Autoclavable container for sterilizing wirelessly chargeable battery

Abstract

To provide an autoclavable container 12 for sterilizing a wirelessly chargeable battery.SOLUTION: The autoclavable container includes a lid 26 including metal and a base 28 including a material permitting the transmission of an electromagnetic wave therethrough and having a glass transition temperature above 140 degrees Celsius. The lid defines a plurality of apertures 32 configured to allow a sterilant to permeate the lid. The lid includes a mount configured to receive a filter defining a microbial barrier. The base defines a plurality of receptacles, each receptacle shaped to receive a wirelessly chargeable battery. The base also includes a plurality of protrusions, each protrusion being aligned with a corresponding receptacle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2A

Description

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[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application is a continuation of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 965,61, filed on January 24, 2020. No. 4, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 824,780, filed March 27, 2019. This provisional patent application claims priority to and the benefit of all of the following provisional patent applications: all of which are incorporated herein by reference. [Background technology]

[0002] Non-rechargeable batteries are known as primary batteries, while rechargeable batteries are known as secondary batteries. Secondary batteries can be repeatedly recharged, storing a charge and discharging the battery when it is installed. The battery can deliver a charge to a medical device, such as a surgical tool. This eliminates the need to provide a power cord that connects to an external power source. This elimination provides an advantage over surgical tools that have a cord attached to them. Surgical personnel using these tools must bring the cord into the sterile operating room surrounding the patient. The cord must be sterilized so that it can be inserted easily or if an unsterile cord is inadvertently inserted during surgery. either by ensuring that the device is not brought into the operating room or by having to be bothered with something. Additionally, removing the cord reduces the impact that the cord would otherwise have on the surgical procedure. This will eliminate physical clutter and visual obstructions.

[0003] Batteries used to power surgical tools are used for non-medical applications They are exposed to adverse environmental elements that batteries are rarely exposed to. For example, during surgical procedures, medical batteries Tissue removed from the patient may become exposed to blood or other body fluids. Therefore, it is recommended to sterilize the battery or store it in a sterile environment between surgical procedures. It is a necessary practice to ensure that batteries are contained within a suitable housing. Therefore, batteries must themselves be sterilizable or the sterilizing equipment in which they are placed must be It may also be a non-sterile battery with a sterilizable housing. The sterilization process typically involves rinsing the battery to remove any readily visible contamination on the battery surface. However, these events involve processes that remove material between the battery contacts. This will result in a conductive bridge being formed between one of these contacts or This can result in the formation of a metal oxide layer on some of the contacts. This reduces both the efficiency of the battery's charging and the efficiency of the battery in delivering charge to the tool to which it is coupled. It acts as an impedance layer.

[0004] The batteries are also placed in a steam-filled chamber as part of the autoclaving process. To withstand the high temperatures present during the autoclave process, Special batteries must be used to operate the autoclave. The autoclave temperature exceeds 120 degrees Celsius. Special batteries are often designed to withstand autoclave temperatures. Even with the use of autoclaves, damage to the battery can still occur during the autoclave process (although other environments (Although not nearly as damaging as would be caused by using conventional batteries used in Batteries used in medical environments that are subject to autoclaving due to The battery may be more resistant to damage than a conventional battery.

[0005] Additionally, the battery may be charged for a period of time before being connected to a surgical tool for use in a procedure. Since the battery may be in a non-use state for a period of time, it may gradually lose charge. Batteries that start out in a fully charged state will gradually lose charge while in storage, reducing the life of the battery. When a surgical tool or Healthcare professionals using tools and associated batteries should ensure that the batteries used in the tools have sufficient charge levels. and intended for use in surgical procedures or other potentially critical settings. You need to have confidence that you have a sufficient level of soundness. Summary of the Invention

[0006] An autoclavable container for sterilizing wireless rechargeable batteries is disclosed. The removable container has a metal lid that allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves through it and can withstand temperatures above 140 degrees Celsius. and a base comprising a material having a glass transition temperature higher than that of the lid. The lid defines a plurality of openings configured to permit passage of the microbial barrier therethrough. The base includes a mount configured to receive the power supply. The base defines a plurality of receptacles. Each receptacle is configured to receive a wirelessly rechargeable battery. Each of the projections aligns with a corresponding receptacle.

[0007] An autoclavable container for sterilizing wireless rechargeable batteries is disclosed. The removable container has a metal lid that allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves through it and can withstand temperatures above 140 degrees Celsius. and a base comprising a material having a glass transition temperature higher than that of the lid. The lid defines a plurality of openings configured to permit passage of the microbial barrier therethrough. The base includes a mount configured to receive the power supply. The base defines a plurality of receptacles. Each receptacle is configured to receive a wirelessly rechargeable battery. Each prong aligns with a corresponding receptacle. The receptacle includes a latch assembly including a lever body having a handle portion and a body portion. The lever also includes a pivot hole and a link hole. A dee is coupled to the first body and is movable between an anchored position and an unattached position. The pivot shaft facilitates the pivoting of the lever body around the pivot shaft. In order to achieve this, the pivot bore of the first body and the pivot opening of the lever body are The head of the pivot shaft protrudes from the lever body. The latch assembly is disposed in the link opening and protrudes therefrom. The clasp further includes a clasp body having a base end and a link end, the link end being connected to the clasp. The spring body receives the link shaft so as to be pivotally connected to the lever body. and the interface end defines a link bore configured to receive a lip of the base. The head portion of the pivot shaft is configured to engage with the lever body. When the lever body is in the locked position, it is spaced from the clasp body. When the lever body pivots further to the non-locked position, The head portion is moved in a direction away from the interface end of the clasp body and away from the base. The head portion engages the clasp body so as to secure the clasp in place.

[0008] Further disclosed is an autoclavable container for sterilizing the wirelessly rechargeable battery. The claveable container includes a base including a lip, a lid configured to engage the base, and and a latch assembly. The latch assembly may include a first latch fixedly coupled to the lid. The first body may include a pivot member extending through the first body. The latch assembly may include a handle portion and a body portion. The lever body may further include a lever body having a pivot opening and a lever body portion .... The link opening may be defined. The lever body may be coupled to the first body. The latch assembly can be pivoted between a secured position and an unsecured position. pivot movement between the pivot bore of the first body and the pivot opening of the lever body To facilitate the pivoting of the lever body, the pivot bore of the first body and the pivot opening of the lever body are The latch assembly may further include a pivot shaft disposed within the mouth. The lever body may further include a link shaft disposed in the link opening. When pivoting between the locked and unlocked positions, the link shaft moves with the pivot shaft and the lid. The latch assembly can move with the link shaft to pass between the The clasp may further include a clasp body having a interface end and a link end, The link end receives the link shaft so that the clasp body is connected to the lever body. and the interface end defines a link bore configured to receive the lip of the base. The latch assembly is configured to engage the lever body on the first body. and restricting free movement of the body from the non-attached and attached positions. The device may further include a detent assembly for depressing the inner wall of the housing.

[0009] A method for removing sterile contents contained in an autoclavable container in an aseptic manner is disclosed. The container includes a base, a lid engageable with the base, and a first cap fixedly coupled to the lid. a body, a lever body pivotally connected to the body, and a lever body engaged with the base; and a latch assembly including a clasp body attached to the latch assembly. The handle portion of the bar body is pivoted about a first body fixedly connected to the lid. This step moves the lever body from the stuck position to the non-stick position. The handle portion of the lever body moves further in the non-stick position than in the stuck position. This step also removes the base of the autoclavable container. The clasp body of the latch assembly is disengaged from the base and moves from the locked position to the unlocked position. In response to the lever body pivoting to its position, the clasp body of the latch assembly The method provides access to the sterile contents. To do this, remove the lid from the base by lifting the lever body without touching the base. and removing the sterile contents without touching the base. This also includes the

[0010] An autoclavable container for sterilizing wireless rechargeable batteries is disclosed. The disinfectable container includes a lid and a base, and one of the base and the lid is adapted to disinfect the container with a disinfectant. The autoclavable container defines a plurality of openings configured to permit the passage of The removable tray also includes a removable battery tray that receives the wirelessly rechargeable battery. and configured to allow removal of the battery by lifting the tray from the base. The removable tray is constructed with a perimeter and a perimeter such that the removable tray includes an open perimeter. The aperture includes an opening in the enclosure that allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough.

[0011] A system for sterilizing a wirelessly rechargeable battery, the system including a wireless charging device. The wireless charging device includes an antenna configured to transmit electromagnetic waves to provide charging power. a wirelessly rechargeable battery; and an autoclave configured to be disposed on the wireless charging device. The autoclavable container includes a lid and a base, and the base and One of the container and the lid has a plurality of openings configured to permit penetration of the container by a sterilant. The autoclavable container also includes a removable tray that includes a metal. The rechargeable tray receives the wirelessly rechargeable battery and can be removed by lifting the tray off the base. The removable tray is configured to allow removal of the battery. The aperture includes the perimeter and the surrounding apertures so that the aperture includes the open perimeter, and the apertures prevent the transmission of electromagnetic waves passing through the apertures. Acceptable.

[0012] A system for sterilizing a wirelessly rechargeable battery, the system comprising: a wireless a rechargeable battery and an autoclavable container configured to receive the wirelessly rechargeable battery. The autoclavable container includes a lid and a base, the lid being adapted to prevent penetration of the lid by a germicide. the lid defines a plurality of openings configured to admit a filter that defines a microbial barrier. and a mount configured to receive the wirelessly rechargeable battery, and the base is configured to receive the wirelessly rechargeable battery. The device defines a receptacle shaped to receive the recessed portion of the recessed portion and a projection that aligns with the receptacle. The receptacle includes a floor and a standoff extending from the floor, thereby providing a The wirelessly rechargeable battery received by the wireless rechargeable battery is disposed on the plurality of standoffs, and the bottom surface The bottom surface of the wireless rechargeable battery is exposed to the germicide directly below the battery so that the majority of the surface is exposed to the germicide. The space is spaced from the floor to allow for circulation of

[0013] a base including a lid and a receptacle configured to receive a wirelessly rechargeable battery; A strip extending from at least one of the floor of the receptacle and the bottom surface of the wirelessly rechargeable battery. A method for sterilizing a wireless rechargeable battery in an autoclavable container including a standoff. The method includes having a standoff space a bottom surface of the wirelessly rechargeable battery from a floor of the receptacle. placing the wirelessly rechargeable battery in a receptacle of the autoclavable container, such that placing the autoclavable container in an autoclave; and and sterilizing the autoclavable container so that a majority of the container is exposed to the sterilizing agent. .

[0014] An autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery is disclosed. The present invention relates to a housing, a cell disposed in the housing, and a thermocouple disposed between the cell and the housing. a ferrite base configured to receive an electromagnetic wave and disposed on the ferrite base; The induction coil is arranged on a ferrite base and receives a radio frequency signal. and a radio frequency coil arranged between the housing and the cell and having an inductive coil. A microcontroller coupled to the cell and the ferrite core and a radio frequency coil. and a thermal insulating material disposed at least partially between the bases.

[0015] An autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery is disclosed. The present invention relates to a housing, a cell disposed in the housing, and at least one intervening space between the housing and the cell. Thermal insulation material is also partially placed between the cell and the housing, and a ferrite-based material is placed between the cell and the housing. and an inductor coil configured to receive electromagnetic waves and disposed on the ferrite base. and a ferrite base disposed on the ferrite base and configured to receive a radio frequency signal. and a radio frequency coil, the ferrite base being a monolithic component, The power coil and the induction coil share a ferrite base. Autoclavable wireless charging The vessel is disposed between the housing and the cell, and includes an induction coil and a radio frequency coil. The system also includes a microcontroller coupled to the

[0016] An autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery is disclosed. The present invention relates to a housing, a cell disposed in the housing, and at least one intervening space between the housing and the cell. Thermal insulation material is also partially placed between the cell and the housing, and a ferrite-based material is placed between the cell and the housing. and an inductor coil configured to receive electromagnetic waves and disposed on the ferrite base. and a radio frequency coil, adjacent windings of the radio frequency coil being mounted on a flexible printed circuit board. embedded in the medium of the flexible printed circuit board so that they are fixed to each other by the medium of the flexible printed circuit board and a radio frequency coil disposed on the flexible printed circuit board and disposed on the ferrite base. The radio frequency coil is configured to receive a radio frequency signal. The base is a monolithic component, and the radio frequency coil and the induction coil are made of ferrite Shared base. Autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery placed between housing and cell and a microcontroller coupled to the induction coil and the radio frequency coil. Including.

[0017] An autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery is disclosed. The present invention relates to a housing, a cell disposed in the housing, and at least one intervening space between the housing and the cell. Thermal insulation material is also partially placed between the cell and the housing, and a ferrite-based material is placed between the cell and the housing. and an induction coil disposed on the ferrite base and configured to receive electromagnetic waves. and a radio frequency coil, adjacent windings of the radio frequency coil being mounted on a flexible printed circuit board. embedded in the medium of the flexible printed circuit board so as to be fixed to each other by the medium of a radio frequency coil having a ferrite base and a flexible printed circuit board disposed on the ferrite base; Additionally, the radio frequency coil is configured to receive a radio frequency signal. The ferrite base is a monolithic component, and the radio frequency coil and the induction coil are A light base and an induction coil and a radio frequency are disposed between the housing and the cell. The coil is connected to a microcontroller.

[0018] A polymeric autoclavable container for sterilization having improved drying characteristics is disclosed. The polymerization autoclavable container includes a lid and a base, at least one of the base and the lid. The other includes a plurality of filters configured to permit penetration of the autoclavable container by a sterilizing agent. Further, the base includes a polymeric material that permits the transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough. The technology has a glass transition temperature greater than 140 degrees Celsius and exhibits a water contact angle of less than 90 degrees. It has a textured interior surface.

[0019] A polymeric autoclavable container for sterilization having improved drying characteristics is disclosed. The autoclavable container includes a lid and a base, and at least one of the base and the lid is The method includes the steps of: (a) providing a plurality of openings configured to permit penetration of the autoclavable container by a sterilant; The base further includes a polymeric material that permits the transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough, and It has a glass transition temperature greater than 140 degrees Fahrenheit and has an interior surface that is hydrophilic.

[0020] A method for manufacturing a base for an autoclavable container is disclosed. The method includes passing The inner surfaces are designed to exhibit a contact angle of less than 90 degrees and to be heated to 140 degrees Celsius. Base for autoclavable containers from polymeric materials having a glass transition temperature higher than 100° C. The method includes the step of forming the molded product.

[0021] A method for manufacturing a base for an autoclavable container is disclosed. The method includes passing A polymeric material that allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves and has a glass transition temperature greater than 140 degrees Celsius. forming a base for an autoclavable container from the base, the interior surface of the base being texturing the molded base so that it exhibits a water contact angle of less than 90 degrees. Includes:

[0022] The advantages of the present disclosure may be better understood by reference to the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: The benefits of this disclosure will be readily appreciated as the same will be better understood by those skilled in the art. Non-limiting and non-exhaustive illustrative examples of the disclosure are described with reference to the following figures, in which: Numerals refer to like parts throughout the various figures unless otherwise noted. . [Brief description of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an autoclavable container housing a wirelessly rechargeable battery and placed over a charging module. [Figure 2A] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an autoclavable container. [Figure 2B] FIG. 1 is a side view of an autoclavable container with the lid of the autoclavable container and the base of the autoclavable container separated and with a wirelessly rechargeable battery disposed in the base. [Diagram 3] 1 is a flow chart of a method for removing sterile contents contained in an autoclavable container in an aseptic manner. [Figure 4A] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a latch assembly of an autoclavable container in a secured position. [Figure 4B] FIG. 4B is a side view of the latch assembly of FIG. 4A in a secured position. [Figure 4C] FIG. 4B is a side view of the final assembly of FIG. 4A in an intermediate position. [Figure 4D] FIG. 4B is a side view of the latch assembly of FIG. 4A in an unlocked position. [Figure 4E] FIG. 4E is an exploded view of the latch assembly of FIG. 4D in an unlocked position. [Figure 4F] FIG. 4E is a bottom side perspective view of the latch assembly of FIG. 4D in the unlocked position. [Figure 5A] 1 is a perspective view of the latch assembly in a secured position with a frangible sealing element disposed within the latch assembly; FIG. [Figure 5B]1 is a perspective view of the latch assembly in a secured position with a frangible sealing element disposed within the latch assembly; FIG. [Figure 5C] 1 is a perspective view of a latch assembly in an unsticked position and a severed frangible closure element partially disposed within the latch assembly; FIG. [Figure 6A] FIG. 2 is a top view of the exterior surface of the lid of an autoclavable container. [Figure 6B] FIG. 2 is a top view of the interior surface of the lid of an autoclavable container. [Figure 6C] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the interior surface of the base of the autoclavable container. [Figure 6D] FIG. 2 is a top view of the exterior surface of the base of the autoclavable container. [Figure 6E] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the interior surface of the base of an autoclavable container including alignment features. [Figure 6F] FIG. 13 is a partial side view of an interior surface of a base of an autoclavable container including alignment features. [Figure 6G] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wirelessly rechargeable battery including alignment features. [Figure 7A] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a wirelessly rechargeable battery disposed within the removable tray and base of the autoclavable container. [Figure 7B] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a removable tray and a wirelessly rechargeable battery disposed within the base of an autoclavable container, the base of the autoclavable container being shown in phantom. [Figure 7C] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the removable tray and the wirelessly rechargeable battery removed from the base of the autoclavable container. [Figure 7D] FIG. 1 is a top view of a removable tray positioned with the base of an autoclavable container. [Figure 7E] 1 is a diagram of the magnetic field generated by a charging module and a removable tray that does not include an opening. [Figure 7F] 1 is a diagram of the magnetic field generated by a charging module and a removable tray including an opening. [Figure 8A] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wirelessly rechargeable battery. [Figure 8B] FIG. 1 is a side view of a tool coupled to a wirelessly rechargeable battery. [Figure 8C] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a wirelessly rechargeable battery. [Figure 8D] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the wirelessly rechargeable battery. [Figure 8E] FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view of the wirelessly rechargeable battery from FIG. 8A. [Figure 8F] FIG. 1 illustrates the flexible printed circuit board, ferrite base, induction coil and radio frequency coil of a wirelessly rechargeable battery. [Figure 8G] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the ferrite base, induction coil and radio frequency coil of the wireless rechargeable battery. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of various sub-circuits within the battery controller of a wirelessly rechargeable battery. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an exemplary data structure that may be stored in the memory of the battery controller. [Figure 11A] FIG. 2 is a top view of the charging module. [Figure 11B] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of two examples of a charging module. [Figure 11C] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of two examples of a charging module. [Figure 12] 1 is a flow chart of an exemplary method for providing charge to a wirelessly rechargeable battery. [Figure 13] 1 is a flow chart of an exemplary method for providing charge to a wirelessly rechargeable battery. [Figure 14] 1 is a flow chart of an exemplary method for providing charge to a wirelessly rechargeable battery. [Figure 15A] 1A-1C are top views of two examples of textured interior surfaces of the base of an autoclavable container. [Figure 15B] 1A-1C are top views of two examples of textured interior surfaces of the base of an autoclavable container. [Figure 16] FIG. 15C is a cutaway side view of the textured interior surface of the base of FIG. 15B. [Figure 17A] FIG. 15C is a partial cutaway side view of the textured interior surface of the base of FIG. 15B with a drop of water disposed on the base. [Figure 17B] FIG. 2 is a partial cutaway side view of the non-textured interior surface of the base of an autoclavable container with a drop of water disposed on the base. [Figure 18A] FIG. 2 is a partial side view of an exemplary texture of a textured surface. [Figure 18B] 1 is a plot of an example texture of a textured surface. [Figure 18C] 1 is a plot of an example texture waviness of a textured surface. [Figure 18D] 1 is an exemplary texture roughness plot of a textured surface. [Figure 18E] 18E is a plot showing various parameters used to characterize the example texture roughness plot of FIG. 18D. [Figure 18F] 18E is a plot showing various parameters used to characterize the example texture roughness plot of FIG. 18D. [Figure 18G] 18E is a plot showing various parameters used to characterize the example texture roughness plot of FIG. 18D. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, it is not necessary to use the specific details to practice the present disclosure. will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art. In other instances, in order to avoid obscuring the present disclosure, , well-known materials or methods are not described in detail.

[0025] Throughout this specification, references to "an example", "an example", "an example" or "an example" Certain features, structures or characteristics described in connection with the example illustrations may be incorporated into at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. are meant to be included as an example. Thus, various examples throughout this specification The occurrence of the words "in one instance," "in an instance," "for example," or "example" in appropriate places The examples do not necessarily all refer to the same instance or example. The features, structures or characteristics may be used in any suitable combination and / or in one or more examples. or in any subcombination in the examples provided herein. The figures shown are for the purpose of explanation to those skilled in the art, and the drawings are not necessarily schematic. Please be aware that this is not depicted on Kehl Street.

[0026] The present disclosure provides, among other things, a wireless charging module having at least one charging bay. A wirelessly rechargeable battery is described. The wirelessly rechargeable battery can be sterilized and , can be placed in an autoclavable container, the autoclavable container having It is possible to sterilize and maintain the contained volume in a sterile state. Autoclavable containers are kept in the autoclave until the autoclavable container is opened. Autoclaving provides a microbial barrier to ensure the contents within the container remain sterile. The removable container can then be transported to the charging module and maintained in a sterile volume. The wireless rechargeable battery can be charged while the It is also possible to communicate with the charging module while it is maintained within the sterile volume. During the transportation of the wirelessly rechargeable battery to the charging module, the wirelessly rechargeable battery and its internal components are It can be put into a low power state.

[0027] When a wirelessly rechargeable battery is placed near the charging bay, a communication antenna coupled to the charging bay It generates the electromagnetic field used to communicate with the battery communication device. The power antenna also The power antenna is coupled to the communication antenna, which is disabled when the communication antenna is enabled. In one example, the battery communication device may be a proximity sensor having an integrated RF antenna. In another example, the device includes a communication device such as a near field communication (NFC) tag. Other tags or other suitable circuitry coupled to the antenna may also be used. The antenna is energized by the electromagnetic field of the charging module, and the battery communication device The battery controller comes out of the low power state and pairs with the charging module. All other components of the wireless rechargeable battery, such as the circuitry, etc., transmit energy to the RF tag antenna. When power is supplied or the wireless rechargeable battery is paired with the charging module, it enters a low power state. You can get out.

[0028] When the wireless rechargeable battery and the charging module are paired, the charging module will Battery status data, including battery health status data, can be sent to an NFC tag or other communication device. The charging module can be received from the device. The battery status data can be displayed on one or more indicators of the The charging module can also receive battery operating data from the NFC tag. .

[0029] When the charging module receives the battery status data and / or battery operation data, the charging module The module charges the wireless rechargeable battery by sending a related request to the wireless rechargeable battery. It can determine whether the device is ready to charge the wireless rechargeable battery. If the wireless charging battery responds to the request with a message indicating it is ready, the charging mode The Joule will begin the charging process.

