Abstract: The invention relates to a system for storing objects, such as surgical instruments, in predetermined storage containers (4). The system includes a conveyor (1) for transporting objects (3) placed on the conveyor to a camera (12) for recognizing the objects by reading an identification code provided on each object, and a device (6) for transporting each object (3) from the conveyor to the storage container for which it is intended. The system is characterized in that it includes a device (5) for transferring each recognized object (3) from the conveyor (1) into a box (8) for transporting the object into the container for which it is intended, and a device for supporting this transport box (8), which is movable according to a stepwise movement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for storing objects, such as surgical instruments, in predetermined storage containers (4). The system includes a conveyor (1) for transporting objects (3) placed on the conveyor to a camera (12) for recognizing the objects by reading an identification code provided on each object, and a device (6) for transporting each object (3) from the conveyor to the storage container for which it is intended. The system is characterized in that it includes a device (5) for transferring each recognized object (3) from the conveyor (1) into a box (8) for transporting the object into the container for which it is intended, and a device for supporting this transport box (8), which is movable according to a stepwise movement.

Abstract: The invention concerns a surgical instrument defined by shape and function. The instrument includes and identification part for the identification of the instrument, connected to the external surface of the instrument. The invention can be used for the automated sorting of surgical instruments.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for sorting and storage of surgical instruments. The apparatus includes an enclosure filled with a pure atmosphere and containing a device for the storage of clean instruments, a device for transport of the instruments to a station for identification of the instruments, a mechanism for storage of identified instruments in containers, and an information processing device for control of the apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an instrument such as a surgical instrument including an insert bearing an identification code of the surgical instrument, arranged in a closed cavity in the surgical instrument.

Abstract: A container, particularly for surgical instruments in the form of tray, which has a rigid frame, the bottom of which is made of a replaceable material, advantageously a single-use material, such as paper or fabric.

Abstract: A device for the identification of an object possibly to select that object among other objects, including an insert incorporated to the object exhibiting shape parameters constituting a code for the identification of the object and detectable by a detection device such as a beam of X-rays or of ultrasound signals or a magnetic field and an emitter of the detection device after the interaction with the insert, wherein the insert exhibits a spherical shape having several concentric spherical elements made from materials having a transparency to the detection device different from one element to another one and increasing from the center to the periphery of the insert, the shape parameters consisting of the diameters of the elements, the invention being usable in the field of the mounting of automotive vehicles for example.

Abstract: The present invention essentially relates to a method for identifying a valuable object such as for example an object d'art or like work, product or object of artistic value, consisting in incorporating in an invisible manner into the said object an element provided with a code, wherein the information corresponding to the code on the element is centralized in a computer with an associated file allowing the object to be identified with certainty.