A container (30) for use in sterilizing an object has a first end (35) and a second end (38). The container (30) is suitably sized to receive an endoscopic telescope (45) for sterilization. Once the endoscopic telescope (45) has been inserted into the container (30), a lid (46) having a vapour permeable...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6793882?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6793882 - Sterilization container