[0030] The charging module disables the communication antenna and powers the charging bay in conjunction with the battery. The charging process can be initiated by enabling the power antenna. The antenna generates an electromagnetic field that inductively couples to a corresponding antenna in the battery. is supplied from the charger power antenna to the battery antenna to charge the battery cell. After this time, the charger controller disables the power antenna and re-enables the communication antenna. Enable and connect the charging device to the battery using the communication antenna and the battery communication device The process can be started again by pairing the charger. The controller periodically receives updated data from the battery and automatically applies additional power to the battery. It can be determined whether or not to supply the line.

[0031] FIG. 1 shows an autoclavable container 12 for sterilizing a wirelessly rechargeable battery 14, and The system 10 includes a charging module 16 for providing charging power to a rechargeable battery 14. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an individual autoclavable The receptacle 12 is capable of receiving one or more wirelessly rechargeable batteries 14 and may also include individual The charging module 16 is capable of receiving one or more autoclavable containers 12. An autoclavable container 12 receives the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 and also includes a charging module. When the autoclavable container 12 is received by the charging module 16, the charging module 16 wirelessly Establish communication with the battery 14 and supply charging power to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. Autoclave Each of the receptacle 12, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 and the charging module 16 are referred to herein as This will be explained in more detail later.

[0032] The autoclavable container 12 is adapted for sterilization in an autoclave and for charging the module 1 6, configured to receive one or more wirelessly rechargeable batteries 14 for charging by the The autoclavable container 12 allows the wireless rechargeable battery 14 to be sterilized, Additionally, it can be transported to the desired location of use (eg, a surgical suite) using a variety of methods.

[0033] In one such method, the wireless rechargeable battery 14 is autoclavable prior to sterilization. The wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 can then be placed in the autoclavable container 12. 12. Autoclave process (or other suitable sterilization process) while keeping inside Thus, according to this method, the autoclavable container 12 can be sterilized by The wireless rechargeable battery 14 and the autoclavable container 12 can be sterilized together, Also, sterilizing the volume 30 (shown in FIG. 2B) within the autoclavable container 12. Next, the wireless rechargeable battery 14 and the wireless While maintaining the sterility of the bacterial volume 30, the autoclavable container 12 can be transported to a desired location for use. Capable of being carried or otherwise transported.

[0034] In another such method, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is subjected to an autoclaving process (or or another suitable process) and then placed in an autoclavable container 12. Alternatively, the autoclavable container 12 can be sterilized and autoclaved. To ensure that the volume 30 (shown in FIG. 2B) within the active vessel 12 is properly sterilized, Therefore, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 can be recharged in a sterile state. The autoclavable container 12 is placed in a sterile volume 30 such that the sterile volume is maintained. The autoclavable container 12 is then sealed to contain the wireless rechargeable battery 14 and the sterile volume 30. It can be transported or otherwise shipped while still in a sterile state to the desired site of use.

[0035] Therefore, after sterilizing the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 using any of the above methods, The autoclavable container 12 containing the rechargeable battery 14 is placed near the charging module 16. Therefore, the charging module 16 can be used to charge the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The wireless rechargeable battery 14 is microbially sealed in a sterile volume 30. 14. In addition, the charging module 16 can be used to wirelessly charge the battery. While the pond 14 is contained within the sterile volume 30, it communicates with the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 to The battery operating data, battery status data and / or any other suitable It is also possible to obtain such data.

[0036] In an alternative embodiment, the wireless rechargeable battery 14 is removed from the autoclavable container 12 prior to sterilization. The autoclavable container 12 can be placed in an autoclavable The wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is charged while the container 12 and the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 are in a non-sterile state. In such an embodiment, the charging module 16 may be located near the charging module 16 to receive the power. After the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 receives charging power from the charging module 16, the autoclave The wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is stored in a sterile and charged state until the rechargeable container 12 is opened. The autoclavable container 12 and the wireless rechargeable battery 14 are placed in an autoclave so that the It can be sterilized with.

[0037] In another alternative embodiment, the autoclavable container 12 may be used to store other than the wireless rechargeable battery 14. Surgical instruments can also be sterilized, for example using the methods described herein. It can be used to sterilize manual surgical instruments such as scalpels, forceps, and osteotomes. The methods described herein may also be used to rotate handpieces, drills or It is also possible to sterilize powered surgical instruments such as endoscopes.

[0038] 2A-2F show various views of an autoclavable container 12. As shown, the autoclavable container 12 has a substantially rectangular shape. However, the autoclavable container 12 is referred to herein as that the present invention may be embodied in any suitable form that enables the device to operate as described. I want to be recognized.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 2A, the autoclavable container 12 has two opposing The base includes a side portion 18, two opposing end portions 20, a bottom portion 22 and a top portion 24. In the example shown in FIG. 2A, the autoclavable container 12 includes a lid 2. 6 and a base 28, which may be attached to an autoclave using one or more seals. By defining a volume 30 (shown in FIG. 2B) within the removable container 12 The lid 26 and base 28 each have an exterior surface 27, 29, respectively. The lid 26 and base 28 include interior surfaces 31, 33, respectively (FIGS. 6B and 6C, respectively). 6C), which together define a volume 30. In the illustrative example, the lid 26 is removable from the base 28, thereby providing the The one or more wireless rechargeable batteries 14 are removably housed in an autoclavable container as shown in FIG. Can be placed inside 12.

[0040] The lid 26 of the autoclavable container 12 may comprise a metal and is adapted to retain heat and cool its contents. For example, the autoclavable container 12 may be configured to facilitate drying of the item. In the embodiment containing the rechargeable battery 14, the autoclavable container 12 is placed in an autoclave. Use high temperature sterilizers such as steam, hydrogen peroxide, ozone or ethylene oxide. The wireless rechargeable battery 14 can be sterilized by sterilizing it in an autoclavable container 12. The liquid that condenses on the wireless rechargeable battery is placed in a container or autoclavable container 12. After the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 has been sterilized and removed from the autoclave, The lid 26 retains the heat from the autoclave and is contained within the autoclavable container 12. The lid 26 is therefore designed to be at least 298 Kelvin, which facilitates drying of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 that is housed therein. 1W / (m * In some instances, the lid 26 is made of a metal. In other embodiments, the lid 26 comprises or consists essentially of metal. For example, the lid 26 may include a polymeric material. 26 still dries its contents by retaining heat from the autoclave. To facilitate this, materials other than metals may be included.

[0041] The base 28 of the autoclavable container 12 has a glass transition temperature greater than 140 degrees Celsius. As already mentioned, the autoclave containing the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 The rechargeable container 12 is placed in an autoclave to sterilize the wireless rechargeable battery 14 using a high temperature sterilizing agent. The temperature inside the autoclave can reach more than 120 degrees Celsius. Therefore, the base 28 comprises a material having a glass transition temperature greater than 140 degrees Celsius.

[0042] Additionally, the base 28 of the autoclavable container 12 is adapted to permit the transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough. As previously mentioned, the charging module 16 is an autoclavable container. The device 12 can receive the battery and provide charging power to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. In this embodiment, the charging power is supplied as electromagnetic waves. The material includes a material that allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves passing therethrough to receive charging power. The base 28 has a dielectric constant of 10 or less or a dielectric constant of 5 or less to allow the transmission of electromagnetic waves passing therethrough. For example, the base 28 may include a material having a dielectric constant below As another example, the base 2 may include a polymeric material, such as a plastic, that allows 8 is a material other than polymeric material, such as glass, that allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves through it may include.

[0043] In one such example, the material that permits the transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough is a polymeric material. Alternatively, the base 28 may be formed of a polymeric material by injection molding. The material shall be at least 10%, at least 30% or less based on the total weight of the polymeric material. The polymer may contain at least 50% by weight of poly(aryl ether sulfone) (P). The composite material is at least 70% by weight of poly(aryl ether) based on the total weight of the polymerized material. Preferably, the polymeric material contains a small amount of phenylsulfone (P) based on the total weight of the polymeric material. at least 90%, if not at least 95%, by weight of poly(aryl ether sulfonate); More preferably, the polymeric material essentially comprises poly(aryl ether) (P). More preferably, the polymeric material consists essentially of poly(aryl sulfone) (P). Most preferably, the polymer is made of poly(aryl ether sulfone) (P). The polymer (P) preferably has a weight average molecular weight ranging from 20,000 to 100,000. The poly(aryl ether sulfone) (P) has a molecular weight of 40,000 to 70,0 It is preferred that the weight average molecular weight of the polymer is in the range of 0.00 to 0.00. It can be determined by gel permeation chromatography using polystyrene calibration standards. The base 28 is a polyphenylsulfone homopolymer, i.e., the repeating unit is essentially (Preferably all) may contain polymers which are repeating units of formula (H). RADEL (registered trademark) by AY ADVANCED POLYMERS, LLC R polyphenylsulfone is an example of a polyphenylsulfone homopolymer.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 2A, the autoclavable container 12 includes a latch assembly 48. One configuration of the latch assembly 48 is shown in FIGS. 4A-4F. Switch assembly 48 is shown collectively and labeled in FIGS. 4A-5C. Also shown and labeled more clearly in Figures 4E and 4F. Other configurations of assembly may also be implemented to secure the lid 26 to the base 28. For example, the latch assembly shown in FIGS. 1-2B may be similar to the latch assembly shown in FIGS. 4A-5C. 1 and 2. The switch assembly 48 operates in substantially the same manner as described below in connection with the switch assembly 48. Alternatively, the latch assembly shown in Figures 6A and 6B may be used. It is.

[0045] Most generally, the latch assembly 48 allows the user to take advantage of mechanical advantage. This allows the lid 26 to be securely fastened to the base 28. The assembly 48 includes a first body 502, a lever body 504, and a clasp body 505. 506. As described in more detail below, the first body 5 The lever body 502 can be fixedly coupled to the lid 26, and the lever body 504 can be fixedly coupled to the first body 502. 02, and the clasp body 506 can be attached to the lever body 504. In some configurations, the first body 502 can be coupled to the base 28. and the clasp body 506 engages the lid 26 to secure the base 28 to the lid 26. As used herein, the latch assembly 48 is configured to clamp. When the lever body 504 is moved between the latch position and the locked position, the lever body 504 may be said to have moved between the non-stick position and the stuck position.

[0046] By moving the lever body 504 between the locked and unlocked positions, the user 5, the lid 26 can be attached to the base 502 without having to separately touch the clasp body 506 (described below). The lid 26 can be attached to the base 28 and can be removed from the base 28. As shown, the base 28 includes a lip 68 formed integrally with the base 28. Because the base 28 may come into contact with non-sterile surfaces while carrying the scrubable container 12, This is advantageous. More generally, the sterile contents of the autoclavable container 12 may be When removing, the contact between the user and the autoclavable container 12 when removing the sterile contents is It is advantageous to limit the number of touches. Therefore, the user may The lid 26 of the autoclavable container 12 can be opened without touching the autoclavable body 506 individually. The container 12 can be removed from the base 28 to allow the user to The contents can be removed from the autoclavable container 12 in an aseptic manner.

[0047] As mentioned above, the first body 502 is fixedly coupled to the lid 26 and 2, can be connected to either end 20 of the lid 26 as shown in the figure. Here, the lid 26 includes two latch assemblies 26, which are in two pairs opposite each other. The first body 502 is disposed on the shorter on the side of the first body 5 5. An outer surface 508 parallel to the end 20 of the lid 26 to which the lid 26 is joined, and The housing 22 has two lateral faces 510 extending from the housing 22 toward the lid 26. Several features are A lateral surface 510 is defined in the first body 502, and a pivot bore 512 is defined in the first body 502. Extending between each of the lateral faces 510 is a pivot axis 514. Axis 514 is generally parallel to exterior surface 508 and is pivoted relative to the exterior surface 508 as will be discussed in more detail below. The first body 502 is configured to receive the bot shaft 516. The link slot 518 may further define a link slot 518 extending between each of the facing surfaces 510. , this link slot 518 is connected to the link shaft 516, which is also discussed in more detail below. 20. The link slot 518 is aligned with the pivot axle 514. When viewed in the row direction, the slits 514 are curved about a center point located on the pivot axis 514. 514. The link slot 518 is formed radially about the pivot axis 514 so that the link slot 518 has an arcuate profile that In other words, the center line of the link slot 518 is located at the pivot axis 514. The embodiment illustrated in the present specification is defined by a semicircular arc having a center at . In the configuration, the arc lengths defining the link slot 518 are between seventy-five degrees (75°) and one hundred and thirty-five (135°). 35° (135°), and in some cases between about 100° and 120°. Additionally, the first body 502 may be at least one of the link slots 518. The other portion is configured to be disposed between the pivot bore 512 and the lid 26 .

[0048] Movement of the latch assembly 48 is effected through a lever body 504. The dee 504 has a handle portion 522 and a body portion 524. The latch assembly 48 is adapted to be grasped by a user to facilitate operation of the latch assembly 48. and the body portion 524 is configured to move in response to actuation of the handle portion 522. , and are configured to provide coordinated movement of the latch assembly 48. The body portion 524 of the 04 may include a front wall 526 and two side walls 528. The side walls 528 extend from opposite sides of the front wall 526 toward an edge 530 at approximately right angles. The front wall 526 and the side walls 528 may be formed of opposing surfaces of, for example, a flat material. The pair of wings 53 can be formed by bending the edge 530 of the pair of wings 53 to form a U-shape. 2 protrude from the front wall 526 in a direction generally parallel to the front wall 526, and form a handle portion of the lever body 504. The pivot opening 534 and the link opening 536 form part of the lever bore 522. 5, the body portion 524 of the dee 504 is defined by at least one of the side walls 528. The pivot opening 534 extends through at least one of the pivot shafts 516. and link opening 536 is adapted to receive link shaft 520. One or both of the side walls 528 further defines a recess 562. The recess 562 shown in FIG. 4E extends through the side wall 528. The location may be a reduced thickness location located on only one or both of the side walls 528. The dimple may have a desired area, or one or both of the side walls 528 may be Each side has a raised feature caused by deformation of the opposite side of each side wall 528. The grooves may be round dimples.

[0049] A lever body 504 coupled to the first body 502 has a locking position and an unlocking position. The lever is configured to pivot relative to the first body 502 between the positions. The first body 504 is disposed on the first body 502, and the sidewall 528 is 28 pivot openings 534 aligned with pivot bores 512 of first body 502. , disposed adjacent to a lateral surface 510 of the first body 502. The pivot 516 is inserted through the pivot bore 512 and the pivot opening 534. The lever body 504 is pivotally connected to the first body 502 by means of a 4B to 4D, the fixed position (FIG. 4B), the intermediate position (FIG. 4C) and the non-fixed position (FIG. 4D) are shown. The lever body 504 is shown in the position (FIG. 4D). , relative to the first body 502, about the pivot axis 514 between a secured position and an unsecured position. The fixed position is generally relative to the outer surface 508 of the first body 502. The lever body 504 is disposed substantially parallel to the base 28 of the sterilization container 12. The non-secure position is defined by closely spaced handle portions 522. , a lever body disposed substantially perpendicular to the outer surface 508 of the first body 502 504 and a handle portion 522 spaced relatively far from the base 28 of the sterilization container 12. In other words, the handle portion 522 is defined by The latch assembly 48 is disposed closer to the lid base 28 in the secured position than the latch assembly 48. Parallel and perpendicular are used to generally describe the position of the lever body 504 relative to the feature. Although used in many applications, they are not precise measurements of the position of the particular component to which they refer. In this manner, in the locked position, the lever body 50 The front wall 526 of the fourth body 502 is parallel to the outer surface 508 of the first body 502 at an angle of approximately 30°. Similarly, in the non-stick position, lever body 504 may be angled at The front wall 526 is perpendicular to the outer surface 508 of the first body 502 at an angle of approximately 30° or less. An angle can be formed.

[0050] In addition to being located in both the pivot bore 512 and the pivot opening 534, The length of the pivot shaft 516 is such that the head portion 538 is spaced from the first body 502. The pivot shaft 516 is adapted to extend from the pivot opening 534 in the direction Each head portion 538 is in contact with the lateral surface 510 of the first body and the lever body 50 The pivot is disposed in a pivot hole 534 so as to project out of one of the pivot openings 534 in a direction away from the fourth side wall. Having two head portions 538 disposed on opposite sides of the shaft 516 The pivot shaft 516 can be mounted in a number of ways (only one is shown). In this way, the lever body 504 and / or the first body 502 are in a predetermined position. For example, one exemplary method is to fix the lever body 504 to the pin. The pivot shaft 516 and the pivot bolt 516 are arranged to pivot relative to the pivot shaft 516. Alternatively, a press first between the pivot points 512 can be used. The lever 516 is pivoted to move with the lever body 504 relative to the first body 502. It is also possible to utilize a press fit between the pivot shaft 516 and the pivot opening 534. Either alternatively or in combination, other methods such as crimping, fasteners, welding, etc. can also be used.

[0051] The movement of the lever body 504 causes the clasp body 504 to move. The clasp body 506 is connected to the base 28 by the interface 506. The interface end 540 is connected to the base 542. 28. The lid 26 is configured to engage the lip 68 of the base 28 to tension the lid 26 toward the base 28. The link end 542 defines a link bore 544. The clasp body 506 is connected to the lever body 504, and the link shaft 520 The link shaft 520 is configured to receive the link shaft 520 so that the link shaft 520 can move around the link shaft 520. The movement of the link end 542 of the clasp body 506 causes the link of the lever body 504 to move. The link opening 536 corresponds to the movement of the lever body 504 when the lever body 504 is in the fixed position. As it moves between the locked and unlocked positions, it moves within the link slot 518 along a semicircular arc. As shown in FIG. 4D, the clasp body 506 includes two side portions 546. The side portions 546 are provided with a pocket 548 therebetween. The lever body 504 extends between the interface end 540 and the link end 542. As it moves toward the secured position, a portion of lever body 504 is received in pocket 548. The gaps are wide to allow for easy access.

[0052] In some configurations, the link bore 544 connects each end of the side portion 546 to the link shaft. 520 and bend it back toward the interface end 540. 5. The clasp body 506 may be formed on the link end 542 by The interface end 540 is similarly bent so that the clasp body 506 engages with the base 28. When the lever body 504 is in the locked position, the interface end 540 The hook is adapted to engage the lip 68 of the base 28 so that the hook is not easily disengaged. The interface end 540 may form a hook-shaped profile 550. and / or the base 28 does not include a lip 68. In other instances, interface end 540 may be adapted to engage base 28 by alternative means. It can be configured as follows.

[0053] As mentioned above, the link shaft 520 includes a link slot 518, a link opening 5 36 and the link bore 544. The pivot shaft 51 described above Similar to 6, link shaft 520 may be secured by, for example, press fit, welding, fasteners, adhesives, etc. The link opening 536 or the link bore 544 may be secured in a variety of ways, such as by For example, one exemplary method is to rotate the lever body 504 freely on the link shaft 520. A press fit between the link shaft 520 and the link bore 544 allows the link shaft 520 to move Alternatively, the clasp body 506 may be The link shaft 520 is connected to the link opening 536 so that the link shaft 520 can move freely on the link opening 536. It is also possible to use a less fitting.

[0054] Referring again to the side views shown in FIGS. 4B to 4D, the clasp body 506 with corresponding movement of the latch assembly in the stuck, intermediate and unstuck positions. 48 is shown. Movement of lever body 504 toward the unlocked position activates the clasp. The body 506 moves to engage the interface end 540 with the lip 68 of the base 28. When the lever body 504 pivots, it moves approximately above the pivot shaft 516. The link shaft 520 moves from a position above the pivot shaft 516 to a position generally below the pivot shaft 516. Also, the link end 542 of the clasp body 506 is moved in a downward direction. The link shaft 520 moves in a semicircular arc. The movement of the clasp body 506 is , may be defined relative to the head portion 538 of the pivot shaft 516. In particular, The head portion 538 of the pivot shaft 516 is in the locked position when the lever body 504 is in the locked position. When the clasp body 504 is placed in the position shown in FIG. When the lever body 504 is pulled away from the locked position, it pivots further to the non-locked position. A direction in which the head portion 538 moves the interface end 540 away from the base 28 as it moves The head portion 538 engages the clasp body 506 to move the clasp to the The intermediate position of the lever body 504 is, as shown in FIG. 4C, 520 and the pivot shaft 516 can be defined at the same height. In the intermediate position, the head portion 538 of the pivot shaft 516 is in contact with the clasp body 50. 6 side portions 546 of the lever body 504, and the lever body 504 is further pivoted. When the clasp body 506 is rotated toward the unlocked position, the clasp body 506 rotates around the pivot shaft 516. 5, pivoting the interface end 540 away from the base 28. In the intermediate position, the movement of the lever body 504 toward the fixed position causes the hook The head portion 53 is formed such that the hook-shaped profile 550 can engage the lip 68 of the base 28. 8 is spaced apart from the clasp body 506 .

[0055] The latch assembly 48 abuts a lever body 504 on the first body 502. and restricting the free movement of the lever body 504 from the non-binding and binding positions. The device may further include a detent assembly 552 for preventing the movement of the detent assembly 552. The assembly 552 is disposed on one of the lateral faces 510 of the first body 502 and is The movement of the movable member 510 can be generally perpendicular to the directional plane 510. A portion of the detent assembly 552 is disposed at the position where the detent assembly contacts the lever body 504. 4. The lateral surface 510 may be elevated at a certain distance from the surface of the lateral surface 510 so as to

[0056] As mentioned above, the detent assembly 552 prevents the free movement of the lever body 504. This restriction is achieved by the engagement between the detent assembly 552 and the lever body 504. This is achieved by the engagement of the detent assembly 552 in the outward direction. A ball 564 or other detent element, a spring (not shown) and a housing The ball 564 is movably supported by the housing. , and is biased by a spring toward the lever body 504. Contact between the lever body 504 and the ball 564 displaces the ball 564 into the housing, When the lever body 504 is in the locked position, the ball is compressed in the recess 562. When the lever body 504 comes into contact with the lever body 504 and the lever body 504 is in the non-locking position, The ball 564 contacts the lever body 504 at one of the edges 520. To move the sprocket 504 away from the secured position, it is disengaged from the recess 562. To do this, the ball 564 engaged with the recess 562 must be displaced further into the housing. This usually involves the lever body being pressed against the ball 564 when it is already compressed. A force greater than that required to move the lever body 504 is required. When 504 is in the unstick position, ball 564 moves outwardly to contact sidewall 528. 530, thereby disengaging the lever body 504 from the unlocked position. The ball 564 is once again displaced inwards to provide the necessary restriction for free movement. As the force increases, side wall 528 begins to uncover detent assembly 552 .

[0057] Movement of the lever body 504 rotates the lid 26 relative to the base 28 during installation and removal. The lid 26 is attached to the base 28 and the base 28 is fixed to the base 28 in order to share the same direction of movement and component direction. Removal of the lid 26 from 28 is advantageously accomplished simultaneously with actuation of the latch assembly 48. The configuration of the latch assembly 48 provides a handle portion for engaging the lid 26 with the base 28. The movement of the lever body 504 from the non-locking position to the locking position is continuous with the pivoting of the lever body 504. Thus, the lid 26 can be coupled to the base 28 in a single motion. When the lever body 504 is in the unlocked position, the user can press the handle portion 52 2 and move the lid 26 downward to engage with the base 28. Then, the user moves the lid 26 downward from the non-fixed position to the fixed position. Pivoting the lever body 504, thereby moving the clasp body 506, The lid 26 is engaged with the base 28 and secured to the base 28 .

