Removable sterilization rack and sterilization apparatus

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PATENT NO 9872931
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14404767

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A removable sterilization rack for supporting objects to be sterilized inside a sterilization apparatus is disclosed. The sterilization rack includes a support structure for supporting the objections; at least one opening for directing a flow of a fluid towards the objects when the objects are supported by the support structure; a docking port for docking with a fluid supply port in the sterilization apparatus and for receiving the fluid from the fluid supply port of the sterilization apparatus; and a conduit arranged and configured to bring the docking port in fluid connection with the at least one opening. The sterilization rack further includes a marker configured to provide a contactless positioning indication to the sterilization apparatus when the docking port is in a position to receive the fluid from the fluid supply port of the sterilization apparatus.

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GETINGE STERILIZATION AB305 05 GETINGE

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Andersson, Jonas Halmstad, SE 65 1485
Einarsson, Henrik Fjaras, SE 1 1
Kristiansson, Ola Gullbrandstorp, SE 1 1

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