Patents by Inventor Petrus Krafft

Petrus Krafft 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).

  • Patent number: 6713029
    Abstract: A sterilization tray has a smooth exterior, ruggedness, light weight, high thermal conductivity, comfortable gripping surfaces, stackability, and low cost construction. The tray is constructed of stamped and folded sheet metal, but in such a way as to provide rounded corners. A molded handle insert is attached to the ends of the tray to provide the multiple utility of reducing the number of handles required, maximizing space utilization, providing a comfortable gripping surface on the outside and inside of the tray, and providing stackability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Zimmer Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Petrus Krafft, Shane E. Maust
  • Patent number: 6579503
    Abstract: An implant sterilization tray includes an integral torquing fixture for holding an implant stationary. By incorporating the fixture into the instrument tray, a large, stable base is provided for holding the implant. The user can more readily hold the implant in a stable position with the implant resting in the case and the case resting on a table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Linggawati Tanamal, Vincent Webster, Mark A. Lazzeri, Petrus Krafft, Verlon C. Caldwell, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5492671
    Abstract: A sterilization case 1 having one or more brackets 10 which are designed to enhance the steam sterilization of a medical apparatus 30 being held in the bracket 10. The bracket 10 is designed to provide cutout areas 51 to create a gap or gaps 52 between the surface of the apparatus 30 being held and the recess in the bracket 10, and yet still securely grip and hold the apparatus 30 in the bracket. The invention is adaptable to a wide variety of different shaped apparatus 30.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventor: Petrus Krafft
  • Patent number: D355254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Petrus Krafft, Verlon C. Caldwell, Jr.