Patents by Inventor Nelson Slavik

Nelson Slavik 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 AND METHOD FOR RAPID HEAT TRANSFER STERILIZATION
    Publication number: 20090196794
    Abstract: A device and method is disclosed for sterilizing objects, commonly dental, medical, or veterinary instruments. By subjecting the objects to heat, the objects are sterilized quickly and more conveniently. The invention allows for user controls and treatment cycles to suit the needs of the sterilizing industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: William Smith, Nelson Slavik
  • APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING SURGICAL SPONGES IN SURGICAL PATIENTS AND SURGICAL DRAPES
    Publication number: 20080132860
    Abstract: The Sponge Detection System invention consists of surgical sponges or devices with integrated metallic strips that can be easily detected by the invention s specially designed electromagnetic wand detection scanner. The surgical sponges will be used by hospitals in an effort to minimize the potential for sponges that are left behind during surgeries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: William Smith, Nelson Slavik, David Lundquist