Patents by Inventor Gavin C. Smith

Gavin C. 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).

  • Patent number: 12232893
    Abstract: A system for packaging a kit for a radiofrequency ablation procedure protects a radiofrequency ablation kit without compromising its sterile barrier system through the hazards of handling, distribution, and storage. The system includes: an introducer tray configured to hold at least one introducer; a probe tray configured to hold at least one radiofrequency ablation probe; an outer carrier tray, a pouch configured to hold a tubing kit; and a dispenser carton. The introducer tray and the probe tray are held within the outer carrier tray, and the outer carrier tray and the pouch are configured to be held within the dispenser carton. A method of packaging a radiofrequency ablation kit is further described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Gavin H. Mannion, Brett C. Leard, Ruoya Wang, Ryan D. Smith, Mark R. Ellswood, Khoa T. Lien
  • Patent number: 4666211
    Abstract: A multi-level transport truck apparatus, particularly suitable for use with trucks that release contents through rearward tilting of the container portion, having a main container portion divided into at least upper and lower container portions by plate members insertable within u-shaped channels within the main container and defining seperate container spaces. There is further provided rear door members corresponding to each of the container spaces for selectively dumping the contents of each of the spaces depending if the doors are secured or unsecured. Further, there are identification tags on each door member indicating the contents of each container space, with each tag removeable as the contents of the space is changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Inventors: Gavin C. Smith, Gregory C. Smith, Flynn K. Smith