[0058] The latch assembly 48 also effects disengagement of the lid 26 from the base 28 in a continuous motion. The engagement of the clasp body 506 with the lip 68 of the base 28 is Lever body moving toward an unsecured position to effect disengagement of interface end 540. Pivoting of handle portion 504 disengages lid 26 from base 28. 4B. When the handle portion 522 is in the secured position as shown in FIG. 5. Pivot lever body 504 toward the non-locked position as shown in FIG. 5, moving the interface end 540 of the clasp body 506 downward, In the intermediate position, the link end 5 of the clasp body 506 is disengaged from the lip 68. 42 has one of its side portions 546 connected to the head portion 538 of the pivot shaft 516. The user moves the lever body 504 downward so as to come into contact with the lever body 504. When the ring is moved toward the wearing position, the handle portion 522 moves upward, thereby The clasp end 542 moves downward accordingly. Contact between the flaps 516 causes the interface end 540 to extend outwardly toward the lip 68. When the user moves away from the The lever continues its upward motion to lift the lid 26 away from the base 28. A clasp body 506 is provided to provide a coordinated motion between the body 504 and the clasp body 506. Due to the contact between 506 and the pivot shaft 516, the user can press the interface end 54 0, there is no need to perform a secondary step of disengaging lever body 50. The lid 26 can be removed from the base 28 simply by touching the handle portion 522 of the fourth handle. In addition, the lid 26 can be attached to the base 28 .

[0059] 5A-5C, in some instances, the frangible sealing element 72 may be The frangible sealing element 72 can be coupled to the latch assembly 48. Indicates whether the bridge 48 is in an unstick position or a stuck position. For example, in FIGS. 5A and 5B, latch assembly 48 is in the locked position, and a frangible sealing element 72 is disposed within the latch assembly 48. 2 and 3, indicating that the lid 26 is sealably coupled to the base 28. In FIG. 5C, the frangible sealing element 72 is in the unlocked position with the lever body 504 in the unlocked position. When moved toward the base 28, the lid 26 is sheared off and is no longer sealably attached to the base 28. , and the lid 26 can be removed from the base 28.

[0060] Coupling a frangible sealing element 72 to the latch assembly 48, such as the example of FIGS. 5A-5C In one embodiment, the first body 502 extends away from the lid 26. The flange 554 may include a safety opening 558. The lever body 504 may have a tab portion 556 that is attached to the body portion. 524 and further defining a shear opening 560 extending through the front wall 526. The shear opening 560 allows the lever body 504 to move toward the locked position. When pressed against the flange 554, the shear opening 560 receives the tab portion 556 of the flange 554 and also In the secured position, the shear opening 560 is spaced apart from the tab portion 556. do.

[0061] 5A and 5B to the non-stick position shown in FIG. By moving the bar body 504, the shear opening 560 in the lever body 504 is broken. As shown in Figures 5A and 5B, the lever button 72 is When the dee 504 is moved to the locked position, the shear opening 560 in the lever body 504 opens. 5C. The lever body 504 is shown in FIG. When moved to the unsecured position, the shear opening 560 is spaced from the tab portion 556. Further, the frangible sealing element 72 is disposed in the safety opening 558 of the first body 502. 5A and 5B, the lever body 504 is in the locked position. and the frangible sealing element 72 is disposed in the safety opening 558; and 5C, the frangible sealing element 72 is secured to the lever body 10 and locked in place. When the die 504 is moved to the unattached position, it is severed by the shear opening 560 .

[0062] The frangible sealing element 72 may include any material that the shear opening 560 can cut through. For example, the frangible sealing element may comprise plastic. 5B is configured to lock. As shown in FIG. 5, the frangible sealing element 72 can include a receiver 71 and a tab 73. As shown in FIG. 1B, the tab can be inserted into the receiver 71 and held in place. In other instances, however, the frangible sealing element 72 may be locked into place. The sensor 74 can be placed in the opening 72 without being locked.

[0063] FIG. 3 illustrates one or more wireless devices housed in an autoclavable container 12 in a sterile manner. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram describing a method for removing sterile contents, such as a rechargeable battery 14. 4D. In this manner, the method involves moving the lever body 504 from the fixed position shown in FIG. 4B to the fixed position shown in FIG. 48 to move to the unlocked position. The handle portion 522 is pivoted about the first body 502 which is fixedly connected to the lid 26. Also during step 80, the lever is moved from the stuck position to the non-stuck position. In response to pivoting of the handle portion 522 of the body 504, the autoclavable container 1 2, the clasp body 506 of the latch assembly 48 is disengaged from the base 28 of the latch assembly 48. The clasp body 506 of the latch assembly 48 faces outwardly and away from the base 28. After step 80, the method then proceeds to remove the sterile contents within the volume 30 of the base 28. To provide access to an object, the lever body 504 can be moved without touching the base 28. Proceed to step 82 where the lid 26 is lifted from the base 28 by lifting. The method then proceeds to step 84, where the sterile contents are removed without touching the base 28. .

[0064] The autoclavable container 12 is aseptically autoclavable during the above-mentioned method. The apparatus may include various features that aid in the removal of the sterile contents contained within the container 12. For example, lever body 504 may be used to hold autoclavable container 12 in place during step 80. The bar body 504 is arranged to extend beyond 110° from the lid 26 so that it can be lifted by the bar body 504. Moreover, in the instance where the sterile content is a wirelessly rechargeable battery 14, , Fig. 2B battery The height of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14, which is labeled as Figure 2B shows base The depth of the base labeled as Therefore, during step 84, The wireless rechargeable battery 14 can be autoclaved without touching the base 28. 28. In some instances, the h in FIG. lid The lid is Depth of 26 and depth of base 28 h base The total height of the wireless rechargeable battery is 14 h ba ttery In such an example, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 Height h battery is the depth of base 28 h base To ensure a higher The encapsulable container 12 has a lid 26 with a depth h lid is the depth of base 28 h base twist It is manufactured to be deep.

[0065] In various embodiments, the latch assembly 48 may vary in configuration. As previously mentioned, the base 28 includes the lip 68 and the clasp body 506. The interface end 540 includes a hook-shaped profile 550, although in other examples, the interface The face end 540 may not include the hook-shaped contour 550 and / or may have a base. The interface end 28 may not include the lip 68. 540 may be configured to engage base 28 by alternative means.

[0066] The autoclavable container 12 is designed to allow permeation of the autoclavable container 12 by the sterilizing agent. The autoclave may include one or more apertures 32 configured to accommodate the autoclave. 1 illustrates an exterior surface 27 of a lid 26 of a clavable container 12, as shown. The lid 26 defines a plurality of openings 32. Further, as shown in FIG. a mount 34 for receiving a filter 36 defining a microbial barrier 40; In FIG. 6B, the filter 36 is configured to receive light that would otherwise pass through multiple apertures 32. Prevent or minimize the amount of contaminants that may enter the interior of the clavable container 12. For example, the filter 36 faces the interior of the autoclavable container 12. cooperates with the lid 26 and base 28 of the autoclavable container 12 to The sterility of the volume 30 can be maintained after the entire container 12 has been sterilized. This allows the lid 26 and base 28 to remain in place even if the autoclavable container 12 is moved to a non-sterile location. As long as the container remains sealed, the volume 30 can be kept sterile. In this example, the base 28 may define a number of apertures 32 and may include a filter 36. The device may include a mount 34 for receiving the

[0067] As shown in FIG. 6C, the base 28 of the autoclavable container 12 is adapted to support wireless charging. The battery 14 may include a plurality of receptacles 42 configured to receive the battery 14. FIG. 6C shows an autoclavable container 12 having two receptacles 42. The autoclavable container 12 is adapted to receive one or more wireless rechargeable batteries 14. Any suitable number of receptacles 42 for connecting the power supply 10 to the power source 12 may be provided. The rechargeable container 12 has a single receptacle for receiving a single wireless rechargeable battery 14. In some instances, the autoclavable container 12 may include only the tubule 42. In the above embodiment, the receptacle 42 can be omitted. It is also possible to receive one or more wirelessly rechargeable batteries 14 in the wall 43 of the room. do.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 6D, the base 28 of the autoclavable container 12 may be configured with a corresponding The receptacle 42 may include a plurality of protrusions 44 that may be aligned with the receptacle 42. 4 is defined by the exterior surface 27 of the autoclavable container 12 and the corresponding receptacle For example, the projection 44 in FIG. 6D can be aligned with the outer surface of the base 28. The surface 29 is defined by the receptacle 42 and is aligned with the receptacle 42. In the example where the rechargeable battery 14 is inserted into the receptacle 42, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is also The protrusions 44 are aligned in the same manner. In some instances, the autoclavable container 1 2, the protrusion 44 can be omitted.

[0069] The protrusions 44 on the base 28 allow the autoclavable container 12 to be mounted over the charging module 16. As described further herein, the charging module 16 may be , shaped to receive the protrusion 44 of the autoclavable container 12, i.e., The charging bay 46 (shown in FIG. 11A) may be included as an offset charging bay. Each protrusion 44 is adapted to hold the autoclavable container 12 and its contents in place on the charging module. 16. Attach each protrusion 44 to a corresponding charging base of the charging module 16 so as to align it over the charging base 16. The device is sized and shaped so that it can be placed on top of the 46. As mentioned, in the example where the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is inserted into the receptacle 42, The rechargeable battery 14 will align with the corresponding protrusion 44. By placing the protrusion 44 of the portable container 12 in the charging bay 46 of the charging module 16, The wireless rechargeable battery 14 is configured to transfer charging power from the charging module 16 to the wireless rechargeable battery 14. In some instances, the charging bay 46 is autoclavable. The autoclavable container 12 is an autoclavable container that does not include a receptacle 42. However, the autoclavable container 12 is placed on the charging module 16 and the The protrusions 44 may be included to allow for alignment as needed.

[0070] 6D shows an auto switch having two protrusions 44 corresponding to the two receptacles 42. The autoclavable container 12 is shown with a charging module on it. 1, the autoclavable container 12 may have any suitable number of projections 44 for placing the autoclavable container 12 on the module 16. For example, in one embodiment, the autoclavable container 12 can be The portable container 12 is placed on the charging module 16 and the single wireless rechargeable battery 14 is inserted. It may only include a single protrusion 44 for alignment with the charging bay 46. In an example, autoclavable container 12 may omit protrusions 44 .

[0071] Referring again to FIG. 6C, the plurality of receptacles 42 includes a floor 86. Further, each The receptacle 42 may include a number of standoffs 88 extending from the floor 86. For example, in FIG. 6C, each receptacle 42 includes four standoffs 88. The handoff 88 is a handoff switch that is connected to the receptacle 42 and is connected to the wireless rechargeable battery 14. The battery 14 is configured to contact the standoff 88 so as to be spaced from the floor 86. According to this method, the sterilizing agent is delivered to the autoclavable container 12 after it is autoclaved. and sterilized, it can circulate underneath the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. This also improves drying of the wireless rechargeable battery 14 after the autoclave cycle is completed. It can be improved.

[0072] Thus, the autoclavable container 12 includes a plurality of receptacles including a plurality of standoffs 88. In an embodiment including the device 42, a method for sterilizing the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 can be performed. The method includes spacing the bottom surface of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 from the floor 86 of the receptacle. placing the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 on the plurality of standoffs 88; The method includes placing an autoclavable container 12 in the oven and charging the sterilant with a wireless rechargeable battery 14. and sterilizing the autoclavable container 12 so as to contact the bottom surface of the container.

[0073] In various implementations, the number, arrangement, shape and size of the standoffs 88 may vary. For example, each receptacle 42 may include any suitable number of standoffs 88. In FIG. 6C, each receptacle 42 includes four standoffs 88. In other embodiments, the individual receptacles 42 may have a greater or lesser number of slots. The standoffs 88 may further include a standoff 88. Further, the standoffs 88 may be arranged in any suitable manner. The slits can be arranged in a rectangular fashion, a triangular fashion, a circular fashion, or any other fashion, such as that shown in FIG. 6C. The standoffs 88 may be arranged in any suitable manner. Shape, for example a spherical shape as shown in FIG. 6C, a pyramidal shape, a cubic shape or any other Additionally, the standoffs 88 may be of any suitable size. For example, the standoff 88 is larger than the receptacle 42 in FIG. The standoffs 88 shown in FIG. 1 may have different sizes and heights. Additionally, the individual standoffs 88 of the receptacle 42 may accommodate standoffs of different sizes and heights. The standoffs 88 may be spaced apart from each other, and the germicide may be able to migrate between the standoffs 88. The standoffs 88 can also be spaced apart to accommodate wirelessly rechargeable batteries. 14 is received by the receptacle 42, the standoff 88 contacts the receptacle 42. 14. The wireless rechargeable battery 14 may extend from the bottom surface thereof so as to contact the floor 86 of the wireless rechargeable battery 14. can be placed on the bottom surface of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. Finally, an autoclavable The container 12 may omit the standoffs 88 .

[0074] The size of the standoff 88 may be selected with a view to sterilizing the wirelessly rechargeable battery 12. For example, the shape or size of the standoff 88 may be such that the germicide is attached to the bottom of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The standoffs 88 are designed to contact the majority of the surface of the device. The selection can be based on the area of ​​the bottom surface of the pond 14. For example, The area of ​​the bottom surface of the wireless rechargeable battery 14 that is in contact with the It can be less than 25%, 20%, 15%, 10% or 5%. During the cleaving process, most of the bottom surface of the cell is exposed to the sterilizing agent. Expose greater than 75%, 80%, 85%, 90% or 95% of the surface area to the disinfectant It is possible.

[0075] The height of the standoff 88 can be selected from the perspective of charging the wirelessly rechargeable battery 12. As already mentioned, the power antenna 194 of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is connected to the charging module 16 is placed near the induction coil 130. In some instances, the induction coil 130 The shorter the distance between the power antenna 194 and the induction coil 130, the more effectively the charging power can be used. In another example, the power antenna 194 and the induction There is a threshold distance between the conductive coils 130, and at distances greater than this threshold distance, the charging voltage The efficiency of the induction coil 194 in transferring power to the power antenna 194 decreases. In any case, the height of the standoff 88 can be selected accordingly. 194 and the induction coil 130 while still maximizing the efficiency of the transfer of charging power. To allow contact of the germicide with the bottom surface of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14, a standoff 88 is provided. As another example, the height of the power antenna 194 and the induction coil 13 can be minimized. 0 while still maintaining the charging power transfer efficiency between the bottom of the wireless rechargeable battery 14. Set the height of the standoff 88 based on the threshold distance to allow contact of the disinfectant with the surface. For example, the height of the standoff 88 may be selected so that the Allow the disinfectant to come into contact with the surface of the device and In order to maintain the efficiency of the transfer of charging power, the .

[0076] The autoclavable container 12 may be formed with an aperture such as web 89 shown in FIGS. 6E-6F. The web 89 may also include a charging feature. The autoclavable container 12 receives the battery 14 and is placed over the wireless charging device 16. Once in position, the receptacle 194 is aligned with the inductive coil 130 so that the power antenna 194 and the inductive coil 130 are aligned. The battery 14 is configured to be aligned within the rechargeable battery compartment 42.

[0077] In FIG. 6E, base 28 includes a web 89 extending between floor 86 and interior surface 33. A receptacle 42 receives the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 and an autoclavable container 1 When the power antenna 194 and the induction coil 12 are placed on the wireless charging device 14, The housing of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 contacts the web 89 so that the connectors 30 are aligned. , web 89 is sloped downwardly from interior surface 33 to floor 86 .

[0078] In Figures 6E and 6F, the base 28 extends between a floor 86 and a standoff 88. It also includes additional alignment features such as ramps 89'. As shown, the receptor The wheel 42 includes a number of standoffs 88 that correspond to a number of lamps 89'. The ramps 89' extend between the floor 86 and the corresponding standoffs 88. Thus, the ramp 89' of FIG. 6F extends from the apex of the standoff 88 down to the floor 86. In some instances, the base 28 may include a ramp 89'. 1 and 2, and the web 89 extending between the floor 86 and the interior surface 33 can be omitted.

[0079] The lamp 89' indicates that the receptacle 42 receives the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 and also When the removable container 12 is placed over the wireless charging device 16, the power antenna 194 and and aligning the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 within the receptacle 42 so that the induction coil 130 is aligned. In some examples, the lamp 89' is configured to The wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 located within the (The antenna 194 and the induction coil 130 are not aligned.) For example, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 may be The corner of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is disposed between the standoff 88 and the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. In this example, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 1 can be placed in the receptacle 42. 4 contacts at least one of the lamps 89' and the autoclavable container 12 moves. When this happens, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is no longer in contact with the lamp 89'. The wireless rechargeable battery 1 can be slid along at least one lamp 89' until When the power supply 4 is no longer in contact with the lamp 89', the power antenna 194 and the induction coil 130 are aligned. Line up.

[0080] In FIG. 6G, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 12 protrudes from the housing 108 of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 12. The base 28 includes a web 89. In the illustrated embodiment, the ribs 89 ″ of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 12 are in contact with the receptacle 42 . Align the rechargeable battery 14 in the receptacle 42. The base 28 also has the web 89. In one embodiment, the ribs 89'' of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 12 and the webs 89 of the base 28 cooperate to Then, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 12 is aligned within the receptacle 42.

[0081] It should be noted that the base 28 may include any number of alignment features. In other instances, other components of the autoclavable container 12 may also include alignment features. For example, the lid 26 may additionally or alternatively include a support member 26a that is connected to the base 28. and when the autoclavable container 12 is placed over the wireless charging device 14, A web may be included to align the power antenna 194 and the induction coil 130. .

[0082] In some instances, a removable tray may be placed within the autoclavable container 12. For example, in the embodiment of Figures 7A and 7B, the removable tray 90 is attached to the base 28. In such an embodiment, a removable tray 90 is disposed within the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. One or more wirelessly rechargeable batteries 14 are placed on a removable tray 90 to receive the The removable tray 90 can be placed in the autoclavable container 12 to It is also possible to place the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 in the base 28. 7C to remove the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 from the base 28. The removable tray can be removed from the autoclavable container 12 immediately. 90 allows autoclaving of one or more wireless rechargeable batteries 14 prior to sterilization. One or more wirelessly rechargeable batteries 14 may be placed in the container 12 and sterilized. After the one or more wirelessly rechargeable batteries 14 are removed from the autoclavable container 12, It is possible.

[0083] As shown in FIG. 7D, the removable tray 90 includes a perimeter 92 that includes an opening 94. Thus, the perimeter 92 of the removable tray 90 may be referred to as an open perimeter 92. The removable tray 90 may include any suitable number of openings 94. As shown in FIG. The removable tray 90 includes two openings 94 so that the removable tray 90 can Even if the device contains materials such as metal that may inhibit the transmission of electromagnetic waves, The aperture 94 may be of any size suitable for permitting the transmission of electromagnetic waves. This can be done.

[0084] 7E and 7F show that the removable tray 90 includes a material that may inhibit the transmission of electromagnetic waves. In the example shown, the aperture 94 allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves. The induction coil 130 of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is shown to illustrate how it allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves. The inductive coil 130 is configured to receive charging power. The power antenna 194 of the charging bay 46 of the power module 16 is shown, and the power antenna 1 94, when the induction coil 130 is located near the power antenna 194, the wireless rechargeable battery 1 7E and 7F, the power antenna is configured to transmit charging power to the charging Further, the removable tray 90 of FIG. 7E includes an opening 94. The perimeter 92 is not an open perimeter since the removable tray 90 of FIG. It includes a mouth 94 and an open perimeter 92 .

[0085] 7E and 7F show the magnetic field 96 generated by the power antenna 194. The magnetic field lines are shown for illustration purposes. The power antenna 194 is connected to the inductive coupling of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The magnetic field 96 is generated to induce a current in the coil 130 and supply charging power to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The relationship between the magnetic field 96 and the induced current in the induction coil 130 is as follows: The higher the magnetic field 96, the larger the magnitude of the induced current in the induction coil 130. When flowing through a material that inhibits the transmission of electromagnetic waves, the magnetic field 96 becomes an eddy current, as shown in FIG. In response, the eddy currents 98 flow in a direction opposite to that of the magnetic field 96. It generates the magnetic field 100 and attenuates the strength of the overall magnetic field flowing through the display coil 130. Therefore, the strength of the overall magnetic field flowing through induction coil 130 is attenuated, and induction coil 1 The magnitude of the induced current 30 becomes smaller, and the charging power supplied to the wireless rechargeable battery 14 becomes smaller. become.

[0086] In Figures 7E and 7F, the magnetic field 96 is a material that inhibits the transmission of electromagnetic waves, as already mentioned. The material flows through a removable tray 90 that can contain the material. In FIG. 7F, the perimeter 92 of the removable tray 90 does not include an opening 94. The periphery 92 of the tray 90 includes an opening 94 so that more of the magnetic field 96 can pass through the removable tray. 90, and the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 receives a larger charging power. When the magnetic field 96 flows through the removable tray 90 of FIG. 7E, the vortex shown in FIG. Larger eddy currents, such as current 98, are induced by the magnetic field 96 and supplied to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. This is because the eddy current 98 induces a magnetic field in the opposite direction to the magnetic field 96. 99. Thus, the aperture 94 in the perimeter 92 is 194 to allow the transmission of electromagnetic waves such as the magnetic field 96 generated by the magnetic field 194. A current 98 is generated to provide more charging power to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 (removable (Compare with examples where the tray 90 does not include an opening 94, such as in FIG. 7E).

[0087] In FIG. 7D, the removable tray 90 defines a void 104 adjacent the opening 94. 7C, the void 104 is a support member 102 that supports the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. As shown, the void 10 4 is removed when the removable tray 90 is removed from the autoclavable container 12. The portion 15 of the rechargeable battery 14 received by the transfer tray 90 is supported by the support member 102. The removable trays 90 may be any suitable number of 7D. The removable tray 90 has two rechargeable batteries 14 configured to receive the two rechargeable batteries 14. The support member 102 includes two support members 102 and two corresponding voids 104 .

[0088] In the example where the base 28 includes the protrusions 44, the voids 104 are formed so that the removable tray 90 is not When placed in space 28, it can be positioned directly above protrusion 44. FIG. 7D shows protrusion 44. is shown in phantom, and void 104 is located directly above protrusion 44. According to this method, the wireless charging received by the void 104 is The battery 14 is positioned directly above the projection 44 when the removable tray 90 is placed within the base 28. As previously mentioned, the protrusion 44 is disposed within the charging bay 46 of the charging module 16. Thus, the wirelessly rechargeable battery received by the removable tray 90 14 provides charging power to the charging module when the removable tray 90 is placed in the base 28. The wireless rechargeable battery 14 is aligned with the charging bay 46 so that the battery 14 can be transferred from the charger 16 to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 .

