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Apparatus for cleaning medical instruments

Assignee: Storz Endoskop GmbH
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Filing: 1974-06-17
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Granted: 1976-05-18
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Expires: 1994-06-17
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Abstract

Abstract Support means is provided for mounting an ultrasonic oscillator for engaging washing water in a conventional sink, for use in cleaning medical instruments. One form of support means is an overflow pipe adapted to be inserted at its lower end in the drain opening of a conventional sink and stabilized at its upper end by an arm extended pivotally from the oscillator power supply control positioned adjacent the sink, the oscillator being mounted on the upper end of the overflow pipe and the overflow pipe having a water inlet opening intermediate its ends for establishing the maximum level of washing water in the sink. Another form of support means is a float structure adapted to float on washing water contained in a conventional sink, the float structure mounting an ultrasonic oscillator for engaging the washing water.

Inventors

  • 👤 Karl Storz

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 23:41
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B3/00; B08B3/04; B08B3/10; B08B3/12; A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/12; A61B1/121; A61B90/00; A61B90/70; A61L; A61L2/00; A61L2/02; A61L2/025

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 127 words
Apparatus for cleaning medical instruments in a conventional sink having a drain opening, comprising: a. an elongated overflow pipe adapted for removable registry at its lower end with the drain opening of a sink and having an inlet opening intermediate its ends for defining the maximum level of water in a sink, b. an ultrasonic oscillator mounted on the upper end of the overflow pipe and projecting below the inlet opening therein for engaging washing water in a sink, c. a separate switch box for the oscillator adapted to be supported adjacent a sink, d. an elongated electric cable interconnecting the oscillator and switch box, and e. an elongated arm pivotally connected at one end to the switch box and at the opposite end to the oscillator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 127 words
Apparatus for cleaning medical instruments in a conventional sink having a drain opening, comprising: a. an elongated overflow pipe adapted for removable registry at its lower end with the drain opening of a sink and having an inlet opening intermediate its ends for defining the maximum level of water in a sink, b. an ultrasonic oscillator mounted on the upper end of the overflow pipe and projecting below the inlet opening therein for engaging washing water in a sink, c. a separate switch box for the oscillator adapted to be supported adjacent a sink, d. an elongated electric cable interconnecting the oscillator and switch box, and e. an elongated arm pivotally connected at one end to the switch box and at the opposite end to the oscillator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 34 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the elongated overflow pipe is provided adjacent its lower end with a securing flange providing a liquid tight seal between the pipe and drain opening of a sink.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

FR1102562A Cited
US2884650A Cited
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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) 1979-05-18 1979-11-17 1980-05-18 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1983-05-18 1983-11-17 1984-05-18 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1987-05-18 1987-11-17 1988-05-18 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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