Patents by Inventor Michael L. Latulippe

Michael L. Latulippe 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).

  • Sterilization and storage container tray
    Patent number: 5843387
    Abstract: A sterilization tray assembly for sterilizing, transporting and storing surgical instruments, having top and bottom mating enclosures. The mating enclosures each have a plurality of ports for permitting ingress and egress of gaseous sterilant. Resiliently deformable members are fitted in the top and bottom enclosures for clamping surgical instruments therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Poly Vac, Incorporated
    Inventors: Gary T. Dane, Michael L. Latulippe, James B. Nordle
  • Sterilization support and storage container system
    Patent number: 5599512
    Abstract: A support for medical instruments is provided to securely grasp the instrument during sterilization and storage. The support can be readily rearranged on a sterilization tray and can be securely locked in whatever position is desired. It employs a novel arrangement of locking bayonet fingers and a simple removal tool for changing location of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: Poly Vac, Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael L. Latulippe, Albert A. Lepage, Jr.
  • Sterilization and storage container tray including grommets
    Patent number: 5518115
    Abstract: A sterilization tray assembly for sterilizing, transporting and storing surgical instruments, having top and bottom mating enclosures. The mating enclosures each have a plurality of ports for permitting ingress and egress of gaseous sterilant. A rack dimensioned to fit within the bottom enclosure is fitted within the enclosure. The rack has a plurality of spaced apertures into which are mounted grommets formed of an elastomeric material having an inside diameter dimensioned to receive a selected surgical instrument therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: Poly Vac Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael L. Latulippe