Patents by Inventor George P. Hannafin

George P. Hannafin 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).

  • Patent number: 11279075
    Abstract: A system and method of sterilization for medical instruments within a hydrogen peroxide sterilization process is provided. A medical instrument is housed in a sterilization tray, wherein the sterilization tray is formed from polypropylene and a glass material. The medical instrument and sterilization tray are subjected to a hydrogen peroxide sterilant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: George P. Hannafin, Jason Hawkes
  • Patent number: 10561472
    Abstract: A medical instrument holding apparatus and related methods are disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical instrument container. A medical instrument holding platform is positioned within the medical instrument container, wherein the medical instrument holding platform has a textured surface. At least one marking is positioned on the textured surface. When a quantity of light emitted from a lighting fixture is applied to the textured surface, a reflection from the quantity of light may be prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Russell Nadeau, Jason Hawkes, George P. Hannafin
  • Publication number: 20180147310
    Abstract: A modular medical instrument sterilization container and related methods are disclosed. The container includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls, each being substantially planar and having a consistently repeated cross-section. A plurality of corner posts having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between the plurality of sidewalls. A plurality of bottom edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between a sidewall and the base. A plurality of top edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected to the sidewall. A plurality of junction connectors are connected between one of the plurality of corner posts and at least one of: two of the bottom edge rails and two of the top edge rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Cushion, George P. Hannafin
  • Publication number: 20180141262
    Abstract: A system and method of sterilization for medical instruments within a hydrogen peroxide sterilization process is provided. A medical instrument is housed in a sterilization tray, wherein the sterilization tray is formed from polypropylene and a glass material. The medical instrument and sterilization tray are subjected to a hydrogen peroxide sterilant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: George P. Hannafin, Jason Hawkes
  • Patent number: 9901654
    Abstract: A modular medical instrument sterilization container and related methods are disclosed. The container includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls, each being substantially planar and having a consistently repeated cross-section. A plurality of corner posts having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between the plurality of sidewalls. A plurality of bottom edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between a sidewall and the base. A plurality of top edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected to the sidewall. A plurality of junction connectors are connected between one of the plurality of corner posts and at least one of: two of the bottom edge rails and two of the top edge rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Cushion, George P. Hannafin
  • Publication number: 20170252119
    Abstract: A medical instrument holding apparatus and related methods are disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical instrument container. A medical instrument holding platform is positioned within the medical instrument container, wherein the medical instrument holding platform has a textured surface. At least one marking is positioned on the textured surface. When a quantity of light emitted from a lighting fixture is applied to the textured surface, a reflection from the quantity of light may be prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Russell Nadeau, Jason Hawkes, George P. Hannafin
  • Patent number: 9687299
    Abstract: A medical instrument holding apparatus and related methods are disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical instrument container. A medical instrument holding platform is positioned within the medical instrument container, wherein the medical instrument holding platform has a textured surface. At least one marking is positioned on the textured surface. When a quantity of light emitted from a lighting fixture is applied to the textured surface, a reflection from the quantity of light may be prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Russell Nadeau, Jason Hawkes, George P. Hannafin
  • Patent number: 9517105
    Abstract: A movable instrument holding apparatus and method of retaining a medical instrument with a movable instrument holding apparatus are disclosed. The movable instrument holding apparatus includes a housing structure retaining a gripping structure. A rail is connected to the housing structure. A depressible arm is connected to the rail, the depressible arm having a first quantity of ratchet teeth, wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth is movable with the depressible arm. A track is sized to receive the rail, wherein the track has a second quantity of ratchet teeth, and wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth are engagable with the second quantity of ratchet teeth when the rail is positioned at least partially within the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Carette, George P. Hannafin
  • Publication number: 20160303791
    Abstract: A system and method of sterilization for medical instruments within a hydrogen peroxide sterilization process is provided. A medical instrument is housed in a sterilization tray, wherein the sterilization tray is formed from polypropylene and a glass material. The medical instrument and sterilization tray are subjected to a hydrogen peroxide sterilant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: George P. Hannafin, Jason Hawkes
  • Patent number: 9259273
    Abstract: A movable instrument holding apparatus and method of retaining a medical instrument with a movable instrument holding apparatus are disclosed. The movable instrument holding apparatus includes a housing structure retaining a gripping structure. A rail is connected to the housing structure. A depressible arm is connected to the rail, the depressible arm having a first quantity of ratchet teeth, wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth is movable with the depressible arm. A track is sized to receive the rail, wherein the track has a second quantity of ratchet teeth, and wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth are engagable with the second quantity of ratchet teeth when the rail is positioned at least partially within the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Carette, George P. Hannafin
  • Publication number: 20150250545
    Abstract: A movable instrument holding apparatus and method of retaining a medical instrument with a movable instrument holding apparatus are disclosed. The movable instrument holding apparatus includes a housing structure retaining a gripping structure. A rail is connected to the housing structure. A depressible arm is connected to the rail, the depressible arm having a first quantity of ratchet teeth, wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth is movable with the depressible arm. A track is sized to receive the rail, wherein the track has a second quantity of ratchet teeth, and wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth are engagable with the second quantity of ratchet teeth when the rail is positioned at least partially within the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Brian Carette, George P. Hannafin
  • Patent number: 9023276
    Abstract: A valve apparatus and methods associated thereof are provided. The valve apparatus includes a valve housing structure. A first valve portion is connected to the valve housing structure, wherein the first valve portion has a sealing edge. A second valve portion is positioned at least partially within the valve housing structure. A constrictable membrane has a pressurizable interior compartment, wherein the constrictable membrane supported by the second valve portion and positioned proximate to the first valve portion, wherein at least a portion of the constrictable membrane is movable to engageable with the sealing edge of the first valve portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Specialty Surgical Instrumentation Inc.
