FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sterilization cassette in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.
The broken lines in the drawing views illustrate unclaimed portions of the sterilization cassette and form no part of the claimed design.
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