[0089] The base 28 includes a receptacle 42 configured to receive the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. In the illustrative embodiment that defines the void 104, the removable tray 90 is shown in FIG. When placed in the base 28 so as to be directly above the receptacle 42. According to this method, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 received by the boyd 104 is removed. When the transfer tray 90 is placed in the base 28, it is received by the receptacle 42. For example, in FIG. 7A, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 includes a removable tray 90 disposed within the base 28. When placed in position, it is received by the receptacle 42. As previously mentioned, the receptacle The receptacle 42 is aligned with the corresponding protrusion 44 so that the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 inserted into the receptacle 42 is aligned with the corresponding protrusion 44. The removable tray 90 is aligned with the projections 44 so that the projections 44 are directly aligned. The wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is then received in the removable tray 90, which is placed in the base 28. Once the charging module 16 is connected to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14, charging power can be transferred from the charging module 16 to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The receptacle 42 is received by the battery 40 and aligns with a corresponding protrusion 44 so as to Align with bay 46.

[0090] In the example where the base 28 defines a receptacle 42, the receptacle 42 is shown in FIG. 7C and 7D, the floor 86 and the slats 88 are as previously described. Standoff 88 may also be included. In such an example, void 104 may be removed. When the removable tray 90 is placed within the base 28, the receptor 90 is inserted into the base 28 as shown in FIG. This method allows the void 104 to receive the The removed wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is inserted into the removable tray 90 when the removable tray 90 is placed in the base 28. 7A, is received by the receptacle 42 and has a standoff 88 and Thus, when the removable tray 90 is placed in the base 28, The battery 14 is received by the receptacle 42 and is wirelessly charged from the charging module 16. The wireless rechargeable battery 14 can then be charged by transferring charging power to the wireless rechargeable battery 14. The spaced apart area 86 of the chamber 42 allows circulation of the germicide beneath the wireless rechargeable battery 14. It is tolerated.

[0091] As already mentioned, the void 104 is configured to hold a portion of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 within the void 104. For example, in FIG. 7C, the wireless charging A portion 15 of the battery 14 is disposed within a void 104 in the removable tray 90. In such an embodiment, the receptacle 42 may include a wirelessly rechargeable battery 1 as shown in FIG. 4, and the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is mounted on a removable tray 90. When placed in base 28, it rests on a number of standoffs 88. The standoff 88 is not included, and the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is placed within the void 104. In one embodiment, the void 104 may be configured to receive wireless signals received by the removable tray 90. A portion 15 of the rechargeable battery 14 is received by the receptacle 42, and the receptacle 42 from the floor 86. Thus, the base 2 In an embodiment where the wireless charging device 8 does not include the plurality of standoffs 88, the size of the void 104 is Circulation of the sterilant beneath the battery 14 may still be permitted.

[0092] FIG. 7C shows the removable tray 90 removed from the base 28. The removable tray 90 is adapted to remove the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 received by the wireless rechargeable battery 14 from the base 28. As shown in Figure 7C, a removable tray is removed from the The support members 102 of the removable tray 90 are supported by the removable tray 90 when the removable tray 90 is removed from the base 28. , contacts the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. In this manner, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is When the energy tray 90 is detached from the base 28, it is removed from the base 28.

[0093] FIG. 7C illustrates the same example where a removable tray 90 is about to be placed into the base 28. Therefore, the support member 10 of the removable tray 90 is 2 also wirelessly recharges when the removable tray 90 is being placed in the base 28. Contact with battery 14.

[0094] In some instances, such as the instance of FIG. 7B, removable tray 90 and removable tray When the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 received by the wireless rechargeable battery charger 90 is placed in the base 28, the wireless rechargeable battery 14 is The receptacle 42 receives the rechargeable battery 14, and the removable tray 90 holds the battery. 7B. For example, in the case shown in FIG. As shown, the support members 92 support the removable tray 90 when the removable tray 90 is placed within the base 28. , no longer in contact with the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. Furthermore, the portion 15 of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 The removable tray 90 is no longer below the support member 92. When removed from the socket 28, the removable tray 90 contacts the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 and The rechargeable battery 14 is removed from the base 28 .

[0095] Advantageously, the removable tray 90 is removable when the removable tray 90 is removed from the base 28. When the battery is being charged or placed in the base 28, it comes into contact with the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. Therefore, the user does not need to physically contact the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is removed from the base 28 or placed within the base 28. There is no risk of compromising the sterility of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 when it is being recharged.

[0096] The removable tray 90 can also include a variety of features. As shown in FIG. 1, the removable tray 90 is easily grasped. and placing the container 12 in an autoclavable container and and one or more handles 106 that can facilitate removal from the active vessel 12. In some instances, the removable tray 90 can be an autoclavable container. A plurality of openings may be defined that allow circulation of the germicide within 12. When the autoclavable container 12 is placed in an autoclave and sterilized, the The removable tray 90 does not inhibit circulation of the sterilant.

[0097] In some instances, at least a portion of the autoclavable container 12 may include at least a portion The receptacle 42 may be partially transparent, translucent, and / or non-opaque, allowing a user to selectively insert the receptacle 42 into the receptacle 42. The wireless rechargeable battery 14 and / or the status of the battery 14 can be monitored. In some instances, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 may be configured to monitor the state of charge and / or state of battery health. In one embodiment, the battery may include a battery status indicator, such as an LED, that indicates The autoclavable container 12 may include a transparent portion, or the autoclavable container 1 2, when the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is placed in the receptacle 42, the power is transmitted through the transparent portion. The pond condition indicator may be at least partially transparent to allow viewing.

[0098] An exemplary wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is shown in Figures 8A-8E. As shown in Figure 8A, As shown, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 includes a housing 108. The housing 108 is disposed in the top portion 11. The top portion 110 and the bottom portion 112 are the same as the top portion 110. 0 and bottom portion 112 are sealably joined to form an autoclavable housing. It can be combined.

[0099] The top portion 110 may be formed with a battery head 114. The battery head 114 may include 8B, at the rear end of the tool housing 118 of the surgical tool 116. The surgical tool 116 can be sized to fit. M AND METHOD FOR WIRELESSLY CHARGING AM PCT International Application No. PCT / No. 2018 / 052854, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. is incorporated into the book.

[0100] The components of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 described herein are housed within a housing 108. As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8C, the housing 108 is welded to the housing 108 to form a one-piece structure, thereby forming a seamless bond. 8A and 8C. A seal 152, shown in FIG. 1, is disposed between the housing 108 and the cover 150 to seal the cover. The seal 152 can form an airtight barrier between the ozone layer 150 and the housing 108. It can be made of a material that is encapsulable and, optionally, compressible. For example, the seal 152 may comprise EPDM rubber or silicone rubber.

[0101] The housing 108 of the wireless rechargeable battery 14 is made of a material suitable for autoclave cycles. The components of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 disposed within the housing 108 may include: , a housing 108, power contacts 120, 122 and a cover 150. The battery 14 may be sterilized in the tool 1 by steam sterilization, hydrogen peroxide sterilization, or other suitable sterilization technique. 16 or separately from tool 116. That is, after the process is completed, the housing 108 or cover 150 has a minimum of 10 - 6 This means that the sterile assurance level (SAL) of The probability of there being a single viable microorganism on the item is less than one in a million This definition of sterile is based on the Safe Handling and Biol logical decontamination of medical devices s in Health Care Facilities and Nonclini The ANSI / AAMI ST35-1966, entitled "Standard Cal Settings" For alternative applications, the "sterilization" process is defined as the process After that, the housing 108 or the cover 150 is -4 If you have a SAL of That's enough.

[0102] Also, many versions of the wireless rechargeable battery 14 are available in autoclavable housings 1 08 or cover 150, but not necessarily so. This feature is It is often not part of the design of batteries that are not designed for medical / surgical applications. Similarly, this wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 feature may be referred to as a non-sterile battery in a sterile housing. Non-sterile batteries in sterile housings can be assembled into batteries that are often sterile. cell clusters, cell regulators (voltage regulators), transistors (e.g. F ETS), resistors, capacitors and power supplies such as a microprocessor or battery controller The cell cluster contains a circuit board on which the thermal components are monitored. Instead, the cell clusters are removably packed into autoclavable housings. Once the cell is seated in the housing, the housing is sealed. Therefore, the cells and other cluster forming components are kept in a sterile enclosure. The contacts, which are integral to both the cell cluster and the housing, Provides a contact path for current to flow from the battery. For details on the structure of the assembly, see "ASEPTIC BATTERY WITH A REMOTE VAL CELL CLUSTER, THE CELL CLUSTER CONFI GURED FOR CHARGING IN A SOCKET THAT RECE US Patent No. 7 entitled "IVES A STERILIZABLE BATTERY" ,705,559 B2 and "ASEPTIC BATTERY ASSEMBL Y WITH REMOVABLE, RECHARGEABLE BATTERY P ACK, THE BATTERY PACK ADAPTED TO BE USED Publication of PCT Patent Application entitled "WITH A CONVENTIONAL CHARGER" Further understanding can be obtained from WO 2007 / 090025 A1. The disclosures are incorporated herein by reference.

[0103] Some wirelessly rechargeable batteries 14 also include auxiliary components. These components The device may include internal sensors, data acquisition circuitry, memory, or a control processor. These components monitor the environment to which the battery is exposed and store data regarding the battery's usage. and / or may store data relating to the medical device in which the battery is installed. The auxiliary component is "BATTERY CHARGER ESPECIALLY U SEFUL WITH STERILIZABLE RECHARGEABLE BAT U.S. Patent No. 6,018,227 A entitled "S.TERY PACKS" and U.S. Patent No. 6,018,227 B entitled "S.TERY PACKS" YSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECHARGING A BATTER Y EXPOSED TO A HARSH ENVIRONMENT" PCT Publication No. 2007 / 0090788 A1 / PCT Publication No. WO 2007 / 015 639 A2 or similar auxiliary components. The disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. If one or more of these auxiliary components are included, the housing 108 may include an auxiliary component. The auxiliary contacts may include contacts (e.g., data contacts 124). , a signal is received from and / or transmitted to an auxiliary component. It may be a contact.

[0104] The battery head 114 may include power contacts 120, 122. The connectors 120, 122 are conductive members from which the tool 116 draws its energy supply current. In some instances, the power contact 120 is the negative pole of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 and The power contact 122 is the positive terminal of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. 2 is configured to removably couple the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 to the tool 116. More specifically, the power contacts 12 can be shaped and physically adapted. 0, 122 are used to establish physical and electrical connections with the tool 116. 116. Thus, the power contacts The power contacts 120, 122 are inserted into the tool 116 and a voltage is applied to the power contacts 120, 12 When the power contacts 120, 122 are activated so that power is applied across the The battery 14 provides power to the tool 116 .

[0105] The battery head 114 may also include a data contact 124. In an embodiment including multiple data contacts 124, the data and command signals are Data is written to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 through the data contact 124, and the data is also written to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 through the data contact 124. The wireless rechargeable battery 14 is read out through the connector 124. 4 communicates data with the tool processor of the surgical tool 116 using the data contacts 124. These signals can be transmitted using any suitable wired communication protocol. In another embodiment, the data contact 124 may be omitted. In the wireless rechargeable battery 14, data and instructions can be wirelessly written and The charge can be read from the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 via a line.

[0106] The physical structure of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is as described and illustrated herein. For example, the battery head 114, the power contacts 120, 122, and and data contacts 124 from the top portion 110 and / or from the wirelessly rechargeable battery 1 4. For example, one of the power contacts 120, 122 or The plurality of batteries 114 may be mounted directly to the tool housing 118 rather than to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. In another embodiment, the power contacts 120, 122 can be attached to the cover 150. Power contacts 120, 122 extend from the battery head 114 in FIG. 8C. Although shown as being connected to a power contact 120, 122, the power contacts 120, 122 are connected to a corresponding power contact 122 from the tool 116. The power contacts are inserted into the cover 150 and / or the housing 108. The cover 150 and / or the cover 120 and / or the cover 122 are partially or completely covered. Alternatively, it may be housed within a housing 108 .

[0107] As shown in FIG. 8C, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is For example, as shown in FIG. 8C, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 includes , one or more cells 126, an induction coil 130, a battery microcontroller 140, The battery includes a battery communication device 142, a gate 144, and a charging circuit 146. The battery 14 may include an NFC tag or RF tag that can be used to communicate with the charging module 16. A tag 148 having a communication antenna, such as an ID tag, may also be included. The battery components described in are connected to a circuit board 136 (shown in FIG. 8D ), etc. The circuit board may be included in the

[0108] Referring to FIG. 8D, one or more cells 126 may be disposed within the housing 108. The cells 126 are used to store charge within the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. As shown in FIG. 8B and FIG. 7C, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 includes six cells 126. However, in other instances, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 may have a smaller or even smaller number of A larger number of cells 110 may be included.

[0109] In some implementations, the cells 126 are lithium ion cells. For example, the cells 126 may be These include, but are not limited to, lithium ion ceramic cells, lithium iron phosphate, phosphorus nitride Lithium Iron Oxide Cells, Lithium Ion Nickel Magnesium Cobalt or Fed-Batch Rinsing Tin The cell may include any suitable nickel or lithium chemistry cell, including lithium cells. In one example, the cell 126 may be damaged during sterilization (e.g., during an autoclave process). High temperature cells configured to maintain functionality without damage or with reduced damage In another example, the cells 126 may be lead-acid or any other suitable type of cell. It may be a ru.

[0110] In some instances, the individual cells 126, when properly charged, contain lithium iron phosphate In this case, the cells 126 have a nominal cell voltage of 3.3 VDC. Additionally, the cells 126 are connected together in series. In the example shown, a wirelessly rechargeable battery The wireless rechargeable battery 14 includes six serially connected cells 126. This example is configured to output a potential of approximately 19.8 VDC. In some instances, at least some of the cells 126 may be connected together in parallel. The number and type of cells 126 within the battery may, of course, vary from the number and types described. and type may be different.

[0111] As shown in FIG. 8D, the ferrite base 128 is connected to the housing 118 and the cell 12. 6. As also shown, the induction coil 130 and the A line frequency coil 132 may be disposed on the ferrite base 128 and may be bonded to the The induction coil 130 may be attached using any suitable technique, such as a radio frequency (RF) The coil 132 and ferrite base 128 are further shown in Figures 8D and 8E. In the example shown in Figures 8D-8G, the ferrite base 128 is a monolithic structure. The induction coil 130 and the radio frequency coil 132 are made of the same ferrite. For example, as shown, the induction coil 130 and the The line frequency coil 132 is arranged such that the induction coil 130 is disposed within the radio frequency coil 132. In another embodiment, the induction coil 124 is arranged concentrically on the ferrite base 128. 30 and the radio frequency coil 132 may be disposed differently on the ferrite base 128. For example, the induction coil 130 and the radio frequency coil 132 may be 130 and the radio frequency coil 132 are placed on the ferrite base 128 so as to be coplanar. can be placed.

[0112] Ferrite base 128 is used to enhance the output of electromagnetic waves or radio frequency signals, etc. This reduces the amount of electromagnetic interference received from the radio signals that are being In the example shown in FIG. 8D to FIG. 8G, the induction coil The coil 130 is configured to receive electromagnetic waves for power transmission and also to receive radio frequency waves. The antenna coil 132 is configured to receive radio frequency signals for communication. The light base 128 transmits electromagnetic waves received by the induction coil 130 and radio frequency waves. In order to prevent electromagnetic interference of the radio frequency signals transmitted / received by the coil 132, It is used for this purpose.

[0113] In the example shown in FIGS. 8D-8G, an induction coil 130 and a radio frequency coil 1 32 are advantageously arranged on a single ferrite base 128 in a more compact manner. In some instances, the induction coil 13 allows for the construction of a wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. 0 and the radio frequency coil 132 can be placed on separate ferrite bases. In such an example, the radio range of the electromagnetic waves received by the induction coil 130 and and the radio range of the radio frequency signal transmitted / received by the radio frequency coil 132. The individual ferrite bases 128 can be selected such that is maximized.

[0114] However, in the configuration shown, the electromagnetic waves received by the induction coil 130 The radio range is determined by the radio frequency signals transmitted / received by the radio frequency coil 132. Since the range is smaller than the radio frequency range, the induction coil 130 and the radio frequency coil 132 are both The induction coil 130 can be placed on the same ferrite base 128. This maximizes the radio range of the received electromagnetic waves, while the radio frequency coil 132 The radio range of the radio frequency signals transmitted / received by the A ferrite base 128 may be selected.

[0115] Ferrite bases 128 should be selected based on their permeability and their Q. For example, a ferrite base with a higher magnetic permeability can be used. This can increase the radio range of the signals transmitted and / or received. The ferrite base with high Q is transmitted to the ferrite base and / or More effectively reduces the amount of electromagnetic interference from the increased power radio signals received from the Light Base. For example, the ferrite base 128 has a transparency of at least 700. It may have a magnetic constant and a Q of at least 20.

[0116] The induction coil 130 may comprise a material having an appropriate temperature rating. As shown, the temperature inside the autoclave can reach more than 120 degrees Celsius. To ensure proper functionality of the ILE 130, the induction coil must not exceed a temperature of 120 degrees Celsius. For example, the induction coil 130 may include materials having a temperature rating of at least 15 degrees Celsius. It may contain Litz wire with a temperature rating of 5 degrees.

[0117] As shown in FIGS. 8D-8G, the radio frequency coil 132 is mounted on a flexible printed circuit board. The plate 134 may be embedded in the medium of the plate 134. The windings are fixed relative to each other by the medium of a flexible printed circuit board 134. Adjacent windings of the coil 132 are fixed relative to one another within the medium of a flexible printed circuit board 134. This prevents the radio frequency coil 132 from aging due to use, i.e., temperature cycling and In other words, the radio frequency coil 132 is protected from damage and mechanical destruction. By setting in the medium of the circuit board 134, the windings of the radio frequency coil 132 are displaced. In some instances, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) is used to provide a robust structure that minimizes the risk of breakage. The medium 134 includes a resin.

[0118] The frequency of the radio frequency signals transmitted and received by the radio frequency coil is: Defined by the number of turns of the radio frequency coil and the spacing between the turns of the radio frequency coil. Therefore, the windings of the radio frequency coil 132 can be fixed relative to each other. As a result, the frequency of the radio frequency signal transmitted / received by the radio frequency coil 132 is The radio frequency coil 132 is protected from slight movements of the windings that can affect the frequency. Such slight movement of the windings may occur when the windings of the radio frequency coil 132 are wound around the flexible printed circuit board. If the wireless rechargeable battery 14 is not fixed to each other by the medium 134, This can occur by

[0119] The wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 includes a circuit board 136 disposed between the housing 108 and the cells. The circuit board 136 connects the cells 126 to the power contacts 120, 122. The circuit board 136 may include a plurality of circuit boards 136, each of which may be connected to a single circuit board 136. 1 is a battery master that controls the operation of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14, which is described more fully herein. A battery microcontroller 140 may be included or may be coupled to the battery microcontroller 140. is.

[0120] The battery microcontroller 140 may be any suitable controller, microcontroller, The battery may be or may include a microcontroller or a microprocessor. The controller 140 includes several different subcircuits, which are illustrated in FIG. The battery microcontroller 140 may be configured to wirelessly When the rechargeable battery 14 is placed in a low power state and when the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is It is possible to control when the substance emerges.

[0121] As previously mentioned, the induction coil 130 transmits an electromagnetic charging signal to the charging module 16. 8C, the charging power is received from The battery microcontroller 140 may be coupled to the induction coil 130 and may also be configured to The charging circuit 146 can be coupled to the battery 142. The charging circuit 146 facilitates charging, i.e., The device includes one or more circuit components that provide a charge or current to the capacitor 126. Thus, the induction coil 130 is configured to receive a charging signal from the charging module 16. and the signal is sent to the charging circuit 146 for use in charging the cell 126. The charging circuit 146 is configured to receive the current and convert it into a current. Also, the current and / or voltage may be adjusted to match the desired current or voltage of the cell 126. When the cell 126 is charged to its maximum charge state or to a predefined charge state, the charge The battery microcontroller 140 controls the charging circuit 146 so that current is further supplied to the cell 126. It is possible to prevent the supply of

[0122] As also shown in FIG. 8C, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 connects the cell 126 to a power contact. Gate 1 includes one or more circuit components that are selectively coupled to gates 120, 122. The gate 144 may also include one or more transistors, such as a field effect transistor. The cell 126 may include multiple transistors, which are The cell 126 is connected to the power contacts 120, 122 for selective communication with the power contacts 120, 122. Activating the battery by the microcontroller 140 to electrically couple to the battery 122 can be done.

[0123] In the example shown in FIGS. 8D-8G, the battery communication device 142 is a radio frequency coil 132. Additionally, as shown in FIG. 8F, a battery communication device 142 A battery coupled to the microcontroller 140 for wireless The tool 116, the charging module 16, and and / or may allow communication with computing devices such as tablets or servers. In another example, the battery communication device 142 may be an infrared (IR) transceiver or The wireless transceiver may be, but is not limited to, a ZigB Any wireless protocol and / or uses technology to send and receive data wirelessly.

[0124] When the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is connected to the tool 116 or charging module 16, battery communication The communication device 142 may be located within the tool 116 (or another suitable medical device) or within a charging 1. Exchange signals with a complementary transceiver in module 16. For example, battery communication device 142 The authentication data may be sent to a medical device to authenticate the tool 116 and / or the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The medical device communication module (not shown) may then transmit the medical signal to the medical device communication module (not shown) and / or to the medical device. The authentication data can be received from the communication module. 142 is a charging module for enabling authentication of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 by the charging module 16. The wireless rechargeable battery 14 can then transmit authentication data to the charging module 16. The electrical module 16 and / or the tool 116 may be This allows the system to ensure that only compatible components are used together.

[0125] Alternatively, in some instances, the battery communication device 142 may communicate using a suitable wired protocol. The data may be sent to the tool 116 and / or a computing device using a 16 and / or a wired transceiver for transmitting data from a computing device. In such an example, a user may use a battery communication device 142 to communicate with a wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 , sending data to the charging module 16 and / or the tool 116 and / or wirelessly Receive data from the rechargeable battery 14, the charging module 16 and / or the tool 116 It is possible.

[0126] The battery communication device 142 may also include a tag 148, shown in FIG. 8C. Alternatively, the battery communication device 142 and the tag 148 may be separate devices. In some instances, the tag 148 may be used to communicate with the charging module 16. Alternatively, the tag 148 may include an integrated antenna (not shown) for battery powered communication. 142 or may be a stand-alone component with an integrated antenna. In some instances, the state of health, the state of charging, and / or the wireless charging Battery data, such as battery operation data, of the rechargeable battery 14 can be stored on the tag 148. Also, charging modules using NFC, RFID or any other suitable communication protocol 16. In some instances, the tag 148 can be sent by the charging module 16. A passive tag is a tag that is inductively powered via an electromagnetic field, such as the field generated by a gyroscope.

[0127] The wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 may also include a thermal insulation material 138. As shown in FIG. 1E, the thermal insulating material 138 is disposed between the cell 126 and the ferrite base 128. The thermal insulation material 138 may be disposed at least partially between the cells 126 and the housing. The thermal insulating material 138 may also be disposed at least partially between the housing 108. The autoclave is configured to insulate the cell 126 from high temperatures. In instances where the cells 126 may have degradation issues when exposed to high temperatures, the thermal insulation material 138 , minimizing damage sustained during a sterilization or autoclave cycle. By placing it between the cell 126 and the induction coil 130, the housing of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 The induction coil 130 can be placed as close as possible to the bottom of the 108. This allows for optimal charging. This ensures the electrical characteristics of the cells 126 while maintaining protection of the cells 126 from high temperature environments.

