Patents by Inventor Gary T. Dane
Gary T. Dane 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).
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Patent number: 9968695Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 6, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Christopher Roy Duddy, Tony Foley, Gary T. Dane
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Patent number: 9815581Abstract: The system contains at least two elongated feet attached to a wall of the sterilization case. Each of the feet is approximately parallel to the wall of the sterilization case and attached to the wall. At least one leg is integral with each of the elongated feet. At least one retaining element extends from each of the legs.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Gary T. Dane, Kraig Herman Allen
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Patent number: 9452025Abstract: A medical instrument holder and method of holding a medical instrument is provided. The medical instrument holder includes a first substantially planar structure having at least a first aperture positioned therein. A second substantially planar structure is positioned approximately parallel to the first substantially planar structure. The second substantially planar structure has at least a second aperture positioned therein, wherein the second aperture is flexible. At least one holding structure is connected between the first substantially planar structure and the second substantially planar structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Kraig H. Allen, Gary T. Dane
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Publication number: 20160009437Abstract: The system contains at least two elongated feet attached to a wall of the sterilization case. Each of the feet is approximately parallel to the wall of the sterilization case and attached to the wall. At least one leg is integral with the each of the elongated feet. At least one retaining element extends from each of the legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Gary T. Dane, Kraig Herman Allen
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Publication number: 20150352236Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Christopher Roy Duddy, Tony Foley, Gary T. Dane
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Patent number: 9186430Abstract: A biological indicator access apparatus and method thereof is provided. The apparatus includes a cage positioned at least partially within an interior compartment of a medical sterilization container, wherein the cage has an interior portion sized to house at least one biological indicator. At least one access element is removably coupled to the cage and permitting access to the interior portion, wherein the at least one access element is located exterior to the medical sterilization container. A filter material at least partially forms the interior portion of the cage, wherein the filter material allows a sterilization substance to traverse from within the interior compartment of the medical sterilization container to the interior portion and prevents non-sterile substances from traversing from the interior portion to the interior compartment of the medical sterilization container.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing Inc.Inventors: Gary T. Dane, Tony Foley
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Patent number: 9149336Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing Inc.Inventors: Gary T. Dane, Jon D. Shoemaker
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Patent number: 9144619Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Roy Duddy, Tony Foley, Gary T. Dane
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Patent number: 9078944Abstract: The system contains at least two elongated feet attached to a wall of the sterilization case. Each of the feet is approximately parallel to the wall of the sterilization case and attached to the wall. At least one leg is integral with the each of the elongated feet. At least one retaining element extends from each of the legs.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Gary T. Dane, Kraig Herman Allen
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Patent number: 8839724Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Kraig Herman Allen, Gary T. Dane, Jon D. Shoemaker
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Patent number: 8470601Abstract: An apparatus for indicating biological content within a container is provided. The apparatus includes a medical sterilization container having a cover removably attached to the medical sterilization container. An enclosable, sterilizable interior compartment is formed by the medical sterilization container and the cover, wherein the interior compartment is sized to house at least one medical instrument. A biological indicator is located at least partially in communication with the interior compartment, wherein the biological indicator provides at least one indication of biological content within the interior compartment after the medical sterilization container and cover are subjected to a sterilization process.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Tony Foley, Gary T. Dane
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Publication number: 20130061445Abstract: A medical instrument holder and method of holding a medical instrument is provided. The medical instrument holder includes a first substantially planar structure having at least a first aperture positioned therein. A second substantially planar structure is positioned approximately parallel to the first substantially planar structure. The second substantially planar structure has at least a second aperture positioned therein, wherein the second aperture is flexible. At least one holding structure is connected between the first substantially planar structure and the second substantially planar structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Kraig H. Allen, Gary T. Dane
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Patent number: 8287009Abstract: The system contains a latch mechanism for a container having a first container portion and a second container portion comprising a guide part attached to the first container portion. A slide part is carried by the guide part, shiftable relative to the guide part between a closed position restraining the second container portion and an open position releasing the slide part from the second container portion. A guide catch part is integral with said guide part and a slide part including a depressible flap. A slide catch part is integral with said depressible flap. Interaction between said guide catch part and said slide catch part restrains said slide part against movement from said closed position into said open position. Actuating said depressible flap releases said slide catch part from being restrained by said guide catch part and frees the slide part to move from the closed to open position.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Gary T. Dane, Kraig Herman Allen
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Publication number: 20120195792Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Christopher Roy Duddy, Tony Foley, Gary T. Dane
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Publication number: 20120156090Abstract: A biological indicator access apparatus and method thereof is provided. The apparatus includes a cage positioned at least partially within an interior compartment of a medical sterilization container, wherein the cage has an interior portion sized to house at least one biological indicator. At least one access element is removably coupled to the cage and permitting access to the interior portion, wherein the at least one access element is located exterior to the medical sterilization container. A filter material at least partially forms the interior portion of the cage, wherein the filter material allows a sterilization substance to traverse from within the interior compartment of the medical sterilization container to the interior portion and prevents non-sterilize substances from traversing from the interior portion to the interior compartment of the medical sterilization container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Gary T. Dane, Tony Foley
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Publication number: 20120156096Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Kraig Herman Allen, Jon D. Shoemaker, Gary T. Dane, Reese Myers
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Publication number: 20120122226Abstract: An apparatus for indicating biological content within a container is provided. The apparatus includes a medical sterilization container having a cover removably attached to the medical sterilization container. An enclosable, sterilizable interior compartment is formed by the medical sterilization container and the cover, wherein the interior compartment is sized to house at least one medical instrument. A biological indicator is located at least partially in communication with the interior compartment, wherein the biological indicator provides at least one indication of biological content within the interior compartment after the medical sterilization container and cover are subjected to a sterilization process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Tony Foley, Gary T. Dane
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Publication number: 20120042808Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Kraig Herman Allen, Gary T. Dane, Jon D. Shoemaker
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Publication number: 20110278199Abstract: A method and apparatus for a medical sterilization container corner protector is provided. The medical sterilization container corner includes a corner protector structure sized to removably engage with a corner of the medical sterilization container. A fastening structure is disposed on the corner protector. A fastening mechanism is engaged with the fastening structure, wherein the fastening mechanism biases the corner protector towards the corner of the medical sterilization container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: Symmetry Medical USA, Inc.Inventors: Gary T. Dane, Valentine T. Faust, III
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Patent number: 7871582Abstract: The system contains a molded plastic reticulated tray composed of a continuous rib that forms a tray rim and a plurality of intersecting ribs defining relatively large openings therebetween. The intersecting ribs are dished and having opposite ends connected to the continuous rib at spaced apart locations therealong. The plurality of intersecting ribs have rounded surfaces so that a fluid sterilant directed at the plurality of intersecting ribs from the outside, upon flowing through said openings, will follow and intimately contact said rounded surfaces to the tray interior so that those surfaces are cleaned thoroughly.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Symmetry Medical USAInventors: Edward D. Riley, Gary T. Dane