Patents by Inventor Jon D. Shoemaker

Jon D. Shoemaker 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: 9149336
    Abstract: The system contains a metal tray formed from a sheet of metal. A plurality of pockets is formed in the metal tray, wherein the plurality of pockets is formed from manipulating the sheet of metal. A cover is formed over the metal tray. Optionally, a base may be engaged with the cover, wherein the metal tray is formed to fit snugly between the cover and the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Gary T. Dane, Jon D. Shoemaker
  • Patent number: 8839724
    Abstract: A modular medical instrument table and method of using the same is provided. The modular medical instrument table includes a base and at least one support structure rising from the base, the support structure having a substantially vertical axis. At least one arm is removably affixed to the support structure, the arm having a first end proximate to the support structure and a second end distal from the support structure, wherein the second end of the arm is rotatable about the support structure. A shelf is attachable to the second end of the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kraig Herman Allen, Gary T. Dane, Jon D. Shoemaker
  • Publication number: 20120156096
    Abstract: A medical sterilization container valve and method of making the same is provided. The medical sterilization container valve includes a valve housing affixed to a medical sterilization container. A first valve portion is attached to the valve housing. A second valve portion is proximate to the first valve portion, wherein the second valve portion is movable between at least a first position and a second position. A shape metal alloy (SMA) device is connected with the second valve portion, wherein the SMA device moves the second valve portion between the first and second positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Kraig Herman Allen, Jon D. Shoemaker, Gary T. Dane, Reese Myers
  • Publication number: 20120091024
    Abstract: A sterilization case assembly includes a plurality of sterilization cases including a first sterilization case and a second sterilization case, the second sterilization case stacked upon the first sterilization case in a vertical direction, the second sterilization case being configured for both stacking offset from the first sterilization case in a direction transverse to the vertical direction and stacking inline from the first sterilization case in a direction transverse to the vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel L. Sands, Jon D. Shoemaker, Chad M. LaMar
  • Publication number: 20120042808
    Abstract: A modular medical instrument table and method of using the same is provided. The modular medical instrument table includes a base and at least one support structure rising from the base, the support structure having a substantially vertical axis. At least one arm is removably affixed to the support structure, the arm having a first end proximate to the support structure and a second end distal from the support structure, wherein the second end of the arm is rotatable about the support structure. A shelf is attachable to the second end of the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Kraig Herman Allen, Gary T. Dane, Jon D. Shoemaker
  • Patent number: 8100281
    Abstract: A sterilization case assembly including a plurality of sterilization cases having a first sterilization case and a second sterilization case. The second sterilization case is stacked upon the first sterilization case in a vertical direction. The second sterilization case is offset from the first sterilization case in a direction transverse to the vertical direction. In another embodiment, the second sterilization case is configured for both stacking offset from the first sterilization case in a direction transverse to the vertical direction and stacking inline from the first sterilization case in a direction transverse to the vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel L. Sands, Jon D. Shoemaker, Chad M. LaMar
  • Publication number: 20110002811
    Abstract: The system contains a metal tray formed from a sheet of metal. A plurality of pockets is formed in the metal tray, wherein the plurality of pockets is formed from manipulating the sheet of metal. A cover is formed over the metal tray. Optionally, a base may be engaged with the cover, wherein the metal tray is formed to fit snugly between the cover and the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Gary T. Dane, Jon D. Shoemaker
  • Patent number: D518288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon D. Shoemaker, Daniel L. Sands
  • Patent number: D518289
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical, Inc
    Inventors: Kraig Herman Allen, Jon D. Shoemaker, Daniel L. Sands