Patents by Inventor Benjamin G. Smith

Benjamin G. Smith 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).

  • Method and apparatus for steam sterilization
    Patent number: 5424046
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of sterilizing contaminated material by exposure to steam inside of substantially cylindrical, vertically oriented autoclave vessel. Contaminated material is shredded and bulk loaded from above autoclave vessel, directly into cylindrical wire mesh basket inside of vessel. Basket capacity exceeds 80% of volume of vessel. Path of thermal conductivity through contaminated material is reduced by inner sleeve along axis of basket. After completion of sterilization, top of autoclave vessel is opened, and basket containing sterilized material is removed by hoist positioned above the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Inventors: Benjamin G. Smith, Kevin J. Shedd