Patents by Inventor George P. Hannafin
George P. Hannafin 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: 11279075Abstract: A system and method of sterilization for medical instruments within a hydrogen peroxide sterilization process is provided. A medical instrument is housed in a sterilization tray, wherein the sterilization tray is formed from polypropylene and a glass material. The medical instrument and sterilization tray are subjected to a hydrogen peroxide sterilant.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: George P. Hannafin, Jason Hawkes
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Patent number: 10561472Abstract: A medical instrument holding apparatus and related methods are disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical instrument container. A medical instrument holding platform is positioned within the medical instrument container, wherein the medical instrument holding platform has a textured surface. At least one marking is positioned on the textured surface. When a quantity of light emitted from a lighting fixture is applied to the textured surface, a reflection from the quantity of light may be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Russell Nadeau, Jason Hawkes, George P. Hannafin
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Publication number: 20180147310Abstract: A modular medical instrument sterilization container and related methods are disclosed. The container includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls, each being substantially planar and having a consistently repeated cross-section. A plurality of corner posts having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between the plurality of sidewalls. A plurality of bottom edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between a sidewall and the base. A plurality of top edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected to the sidewall. A plurality of junction connectors are connected between one of the plurality of corner posts and at least one of: two of the bottom edge rails and two of the top edge rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Robert Cushion, George P. Hannafin
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Publication number: 20180141262Abstract: A system and method of sterilization for medical instruments within a hydrogen peroxide sterilization process is provided. A medical instrument is housed in a sterilization tray, wherein the sterilization tray is formed from polypropylene and a glass material. The medical instrument and sterilization tray are subjected to a hydrogen peroxide sterilant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: George P. Hannafin, Jason Hawkes
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Patent number: 9901654Abstract: A modular medical instrument sterilization container and related methods are disclosed. The container includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls, each being substantially planar and having a consistently repeated cross-section. A plurality of corner posts having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between the plurality of sidewalls. A plurality of bottom edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between a sidewall and the base. A plurality of top edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected to the sidewall. A plurality of junction connectors are connected between one of the plurality of corner posts and at least one of: two of the bottom edge rails and two of the top edge rails.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Robert Cushion, George P. Hannafin
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Publication number: 20170252119Abstract: A medical instrument holding apparatus and related methods are disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical instrument container. A medical instrument holding platform is positioned within the medical instrument container, wherein the medical instrument holding platform has a textured surface. At least one marking is positioned on the textured surface. When a quantity of light emitted from a lighting fixture is applied to the textured surface, a reflection from the quantity of light may be prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Russell Nadeau, Jason Hawkes, George P. Hannafin
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Patent number: 9687299Abstract: A medical instrument holding apparatus and related methods are disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical instrument container. A medical instrument holding platform is positioned within the medical instrument container, wherein the medical instrument holding platform has a textured surface. At least one marking is positioned on the textured surface. When a quantity of light emitted from a lighting fixture is applied to the textured surface, a reflection from the quantity of light may be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Russell Nadeau, Jason Hawkes, George P. Hannafin
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Patent number: 9517105Abstract: A movable instrument holding apparatus and method of retaining a medical instrument with a movable instrument holding apparatus are disclosed. The movable instrument holding apparatus includes a housing structure retaining a gripping structure. A rail is connected to the housing structure. A depressible arm is connected to the rail, the depressible arm having a first quantity of ratchet teeth, wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth is movable with the depressible arm. A track is sized to receive the rail, wherein the track has a second quantity of ratchet teeth, and wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth are engagable with the second quantity of ratchet teeth when the rail is positioned at least partially within the track.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Brian Carette, George P. Hannafin
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Publication number: 20160303791Abstract: A system and method of sterilization for medical instruments within a hydrogen peroxide sterilization process is provided. A medical instrument is housed in a sterilization tray, wherein the sterilization tray is formed from polypropylene and a glass material. The medical instrument and sterilization tray are subjected to a hydrogen peroxide sterilant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: George P. Hannafin, Jason Hawkes
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Patent number: 9259273Abstract: A movable instrument holding apparatus and method of retaining a medical instrument with a movable instrument holding apparatus are disclosed. The movable instrument holding apparatus includes a housing structure retaining a gripping structure. A rail is connected to the housing structure. A depressible arm is connected to the rail, the depressible arm having a first quantity of ratchet teeth, wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth is movable with the depressible arm. A track is sized to receive the rail, wherein the track has a second quantity of ratchet teeth, and wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth are engagable with the second quantity of ratchet teeth when the rail is positioned at least partially within the track.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Brian Carette, George P. Hannafin
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Publication number: 20150250545Abstract: A movable instrument holding apparatus and method of retaining a medical instrument with a movable instrument holding apparatus are disclosed. The movable instrument holding apparatus includes a housing structure retaining a gripping structure. A rail is connected to the housing structure. A depressible arm is connected to the rail, the depressible arm having a first quantity of ratchet teeth, wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth is movable with the depressible arm. A track is sized to receive the rail, wherein the track has a second quantity of ratchet teeth, and wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth are engagable with the second quantity of ratchet teeth when the rail is positioned at least partially within the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Brian Carette, George P. Hannafin
