Patents by Inventor Susan K. Reed

Susan K. Reed 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).

  • Sterilization wrap system and methods of use
    Patent number: 9358071
    Abstract: A method of sterilizing an article is provided. The method includes providing sterilization wrap system with which to wrap the article to be sterilized. The sterilization wrap system comprises a plurality of wrap units configured in a stack, at least one wrap unit in the stack being detachably attached to at least one other wrap unit in the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kevin D. Landgrebe, Susan K. Reed, Heather M. Webb
  • STERILIZATION WRAP SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20150021212
    Abstract: A method of sterilizing an article is provided. The method includes providing sterilization wrap system with which to wrap the article to be sterilized. The sterilization wrap system comprises a plurality of wrap units configured in a stack, at least one wrap unit in the stack being detachably attached to at least one other wrap unit in the stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: KEVIN D. LANDGREBE, SUSAN K. REED, HEATHER M. WEBB
  • Sterilization wrap system and methods of use
    Patent number: 8852502
    Abstract: A method of sterilizing an article is provided. The method includes providing sterilization wrap system with which to wrap the article to be sterilized. The sterilization wrap system comprises a plurality of wrap units configured in a stack, at least one wrap unit in the stack being detachably attached to at least one other wrap unit in the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kevin D. Landgrebe, Susan K. Reed, Heather M. Webb
  • SELF-SEALING FILTER FOR STERILIZATION
    Publication number: 20140079589
    Abstract: Filter assemblies that comprise a temporary attachment mechanism disposed on a surface of a filter are disclosed, as well as methods and systems related to using such filter assemblies during sterilization. The disclosed filter assemblies can include sterilization indicator elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Kevin D. Landgrebe, Susan K. Reed, Daniel R. McIntyre
  • STERILIZATION WRAP SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20120168337
    Abstract: A method of sterilizing an article is provided. The method includes providing sterilization wrap system with which to wrap the article to be sterilized. The sterilization wrap system comprises a plurality of wrap units configured in a stack, at least one wrap unit in the stack being detachably attached to at least one other wrap unit in the stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Kevin D. Landgrebe, Susan K. Reed, Heather M. Webb