[0128] In some instances, the thermal insulation material 138 is a polyimide aerogel, a silica aerogel, For example, the thermal insulation material 138 may include a material selected from the group consisting of alumina, cellulose, arsenic, cellulose acetate, cellulose ether, and cellulose phosphate. , with a thermal conductivity of approximately 32.5 mW / (m * K) aerogel The thermal insulation material 138 may also be compressed without affecting its thermal conductivity. This is because the insulating material 138 can be compressed without losing its insulating properties. aerogels such as polyimide aerogels, silica aerogels or carbon aerogels In one embodiment, the thermal insulation material 138 is When placed within the housing 108, it can be compressed approximately 50%.

[0129] FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing various subcircuits or components of the battery microcontroller 140. The following subcircuits or components are shown in FIG. Although shown as being contained within 0, one or more of the subcircuits or components The plurality may be included in any suitable device, module or portion of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. I want to be recognized for what I can gain.

[0130] In some examples, the central processing unit (CPU) 154 includes a battery microcontroller 1 40 and the battery controller. The flash memory 156 stores instructions that are executed by the CPU 154. As will be described more fully in, the flash memory 156 may be connected to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. instructions used to regulate the charging of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14; The data and the usage history of the tool 116 to which the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is attached are described. The same data is stored.

[0131] The random access memory 158 is read by the battery microcontroller 140. It also serves as a temporary buffer for the generated data. Clock 160 provides a clock signal used to regulate the operation of CPU 154. Although shown as a single block for simplicity, the CPU clock 160 An on-chip oscillator and a subcircuit that converts the output signal from the oscillator into a CPU clock signal It should be appreciated that the real-time clock 162 includes a clock path that is used to generate a clock at regular intervals. It is generating a signal.

[0132] An analog comparator 164 and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) 166 are One or more sensors or other components of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14, such as a sensor (not shown) In FIG. 5, the subcircuits shown above are used to process the output signals of the The devices are interconnected by a single bus 516. Note that this is for simplicity's sake. Please be aware that in practice dedicated lines may connect specific subcircuits together. Similarly, it will be appreciated that the battery microcontroller 140 may include other subcircuits. These subcircuits are not particularly relevant to the present disclosure and will not be described in detail.

[0133] FIG. 10 illustrates the instructions executed by the battery microcontroller 140 as well as the flash A block of data structures 168 that can be stored in flash memory 156 (shown in FIG. 5). This data structure 168 may store one or more pieces of data, such as battery operating data. The number of records or files may be stored as one or more fields 170. By way of example, the identification data 172 can be stored in a file and can also be stored in a wirelessly rechargeable battery. It can be used to identify the pond 14. The identification data 172 can be, for example, a serial number, It may include a lot number, manufacturer identification and / or license code. Other identification information may be used to authenticate the wireless rechargeable battery 14 (e.g., if the wireless rechargeable battery 14 Whether the tool 116 can be powered or not by the charging module 16 and by the tool 116, respectively, to determine whether the battery is being charged. can be read by the charging module 16 to which the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is connected. The flash memory 156 stores the useful life 174 (sometimes called “useful The useful life data 174 may also include a column showing the useful life data (referred to as "life data"). , battery expiration data, the number of charging cycles that the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 has undergone, and One or more of the autoclaving procedures or cycles that have been subjected to the battery 14 can contain multiple data types. Other columns are generated by the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 The nominal open circuit voltage 176 of the signal to be recharged, the current 17 that the wireless rechargeable battery 14 can generate, 8, and the amount of available energy (expressed, for example, in Joules) can.

[0134] Charging instructions 182 for the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 can be stored in field 170. Data is taken from U.S. Patent Nos. 6,018,227 A and 6,184,655 B1. The disclosed battery memory can contain the types of data described herein. The disclosure of this U.S. patent is incorporated herein by reference.

[0135] The flash memory 156 stores the charging history 184 of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 and the autoclave It also includes data describing the charging history 186, e.g., the charging history of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. As part of 184, data indicating the number of times the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 has been charged, as well as individual Indicates when each individual charge cycle began and / or ended. A time stamp can be stored.

[0136] As part of the autoclaving history 186 of the wireless rechargeable battery 14, the flash memory 156 is data indicating the total number of times the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 has been autoclaved; and and / or the temperature at or above the threshold at which the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is considered to be at autoclave temperature. Data can be stored indicative of the cumulative amount of time the device has been exposed to higher temperatures. In this example, the threshold temperature is about 130 degrees Celsius. In a more specific example, the threshold temperature is about 134 degrees Celsius. However, it will be appreciated that the threshold temperature can be any suitable temperature. The autoclaving history 186 column 170 indicates that the wireless rechargeable battery 14 may potentially be subjected to excessive Data indicating the number and / or cumulative amount of time exposed to autoclave cycles The autoclaving history 186 may also include a Peak autoclave temperature data showing the highest autoclave temperature recorded, and wireless A rechargeable battery 14 is present in the autoclave during each autoclaving cycle. The amount of time that the wireless rechargeable battery 14 was autoclaved, as well as the longest It may also include a single time period.

[0137] The measured post-charge voltage field 188 shows the measured voltage of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 after each charge. In some instances, column 188 includes data indicative of the loaded voltage measured during the last charge. The column includes only those measurements for cycles 1 to 10 of the charge cycle. Data is stored indicating the highest battery temperature measured during the preceding charge cycle. Column 190 again shows the charge time for the last 1 to 10 charge cycles of the battery. It may include only data indicating the highest temperature measured during the period.

[0138] The flash memory 156 also includes a device usage field 192. As discussed below, In addition, the device usage column 192 indicates that the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is used to provide power. The device 110 may store data obtained from the tool 116 or other medical device. In the device usage column 192, the number of times the wireless rechargeable battery 14 was connected to the tool 116 is displayed. The number of trigger pulls of the tool 116 while the tool 116 is in operation (i.e., the number of trigger pulls of the tool 116 while the tool 116 is in operation) 6) the total amount of time that the wireless rechargeable battery 14 has powered the tool 116 during runtime; The number of power cycles that the tool 116 has been subjected to; the maximum temperature that the tool 116 has been exposed to; 16 current consumption, tool 116 speed histogram, serial number list, or wireless charging and / or data indicative of other identifiers of devices with which the battery 14 has interacted. However, any other suitable data may be stored in the device usage field 192. It should be understood that the data stored in the device usage field 192 does not include patient data. The data can be sent by the communication module of the medical device 150 and can also be sent via the battery communication It can be received by the device 142.

[0139] 11A-11C further illustrate the charging module 16. Thus, the charging module 16 includes a plurality of charging electrodes configured to receive a plurality of protrusions 44. The autoclavable container 12 includes a bay 46. Charging module 16 is inserted into charging bay 46 of charging module 16 so that protrusion 44 is positioned over charging bay 46 of charging module 16. It can be placed on top of 6.

[0140] In various illustrative examples, the charging module 16 may include any suitable number of charging bays 46. For example, in FIG. 11A, the charging module 16 includes six charging bays 18. In this embodiment, the charging module 16 may include any number of charging bays 46, two or more (e.g., For example, the charging module 16 may include two, three, four, eight, etc. charging bays 46. ), and the structure of the charging module 16 can be changed accordingly. In this example, the number of charging bays 46 in row R and the number of charging bays 46 in column C are 6 can accommodate autoclavable containers 12 that include different numbers of protrusions 44. For example, the charging module 16 of FIG. There are three rows R, and the charging bay 46 includes two columns C. Thus, there are three protrusions 44. and an autoclavable container 12 having two protrusions 44. 2 can be placed on top of the charging module 12.

[0141] The charging module 16 may be connected to one autoclavable container 12 or to multiple autoclavable containers 12. 1, the three autoclavable containers 12 can be used to receive the three autoclavable The containers 12 are positioned along three rows C of the charging modules 16. A small number of autoclavable containers 12 can be placed on the charging module 16. Additionally, the autoclavable containers 12 may be arranged along row R. If the autoclavable container 12 is placed on row R or column C of the charging module 16 , the protrusions 44 of the autoclavable containers 12 are located within all charging bays 16 in row R or column C. For example, the autoclavable container 12 includes two protrusions 44, and In addition, these two protrusions 44 are located in two of the three charging bays 46 in row R. can be placed along row R so that

[0142] The charging bays 46 can be arranged in any suitable manner. For example, in FIG. The charging bays 46 are arranged in two rows R, each row R including three charging bays 46. The six charging bays 46 in FIG. 11A are arranged in three columns C, each of which contains two charging bays 46. Alternatively, it may be described as being arranged in another arrangement. The charging module 16 includes a single protrusion 44 for receiving the protrusion 44 of the autoclavable container 12. In another example, the charging bay 48 may include a single row R or column R. It can be placed in C.

[0143] In various embodiments, the charging module 16 may include any suitable power supply for charging the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The charging module may be configured in any suitable manner. For example, referring to FIG. The charging bays 46 of the 16 are configured to receive the protrusions 44 of the autoclavable container 12. In another example, the charging bay 46 is shown as a substantially flat surface with a wireless The charging surface was essentially flat, similar to the charging surface of a Qi (Quality Interconnect) charger. In some instances, the charging bay 46 may be configured to prevent the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 from sliding out. The device may include a friction surface for stopping the device.

[0144] As shown in FIG. 11A, each charging bay 48 includes a power antenna 194 and a communication The power antenna 194 may include a receiving antenna 196. The power antenna 194 of the charging bay 48 is shown as a virtual coil. The wireless rechargeable battery 14 is arranged so that the induction coil 130 of the battery 14 is located near the power antenna 194. 14 is positioned near the charging bay 14, the receptacle 4 of the autoclavable container 12 The wireless rechargeable battery 14 disposed within the wireless communication device 10 is configured to supply charging power to the wireless rechargeable battery 14 disposed within the wireless communication device 10. Antennas 196 are shown as phantom antennas within each charging bay 46. When the wirelessly rechargeable battery 16 is located near the charging bay 48, the communication antenna 196 of the charging bay 48 , and in response, a wireless device disposed within the receptacle 42 of the autoclavable container 12 configured to establish communication with the battery microcontroller 140 of the rechargeable battery 16 There are.

[0145] For example, each receptacle 42 and projection 44 of the autoclavable container 12 may be The charging module 16 is configured to align with the charging bay 46 of the charging module 16. The wirelessly rechargeable battery 16 is placed in the receptacle 42, and the autoclavable container 1 is placed in the receptacle 42. 2 on the charging module 16, the wireless rechargeable battery 14 is connected to the power antenna 1 94 supplies charging power to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 16, and the communication antenna 196 A power antenna 194 and a power supply 196 for communicating with the battery microcontroller 140 of the battery 16 Located near the communications antenna 196.

[0146] As also shown in FIG. 11A, the charging module 16 is arranged in a virtual rectangular block 1 98. Also internal to the charging module 16. There is a charger controller represented by a virtual rectangular block 200. When the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is placed on the charging module 16, the power source 198 The charger controller 200 applies a charging current to the power source 198. The charger controller 200 also regulates the charging of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The data is retrieved from the internal memory of the wireless rechargeable battery 14 and written to the internal memory of the wireless rechargeable battery 14. It is also possible to write data.

[0147] Further, referring to FIG. 11B, the power antenna 194 and the communication antenna 196 are The autoclavable container 12 is coupled to the autoclaving controller 200. Each wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 in its associated receptacle 42 of the rechargeable container 12 When positioned near the charging module 16 so as to be located near the charging bay 46, The rechargeable battery 14 is connected to the charger controller 20 via a communication antenna 196 in the charging bay 46. 0 and also receives charging power through the power antenna 194 of the charging bay 46. You can receive it.

[0148] The charging module 16 is connected to the wireless rechargeable battery 1 which is being charged by the charging module 16. The display may include a display area 202 including a plurality of indicators that provide information related to the four conditions. In one example, the charging display 202 is connected to the individual charging bays 46 of the charging module 16. The charging display 202 displays the wireless device being charged by the charging bay 46. The charging display 2 may include an indicator that displays the state of charge of the rechargeable battery 14. 02 is the health of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 (not shown) being charged by the charging bay 46 In one embodiment, the individual wireless rechargeable batteries may also include indicators that display the status of the individual wireless rechargeable batteries. The 14 health conditions are: SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERM INING AN AMOUNT OF DEGRADATION OF A MEDI US Patent Publication No. US 2018 / 013666 entitled "CAL DEVICE BATTERY" The determination can be made in a manner similar to that described in No. 0372806 A1. The disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety. The indicator device 204 can be used to implement the above-mentioned functions. , illuminating all or a portion of the indicator 204 to indicate the state of health and / or state of charge. The device may include an LED or other light source that indicates the individual points to the user. Indicator 204 displays the state of health and / or state of charge of each wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. Any other suitable device or display that allows a user to view the data. Additionally or alternatively, one or more of the indicators 204 may include may also be provided on or in the individual wirelessly rechargeable batteries 14.

[0149] As described more fully herein, the health of an individual wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 may be monitored by a The data representing the status and state of charge is stored in the charging bay 46 to which the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is adjacent. The charging module 16 is connected to the individual wireless rechargeable batteries 14 via the communication antenna 196 of the The data can be sent from the communication antenna 196 to the charger controller 200. The charger controller 200 may include a state of charge indicator and / or a state of health indicator. reflecting the charge status data and health status data received from the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. In order to achieve this, the display area 202 is controlled.

[0150] In some instances, the display area 202 may display an overview of the environment in which the charging module 16 is located. A temperature indicator (not shown) may also be included to display data representative of the ambient temperature. The appliance controller 200 receives one or more signals representative of the perceived ambient temperature from a temperature sensor. The charger controller 200 controls the temperature indicator to detect The measured temperature may be displayed in the form of a digital display or any other suitable display.

[0151] In another example, the display area 202 may include a reflection that the user can select or press. The charger controller 200 may include a push icon (not shown). Selects or presses the refresh icon and receives a signal in response The charger controller 200 may also display the display area 2 in response to the received signal. A refresh of the display area 202 can be initiated. The state of charge of the wirelessly rechargeable batteries 14, the state of health of each wirelessly rechargeable battery 14, and the This may include redetermining and displaying the ambient temperature of the environment in which the power module 16 is located. do.

[0152] In one example, the charging module 16 and / or the autoclavable container 12 are individually of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 and / or the sterile volume 30 (shown in FIG. 2B ). The sensor may include one or more sensors that measure the measured sterility. A signal representing the charger controller 200 can be sent to the charger controller 200, and the charger controller 2 00 indicates the measured sterility state in an associated indicator (not shown) in display area 202. It is possible to do so.

[0153] Additionally or alternatively, the charger controller 200 may display an indicator (see FIG. (not shown) to indicate the sterility status of individual wirelessly rechargeable batteries 14 and / or volumes 30. For example, a wireless rechargeable battery 14 may be placed in the autoclavable container 12, In addition, once the autoclavable container 12 is sterilized, the temperature within the autoclavable container 12 The temperature sensor detects temperatures indicative of an autoclave process (e.g., temperatures above 120 degrees Celsius) or other sterilization process, and Also, the pins or portions of data stored in the memory (not shown) are connected to the volume 30 and The wireless rechargeable battery 14 disposed in the Another sensor detects when the autoclavable container 12 has been opened (e.g., the top portion has been removed). It can detect the pin or pinout of the data stored in the memory. In part, the volume 30 and the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 disposed therein are no longer in a sterile state. The charger controller 200 can reflect the fact that the auto-clack A signal indicative of the sterility of the sterilizable container 12 can be received, and a display area 202 An indicator within the container can reflect its sterility.

[0154] FIG. 11B is a block diagram of the charging module 16. In the example shown in FIG. The charging module 16 transmits a wireless charging signal to wirelessly charge the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. FIG. 11C shows the wireless charging module 1 6. The charging module 16' is also shown in FIG. In addition, a wireless charging signal is provided to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 in order to wirelessly charge the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. It is a wireless charging module that supplies

[0155] As shown in FIG. 11B, the charging module 16 includes a power source 198, a charger controller, The charging mode includes a controller 200, a memory 206, and one or more indicator devices 204. The charger 16 includes a charger power antenna 194 and a charger communication antenna 196. 11A. Also included in the charging module 16 is a charging bay 46. In one example, the charging module 16 is In another example, the charging module 16 is a wireless charging device. The autoclavable container 12 can be placed in the autoclavable container 12 for wirelessly charging the rechargeable battery 14. Alternatively, the charging surface may be a wireless mat, tray, inspection station or other surface that In this case, the charging module 16 may be embedded in the tool 116 or another suitable device. It is also possible.

[0156] As shown in FIG. 11C, the charging module 16' includes a power source 198, a charger controller, The system includes a controller 200, a memory 206, and one or more indicator devices 204. However, charging module 16' also includes charging bay 46', which is an example of charging bay 46. The charging bay 46' performs the tasks of a power antenna 194 and a charger communication antenna 196. The antenna 208 is configured to implement the The power antenna 194 and the charger communication antenna 196 are implemented in the present specification. The method may be configured to perform any of the tasks described above. In the illustrative example, charging module 16' is a Wireless Power Consortium (Qi) charger. It's fine.

[0157] Power supply 198 provides line current and energy to the other components of charging module 16. In FIG. 11B, the power supply 198 converts the The power is applied to the antenna 194 and is fed to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 by the antenna 194. In FIG. 11C, power supply 198 also generates a signal that enables the supply of line charging power. , similarly applied to the antenna 208, and to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 by the antenna 208 It generates a signal that enables the supply of wireless charging power.

[0158] The charger power antenna 194 of FIG. 11B receives a signal from a power source 198 and The wireless charging signal is converted into a wireless charging signal that is wirelessly transmitted to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. , a radio frequency (RF) signal that can be received by the induction coil 130 of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. Therefore, the charger power antenna 194 transmits a charging signal to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. Similarly, antenna 208 in FIG. and converts the signal into a wireless charging signal that is wirelessly transmitted to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The wireless rechargeable battery 14 may be configured to transmit a charging signal to the wireless rechargeable battery 14.

[0159] In one example, the charger controller 200 selectively enables the power antenna 194. Also, transistors, switches or other devices may be used to selectively disable Thus, a switching device (not shown) such as In the example where the antenna 196 is activated, the charger controller 200 194, for example by blocking current from flowing to the power antenna 194. The charger controller 200 may also deactivate the power antenna 194. The wireless rechargeable battery 14 receives a signal from the power source 198 and transmits the signal wirelessly to the wireless rechargeable battery 14. an antenna that converts the wired charging signal into a line-charging signal and / or transmits the charging signal to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14; The capabilities of 208 can be selectively enabled and selectively disabled.

[0160] The charger controller 200 transmits a signal having the appropriate current, voltage and frequency to the charger power supply. The power supply 198 may include a processor for regulating the power supply 198 to supply the power antenna 194. The charger controller 200, for example, when the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 requests additional charging ( In response to the request, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is wirelessly The charger controller 200 controls the preparation of a charging signal for charging the wirelessly rechargeable battery. Upon receiving a charging request from the battery 14, the charger controller 200 determines whether or not there is sufficient charge to It can be determined whether the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 has a certain level of health. In the illustrative example, the charger controller 200 may be configured to receive battery health information from the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The status data is compared to a predetermined threshold. If the battery health status data meets the predetermined threshold, If so, the charger controller 200 approves the charging request and starts the charging. The device power antenna 194 or antenna 208 is used to transmit a charging signal to the wireless rechargeable battery 14. The power supply 198 is commanded to supply power.

[0161] The memory 206 is a computer readable memory device coupled to the charger controller 200. In one example, the memory 206 is a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory. The memory 206 is a nonvolatile random access memory (NOVRAM). When executed by the controller 200, a charging sequence that regulates wireless charging of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is performed. In one example, the memory 206 includes wireless rechargeable battery data and charging parameter data. Data indicative of the state of health and / or state of charge of battery 14 is also stored. For example, in one instance, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 may be configured to monitor the state of health and / or health of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. Alternatively, data indicating the charging status is sent to the charger communication antenna 196. The antenna 196 transmits the state of health data and the state of charge data to the charger controller 200. The charger controller 200 then stores the data in the memory 206. The memory 206 may be a flash memory 156 (described further herein), In the flash memory example, the charger communication antenna 196 is connected to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. When power is not applied and / or communication with the battery microcontroller 140 If not, data representative of the state of health and / or state of charge of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 can be received.

[0162] The charger communication antenna 196 is configured to communicate bidirectionally with the battery communication device 142. In one example, the charger communication antenna 196 transmits battery health status data and and / or battery charge status data from memory 206 and transmits the data to the charger. The charger communication antenna 196 is connected to the controller 200. The charger controller 200 can receive a charging request from the battery 14 and can also control the charger controller 200 to Similarly, the antenna 208 in FIG. 2 to record battery health status data and / or battery charge status data. 206 and provides the data to the charger controller 200. The charger 200 receives a charging request from the battery 14 and transmits the charging request to the charger controller 200. It can be configured as follows.

[0163] In one example, the charger controller 200 selectively enables the communication antenna 196. Also, transistors, switches or other devices may be used to selectively disable Thus, a switching device such as a In the example where the antenna 194 is activated, the charger controller 200 196, for example by blocking current from flowing to the communication antenna 196. The charger controller 200 may also deactivate the communication antenna 196. The battery communication device 142 communicates bidirectionally with the battery communication device 142 to receive battery health status data and / or 2. Receive battery charge status data from memory 206 and transmit the data to charger controller 206. 00, receives a charging request from the wireless rechargeable battery 14, and transmits the charging request to the charger controller 16. Selectively enabling and selectively using the antenna 208's ability to transmit to the roller 200 It can be made impossible.

[0164] The indicator device 204 may be configured to indicate the status of the charging module 16 and / or the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The indicator device 204 includes a display, a speaker, and a light source (LED). The display may include at least one of a light source such as a reflective LED. It may be an LCD, LED, or other type of display. In some instances, The charging module 16, 16' and / or the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 may be connected to a plurality of indicators. As shown in FIG. 11A, the indicator device 204 can indicate the state of In one example, the charger controller 200 may be a wireless Battery health status data and / or battery charge status data received from the rechargeable battery 14 One or more indicator devices 204 may be activated based on, for example, The charger controller 200 determines whether the battery state of health data meets a predetermined threshold, or If it is exceeded, you can make the LED emit a green color (or another suitable color). If the battery health status data is less than a predetermined threshold, the charger controller 200 You can make the LED emit red color (or another suitable color). The device 204 can display the overall health status of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 to the user. Additionally or alternatively, the indicator device 204 may be used to indicate the charging status of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. It is also possible to indicate a status. For example, the indicator device 204 may indicate when the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is full. If the wireless rechargeable battery 14 is not fully charged, it will emit a first color light. When charged, one or more LEDs or other devices can emit a second color of light. The wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 may include one or more LEDs to indicate the battery status to the user. It is further contemplated that the number of indicator devices 204 may be included, so that The wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 itself may include a light source, a display, or a speaker.

