Patents by Inventor Christopher Roy Duddy

Christopher Roy Duddy 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).

  • Medical instrument sterilization system and method
    Patent number: 9968695
    Abstract: A medical instrument sterilization system and method is provided. The system includes a sterilization container having a first container portion engagable with a second container portion to enclose an interior compartment from an exterior atmosphere. At least one insert is locatable within the interior compartment of the sterilization container, the at least one insert having a medical instrument holding area surrounded by a plurality of sidewalls, wherein the medical instrument holding area is sized to hold at least one medical instrument. A filter is secured within a wall of the first container portion, wherein the filter is in communication with the interior compartment and the exterior atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Roy Duddy, Tony Foley, Gary T. Dane
  • Medical Instrument Sterilization System and Method
    Publication number: 20150352236
    Abstract: A medical instrument sterilization system and method is provided. The system includes a sterilization container having a first container portion engagable with a second container portion to enclose an interior compartment from an exterior atmosphere. At least one insert is locatable within the interior compartment of the sterilization container, the at least one insert having a medical instrument holding area surrounded by a plurality of sidewalls, wherein the medical instrument holding area is sized to hold at least one medical instrument. A filter is secured within a wall of the first container portion, wherein the filter is in communication with the interior compartment and the exterior atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher Roy Duddy, Tony Foley, Gary T. Dane
  • Medical instrument sterilization system and method
    Patent number: 9144619
    Abstract: A medical instrument sterilization system and method is provided. The system includes a sterilization container having a first container portion engagable with a second container portion to enclose an interior compartment from an exterior atmosphere. At least one insert is locatable within the interior compartment of the sterilization container, the at least one insert having a medical instrument holding area surrounded by a plurality of sidewalls, wherein the medical instrument holding area is sized to hold at least one medical instrument. A filter is secured within a wall of the first container portion, wherein the filter is in communication with the interior compartment and the exterior atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Roy Duddy, Tony Foley, Gary T. Dane
  • Medical Instrument Sterilization System and Method
    Publication number: 20120195792
    Abstract: A medical instrument sterilization system and method is provided. The system includes a sterilization container having a first container portion engagable with a second container portion to enclose an interior compartment from an exterior atmosphere. At least one insert is locatable within the interior compartment of the sterilization container, the at least one insert having a medical instrument holding area surrounded by a plurality of sidewalls, wherein the medical instrument holding area is sized to hold at least one medical instrument. A filter is secured within a wall of the first container portion, wherein the filter is in communication with the interior compartment and the exterior atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Roy Duddy, Tony Foley, Gary T. Dane