Larry S Landis

US Patent:

7320404, Jan 22, 2008

Filed:

Aug 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/201032

Inventors:

Larry R. Landis - Warsaw IN, US

Assignee:

Zimmer Technology, Inc. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

B65D 85/30

US Classification:

206438, 206592

Abstract:

A medical package is provided for protecting a medical item.

US Patent:

7648030, Jan 19, 2010

Filed:

Dec 3, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/949464

Inventors:

Larry R. Landis - Warsaw IN, US

Assignee:

Zimmer, Inc. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

B65D 85/30

US Classification:

206438, 206592

Abstract:

A sterile package for a medical device includes a container, an insert, and a retaining clip. The insert is releasably engaged with the medical device to constrain the position of the medical device relative to the insert. The retaining clip includes a base engaging the medical device and support arms extending from the base and encircling the insert to secure the insert in engagement with the medical device. The insert engages the container to constrain the position of the medical device relative to the container.

US Patent:

57720312, Jun 30, 1998

Filed:

Feb 15, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/601932

Inventors:

Larry R. Landis - Warsaw IN

Assignee:

Zimmer, Inc. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

B65D 8524

US Classification:

206438

Abstract:

A package includes a cavity having a series of cavity slots transverse to the cavity's longitudinal axis. These slots permit a pair of stop plugs to be positioned to receive products of different lengths. Each stop plug has four lateral lugs for engaging the cavity slots to resist linear and rotational displacement of the stop plug. Each plug has bottom, end, and side walls to isolate the product end from the cavity. In addition a pair of fingers extending from the stop plug elastically grips the product to further restrain product movement. The fingers can flex to accommodate different sizes of products. A retainer snaps onto the cavity to close it. The retainer includes a retainer stop at each end that extends into the cavity and prevents the retainer from shifting even if the retainer is lifted due to product pressure against the retainer during shipping. The retainer also includes a pair of product restraints extending into the cavity to limit motion of the product toward the retainer. The product restraints are shaped to also provide finger wells for aiding the removal of the retainer when the package is opened.