Receptacles – Closures – Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-04
2006-04-04
Castellano, Stephen (Department: 3727)
Receptacles
Closures
Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07021485
ABSTRACT:
A modular container for sterilization of medical devices. In various embodiments the container includes a slidable button for releasing the lid, the button being contained within a pocket. Other embodiments include a lid and container bottom arranged so that a pair of stacked containers have a gap between the lid and bottom to facilitate drying of the container contents. Yet other embodiments include arrangement of the container sidewalls to fit within the sides of the lid.
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Baker Terry L.
Berry III Bernie B.
Carr Metal Products Inc.
Castellano Stephen
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
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