[0165] In one example, the charging module 16 may include multiple charging bays 46, with each charging The bay 46 includes a separate power antenna 194 and a communication antenna 196. The module 16' may include multiple charging bays 46', each of which may be The individual charging bays 46 and 46' thus are referred to herein as configured to receive a separate wirelessly rechargeable battery 14, as will be more fully described; For example, the charging modules 12 and 12' can be It may include two charging bays 46, 46' of the same shape, or may be of different shapes and / or or two or more charging bays of different shapes to accommodate batteries of different sizes; 6, 46'. Thus, each charging bay 46 may include a communication antenna 196. 3 to communicate with each wireless rechargeable battery 14 placed near the charging bay 46. Also, the power antenna 194 can be used to provide charging power to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. Similarly, each charging bay 46' can use an antenna 208 to It is possible to communicate with each wireless rechargeable battery 14 placed near the charging bay 46'. The antenna 208 can also be used to provide charging power to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. Each charging bay 46 and 46' may be configured as a recessed volume within the surface of the charger. Alternatively, each of the charger modules 12, 12' may include a plurality of Each charging bay 46, 46' may include a charging bay 46, 46', each of which may be identically configured. The shape and size are set to.

[0166] In one example, each power antenna 194 of each charging bay 46 is connected to a wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The charging bay 46 can only supply charging power when the device is placed near the charging bay 46. Therefore, if the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is not placed near the charging bay 46 (i.e. If the device controller 200 does not detect the proximity of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 to the charging bay 46, If so, the charger controller 200 may disable the power adapter for that charging bay 46 to conserve power. Antenna 194 can be deactivated or otherwise disabled.

[0167] 12-14 show a wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 and a charging module as described herein. To provide electrical charge (i.e., "charge") a battery that can be used with the module 16. 1 is a flowchart of an example method 1000. In one example, the method 1000 The information stored in one or more memory devices of the module 16 and / or the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 may be stored in the memory device or devices. The method is implemented by executing computer readable instructions stored in a charger controller. The battery microcontroller 200 and / or the battery microcontroller 140 are referred to herein as To implement the functions of the method 1000 as described, the memory 206 and / or flash memory 208 may be used. The processor 152 may execute instructions stored in flash memory 156.

[0168] Referring to FIG. 12, in one example, the charging module 16 includes a a communication antenna 19 for detecting one or more wirelessly rechargeable batteries 14 disposed on 6 is enabled or activated 1002. In a particular example, the communication antenna 196 is The power antenna 194 is activated while the communication antenna 196 is deactivated. Once enabled, the charging module 16 enters discovery mode. During discovery mode, the wireless rechargeable battery When the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is placed near the charging bay 46, the charging module 16 For example, an autoclavable container 12 containing a wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 may The rechargeable battery 14 is placed on the charging module 16 so that it is positioned adjacent to the charging bay 46. When the battery is turned on, the wireless communication field generated by the communication antenna 196 is transmitted to the battery communication device 142. The wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 initially supplies 1004 energy to the tag 148. One or more components of the rechargeable battery 14 (e.g., the battery microcontroller 140) Additionally or alternatively, the memory device may be in a low power state in which it is at least partially deactivated. The battery microcontroller 140 may detect whether the wirelessly rechargeable battery 1 4 can be detected when placed near the charging module 16.

[0169] When the tag 148 is energized, the field detection pins in the tag 148 respond by Alternatively, the device may be configured 1006. As will be fully described, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is placed in close proximity to When the device is paired with a corresponding charging bay 46, the field detect pins can be enabled. Setting 1006 the pin causes the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 to exit 1008 from a low power state. (i.e., “wake-up”) refers to an operating state in which the components of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 are activated. In one example, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 enters a low power state and a full power state. During the power state, the battery is turned on until charging power is provided by the charging module 16 (e.g., the power amplifier). until an electromagnetic field is established by the antenna 194 and supplies charging power to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14) , drawing power from the battery cell 126.

[0170] As used herein, a low power state refers to a period when at least one of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is in a low power state. Some parts are disabled, and the wireless rechargeable battery 14 is means a power state that consumes less power than in all power states that are enabled. In one example, the battery microcontroller 140 may While in the low power state, it may draw a current of approximately 20 milliamps (ma) or less. Alternatively, the low power state may be determined by the battery microcontroller 140 notifying the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 Less than 5% of the current that the battery microcontroller 140 would draw if the battery was in a full power state. At least some components of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 are unused so that the battery draws a full current. and power states in which parts of the battery microcontroller 140 are disabled. It is also possible to characterize it as such.

[0171] In one example, the tag 148 is energized by an electromagnetic field generated by the communication antenna 196. When energy is supplied, the antenna in the tag 148 or battery communication device 142 A ring message is sent to the communication antenna 196 to connect the battery communication device 142 to the communication antenna 196 (thus connecting the wireless rechargeable battery 14 to the charging bay 46 and the charging In a particular example, the tag 148 is coupled to a communication antenna 196. In response to the supply of energy to the tag 148, the battery communication device communicates with the battery using the NFC protocol. The NFC tag can be paired with the communication antenna 196 by the device 142. Wirelessly rechargeable batteries using Bluetooth or any other suitable protocol 14 may be paired with a charging module 16 and / or a charging bay 46. During pairing of the wired rechargeable battery 14 and the charging module 16, authentication is performed from the wireless rechargeable battery 14. Receiving data to enable authentication of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 by the charging module 16 In one example, battery authentication data can be stored in the tag 148, and , a communication antenna 196 is used to enable reading by the charger controller 200, This allows authentication of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 by the charging module 16. In this manner, the charging module 16 can charge the approved wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. Therefore, it is possible to ensure that charging power is supplied only from the charging module 16.

[0172] In one example, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 may exit the low power state in several stages. The first stage is to provide 1004 energy to the tag 148. to cause the battery communication device 142 to exit the low power state and In the second stage, the battery communication device When the seat 142 and the charging bay 46 are paired, the remaining portion of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 The battery microcontroller 140 (including the battery microcontroller 140) may exit 1008 from a low power state. Alternatively, the tag 148 may be powered 1004 to make it wirelessly rechargeable. All portions of the battery 14 may be brought out of the low power state substantially simultaneously, or may be brought out of the low power state substantially simultaneously. Any other suitable sequence for exiting the power state may be implemented by the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. can be done.

[0173] In one example, the battery microcontroller 140 detects whether the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is in a low power state or not. After exiting 1008, the method 1000 waits a predetermined amount of time (150 milliseconds) before moving to the next step. The method may wait a certain amount of time (e.g., seconds or another suitable amount of time). After the given amount of time has elapsed, The battery microcontroller 140 reconfigures the field detect pins to “communicate” with the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. In the pass-through mode 1012, the tag 148 can store The stored data is sent to the charging module 16 using the communication antenna 196, and Data can also be sent from the charging module 16 to the tag 148. The stored data is stored when the battery microcontroller 140 is in an inactive, low power state. in good condition, damaged, or otherwise in communication with the charging module 16 and / or tag 148 can be read by the charging module 16 even if the I want you to recognize this.

[0174] The tag 148 is paired and the pass-through mode is set 1012, and the charging module 1 6. Data relating to the battery status (hereinafter referred to as "battery status data") of a wirelessly rechargeable In one example, the charging module 16 starts receiving 1014 from the battery 14. Antenna 196 is used to request battery status data from battery microcontroller 140. The battery microcontroller sends one or more messages to the battery communication device 142. The controller 140 receives the message from the battery communication device 142 and responds by Provide battery status data 1016. In one example, the battery microcontroller 140: Temporarily store battery status data on tag 148 for transmission to charging module 16 The charging module 16 can then read the battery status data directly from the tag 148. and storing the battery status data in the memory 206 of the charging module 16. can be done.

[0175] The battery status data may include the state of charge, state of health, and / or any other information related to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The state of charge may include the capacity of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14, or any other suitable data. and the current charge level of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14, i.e., whether the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is fully charged or not. The data may include data representing the amount of charge required to reach a charged state.

[0176] In a particular example, the battery microcontroller 140 sends Battery status data may be stored in the tag 148 in a predetermined block of data. As each block of data is sent to the charging module 16, the charger controller 200 To verify successful receipt of a block of data, a communications antenna 196 is used. The battery microcontroller 140 then sends an acknowledgement message or signal to the battery microcontroller 140 using the In this example, each block of data is 64 bytes. Alternatively, each A block of may contain any suitable number of bytes.

[0177] When the charging module 16 receives the battery status data, the charging module 16 The display can be updated 1018 to reflect the received data. The controller 200 sends commands or signals to the display area 202 and and causing a charging status indicator to reflect the current state of charging of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 based on the data. and based on the received data, the health status indicator can be configured to determine the status of the wireless rechargeable battery 14. It can reflect the current health state.

[0178] Referring to FIG. 13, battery status data is received and the display area 202 is updated The charging module 16 then requests (1020) battery operating data from the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. In one example, the battery operating data may be stored in the data structure described above with reference to FIG. Additionally or alternatively, the charging module may include data stored in the charging module 168. The charger controller 16 may request and receive any other suitable data. The roller 200 transmits a signal or request to receive battery operating data to the communication antenna 19. 6. The communication antenna 196 transmits the signal, i.e., the request, to the battery communication device. 1022 to the battery communication device 142, which in turn can transmit a signal, i.e. The battery microcontroller 140 then sends a request to the battery microcontroller 140. In response, the battery microcontroller 140 prepares the signal for transmission to the charging module 16. To this end, battery operational data can be stored in a tag 148 of the battery communication device 142 .

[0179] In a particular example, the battery microcontroller 140 sends Battery operating data may be stored 1024 in tags 148 in predetermined blocks of data. In a manner similar to that described above, individual blocks of data are sent to the charging module 16. Once 1026 is sent, the charger controller 200 will receive the block of data successfully. To verify that the signal has been received, a communication antenna 196 is used to receive an acknowledgment message, i.e. A signal is sent to the battery microcontroller 140. In a particular example, individual blocks of data Each block is 64 bytes. Alternatively, each block of data may be any suitable number of bytes. The charging module 16 includes a battery microcontroller 140 that controls the charging Continue to transmit battery-operated data until a message is sent indicating that transmission of battery-operated data is complete. Alternatively, the charging module 16 may require additional blocks of data. The battery operating data continues to be collected until a certain amount of battery operating data is received by the charging module 16. In one example, a predetermined amount of battery operating data may be requested for three In another example, the predetermined amount of battery operating data includes a fixed size (i.e., the amount of data that can be stored in data structure 168) Includes.

[0180] Once the transmission of the battery operating data is complete, the charging module 16 The battery microcontroller 140 then notifies the battery sends a message to the battery microcontroller 140 requesting that it respond 1028 This request can be called a "charge preparation request." When the battery microcontroller 140 receives a charge preparation request, the battery microcontroller 140 For example, the battery may be capable of determining whether a battery parameter or parameters are within an acceptable range. For example, the battery microcontroller 140 may determine whether the voltage output by the cell 126 is acceptable. It can be determined whether the battery parameters are within acceptable ranges. When the battery microcontroller 140 determines that displays a message indicating that the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is ready to receive charging power. The message can be sent 1030 back to the charging module 16. The charge preparation confirmation message is a confirmation to the charger controller 200. , that the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 (and its components) has left the low power state and is in a full power state. The battery microcontroller 140 may also serve as a notification of the charging power. Disabling or deactivating the battery communication device 142 to prepare for receipt For example, the battery microcontroller 140 may be configured to detect when the charging module 16 is drawing power. The battery is switching to a handover state or is otherwise not providing charging power to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. A signal or message is sent from the charger controller 200 indicating that charging is being prepared. When the charging module 16 receives the charging readiness confirmation, the charging module The battery 16 supplies charging power to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 as will be described with reference to FIG. However, if the battery microcontroller 140 does not send a confirmation that it is ready to charge, or alternatively, one or more battery parameters are outside the acceptable range. When the error message is sent, the charging module 16 cuts off power to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. Delivery of the may be prevented and method 1000 may end.

[0181] In one example, the error message may be generated in response to a self-diagnostic procedure or by a battery microcontroller. In response to other tests performed by the controller 140, the battery microcontroller 14 For example, the battery microcontroller 140 may be configured to generate a a sensor signal representative of one or more parameters of the battery; The sensor signal is compared against a predetermined threshold or usage criteria to determine whether the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is in a suitable state. whether it is operating normally or is otherwise in an acceptable state of health The error message can be sent to the battery via the battery communication device 142. The microcontroller 140 can transmit and receive signals using the communication antenna 196. The error message can be received by the charging module 16. The health status indicator can be reflected in, for example, a wireless rechargeable battery. 14 has an error or is otherwise in an unacceptable charging state, Health status indicators can be textual, graphical, or and / or displaying a light having a predetermined color to indicate that replacement is suggested. This can display an indication that the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 should be replaced.

[0182] Referring to FIG. 14, the charging module 16 disables the communication antenna 196. i.e., deactivating 1032 (e.g., by removing power to communication antenna 196). ), and enables or activates 1034 the power antenna 194 (e.g., For example, by providing power to the power antenna 194, the wireless rechargeable battery 14 The charger controller 200 then starts the process of supplying charging power to the To transmit charging power to the rechargeable battery 14, a power antenna 194 is induced into the battery induction coil 130. In one example, the charger controller 200 To provide charging power to the rechargeable battery 14, a Wireless Power Consortium (Qi) wireless Execute a line charging protocol to inductively couple the power antenna 194 to the battery induction coil 130. 1036. Alternatively, the charger controller 200 may be configured to control the power antenna 194 and the battery Any other suitable method for providing wireless charging power to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 using the induction coil 130. It is also possible to implement an appropriate protocol.

[0183] When the power antenna 194 and the battery induction coil 130 are inductively coupled, Using a sensor, charging power is wirelessly supplied from the charging module 16 to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. In one example, the charger controller 200 operates the charging process in a loop. Charging power is then provided for a predetermined amount of time. In the illustrative example, the predetermined amount of time is two minutes. Typically, the predetermined amount of time is 30 seconds or any other suitable amount of time. During the loop, the charger controller 200 wirelessly transmits a request to receive battery charge status data. The battery microcontroller 140 periodically sends 1040 the request to the rechargeable battery 14. and transmits a response message including the current charging status of the wireless rechargeable battery 14 to the charger controller. The charger controller 200 then updates the charge state indicator to Update the display area 202, such as to reflect the current state of charging of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. The wireless rechargeable battery 14 may not yet be fully charged. When the charger controller 200 determines that the charger is The charging process loop can continue until a predetermined amount of time has elapsed. When charging power is provided 1038 via the charger controller 200, the charger controller 200 controls the power antenna 194. 1044, and the method 1000 begins (i.e., step According to this method, the charger controller 200 is The method 1000 will be executed in a loop until the battery 14 reaches a fully charged state. Alternatively, the charger controller 200 may be configured to detect when the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is fully charged. The wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is continuously charged without periodically returning to the beginning of the method 1000. Charging power can be provided 1038 .

[0184] While the charging loop is running, the wireless rechargeable battery 14 is charged to a full charge state. When the electric appliance controller 200 determines the charger, the charger controller 200 changes the display area 202 to The wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 may be updated to reflect that charging has been completed (e.g., (by lighting the charge status indicator a particular color, such as green or blue). The controller 200 then stops supplying charging power to the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 and also turns off the power amplifier. The charger 194 is then disabled or deactivated 1044. and / or remove the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 from the autoclavable container 12; It can also be used as needed.

[0185] During the charging process, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 displays the charging status in the charging module display area 202. In addition to the charging module 16 displaying its status and health status, Or the state of health can be visually indicated. For example, the battery microcontroller 14 The battery level indicator can be coupled to one or more LEDs, such as a battery status indicator. The cross-controller 140 may be configured to check the battery status if the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 is not fully charged. The indicator can emit a first color of light (e.g., blue) and the battery can be fully charged. When the battery is turned on, the battery status indicator can emit a second color of light (e.g., green). The cross controller 140 detects whether the battery health status is an error or an unacceptable level of health. Alternatively, the battery status indicator could emit a third color of light (e.g., red) to indicate degradation. In an embodiment in which the housing 108 is at least partially transparent, the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 Once the battery is microbially sealed within the container 12, the user will see a light emission from the battery status indicator. It is possible.

[0186] The method 1000 herein may be implemented by either the power antenna 194 or the communication antenna 196 at a time. Although it is described as operating with only 196 activated, the power is Both the power antenna 194 and the communication antenna 196 are connected so that the power is applied to the antennas simultaneously. It should be appreciated that simultaneous activation is also possible. In such an instance, the charger controller The controllers 200 are synchronized with each other so that data is sent through only one antenna at a time. Alternatively, the charger controller 2 can use both antennas independently. 00 indicates that the charger controller 200 can use both antennas simultaneously for data and / or and a power antenna 194 and a communication antenna 195 for transmitting and / or receiving power. It is also possible to operate both 96 at the same time.

[0187] The base 28 for the autoclavable container 12 is open for a more efficient sterilization process. This base is shown to be more effective at removing bacteria and to be more effective at preventing bacteria from entering the tissue. The inclusion of a chard textured surface can improve drying characteristics during pasteurization. As shown in FIG. 15A, the base 28 may be textured to improve drying characteristics. The inner surface 33 may be textured with a In the book, the textured interior surface 33 is The textured interior surface 33 is hydrophilic. The surface is preferably resistant to water contact and can exhibit a water contact angle of less than 90 degrees. Thus, the hydrophilic nature of the textured surface of Base 28 allows for a more effective germicidal process. It is possible to do this.

[0188] Any suitable base 28 for the autoclavable container 12 may be used to improve drying characteristics. For example, the base 28 of FIG. 15B may optionally include a textured surface. Optionally, the receptacle 42 has an inner surface 33 that is In the example of FIG. 15B, the receptacle 42 includes a floor 86 and a wall 43. The floor 86 is also textured with Texture 208'' (see this specification). In the book, the textured floor 86 is textured. (which may be referred to as work floor 86) thus improving the drying characteristics of base 28 of FIG. 15B. The textured surface for the The textured interior surface 33 includes a textured floor 86. As shown in Figures 15A and 15B Other examples of base 28 contemplated herein include, but are not limited to, the examples shown: A suitable textured surface may also be included.

[0189] FIG. 16 shows a side view of the base 28 of FIG. 15B. As shown, The interior surface 33 of the receptacle, including the floor 86, is textured with a texture 208''. In other instances, any element of the base 28 may be textured. It may or may not be textured. In the illustrative example, the exterior surface 29 of the base 28, the wall 210 of the interior surface 33, and the wall of the receptacle 42 43 and standoffs 88 can be textured. In yet another example, only floor 86 may be textured. In some instances, the container may be autoclavable. Other elements of 12 may include textured surfaces, such as the exterior surface of lid 26. 27 and / or the interior surface 31 may be textured.

[0190] 17A and 17B are enhanced by the hydrophilic nature of the textured surface. In FIG. 17A, the water droplets 212 are 15B. In FIG. 17B, the water droplet 214 is on a non-textured surface, i.e. The chard processing bed 86 is placed on the chard processing bed 86. As shown, the water droplets 212 are The textured floor 86 and the 90 degree angle are less than 90 degrees so that the textured floor 86 is hydrophilic. On the other hand, the water droplet 214 forms a contact angle θ1 of less than 100 degrees on the non-textured floor 86. forms a contact angle θ2 with the non-textured floor 86 that is greater than 90 degrees so that the surface is hydrophobic. Since the contact angle θ1 is smaller than 90 degrees and the contact angle θ2 is larger than 90 degrees, The amount of water droplets 212 in contact with the textured floor 86 is approximately equal to the amount of water droplets 212 in contact with the non-textured floor 86. 6. In another embodiment, the texture of the base 28 is The textured surface may be hydrophilic and the contact angle θ between a water droplet and the textured surface may be 1 is less than 80 degrees, less than 70 degrees, less than 60 degrees, less than 50 degrees, less than 40 degrees, less than 30 degrees, 2 is less than 80 degrees, less than 70 degrees, less than 60 degrees, less than 50 degrees, less than 40 degrees, less than 30 degrees, It may be less than 0 degrees or less than 10 degrees.

[0191] During the autoclave process, the autoclavable container 12 enters the sterilization phase first. During the sterilization phase, the sterilizing agent permeates the autoclavable container 12 and enters the base 28. The steam condenses on the surface 33 and / or floor 86. During the cleaving process, steam is released as hot water droplets onto the interior surface 33 and / or the base 28. or condensation on the floor 86. As already mentioned, contact between the water droplets and the textured surface The amount of contact between the water droplet and the non-textured surface is greater than the amount of contact between the water droplet and the non-textured surface. Hot water droplets in contact with the granulated surface transfer more heat to the inner surface 33, This removes more bacteria from the surface 33. This phenomenon is illustrated in Figures 17A and 17B. The amount of heat transferred from the water droplet 212 to the inner surface 33 is the same as that transferred from the water droplet 214 to the inner surface 33. is greater than the amount of heat transferred to

[0192] After the sterilization phase, the autoclavable container 12 then undergoes a drying phase. During the phase, the temperature of the base 28 increases and transfers heat to the inner surface 33 of the base 28, sterilizing the Evaporate the water droplets from the phase. As already mentioned, the water droplets and the textured surface The amount of contact between the water droplet and the non-textured surface is greater than the amount of contact between the water droplet and the non-textured surface. As the temperature of the base 28 increases, more heat is transferred to the water droplets on the textured surface. This phenomenon is shown in Figures 17A and 17B. The amount of heat transferred from the base 28 to the water droplet 212 is equal to the amount of heat transferred from the base 28 to the water droplet 214. More than the amount of heat.

[0193] The textured surface of the base 28 is preferably hydrophilic. In addition, any suitable texture may be used such that the textured surface exhibits a water contact angle of less than 90 degrees. For example, the texture 208' in FIG. 15A has a uniform size and The texture 208'' of FIG. 15B includes pyramidal vertices of variable size and uniform spacing. In another example, the texture includes pyramidal vertices of uniform size and It may contain vertices of any suitable shape, spaced apart, or of variable size and spacing. For example, the textured surface of base 28 may have hemispherical peaks of uniform size and variable spacing. It can be textured with a texture that contains points.

[0194] FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B standoff Standoff 88 shown as The height can be based on a textured surface. As already mentioned, h stan doffmaximizes the efficiency of charging power transfer between the power antenna 194 and the induction coil 130 while still allowing the germicide to come into contact with the bottom surface of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14. Furthermore, h standoff Wireless rechargeable battery 14 and to facilitate proper sterilization and proper drying of the autoclavable container 12; Water droplets placed on the textured surface do not come into contact with the bottom surface of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14 Therefore, h standoff is shown in Figure 17A. So, the height of the water droplets is h droplet h standoff Select to be less than In one such example, standoff Has a textured surface The water droplets arranged on the bottom surface of the wireless rechargeable battery 14 are prevented from contacting the bottom surface of the wireless rechargeable battery 14. 0.5% to allow the germicide to contact the bottom surface of the wirelessly rechargeable battery 14, and 10%, 25% 4mm to maintain charging power transfer efficiency higher than 50%, 75% or 90% Torr or less.

