Patents by Inventor Michael John Childers

Michael John Childers 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: 11951218
    Abstract: A sterilization enclosure to be placed within a sterilizer, the sterilization enclosure defining an interior for accommodating at least one surgical instrument and maintaining sterility of the at least one surgical instrument after the sterilization enclosure is removed from the sterilizer. The enclosure comprising a light source and a transparent window. The light source to illuminate the interior and the transparent window positioned such that the interior and the at least one surgical instrument are visible through the transparent window. A process indicator that is either disposed within the interior or coupled to an external surface of the sterilization enclosure. The process indicator in fluid communication with the interior of the sterilization enclosure such that the process indicator is exposed to a sterilant agent disposed within the interior of the sterilization enclosure to measure a characteristic within the interior during a sterilization process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce D. Henniges, Robert W. Childers, Erik Vaclav Chmelar, Adam W. Dudycha, Michael J. Miller, Ali Moaiery, Benjamin John Purrenhage
  • Publication number: 20030195787
    Abstract: A system, method, and software product for distributing expert advice to an advice-seeker while on location at their selected activity. The system, method, and software product allow a user to use a variety of devices, including phones, handheld computers, and desktop computers, to quickly and cheaply connect to expert information while on location at their selected activity. Aspects of delivery of the advice may be limited depending on the particular activity. This limitation may be in the form of a time restriction or in a number of advice-seeking connections that can be made within a particular period. After or during provision of the expert advice, additional information about lessons, classes, or other learning opportunities may be provided to the advice-seeker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: April Marie Brunk, Deborah Lynn Beetstra, Casey Brozek, Michael John Childers