Patent ID: 6685894
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: A61L

Abstract:
Gaseous medium flow distribution means for use in or in connection to a sterilizer chamber (1) of the type in which a gaseous medium, such as steam or air, is brought to circulate, characterised in cover means (10) covering essentially a section area of said chamber (1), said area being disposed at an angle to the flow of gaseous medium, said cover means (10) defining slits (12), through which the gaseous medium is allowed to pass, said slits (12) being shaped and distributed over the area so as to control the air flow inside said chamber (1) in a predetermined manner, whereby said cover means (10) is provided with an outermost frame (11), and also is provided with perforations (14) for allowing water passage through the cover means (10), and said slits (12) is provided with edges (13) extending longitudinally above said frame (11), so that air passage through said slits (12) is possible even when the plate (10) is filled with liquid.