Patents by Inventor Georgene Austria
Georgene Austria 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: 11278310Abstract: A scalpel handle includes a body defining a first end and a channel therein and an insert defining a blade holder disposed at a first end thereof and positionable within the channel of the body with the blade holder extending outwardly away from the first end of the body. A shield is coupled with the body such that the blade holder is positionable within the shield, and a removal wedge is defined on the body, fixed with respect to the shield, and disposed in a substantially fixed lateral position at least partially aligned with a portion of the blade holder.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventors: Georgene Austria, Justine Pringle
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Patent number: 10806485Abstract: A scalpel handle sheath includes a body defining a first end and an arm adjacent the first end, the flexible arm having a first boss extending inwardly therefrom and a second boss extending outwardly from the arm. The scalpel handle sheath also includes a shield coupled with the body and slideable between a retracted position and a removal position. The shield defines an edge applying an inward force on the second boss during movement of the shield from the extended position to the removal position and a removal flange extending within the shield and passing the first end of the body during movement of the shield into the removal position.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Publication number: 20200163690Abstract: A scalpel handle includes a body defining a first end and a channel therein and an insert defining a blade holder disposed at a first end thereof and positionable within the channel of the body with the blade holder extending outwardly away from the first end of the body. A shield is coupled with the body such that the blade holder is positionable within the shield, and a removal wedge is defined on the body, fixed with respect to the shield, and disposed in a substantially fixed lateral position at least partially aligned with a portion of the blade holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventors: Georgene Austria, Justine Pringle
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Patent number: 10299825Abstract: A device for the application and storage of a sharps device is disclosed here in with the ability to re-sterilize and reuse this device on multiple occasions. This device enables the user to access and store the blade in a safe manner where the chances of accidental puncture are greatly reduced. The device enables the user to store the sharps blade in the device in such a manner that will allow the user to autoclave or sterilize the storage device and the blade at the same time. The device is designed for multiple uses over a wide range of different blades, such as the myriad of surgical blades and blades used in the hobby and crafts arena using X-Acto knife style of blades. When a singular device is used for the storage, application and re-loading of sharps, the user is more familiar with the operation of the device, which leads to more comfort of the user in dealing with sharps blades.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Patent number: 10292729Abstract: A surgical scalpel is presented which combines the attributes of cost-effectiveness in design while being ambidextrous and autoclavable. The design of the device affords left handed or right handed medical personnel with the feel, weight and balance of the original metal unguarded scalpel, while maintaining safety through the shielding of the blade during non-use and the ability to dispose of the blade in a safe controlled manner without having to place one's hands near the unguarded sharp. Surgeons of either dexterity are able to learn and operate using similar techniques and instruments heretofore not available to them. No longer must a left handed surgeon be forced into the right handed world to perform surgery. The device is designed to use existing styles of blades currently available without needing costly inventories of specially created blades for the multitude of other such devices on the market.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Publication number: 20190117251Abstract: A scalpel handle sheath includes a body defining a first end and an arm adjacent the first end, the flexible arm having a first boss extending inwardly therefrom and a second boss extending outwardly from the arm. The scalpel handle sheath also includes a shield coupled with the body and slideable between a retracted position and a removal position. The shield defines an edge applying an inward force on the second boss during movement of the shield from the extended position to the removal position and a removal flange extending within the shield and passing the first end of the body during movement of the shield into the removal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Patent number: 10201369Abstract: A scalpel handle sheath includes a body defining a first end and an arm adjacent the first end, the flexible arm having a first boss extending inwardly therefrom and a second boss extending outwardly from the arm. The scalpel handle sheath also includes a shield coupled with the body and slideable between a retracted position and a removal position. The shield defines an edge applying an inward force on the second boss during movement of the shield from the extended position to the removal position and a removal flange extending within the shield and passing the first end of the body during movement of the shield into the removal position.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Publication number: 20170265882Abstract: A scalpel handle includes an outer body defining a first end and a cavity therein and an insert defining a blade holder disposed at a first end thereof and positionable within the cavity of the outer body with the blade holder extending outwardly away from the first end of the outer portion. A shield is coupled with the body and positionable around the blade holder, and a removal wedge fixed with respect to the shield and disposed in a substantially fixed lateral position at least partially aligned with a portion of the blade holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventors: Georgene Austria, Justine Pringle
