Method and apparatus for sterilizing and charging batteries

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4641076
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06693881

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A method and apparatus for providing sterile, charged batteries for use in a sterile field. The method includes the steps of placing at least one battery in a sterilization container, sterilizing the battery within the container, charging the battery while maintaining it in a sterile state within the container, and transferring the sterile, charged battery in a sterile state to the sterile field. The container is adapted to permit the entrance of a sterilant and to prevent the entrance of contaminants. The container may include an integral battery charger adapted to withstand exposure to the environment of a sterilization process. Alternatively, the container may include a connector for releasably electrically connecting the battery housed within the container to a distinct, external battery charger.

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  • HALL SURGICAL, DIV. OF ZIMMER, INC.;LINVATEC CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Linden, Harry A Santa Barbara, CA 11 1928

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