[0195] Shape and variable or uniform size and spacing, as well as the texture of the textured surface. Textures can also be defined using roughness profiles. The char is shown in Figure 18A. The texture of the textured surface is shown in Figure 18B. In the image, the texture profile P(x) is used to capture the image. As shown, Then, the texture profile P(x) is the smaller peaks and valleys of the texture, It also captures the larger curvature of the texture. In the interest of analyzing the peaks and valleys, the It is advantageous to remove the larger curvature. The larger curvature of the texture is shown in FIG. The larger the curvature, the greater the curvature. To remove the waviness profile W(x), we subtract the texture profile P(x) from This is filtered out and outputs the roughness profile Z(x) shown in FIG. 18D.

[0196] This roughness profile Z(x) allows the textured surface to be textured using various parameters. Three exemplary parameters can be used to define the texture of the surface of the workpiece. Each of these example parameters is referenced to a mean line 216. The average line 216 is a distance between the roughness profile R(x) and the average line 216. 6 and the area between the roughness profile R(x) and the average line 216, The areas under the roughness profiles Z(x) are defined as being equal. is the sampling length l r has been analyzed over a wide range.

[0197] In FIG. 18E, the arithmetic mean height R a The roughness profile Z(x) is defined using Arithmetic mean height R a is the sampling length l r Roughness profile Z(x) and average The roughness profile Z(x) is calculated as the average absolute value of the difference between the average lines 216. Mean surgical height R a The textured surface is hydrophilic and has a water contact angle of less than 90 degrees. It can be any suitable value to indicate the angle, e.g., the arithmetic mean height R a can be higher than 2 micrometers and lower than 4 micrometers. do.

[0198] In Figure 18F, the mean square deviation R q The roughness profile Z(x) is defined using The mean square deviation R q is the sampling length l r Roughness profile Z(x) and average is defined as the mean square of the difference between the average lines 216 of the roughness profile Z(x). Squared deviation R q The textured surface is hydrophilic and has a water contact angle of less than 90 degrees. For example, the arithmetic mean height R a can be higher than 2 micrometers and lower than 5 micrometers .

[0199] In FIG. 18G, the average width of the profile element RS m Using the roughness profile Z(x) The average width of the profile element RS is defined. m is the sampling length l r Over It is defined as the average length of the profile element. The profile element is shown in FIG. X s1 , X s2 , X s3 , X si and X sm Profile required Raw average width RS m The textured surface is hydrophilic and has a water contact angle of less than 90 degrees. Any suitable value can be used to indicate the antennae. Average element width RS m is higher than 10 micrometers and lower than 40 micrometers. It can be made lower.

[0200] Other parameters not shown in the figure are also used to plot the roughness profile Z(x). For example, the maximum height R z is the roughness profile Z( The roughness profile Z(x) is defined as the maximum peak-to-peak height of the Maximum file height R z The textured surface is hydrophilic and is less than 90 degrees The water contact angle can be any suitable value. Maximum file height R z is higher than 20 micrometers and 30 micrometers It can be made lower.

[0201] The base 28, including the textured surface, can be manufactured using a variety of methods. For example, the base 28 may be configured to allow the transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough and to withstand temperatures above 140 degrees Celsius. The base 28 may be molded from a polymeric material having a low glass transition temperature. In another example, the inner surface of the 8 can be molded to exhibit a contact angle of less than 90 degrees. The base 28 may be molded from a polymeric material, but once molded, the base 28 may be textured. For example, after the base 28 is molded from a polymeric material, a charring process may be applied. A laser can be used to texture the base 28 .

[0202] Terms I. An autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery comprising: Housing and a cell disposed within the housing; a ferrite base disposed between the cell and the housing; an induction coil disposed on the ferrite base to receive electromagnetic waves; An induction coil comprising: a radio frequency coil disposed on the ferrite base for receiving a radio frequency signal; a radio frequency coil configured to receive the The housing and the cell are disposed between the induction coil and the radio frequency a microcontroller coupled to the coils; a thermal insulating material disposed at least partially between the cell and the ferrite base; 16. An autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery comprising:

[0203] II. The autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery of clause I, The rechargeable battery includes a second thermal barrier disposed at least partially between the cell and the housing. Contains insulating material.

[0204] III. An autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery according to any of the preceding clauses I or II. The housing includes a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion and the bottom portion are configured to be coupled.

[0205] IV. The autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery of clause III, wherein said microcontroller Rollers are disposed above the cells and below the top portion of the housing.

[0206] V. The autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the thermal insulation A material is disposed above the cells and below the microcontroller.

[0207] VI. The autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery of clause II, wherein said second thermally insulating material is disposed below the cell and above the ferrite base.

[0208] VII. The autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery of any of the preceding clauses, wherein said thermal insulation The rim material has a thermal efficiency of 30mW / (m at 298 Kelvin. * It has a thermal conductivity of less than 1.5 K.

[0209] VIII. The autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery of any of the preceding clauses, wherein said heat The insulating material includes an aerogel.

[0210] IX. The autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery of clause II, wherein said second thermally insulating material is 30mW / (m at 298 Kelvin * It has a thermal conductivity of less than 1.5 K.

[0211] X. The autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery of clause II, wherein the second thermally insulating material is Includes aerogel.

[0212] XI. An autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery comprising: Housing and a cell disposed within the housing; a thermal insulating material disposed at least partially between the housing and the cell; a ferrite base disposed between the cell and the housing; an induction coil disposed on the ferrite base to receive electromagnetic waves; An induction coil comprising: a radio frequency coil disposed on the ferrite base for receiving a radio frequency signal; configured to receive, The ferrite base is a monolithic component, and the radio frequency coil and and the induction coil shares the ferrite base. A radio frequency coil; The housing and the cell are disposed between the induction coil and the radio frequency A microcontroller coupled to several coils 16. An autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery comprising:

[0213] XII. The autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery of article XI, wherein said induction coil and and the radio frequency coil is concentrically disposed on the ferrite base.

[0214] XIII. Autoclavable wireless charging of any one of clauses XI and XII a power battery, the induction coil and the radio frequency coil being It is concentrically disposed on the ferrite base so as to be disposed within a radio frequency coil.

[0215] XIV. Any one of the autoclavable wireless rechargeable batteries listed in Articles XI to XIII The induction coil and the radio frequency coil are A radio frequency coil is disposed on the ferrite base so as to be coplanar.

[0216] XV. An autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery according to clauses XI to XIV, The module is rated for a temperature of at least 155 degrees Celsius.

[0217] XVI. The autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery of clauses XI to XV, wherein the ferrite The base has a relative magnetic permeability of at least 700.

[0218] XVII. The autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery of clauses XI to XVI, The light base has a Q of at least 20.

[0219] XVIII. An autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery comprising: Housing and a cell disposed within the housing; a thermal insulating material disposed at least partially between the housing and the cell; a ferrite base disposed between the cell and the housing; an induction coil disposed on the ferrite base to receive electromagnetic waves; An induction coil comprising: A radio frequency coil, wherein adjacent windings of the radio frequency coil are connected to the flexible printed circuit. The flexible printed circuit board is fixed to each other by the medium of the wiring board. embedded in a medium, the flexible printed circuit board being disposed on the ferrite base; the radio frequency coil is configured to receive a radio frequency signal; The ferrite base is a monolithic component, and the radio frequency coil and and the induction coil shares the ferrite base. A radio frequency coil; The housing and the cell are disposed between the induction coil and the radio frequency A microcontroller coupled to several coils 16. An autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery comprising:

[0220] XIX. The autoclavable wireless rechargeable battery of clause XVIII, wherein said flexible print The medium of the printed circuit board includes a resin.

[0221] XX. Polymeric autoclavable container for sterilization having improved drying characteristics hand, The lid and It allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves through it and has a glass transition temperature above 140 degrees Celsius a base comprising a polymeric material, the base having an interior surface that is hydrophilic; Equipped with At least one of the base and the lid is autoclavable with a sterilizing agent. defining a plurality of openings configured to permit transmission through the container; Autoclavable container.

[0222] XXI. A method for manufacturing a base for an autoclavable container, the method comprising: The insulator must be designed to allow the transmission of electromagnetic waves through it and have an internal surface that exhibits a contact angle of less than 45 degrees. For autoclavable containers from polymeric materials having a glass transition temperature greater than 140 degrees Fahrenheit forming said base Includes.

[0223] XXII. The method of clause XXI, wherein the interior surface exhibits a water contact angle of less than 80 degrees.

[0224] XXIII. Any one of the methods of clauses XXI and XXII, comprising an internal table The surface exhibits a water contact angle of less than 70 degrees.

[0225] XXIV. Any one of the methods according to clauses XX to XXIII, wherein the inner surface is 6 It exhibits a water contact angle of less than 0 degrees.

[0226] XXV. A method of manufacturing a base for an autoclavable container, the method comprising: It allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves through it and has a glass transition temperature above 140 degrees Celsius forming a base for an autoclavable container from a polymeric material; The molded base is textured so that the interior surface of the base exhibits a water contact angle of less than 45 degrees. - Processing step and Includes.

[0227] XXVI. The method of claim XXV, further comprising providing a textured molded base. Step is a step that uses laser texturing to create texture on the base floor. It further includes a

[0228] XXVII. A wireless rechargeable battery, an antenna configured to receive electromagnetic waves; An autoclavable container configured to receive the wirelessly rechargeable battery When placed on the device, the antenna is aligned with the induction coil of the wireless charging device. and an alignment device configured to align the wirelessly rechargeable battery in an autoclavable container. A housing having an embodying feature. A wireless rechargeable battery comprising:

[0229] XXVIII. An autoclavable container for sterilizing wireless rechargeable batteries, comprising: The cloacable container is It allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves through it and has a glass transition temperature above 140 degrees Celsius A wireless device comprising a base including a polymeric material and an antenna configured to receive electromagnetic waves. a base defining a receptacle configured to receive a rechargeable battery; Equipped with The base includes a receptacle for receiving a wirelessly rechargeable battery and a receptacle for receiving a wirelessly rechargeable battery. When the rechargeable container is placed on the wireless charging device, the antenna and The wirelessly rechargeable battery is inserted into the receptacle so that the inductive coil of the wireless charging device is aligned. The alignment feature is configured to align the alignment feature within the

[0230] XXIX. An autoclavable container for sterilizing wireless rechargeable batteries, comprising: The clavable container is The lid and a base defining a receptacle configured to receive a wirelessly rechargeable battery; Equipped with One of the base and the lid is adapted to sterilize the autoclavable container with a sterilizing agent. defining a plurality of apertures configured to permit transmission of the vessel; The receptacle includes a floor and a standoff extending from the floor, whereby A wirelessly rechargeable battery received by the receptacle is disposed on the standoff. The bottom surface of the wireless rechargeable battery is exposed to the disinfectant. a spaced apart surface from said floor to allow circulation of a disinfectant beneath said rechargeable battery; The floor of the receptacle has a textured surface that exhibits a water contact angle of less than 45 degrees. It has a surface.

[0231] Specific features of various examples of the disclosure may be illustrated in some drawings and in others. Although not shown in the drawings, this is merely for convenience. Any feature of a drawing or other illustration may be combined with any feature of any other drawing or illustration. These and other related patents may be incorporated herein by reference and / or claimed in combination.

[0232] In some embodiments of the autoclavable container 12, the lid 26 does not include metal. For example, the lid can be used to hold the heat from the autoclave, making the container autoclavable. 12. It may contain polymeric or non-metallic materials that still facilitate drying of the contents. This can be done.

[0233] In some embodiments of the autoclavable container 12, the base 28 comprises a polymeric material. For example, base 28 may comprise a non-polymeric material, such as metal or glass. .

[0234] In some embodiments of the autoclavable container 12, the base 28 includes a plurality of protrusions and For example, the base 28 need not include a single protrusion and / or a receptacle. The base 28 may also include a protrusion and / or a receptacle. It's okay.

[0235] In some embodiments of the autoclavable container 12, the base 28 and the lid 26 are One of them is configured to allow permeation of the autoclavable container 12 by a sterilizing agent. The recess defines a plurality of openings.

[0236] In some embodiments, the autoclavable container 12 contains no other components besides the wireless rechargeable battery 14. Surgical instruments can be sterilized, for example, using the methods described herein. It is also possible to sterilize manual surgical instruments such as scalpels, forceps and osteotomes. The methods described herein may also be used to rotate handpieces, drills or endoscopes. It is also possible to sterilize powered surgical instruments such as endoscopes.

[0237] This written description uses examples to illustrate the present disclosure and also provides an understanding by any person skilled in the art of The manufacture and use of any device or system, and any method incorporating The disclosure also enables the practice of the examples, including the implementation of the present disclosure. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the claims and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Other examples such as or equivalent structural elements that are substantially different from the written language of the claims. If so, it is intended that the claims cover such matters.

Claims

1. 1. An autoclavable container for sterilizing wireless rechargeable batteries, comprising: a plurality of lids including a metal and configured to permit penetration of the lid by a germicide; a mount defining an aperture and configured to receive a filter defining a microbial barrier; Prepare the lid and It allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves through it and has a glass transition temperature greater than 140 degrees Celsius. A base including a polymeric material defining a plurality of receptacles, each of the receptacles being integral with the base. a rechargeable battery configured to receive the rechargeable battery and including a plurality of prongs, each prong corresponding to a Align with the receptacle, base and 1. An autoclavable container comprising:

2. the lid is engageable with the base, thereby defining a volume within the container. Item 2. An autoclavable container according to item 1.

3. After the autoclavable container is removed from the sterilizer, the lid retains heat and The metal is configured to facilitate drying of the contents of the evacuable container. 1 W / (m at 98 Kelvin ＊ K) greater than 0.1% by mass spectrometry.

13. An autoclavable container according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

4. The lid has a resistance of 10 W / (m ＊ K) has a thermal conductivity greater than 4. An autoclavable container according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. 5. The polymeric material according to claim 1, wherein the polymeric material has a dielectric constant of 10 or less. Clavable container.

6. The polymeric material according to claim 1 , wherein the polymeric material has a dielectric constant of 5 or less. Toclavable container.

7. 7. The autoclavable container according to claim 1, wherein the lid is made of metal. vessel.

8. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the base is made of a polymeric material that allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough.

8. An autoclavable container according to any one of claims 7 to 7.

9. 9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the polymeric material that allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough is a plastic.

13. An autoclavable container according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

10. 10. The autoclave of claim 1, wherein the base is injection molded. Possible container.

11. 1. An autoclavable container for sterilizing an object, comprising: A base including a lip; a lid configured to engage with the base, the lid being one of the base and the lid; one of which is configured to permit permeation of the autoclavable container by a sterilizing agent; a lid defining a number of openings; Latch Assembly and said latch assembly comprising: a first body fixedly coupled to the lid and extending through the first body; a first body defining a pivot bore extending therethrough; A lever body having a handle portion and a body portion, the body a pivot opening and a link opening, the lever body being connected to the first body a lever body coupled to the locking mechanism and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position; The pivot bore of the first body and the pivot of the lever body a pivot shaft disposed within the opening, the lever being adapted to rotate about the pivot shaft; The head portion of the pivot shaft is connected to the lever to facilitate pivoting of the bar body. - a pivot shaft protruding from the body; a link shaft disposed within and protruding from the link opening; A clasp body having an interface end and a link end, said link The link end is connected to the clasp body such that the clasp body is connected to the lever body. a link bore configured to receive the shaft, the interface end being a clasp body configured to engage the lip of the base; Equipped with The head portion of the pivot shaft is in the fixed position. Then, the lever body is spaced from the clasp body and is in the locked position. When the lever body pivots away from the locking position, the lever body further pivots to the unlocked position. As it moves, the head portion presses the interface end of the clasp body against the base. The head portion engages the clasp body to move the clasp away from the base. Autoclavable container.

12. Movement of the handle portion from the unlocked position to engage the lid with the base 12. The motor of claim 11, wherein the lever body pivots to the fixed position. Claveable container.

13. Towards the unlocked position to disengage the interface end from the lip. The pivot of the lever body is adapted to release the lid from the base.

13. The autoclave of claim 11 or 12, which is continuous with the movement of the handle portion. Removable container.

14. When the lever body pivots between the locked position and the unlocked position, the lever The lever body is configured so that the link shaft passes between the pivot shaft and the lid.

14. An autoclavable container according to any one of claims 11 to 13,

15. The latch assembly is disposed on the first body in abutment with the lever body. and restricting free movement of the lever body from the non-stick position and the stuck position.

15. The method of claim 11, further comprising a detent assembly for detentably holding the locking mechanism in place. Autoclavable container included.

16. The lever body has a front wall and two side walls perpendicular to the front wall. The pivot opening and the link opening are defined in the side walls, at least one of the side walls being in contact with the pivot opening. the other further defines a recess and a lip, the recess being adapted to position the lever body in the secured position. and the edge is configured to engage the detent assembly when positioned at a lever body adapted to engage said detent assembly when in said unlocked position; 16. The autoclavable container of claim 15,

17. 1. An autoclavable container for sterilizing an object, comprising: A base including a lip; a lid configured to engage with the base, the lid being one of the base and the lid; one of which is configured to permit permeation of the autoclavable container by a sterilizing agent; a lid defining a number of openings; Latch Assembly and said latch assembly comprising: a first body fixedly coupled to the lid and extending through the first body; a first body defining a pivot bore extending therethrough; A lever body having a handle portion and a body portion, the body a pivot opening and a link opening, the lever body being connected to the first body a lever body coupled to said lever and pivotable between a locked position and an unlocked position. and, The pivot bore of the first body and the pivot of the lever body a pivot shaft disposed within the aperture to facilitate pivotal movement therebetween; The lever body is disposed in the link opening and is adapted to be in the fixed position and the non-fixed position. When pivoting between positions, the link shaft is between the pivot shaft and the lid. a link shaft movable with said link opening to pass through said link opening; A clasp body having an interface end and a link end, said link The link end is connected to the clasp body such that the clasp body is connected to the lever body. a link bore configured to receive the shaft, the interface end being a clasp body configured to engage the lip of the base; and a lever body disposed on the first body and in contact with the lever body; and a detent attachment for limiting free movement of the lever body from the fixed position. Senburi and 1. An autoclavable container comprising:

18. A head portion of the pivot shaft protrudes from the lever body. When the lever body is in the fixed position, the head portion of the shaft and the lever body is pivoted from the fixed position. As the lever body is released, it pivots further toward the unlocked position. This causes the interface end of the clasp body to move away from the base.

18. The clasp of claim 17, wherein the head portion engages the clasp body to move the clasp. Autoclavable container.

19. Movement of the handle portion from the unlocked position to engage the lid with the base 19. The method according to claim 17, further comprising the step of: pivoting said lever body to said fixed position.

13. An autoclavable container according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

20. Towards the unlocked position to disengage the interface end from the lip. The pivot of the lever body is adapted to release the lid from the base.

20. The automatic clamp according to any one of claims 17 to 19, which is continuous with the movement of the handle portion. Removable container.

21. The clasp body further comprises two side portions defining a pocket therebetween. the side portion extends between the interface end and the link end, and the lever button 21. The method of claim 17, wherein the pocket is spaced apart to receive a portion of the dee.

10. An autoclavable container according to claim 1 .

22. The lever body has a front wall and two side walls perpendicular to the front wall. The pivot opening and the link opening are defined in the side walls, at least one of the side walls being in contact with the pivot opening. the other further defines a recess and a lip, the recess being adapted to position the lever body in the secured position. and configured to engage the detent assembly when positioned at a lever body adapted to engage said detent assembly when in said unlocked position; 22. An autoclavable container according to any one of claims 17 to 21, comprising:

23. The first body includes a flange extending away from the lid, the flange a tab portion defining a safety opening; The lever body further defines a shear opening disposed on the body portion. , whereby in the locked position, the shear opening of the lever body is connected to the first body and the shear portion of the lever body in the unlocked position. an opening spaced from the tab portion; The autoclavable container is secured to the safety opening of the first body by a breakable device. The locking mechanism further comprises a sealing element which is easily removable, whereby the locking mechanism is adapted to lock the locking mechanism between the locked position and the unlocked position. movement of the bar body causes the shear opening to sever the frangible sealing element; 23. An autoclavable container according to any one of claims 17 to 22.

24. 24. The autoclave of claim 23, wherein the frangible sealing element comprises an autoclavable material. Claveable container.

25. The frangible sealing element comprises a receiver and a tab, the tab being non-removable from the receiver.

25. The autoclave of claim 23, which is removably insertable. Removable container.

26. 1. An autoclavable container for sterilizing an object, comprising: A base including a lip; a lid configured to engage the base; Latch Assembly and said latch assembly comprising: a first body fixedly coupled to the lid and extending through the first body; a first body defining a pivot bore; A lever body having a handle portion and a body portion, defines a pivot opening and a link opening, and the lever body is connected to the first body. a lever body coupled thereto and movable between a secured position and an unsecured position; the pivot bore of the first body and the pivot opening of the lever body a pivot shaft disposed within said lever, said lever being pivoted about said pivot shaft; The head portion of the pivot shaft is connected to the lever body. a pivot shaft extending from the dee; a link shaft disposed within and protruding from the link opening; A clasp body having an interface end and a link end, the link An end portion is provided such that the clasp body is pivotally coupled to the lever body. A link bore configured to receive the link shaft, the interface a clasp body having a lip end adapted to engage the lip of the base; Equipped with The head portion of the pivot shaft is in the fixed position. Then, the lever body is spaced from the clasp body and is in the locked position. When the lever body pivots away from the locking position, the lever body further pivots to the unlocked position. As it moves, the head portion presses the interface end of the clasp body against the base. The head portion engages the clasp body to move the clasp away from the base. Autoclavable container.

27. Movement of the handle portion from the unlocked position to engage the lid with the base 27. The motor of claim 26, continuous with the pivot of the lever body to the fixed position. Claveable container.

28. Towards the unlocked position to disengage the interface end from the lip. The pivot of the lever body is adapted to release the lid from the base.

28. An autoclave according to any one of claims 26 and 27, which is continuous with the movement of the handle portion. Removable container.

29. When the lever body pivots between the locked position and the unlocked position, the lever The lever body is configured so that the link shaft passes between the pivot shaft and the lid.

29. The autoclavable container according to any one of claims 26 to 28,

30. The latch assembly is disposed on the first body in abutment with the lever body. and restricting free movement of the lever body from the non-stick position and the stuck position.

30. The method of claim 26, further comprising a detent assembly for detentably fastening the locking mechanism. Autoclavable container included.

31. The lever body has a front wall and two side walls perpendicular to the front wall. The pivot opening and the link opening are defined in the side walls, at least one of the side walls being in contact with the pivot opening. the other further defines a recess and a lip, the recess being adapted to position the lever body in the secured position. and configured to engage the detent assembly when positioned at a lever body adapted to engage said detent assembly when in said unlocked position; 31. The autoclavable container of claim 30,

32. The first body includes a flange extending outwardly from the lid, the flange the plunger having a tab portion defining a safety opening; The lever body further defines a shear opening disposed on the body portion. , whereby in the locked position, the shear opening of the lever body is connected to the first body and the shear portion of the lever body in the unlocked position. an opening spaced from the tab portion; The autoclavable container is secured to the safety opening of the first body by a breakable device. The locking mechanism further comprises a sealing element which is easily removable, whereby the locking mechanism is adapted to lock the locking mechanism between the locked position and the unlocked position. movement of the bar body causes the shear opening to sever the frangible sealing element; 32. An autoclavable container according to any one of claims 26 to 31.

