Thermal treatment system instrument rack and method of selectively thermally treating medical instrument portions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7671302
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11320645

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A system according to the present invention includes a cabinet, a basin positioned within the cabinet to contain and thermally treat a liquid bath, and a support assembly that stabilizes a surgical scope. The support assembly may include a first support that elevates scope optics above the liquid bath within the basin, and a second support that positions the shaft of the scope within the liquid bath, but above the floor and away from the walls of the basin. The scope optics resides outside of the bath in a dry state, while the remaining scope portions are positioned within the bath so the portions can be thermally treated. The support assembly enables a user to warm selected portions of the scope, while protecting the scope, the basin, and/or a drape lining the basin from damage caused when the scope contacts the basin.

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WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION50 SOUTH SIXTH STREET SUITE 1290 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Faries,, Jr Durward I Las Vegas, US 32 664
Hendrix, David Ashburn, US 42 2624
Heymann, Bruce R Vienna, US 75 4436

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