Visualization device for use with a tray for loading a medical device

US9211162B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9211162-B2
Application numberUS-201213658082-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 23, 2012
Priority dateOct 23, 2012
Publication dateDec 15, 2015
Grant dateDec 15, 2015

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A visualization device for use with a loading tray includes a frame comprising a floor, a first side wall extending generally perpendicular from the floor, and a second side wall extending generally perpendicular from the floor and spaced from the first side wall. The visualization device further includes a mirror abutting the floor of the frame. A magnifying glass may also be supported by top edges of the first and second side walls, or by runners coupled to the top edges of the first and second side walls. The visualization device may be slideably disposed in a reservoir of a loading tray.

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What is claimed is: 1. A visualization device for use with a loading tray comprising: a frame comprising a floor, a first side wall extending generally perpendicular from the floor, and a second side wall extending generally perpendicular from the floor and spaced from the first side wall; a mirror abutting the floor of the frame; and a magnifying glass supported by a top edge of the first wall opposite the floor and a top edge of the second wall opposite the floor.…

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What does patent US9211162B2 cover?
A visualization device for use with a loading tray includes a frame comprising a floor, a first side wall extending generally perpendicular from the floor, and a second side wall extending generally perpendicular from the floor and spaced from the first side wall. The visualization device further includes a mirror abutting the floor of the frame. A magnifying glass may also be supported by top …
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Medtronic Cv Luxembourg S A R L
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B65D77/24. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Dec 15 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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