Shane Jay Maust

US Patent:

20030198581, Oct 23, 2003

Filed:

Apr 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/126085

Inventors:

Ralph Sweet - Warsaw IN, US
Shane Maust - Milford IN, US

International Classification:

A61L002/16

US Classification:

422/292000, 220/812000, 220/826000

Abstract:

A sterilization container having a lid which remains secured to the container in its open and closed positions and throughout a range of motion between the open and closed positions. The container includes a bottom wall and sidewalls to define an interior space. The lid is positioned near an upper limit of the interior space when closed and positioned parallel and proximate a sidewall when open. The lid is mounted to the container for both pivotal and sliding movement. The container may have an upper panel for supporting bone screws and a stop for engaging the lid. A tab extending from the lid may be engaged by a removable cover mounted to the container over the lid to bias the lid into engagement with the stop. The container includes a plurality of openings to allow the entry of a sterilant, such as steam, into the interior of the container.

US Patent:

6713029, Mar 30, 2004

Filed:

Sep 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/658701

Inventors:

Petrus Krafft - Warsaw IN
Shane E. Maust - Milford IN

Assignee:

Zimmer Technology, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61L 200

US Classification:

422300, 206370, 206438, 220529, 220735, 422297

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.