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Publication number: 20170258485Abstract: A scalpel handle sheath includes a body defining a first end and an arm adjacent the first end, the flexible arm having a first boss extending inwardly therefrom and a second boss extending outwardly from the arm. The scalpel handle sheath also includes a shield coupled with the body and slideable between a retracted position and a removal position. The shield defines an edge applying an inward force on the second boss during movement of the shield from the extended position to the removal position and a removal flange extending within the shield and passing the first end of the body during movement of the shield into the removal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Patent number: 9693797Abstract: A scalpel handle sheath includes a body defining a handle-receiving cavity open to a first end of the body through a narrowed sleeve region, the body further defining a flexible arm adjacent the first end with a first boss extending inwardly therefrom adjacent the sleeve region. The sheath further includes a shield coupled with the body and slideable between a retracted position and a removal position. The shield defines an edge applying an inward force on the flexible arm during movement of the shield from toward the retracted position to the removal position and a removal flange extending within the shield and passing the first end of the body during movement of the shield from the toward retracted position to the removal position.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Publication number: 20170181763Abstract: A surgical scalpel is presented which combines the attributes of cost-effectiveness in design while being ambidextrous and autoclavable. The design of the device affords left handed or right handed medical personnel with the feel, weight and balance of the original metal unguarded scalpel, while maintaining safety through the shielding of the blade during non-use and the ability to dispose of the blade in a safe controlled manner without having to place ones hands near the unguarded sharp. Surgeons of either dexterity are able to learn and operate using similar techniques and instruments heretofore not available to them. No longer must a left handed surgeon be forced into the right handed world to perform surgery. The device is designed to use existing styles of blades currently available without needing costly inventories of specially created blades for the multitude of other such devices on the market.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Patent number: 9622773Abstract: A surgical scalpel is presented which combines the attributes of cost-effectiveness in design while being ambidextrous and autoclavable. The design of the device affords left handed or right handed medical personnel with the feel, weight and balance of the original metal unguarded scalpel, while maintaining safety through the shielding of the blade during non-use and the ability to dispose of the blade in a safe controlled manner without having to place ones hands near the unguarded sharp. Surgeons of either dexterity are able to learn and operate using similar techniques and instruments heretofore not available to them. No longer must a left handed surgeon be forced into the right handed world to perform surgery. The device is designed to use existing styles of blades currently available without needing costly inventories of specially created blades for the multitude of other such devices on the market.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Publication number: 20170027602Abstract: A device for the application and storage of a sharps device is disclosed here in with the ability to re-sterilize and reuse this device on multiple occasions. This device enables the user to access and store the blade in a safe manner where the chances of accidental puncture are greatly reduced. The device enables the user to store the sharps blade in the device in such a manner that will allow the user to autoclave or sterilize the storage device and the blade at the same time. The device is designed for multiple uses over a wide range of different blades, such as the myriad of surgical blades and blades used in the hobby and crafts arena using X-Acto knife style of blades. When a singular device is used for the storage, application and re-loading of sharps, the user is more familiar with the operation of the device, which leads to more comfort of the user in dealing with sharps blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Publication number: 20160095614Abstract: A device for the application and storage of a sharps device is disclosed here in with the ability to re-sterilize and reuse this device on multiple occasions. This device enables the user to access and store the blade in a safe manner where the chances of accidental puncture are greatly reduced. The device enables the user to store the sharps blade in the device in such a manner that will allow the user to autoclave or sterilize the storage device and the blade at the same time. The device is designed for multiple uses over a wide range of different blades, such as the myriad of surgical blades and blades used in the hobby and crafts arena using X-Acto knife style of blades. When a singular device is used for the storage, application and re-loading of sharps, the user is more familiar with the operation of the device, which leads to more comfort of the user in dealing with sharps blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Publication number: 20150250492Abstract: A scalpel handle sheath includes a body defining a handle-receiving cavity open to a first end of the body through a narrowed sleeve region, the body further defining a flexible arm adjacent the first end with a first boss extending inwardly therefrom adjacent the sleeve region. The sheath further includes a shield coupled with the body and slideable between a retracted position and a removal position. The shield defines an edge applying an inward force on the flexible arm during movement of the shield from toward the retracted position to the removal position and a removal flange extending within the shield and passing the first end of the body during movement of the shield from the toward retracted position to the removal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Patent number: D712062Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Patent number: D712064Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Patent number: D800905Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Patent number: D813390Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Georgene Austria
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Patent number: D854685Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Georgene Austria