Apparatus and method for cleaning an instrument

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10286427
APP PUB NO 20180289446A1
SERIAL NO

16008397

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An apparatus for cleaning an instrument with a cleaning fluid includes a vessel defining a chamber and a port for at least partially filling the chamber with the fluid. The apparatus further includes an ultrasonic transducer for delivering ultrasonic energy to the fluid, and a vacuum pump for depressurizing the chamber. The apparatus further includes a rotatable device removably disposable in the chamber and having a rack defining a cavity for supporting the instrument. The rotatable device also has a fluid delivery member extending toward the cavity and having a fluid channel between an inlet and an outlet. The apparatus further includes a fluid transmission system in fluid communication with the chamber and the fluid channel of the fluid delivery member for circulating the fluid from the chamber through the fluid channel of the fluid delivery member. A method of cleaning an instrument is also provided.

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  • STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berkey, Jody Lakeland, US 2 2
Cantey, Ed Lakeland, US 2 2
Diaz, Luis Avon Park, US 69 459
Fowler, Dan Lakeland, US 2 2
Gonzalez, Miguel J Lakeland, US 2 2
Peterson, Dan Lakeland, US 20 363
Thomas, Brian Auburndale, US 105 2652
Vasquez, Jose Tampa, US 5 50

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