Patents by Inventor Heather P. Horton

Heather P. Horton 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).

  • Stacking sterilizing tray system
    Patent number: 5893618
    Abstract: A sterilization, transporting and storage container tray assembly for a surgical instrument kit comprises a plurality of trays for accommodating surgical instruments, and a rack for holding the trays in a stacked arrangement. The trays are slidably, removably mounted in the rack, and are accessible from the side of the rack. A removable cap is provided for locking the trays in position in the rack, i.e. for transportation, sterilization and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Assignee: Poly VAC, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert A. LePage, Jr., Heather P. Horton