33. 33. The autoclave of claim 32, wherein the frangible sealing element comprises an autoclavable material. Claveable container.

34. The frangible sealing element comprises a receiver and a tab, the tab being non-removable from the receiver.

34. The autoclave of claim 32 or 33, which is removably insertable. Removable container.

35. 1. An autoclavable container for sterilizing an object, comprising: A base including a lip; a lid configured to engage the base; Latch Assembly and said latch assembly comprising: a first body fixedly coupled to the lid and extending through the first body; a first body defining a pivot bore; A lever body having a handle portion and a body portion, defines a pivot opening and a link opening, and the lever body is connected to the first body. a lever body coupled thereto and pivotable between a secured position and an unsecured position; the pivot bore of the first body and the pivot opening of the lever body a pivot shaft disposed within the first and second mounting members to facilitate pivotal movement therebetween; a lever body disposed within the link opening and adapted to move between the fixed position and the non-fixed position; When the link shaft is pivoted between the pivot shaft and the lid, a link shaft movable with the link opening to move the link shaft; A clasp body having an interface end and a link end, the link An end portion is provided such that the clasp body is pivotally coupled to the lever body. A link bore configured to receive the link shaft, the interface a clasp body having a distal end configured to engage the lip of the base; a lever body disposed on the first body and in contact with the lever body; and a detent assembly for limiting free movement of said lever body from said fixed position. Yellowtail and 1. An autoclavable container comprising:

36. A head portion of the pivot shaft protrudes from the lever body. When the lever body is in the fixed position, the head portion of the shaft and the lever body is pivoted from the fixed position. As the lever body is released, it pivots further toward the unlocked position. This causes the interface end of the clasp body to move away from the base.

36. The clasp of claim 35, wherein the head portion engages the clasp body to move the clasp. Autoclavable container.

37. Movement of the handle portion from the unlocked position to engage the lid with the base 37. Any of claims 35 and 36, continuous with the pivot of said lever body to said fixed position.

13. An autoclavable container according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

38. Towards the unlocked position to disengage the interface end from the lip. The pivot of the lever body is adapted to release the lid from the base.

38. The automatic clamp according to any one of claims 35 to 37, which is continuous with the movement of the handle portion. Removable container.

39. The clasp body further comprises two side portions defining a pocket therebetween. the side portion extends between the interface end and the link end, and the lever button 39. The method of claim 35, wherein the pocket is spaced apart to receive a portion of the dee.

10. An autoclavable container according to claim 1 .

40. The lever body has a front wall and two side walls perpendicular to the front wall. The pivot opening and the link opening are defined in the side walls, at least one of the side walls being in contact with the pivot opening. the other further defines a recess and a lip, the recess being adapted to position the lever body in the secured position. and configured to engage the detent assembly when positioned at a lever body adapted to engage said detent assembly when in said unlocked position; 40. The autoclavable container of any one of claims 35 to 39, comprising:

41. The first body includes a flange extending outwardly from the lid, the flange the plunger having a tab portion defining a safety opening; The lever body further defines a shear opening disposed on the body portion. , whereby in the locked position, the shear opening of the lever body is connected to the first body and the shear portion of the lever body in the unlocked position. an opening spaced from the tab portion; The autoclavable container is secured to the safety opening of the first body by a breakable device. The locking mechanism further comprises a sealing element which is easily removable, whereby the locking mechanism is adapted to lock the locking mechanism between the locked position and the unlocked position. movement of the bar body causes the shear opening to sever the frangible sealing element; 41. An autoclavable container according to any one of claims 35 to 40.

42. 42. The autoclave of claim 41, wherein the frangible sealing element comprises an autoclavable material. Claveable container.

43. The frangible sealing element comprises a receiver and a tab, the tab being non-removable from the receiver.

43. The autoclave of claim 41 or 42, which is removably insertable. Removable container.

44. 1. A method for removing sterile contents contained in an autoclavable container in an aseptic manner, comprising: The container includes a base, a lid engageable with the base, and a container fixedly coupled to the lid. a first body, a lever body pivotally connected to the first body, and and a latch assembly including a clasp body engaged with the base, but, The handle end of the lever body of the latch assembly is attached to the periphery of the first body. a step of pivoting the lever body relative to the lever body, position to an unlocked position, and the handle end of the lever body is moved from the locked position to an unlocked position. and the spindle is located farther from the base in the unattached position than in the non-attached position. a step for fastening the latch assembly to the base of the autoclavable container; The clasp body is disengaged and the lever is moved from the secured position to the unlocked position. The clasp body of the latch assembly moves to the base in response to the pivot of the body. a step of moving outwardly away from the base; The base or the clasp body to provide access to the sterile contents. By lifting the handle end of the lever body without touching the Lifting the lid from the base; removing the sterile contents without touching the base; The method includes:

45. The base has at least some of the sterile contents disposed within a receptacle.

45. The method of claim 44, further comprising defining a plurality of receptacles such that the receptacles are spaced apart from one another.

46. 46. ​​The method of claim 44, wherein the sterile contents are a wirelessly rechargeable battery. How to.

47. The base defines a plurality of receptacles, and the wirelessly rechargeable batteries are disposed within the receptacles. The wireless rechargeable battery is placed on the base so that the battery can be grasped without touching the base.

47. The method of claim 46, wherein the height of the battery is greater than the depth of the base.

48. 1. An autoclavable container for sterilizing wireless rechargeable batteries, comprising: The lid and a base, wherein one of the base and the lid is adapted to sterilize the autoclaved product with a germicide; a base defining a plurality of openings configured to permit transmission of the removable container; A removable tray including a metal, the removable tray receiving a wirelessly rechargeable battery. and configured to remove the power by lifting the tray from the base. Removable tray for pond removal Equipped with The removable tray has a perimeter and a removable tray rotatable therein such that the removable tray defines an open perimeter. an opening in the periphery, the opening in the open periphery permitting transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough; Autoclavable container.

49. The removable tray receives a wirelessly rechargeable battery, and the removable tray is disposed in the opening. a support member defining a void adjacent to said removable tray, said void being When the battery is removed from the autoclavable container, a portion of the wirelessly rechargeable battery The support member is provided with a size that is adapted to receive a portion of the wirelessly rechargeable battery so as to be positioned below the support member.

49. The autoclavable container of claim 48, wherein the container is configured to be sized.

50. the base including a protrusion for alignment with a charging bay on a wireless charging device; The void allows the removable tray to be placed in the base. The removable tray is attached to the wirelessly rechargeable battery so that the wirelessly rechargeable battery received by the removable tray is positioned directly above the protrusion. When the rail is disposed within the base, it is disposed directly above the protrusion.

50. The autoclavable container of claim 49.

51. The base defines a receptacle configured to receive a wirelessly rechargeable battery. , the receptacle is aligned with the protrusion; The void allows the removable tray to be placed in the base. The wireless rechargeable battery received by the receiving device is received by the receptacle. a removable tray disposed directly above the receptacle when disposed within the base; 51. The autoclavable container of claim 50.

52. 52. The method of claim 51, wherein the base comprises a polymeric material that permits the transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough. Autoclavable container.

53. The removable tray is configured to be removable from the base when the removable tray is removed from the base. The removable tray is adapted to be attached to the base so that the wirelessly rechargeable battery can be removed from the base. When removed from the removable tray, the removable tray contacts the wirelessly rechargeable battery received by the removable tray.

53. An autoclavable container according to any one of claims 48 to 52.

54. The support member is adapted to support the removable tray when the removable tray is removed from the base. The removable tray is removable from the base so that the rechargeable battery can be removed from the base. When removed, it contacts the wirelessly rechargeable battery received by the removable tray.

53. An autoclavable container according to any one of claims 49 to 52.

55. The removable tray includes a handle, the handle being adapted to hold the removable tray in place. The base is configured to be able to be placed in the base and to be able to be removed from the base.

55. The autoclavable container according to any one of claims 48 to 54,

56. 56. The autoclavable method of any one of claims 48 to 55, wherein the lid comprises metal. container.

57. the lid defines a plurality of openings configured to permit penetration of the lid by a germicide. the lid including a mount configured to receive a filter that defines a microbial barrier.

57. The autoclavable container of any one of claims 48 to 56.

58. 1. A system for sterilizing a wirelessly rechargeable battery, comprising: A wireless rechargeable battery, an autoclavable container configured to be placed over a wireless charging device; 、 The lid and a base, wherein one of the base and the lid is adapted to sterilize the open end with a germicide; a base defining a plurality of openings configured to permit transmission of the inoculatable container; 、 A removable tray including a metal, the removable tray carrying a wirelessly rechargeable battery. and configured to receive the tray by lifting the tray off the base. A removable tray that allows the battery to be removed an autoclavable container comprising: Equipped with The removable tray has a perimeter and a removable tray rotatable therein such that the removable tray defines an open perimeter. an opening in the periphery, the opening in the open periphery permitting transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough; A battery is received in the removable tray.

59. The base includes a protrusion, and the wireless charging device is configured to receive the protrusion. a charging bay, and when the removable tray is placed in the base, the wireless charging The removable tray is configured so that a battery is positioned adjacent to the opening and directly above the projection.

59. The system of claim 58, receiving the wirelessly rechargeable battery.

60. The base defines a receptacle configured to receive a wirelessly rechargeable battery. The receptacle is aligned with the protrusion, and the removable tray is disposed within the base. When the wirelessly rechargeable battery is placed near the opening, it is received by the receptacle.

60. The method of claim 59, wherein the removable tray receives the wirelessly rechargeable battery so that the wirelessly rechargeable battery can be received. The system described.

61. 1. A system for sterilizing a wirelessly rechargeable battery, comprising: a wirelessly rechargeable battery having a bottom surface; an autoclavable container configured to receive the wirelessly rechargeable battery, A lid having a mount configured to receive a filter that defines a microbial barrier. and, a base defining a receptacle configured to receive a wirelessly rechargeable battery; wherein one of the lid and the base is adapted to prevent penetration of the lid or base by a germicide. a base defining a plurality of openings configured to allow passage of the an autoclavable container comprising: Equipped with The receptacle includes a floor and a standoff extending from the floor, whereby the receptacle The wirelessly rechargeable battery received by the receptacle is disposed on the standoff. and a front surface of the wireless rechargeable battery so that a majority of the bottom surface is exposed to the disinfectant. The bottom surface is spaced from the floor to allow circulation of a germicide beneath the wirelessly rechargeable battery. A system that separates.

62. The height of the standoff is 4 millimeters or less, whereby The height is such that a drop of water placed on the floor of the receptacle does not reach the bottom of the wirelessly rechargeable battery.

62. The system of claim 61, further comprising: a pressure sensor configured to detect pressure on the surface of the device;

63. at least three standoffs, and the wirelessly rechargeable battery is secured to the receptacle When received by the wireless rechargeable battery, the bottom surface of the wireless rechargeable battery is attached to the at least three stands.

63. The system of any one of claims 61 and 62, in contact with off.

64. 62. The method of claim 61 , wherein the majority of the bottom surface comprises at least 50% of the bottom surface.

64. A system as described in any one of claims 63.

65. 62. The method of claim 61 , wherein the majority of the bottom surface comprises at least 75% of the bottom surface.

65. The system of any one of claims 64.

66. 62. The method of claim 61 , wherein the majority of the bottom surface comprises at least 90% of the bottom surface.

65. A system as described in any one of claims 65.

67. The lid retains heat after the autoclavable container is removed from the sterilizer. and configured to facilitate drying of the contents of the autoclavable container by means of a 1 W / (m at 98 Kelvin ＊ K) a metal having a thermal conductivity greater than 100%.

67. A system according to any one of claims 61 to 66.

68. The lid has a resistance of 10 W / (m ＊ K) has a thermal conductivity greater than 68. A system according to any one of claims 61 to 67.

69. a base including a lid and a receptacle configured to receive a wirelessly rechargeable battery; from at least one of the floor of the receptacle and the bottom surface of the wirelessly rechargeable battery. and sterilizing the wirelessly rechargeable battery in an autoclavable container including an extending standoff.

1. A method comprising: The standoffs secure the bottom surface of the wirelessly rechargeable battery to the floor of the receptacle. The wirelessly rechargeable battery is inserted into the receptacle of the autoclavable container so as to be spaced apart from the receptacle. placing the device in a tack; placing the autoclavable container in an autoclave; wirelessly charging the battery through the autoclavable container; The autoclavable container is placed so that a majority of the bottom surface of the battery is exposed to a sterilizing agent. and sterilizing the battery. The method includes:

70. The lid has a resistance of 1 W / (m ＊ K) A metal with a thermal conductivity greater than and thus the method further comprises: After removal from the autoclavable container, heat is removed to facilitate drying of the contents of the autoclavable container.

70. The method of claim 69, further comprising the step of retaining.

71. Three standoffs are attached to the floor of the receptacle and the bottom of the wirelessly rechargeable battery. and wherein the method includes providing three standoffs extending from at least one of the surfaces. a front end of the wirelessly rechargeable battery that is spaced from the floor of the receptacle; A step of placing the wirelessly rechargeable battery in the receptacle of the autoclavable container.

71. The method of any one of claims 69 and 70, comprising:

72. The height of the standoff is 4 millimeters or less, so that the method A droplet of water placed on the floor of a receptacle contacts the bottom surface of the wirelessly rechargeable battery.

72. The method of any one of claims 69 to 71, comprising the step of preventing:

73. The cell is then sealed such that more than 75% of the bottom surface of the cell is exposed to the disinfectant.

73. Any one of claims 69 to 72, wherein the autoclavable container and the battery are sterilized. The method described above.

74. The base allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough and is also suitable for use in glass transformation above 140 degrees Celsius. a polymeric material having a temperature transition temperature, such that the method transmits electromagnetic waves through the base. wirelessly charging the battery through the autoclavable container by 74. The method of any one of claims 69 to 73, comprising:

75. Autoclavable Polymerization for Sterilizing Wireless Rechargeable Batteries with Improved Drying Characteristics A heat treatment vessel, The lid and a base including a polymeric material that allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough, the base being adapted to withstand temperatures of 140 degrees Celsius or higher; A textured interior that has a high glass transition temperature and exhibits a water contact angle of less than 45 degrees A base having a surface; Equipped with At least one of the base and the lid is autoclaved with a sterilizing agent. a polymerization autoclave defining a plurality of openings configured to permit permeation of the container; Possible container.

76. 76. The method of claim 75, wherein the textured interior surface exhibits a water contact angle of less than 40 degrees. Polymerization autoclavable vessel.

77. 77. The method of claim 75, wherein the textured interior surface exhibits a water contact angle of less than 30 degrees.

10. The polymerization autoclavable vessel according to claim 9 .

78. 78. The method of claim 75, wherein the textured interior surface exhibits a water contact angle of less than 20 degrees.

10. The polymerization autoclavable vessel according to claim 9 .

79. 79. The polymeric material according to any one of claims 75 to 78, wherein the base is made of the polymeric material. Autoclavable container.

80. The textured interior surface is greater than 2 micrometers and greater than 4 micrometers. 75 to 79, comprising a roughness profile including an arithmetic mean height (Ra) of less than a meter.

79. A polymerization autoclavable vessel according to any one of claims 1 to 79.

81. The textured interior surface is greater than 20 micrometers and less than 30 micrometers. 75 to 79. The method according to claim 75, further comprising:

81. The polymerization autoclavable vessel according to any one of claims 80 to 80.

82. 1. A system for sterilizing a wirelessly rechargeable battery, comprising: a wirelessly rechargeable battery having a bottom surface; an autoclavable container configured to receive the wirelessly rechargeable battery, The lid and a base defining a receptacle shaped to receive a wirelessly rechargeable battery; an autoclavable container comprising: Equipped with One of the base and the lid is autoclavable with a sterilizing agent. defining a plurality of openings configured to permit transmission through the container; The receptacle includes a floor and a standoff extending from the floor, whereby The wirelessly rechargeable battery received by the receptacle is disposed on the standoff. and the wirelessly rechargeable battery is positioned so that a majority of the bottom surface is exposed to the germicide. The bottom surface of the pond is raised from the floor to allow circulation of a disinfectant beneath the wirelessly rechargeable battery. At intervals, A textured table in which the floor of the receptacle exhibits a water contact angle of less than 45 degrees. With a surface, system.

83. The lid retains heat after the autoclavable container is removed from the sterilizer. and configured to facilitate drying of the contents of the autoclavable container by means of a 1 W / (m at 98 Kelvin ＊ K) a metal having a thermal conductivity greater than 100%.

82. The system described in 82.

84. The lid has a resistance of 10 W / (m ＊ K) has a thermal conductivity greater than 84. A system according to any one of claims 82 and 83.

85. The textured surface of the floor of the receptacle 2 micrometers to prevent water droplets placed on the floor from contacting the bottom surface of the wireless rechargeable battery. Roughness including arithmetic mean height (Ra) greater than 1.5 meters and less than 4 micrometers 85. A system according to any one of claims 82 to 84, comprising a profile.

86. The textured surface of the floor of the receptacle 20 microphones to prevent water droplets placed on the floor from contacting the bottom surface of the wireless rechargeable battery. Roughness including maximum height (Rz) greater than 1000 mm and less than 30 μm 86. A system according to any one of claims 82 to 85, comprising a profile.

87. The height of the standoff is 4 millimeters or less, whereby The height is such that a drop of water placed on the floor of the receptacle does not reach the bottom of the wirelessly rechargeable battery.

87. The system of any one of claims 82 to 86, further comprising a means for preventing contact with a surface of the device.

88. The base allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough and is also suitable for use in glass transformation above 140 degrees Celsius.

88. The system of any one of claims 82 to 87, comprising a polymeric material having a transition temperature.

89. 83. The system of claim 82, wherein the base is injection molded.

90. 89. The method of claim 88, wherein the base is made of a polymeric material that permits the transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough. The system described.

91. 88. The method of claim 87, wherein the polymeric material that allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves therethrough is a plastic.

90. The system according to any one of claims 90 to 95.

92. The base includes a protrusion that aligns with the receptacle, and the wireless charging device is connected to the protrusion.

92. Any one of claims 82 to 91, comprising a charging bay configured to receive a Item 3. The system described in item 2.

93. A wireless device having a first antenna configured to transmit electromagnetic waves for providing charging power. A charging device is further provided, the wirelessly rechargeable battery being configured to receive electromagnetic waves. 2 antenna, the receptacle receives the wirelessly rechargeable battery, and the When the inclavable container is placed over the wireless charging device, the first antenna and disposing the first antenna within the charging bay such that the second antenna is aligned with the first antenna.

93. The system of any one of claims 82 to 92.

94. The height of the standoff is greater than 10% from the first antenna to the second antenna.

94. The system of any one of claims 82 to 93, which allows transmission of electromagnetic waves with an efficiency as high as Tem.

95. The height of the standoff is greater than 25% from the first antenna to the second antenna.

95. The system of any one of claims 82 to 94, which allows transmission of electromagnetic waves with an efficiency as high as Tem.

96. The height of the standoff is greater than 50% from the first antenna to the second antenna.

96. The system of any one of claims 82 to 95, which allows transmission of electromagnetic waves with an efficiency as high as Tem.

97. The height of the standoff is more than 75% from the first antenna to the second antenna.

97. The system of any one of claims 82 to 96, which allows transmission of electromagnetic waves with an efficiency as high as Tem.

98. 1. A system for sterilizing a wirelessly rechargeable battery, comprising: a charging bay, and a device disposed within the charging bay that transmits electromagnetic waves to supply charging power; A wireless charging device including a first antenna configured as above; Wireless charging with a housing and a second antenna configured to receive electromagnetic waves A battery; an autoclavable container configured to receive the wirelessly rechargeable battery, It allows the transmission of electromagnetic waves through it and has a glass transition temperature greater than 140 degrees Celsius. a base including a polymeric material configured to receive the wirelessly rechargeable battery; A base defining a receptacle an autoclavable container comprising: Equipped with At least one of the base and the housing of the wirelessly rechargeable battery is The receptacle receives the wirelessly rechargeable battery, and the autoclavable container When placed over the wireless charging device, the first antenna and the second antenna configured to align the wirelessly rechargeable battery within the receptacle so that the rechargeable battery is aligned with the receptacle.

16. A system comprising:

99. the base comprising the alignment feature and an interior surface; The receptacle includes a floor disposed below the interior surface, and a recess between the interior surface and the a wall disposed between the floors, the interior surface being generally parallel to the floors; the alignment feature extends between the floor and the interior surface; 99. The system of claim 98.

100. The housing of the wirelessly rechargeable battery is adapted to receive the wirelessly rechargeable battery in the receptacle. and when the autoclavable container is placed over the wireless charging device, The alignment of the first antenna and the second antenna is performed by adjusting the alignment of the first antenna and the second antenna.

100. The system of claim 99, wherein the imaging device contacts an imaging feature.

101. the alignment features are sloped downwardly from the interior surface to the floor; 101. A system according to any one of claims 99 and 100.

102. The wirelessly rechargeable battery includes a battery alignment feature, and the battery alignment feature is protruding from the housing of the wirelessly rechargeable battery; The alignment of the battery alignment feature of the wirelessly rechargeable battery and the base The receptacle receives the wirelessly rechargeable battery and the autoclave When a portable container is placed over the wireless charging device, the first antenna and the The two antennas cooperate to align.

102. A system according to any one of claims 99 to 101.

103. The wirelessly rechargeable battery includes the alignment feature, and the alignment feature is aligned with the wireless 103. The device according to any one of claims 99 to 102, which protrudes from the housing of the rechargeable battery. system.

104. The alignment feature of the wirelessly rechargeable battery is adapted to allow the receptacle to align with the wirelessly rechargeable battery. and the autoclavable container is placed over the wireless charging device. When the antenna is inserted, the receptacle is rotated so that the first antenna and the second antenna are aligned.

104. The system of any one of claims 99 to 103, wherein the system contacts a

105. the base includes the alignment feature; the receptacle comprising a floor and a standoff extending from the floor; the alignment feature extends between the floor of the receptacle and the standoff; 99. The system of claim 98.

106. The wirelessly rechargeable battery is disposed within the receptacle, and the first antenna and and if the second antenna is not aligned, the wirelessly rechargeable battery detects the alignment characteristic. and the alignment feature is in contact with the first antenna and the second antenna. and position the wirelessly rechargeable battery so that it is no longer in contact with the alignment features.

2. The wireless rechargeable battery receptacle of claim 1 , The system described in 05.

107. The alignment feature extends between an apex of the standoff and the floor, wherein the standoff feature is sloped downward from the apex to the floor of the standoff. The system of any one of claims 105 and 106.

108. A method for manufacturing a semiconductor laser with a plurality of standoffs and a plurality of alignment features, each of which is 105-10, wherein the receptacle includes a floor and a corresponding standoff extending therebetween.

8. A system according to any one of claims 7 to 7.

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