Sterilization cassette
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cassette in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the cassette of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of one end of the cassette of FIG. 1, the other end being identical;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the cassette of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of the cassette of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is bottom plan view of the cassette of FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the cassette of FIG. 1 in an open state with a first orientation;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the cassette of FIG. 1 in an open state with the second orientation;
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a cassette in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of the cassette of FIG. 9; and,
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the cassette of FIG. 9 in an open state.
The side, top, rear and bottom views of the cassette of FIG. 9 are identical to those of the cassette of FIG. 1.
Claims
The ornamental design for a sterilization cassette, substantially as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 4, 2000
Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
Assignee: Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc. (Chicago, IL)
Inventors: Karen L. Neiner (Chicago, IL), Matiwala R. Ongchangco (Streamwood, IL), Larry E. Smith (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Rockey, Milnamow & Katz, Ltd.
Application Number: 29/121,281