoir containing sterilization fluid and having an opening on a superior surface for receiving a second end of a wick, a portion of which reservoir superior surface is attached to a bottom surface portion of the disinfection chamber, a wick engaging a surface of a top of a vial within the disinfection chamber and said sterilization fluid travelling from said reservoir through said wick and to said vial top surface, and means for providing pressure to hold said wick against said vial top surface during sterilization.
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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) | 1998-08-28 | 1999-02-27 | 1999-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-08-28 | 2003-02-27 | 2003-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-08-28 | 2007-02-27 | 2007-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |