Patent ID: 8454901
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: A61B,A61L

Abstract:
1. A mobile apparatus for sterilizing surgical trays within an autoclave, the mobile apparatus comprising: a cabinet having a cabinet aperture and a plurality of vents, each of the plurality of vents being configured to be filtered; a first filter retainer associated with a first vent and a second filter retainer associated with a second vent, the first filter retainer configured to retain a first filter and the second filter retainer configured to retain a second filter, wherein the first vent and the first filter retainer are located on a roof of the cabinet and the second vent and the second filter retainer are located on a floor of the cabinet; at least one shelf coupled within the cabinet, the at least one shelf having an orientation parallel to said filters, and configured to support a plurality of surgical trays; at least one door hingedly attached to the cabinet and being configured to cover and seal the cabinet aperture when closed; and a plurality of wheels coupled to the floor of the cabinet, wherein the mobile apparatus is constructed to fit within the autoclave and wherein heated steam and air flows through the first filter into the cabinet to sterilize the interior of the cabinet and contents of the cabinet and steam, condensed water, and hot autoclave air exit the cabinet via the second filter.