20240009336. APPARATUS FOR STERILIZING MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS simplified abstract (Unknown Organization)

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APPARATUS FOR STERILIZING MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS

Organization Name

Unknown Organization

Inventor(s)

Mandi Dozier of Summerville SC (US)

Kevin Rideout of Summerville SC (US)

APPARATUS FOR STERILIZING MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240009336 titled 'APPARATUS FOR STERILIZING MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS

Simplified Explanation

The present invention is an apparatus for disinfecting a medical instrument. It includes a housing with a first end and a second end, a sponge that can be received within the housing, an entrance lid carried by the first end of the housing, an insertion opening in the entrance lid for inserting a medical instrument into the sponge, a bottom carried by the second end of the housing for storing a disinfecting solution, and a transfer opening in the second end of the housing to allow fluid communication between the bottom and the housing when secured.

  • The apparatus is designed to disinfect medical instruments.
  • It includes a housing with a removable entrance lid and bottom.
  • A sponge is placed inside the housing to come into contact with the medical instrument.
  • The entrance lid has an insertion opening for inserting the medical instrument into the sponge.
  • The bottom of the housing stores a disinfecting solution.
  • The transfer opening allows the disinfecting solution to flow into the housing when the bottom is secured.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Disinfection of various medical instruments, such as surgical tools, dental instruments, or endoscopes.
  • Can be used in hospitals, clinics, dental offices, or other healthcare facilities.
  • Suitable for both reusable and disposable medical instruments.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Provides a convenient and efficient method for disinfecting medical instruments.
  • Ensures thorough disinfection by allowing the instrument to come into contact with the sponge soaked in disinfecting solution.
  • Reduces the risk of cross-contamination and infection transmission.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Simplifies the disinfection process for medical instruments.
  • Saves time and effort compared to traditional disinfection methods.
  • Provides a more reliable and consistent disinfection process.
  • Can be easily incorporated into existing medical instrument cleaning protocols.


Original Abstract Submitted

the present invention is directed to an apparatus for disinfecting a medical instrument comprising: a housing having a first end and a second end; a sponge that is adapted to be received within said housing; an entrance lid that is removably carried by said first end of said housing; an insertion opening defined in said entrance lid, said insertion opening being adapted to receive a medical instrument so that at least a portion of the medical instrument may be inserted into said insertion opening and contact said sponge; a bottom that is removably carried by said second end of said housing, wherein said bottom is adapted to store a disinfecting solution; and a transfer opening defined in said second end of said housing, whereby when said bottom is secured to said second end, said bottom is in fluid communication with said housing.

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