    Inventors: Jon B. Taylor, James J. Kennedy, III, Paul LaRue, George P. Hannafin
  • Publication number: 20150004057
    Abstract: A valve apparatus and methods associated thereof are provided. The valve apparatus includes a valve housing structure. A first valve portion is connected to the valve housing structure, wherein the first valve portion has a sealing edge. A second valve portion is positioned at least partially within the valve housing structure. A constrictable membrane has a pressurizable interior compartment, wherein the constrictable membrane supported by the second valve portion and positioned proximate to the first valve portion, wherein at least a portion of the constrictable membrane is movable to engageable with the sealing edge of the first valve portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Jon B. Taylor, James J. Kennedy, III, Paul LaRue, George P. Hannafin
  • Patent number: 8915363
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining medical instruments is disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical instrument tray having a substantially planar, rigid interior section, wherein the interior section has a plurality of holes formed therein. A flexible grommet sheet is positioned abutting a first side of the medical instrument tray, the flexible grommet sheet having a plurality of openings therein, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of openings are substantially axially aligned with the plurality of holes formed within the interior section. A substantially rigid back plate is removably attached to the medical instrument tray, wherein the flexible grommet sheet is positioned between the first side of the interior section and the back plate, and wherein the back plate has a plurality of holes positioned therein, wherein the plurality of holes are substantially axially aligned with the plurality of holes formed within the interior section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Hawkes, George P. Hannafin
  • Patent number: 8863781
    Abstract: A valve apparatus and methods associated thereof are provided. The valve apparatus includes a valve housing structure. A first valve portion is connected to the valve housing structure, wherein the first valve portion has a sealing edge. A second valve portion is positioned at least partially within the valve housing structure. A constrictable membrane has a pressurizable interior compartment, wherein the constrictable membrane supported by the second valve portion and positioned proximate to the first valve portion, wherein at least a portion of the constrictable membrane is movable to engageable with the sealing edge of the first valve portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon B. Taylor, James J. Kennedy, III, Paul LaRue, George P. Hannafin
  • Publication number: 20140158570
    Abstract: A modular medical instrument sterilization container and related methods are disclosed. The container includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls, each being substantially planar and having a consistently repeated cross-section. A plurality of corner posts having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between the plurality of sidewalls. A plurality of bottom edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between a sidewall and the base. A plurality of top edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected to the sidewall. A plurality of junction connectors are connected between one of the plurality of corner posts and at least one of: two of the bottom edge rails and two of the top edge rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Cushion, George P. Hannafin
  • Publication number: 20140162207
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining medical instruments is disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical instrument tray having a substantially planar, rigid interior section, wherein the interior section has a plurality of holes formed therein. A flexible grommet sheet is positioned abutting a first side of the medical instrument tray, the flexible grommet sheet having a plurality of openings therein, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of openings are substantially axially aligned with the plurality of holes formed within the interior section. A substantially rigid back plate is removably attached to the medical instrument tray, wherein the flexible grommet sheet is positioned between the first side of the interior section and the back plate, and wherein the back plate has a plurality of holes positioned therein, wherein the plurality of holes are substantially axially aligned with the plurality of holes formed within the interior section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Hawkes, George P. Hannafin
  • Publication number: 20140110288
    Abstract: A medical instrument holding apparatus and related methods are disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical instrument container. A medical instrument holding platform is positioned within the medical instrument container, wherein the medical instrument holding platform has a textured surface. At least one marking is positioning on the textured surface. When a quantity of light emitted from a lighting fixture is applied to the textured surface, a reflection from the quantity of light may be prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Russell Nadeau, Jason Hawkes, George P. Hannafin
  • Publication number: 20140105782
    Abstract: A movable instrument holding apparatus and method of retaining a medical instrument with a movable instrument holding apparatus are disclosed. The movable instrument holding apparatus includes a housing structure retaining a gripping structure. A rail is connected to the housing structure. A depressible arm is connected to the rail, the depressible arm having a first quantity of ratchet teeth, wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth is movable with the depressible arm. A track is sized to receive the rail, wherein the track has a second quantity of ratchet teeth, and wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth are engagable with the second quantity of ratchet teeth when the rail is positioned at least partially within the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Carette, George P. Hannafin
  • Publication number: 20130236354
    Abstract: A valve apparatus and methods associated thereof are provided. The valve apparatus includes a valve housing structure. A first valve portion is connected to the valve housing structure, wherein the first valve portion has a sealing edge. A second valve portion is positioned at least partially within the valve housing structure. A constrictable membrane has a pressurizable interior compartment, wherein the constrictable membrane supported by the second valve portion and positioned proximate to the first valve portion, wherein at least a portion of the constrictable membrane is movable to engageable with the sealing edge of the first valve portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Jon B. Taylor, James J. Kennedy, III, Paul LaRue, George P. Hannafin