Patents by Inventor Geraldine U. Norman

Geraldine U. Norman 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).

  • Apparatus for storing and sterilizing objects
    Patent number: 5628971
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for storing and sterilizing objects is provided. The apparatus includes a housing, and a tray supported within the housing for storing the objects to be sterilized. A sterilizing solution is located within the housing and below the tray. An elevator assembly lowers the tray downwardly to immerse the objects in the sterilizing solution, and lifts the tray upwardly to remove the objects from the sterilizing solution for further storage until use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Inventor: Geraldine U. Norman