Patents by Inventor Douglas M. Evans

Douglas M. Evans has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus for sharp implement transfer, counting and temporary disposal or storage
    Patent number: 7497330
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multipurpose device for the safe handling of sharp surgical implements and comprises a molded thermoplastic body that includes a container portion and a scalpel holder section. Magnetic material in the container holds scalpel blades and/or needles after use and magnetic material on the holder section presents a needle for pick-up by a needle holder. The scalpel holder section supports a scalpel or scalpels in cantilever fashion for convenient gripping and withdrawal by a surgeon. The body has a shape and surface characteristics that assures a secure hand grip even in wet conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Neutral Field, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Anthony, Daniel P Guyton, Douglas M. Evans, John R. Hickman
  • Apparatus for sharp implement transfer, counting and temporary disposal or storage
    Patent number: 7036661
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multipurpose device for the safe handling of sharp surgical implements and comprises a molded thermoplastic body that includes a container portion and a scalpel holder section. Magnetic material in the container holds scalpel blades and/or needles after use and magnetic material on the holder section presents a needle for pick-up by a needle holder. The scalpel holder section supports a scalpel or scalpels in cantilever fashion for convenient gripping and withdrawal by a surgeon. The body has a shape and surface characteristics that assures a secure hand grip even in wet conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Neutral Field, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Anthony, Daniel P. Guyton, Douglas M. Evans, John R. Hickman
  • Apparatus for sharp implement transfer, counting and temporary disposal or storage
    Publication number: 20040065572
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multipurpose device for the safe handling of sharp surgical implements and comprises a molded thermoplastic body that includes a container portion and a scalpel holder section. Magnetic material in the container holds scalpel blades and/or needles after use and magnetic material on the holder section presents a needle for pick-up by a needle holder. The scalpel holder section supports a scalpel or scalpels in cantilever fashion for convenient gripping and withdrawal by a surgeon. The body has a shape and surface characteristics that assures a secure hand grip even in wet conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Anthony, Daniel P. Guyton, Douglas M. Evans, John R. Hickman
  • Apparatus for sharp implement transfer, counting and temporary disposal or storage
    Publication number: 20020029989
    Abstract: The invention relates to a design for the safe handling of sharp implements and is composed of a plastic rectangular box with approximately half of the box top open. Magnets are embedded within to secure the needle mounted in a special slot. A sliding door on the top half holds used sharp implements, suture needles and scalpel blades. The scalpel anchors are similarly embedded and designed to cover the scalpel itself while exposing only the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Anthony, Daniel P. Guyton, Douglas M. Evans