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Patent number: 9023276Abstract: A valve apparatus and methods associated thereof are provided. The valve apparatus includes a valve housing structure. A first valve portion is connected to the valve housing structure, wherein the first valve portion has a sealing edge. A second valve portion is positioned at least partially within the valve housing structure. A constrictable membrane has a pressurizable interior compartment, wherein the constrictable membrane supported by the second valve portion and positioned proximate to the first valve portion, wherein at least a portion of the constrictable membrane is movable to engageable with the sealing edge of the first valve portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Specialty Surgical Instrumentation Inc.Inventors: Jon B. Taylor, James J. Kennedy, III, Paul LaRue, George P. Hannafin
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Publication number: 20150004057Abstract: A valve apparatus and methods associated thereof are provided. The valve apparatus includes a valve housing structure. A first valve portion is connected to the valve housing structure, wherein the first valve portion has a sealing edge. A second valve portion is positioned at least partially within the valve housing structure. A constrictable membrane has a pressurizable interior compartment, wherein the constrictable membrane supported by the second valve portion and positioned proximate to the first valve portion, wherein at least a portion of the constrictable membrane is movable to engageable with the sealing edge of the first valve portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Jon B. Taylor, James J. Kennedy, III, Paul LaRue, George P. Hannafin
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Patent number: 8915363Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining medical instruments is disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical instrument tray having a substantially planar, rigid interior section, wherein the interior section has a plurality of holes formed therein. A flexible grommet sheet is positioned abutting a first side of the medical instrument tray, the flexible grommet sheet having a plurality of openings therein, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of openings are substantially axially aligned with the plurality of holes formed within the interior section. A substantially rigid back plate is removably attached to the medical instrument tray, wherein the flexible grommet sheet is positioned between the first side of the interior section and the back plate, and wherein the back plate has a plurality of holes positioned therein, wherein the plurality of holes are substantially axially aligned with the plurality of holes formed within the interior section.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Hawkes, George P. Hannafin
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Patent number: 8863781Abstract: A valve apparatus and methods associated thereof are provided. The valve apparatus includes a valve housing structure. A first valve portion is connected to the valve housing structure, wherein the first valve portion has a sealing edge. A second valve portion is positioned at least partially within the valve housing structure. A constrictable membrane has a pressurizable interior compartment, wherein the constrictable membrane supported by the second valve portion and positioned proximate to the first valve portion, wherein at least a portion of the constrictable membrane is movable to engageable with the sealing edge of the first valve portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jon B. Taylor, James J. Kennedy, III, Paul LaRue, George P. Hannafin
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Publication number: 20140162207Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining medical instruments is disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical instrument tray having a substantially planar, rigid interior section, wherein the interior section has a plurality of holes formed therein. A flexible grommet sheet is positioned abutting a first side of the medical instrument tray, the flexible grommet sheet having a plurality of openings therein, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of openings are substantially axially aligned with the plurality of holes formed within the interior section. A substantially rigid back plate is removably attached to the medical instrument tray, wherein the flexible grommet sheet is positioned between the first side of the interior section and the back plate, and wherein the back plate has a plurality of holes positioned therein, wherein the plurality of holes are substantially axially aligned with the plurality of holes formed within the interior section.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Hawkes, George P. Hannafin
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Publication number: 20140158570Abstract: A modular medical instrument sterilization container and related methods are disclosed. The container includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls, each being substantially planar and having a consistently repeated cross-section. A plurality of corner posts having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between the plurality of sidewalls. A plurality of bottom edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between a sidewall and the base. A plurality of top edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected to the sidewall. A plurality of junction connectors are connected between one of the plurality of corner posts and at least one of: two of the bottom edge rails and two of the top edge rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Robert Cushion, George P. Hannafin
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Publication number: 20140110288Abstract: A medical instrument holding apparatus and related methods are disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical instrument container. A medical instrument holding platform is positioned within the medical instrument container, wherein the medical instrument holding platform has a textured surface. At least one marking is positioning on the textured surface. When a quantity of light emitted from a lighting fixture is applied to the textured surface, a reflection from the quantity of light may be prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Russell Nadeau, Jason Hawkes, George P. Hannafin
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Publication number: 20140105782Abstract: A movable instrument holding apparatus and method of retaining a medical instrument with a movable instrument holding apparatus are disclosed. The movable instrument holding apparatus includes a housing structure retaining a gripping structure. A rail is connected to the housing structure. A depressible arm is connected to the rail, the depressible arm having a first quantity of ratchet teeth, wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth is movable with the depressible arm. A track is sized to receive the rail, wherein the track has a second quantity of ratchet teeth, and wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth are engagable with the second quantity of ratchet teeth when the rail is positioned at least partially within the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Brian Carette, George P. Hannafin
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Publication number: 20130236354Abstract: A valve apparatus and methods associated thereof are provided. The valve apparatus includes a valve housing structure. A first valve portion is connected to the valve housing structure, wherein the first valve portion has a sealing edge. A second valve portion is positioned at least partially within the valve housing structure. A constrictable membrane has a pressurizable interior compartment, wherein the constrictable membrane supported by the second valve portion and positioned proximate to the first valve portion, wherein at least a portion of the constrictable membrane is movable to engageable with the sealing edge of the first valve portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Jon B. Taylor, James J. Kennedy, III, Paul LaRue, George P. Hannafin