IP Library Patent Application 12032569
Patent Application
App. No. 12/032,569

ERGONOMIC DISPOSABLE TRAY FOR HOLDING STERILE SURGICAL COMPONENTS

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App. No.
12/032,569
Abstract

The field of the invention relates to medical packaging and, more particularly, to trays for holding sterile surgical components. In one embodiment, an ergonomic disposable tray is provided which can rest easily in the palm of the hand and be easily grasped. Moreover, the tray includes the addition of a raised triangular protrusion in all four opposing corners, to make opening the tray equally efficient for both right and left handed users. These features will allow the user to maintain control of the tray while peeling back the lid, keeping the internal components sterile.

Claims (6)

1 . A disposable tray for holding sterile surgical components comprising:

a bottom surface creating a bottom tier having a bottom width; and

a top tier on top of the bottom tier having a width that is larger than the bottom width; and

a flange on the top tier.

2 . The tray of claim 1 , wherein the bottom tier further comprises two opposed, longitudinally oriented sides and two opposed, widthwise oriented sides, wherein the longitudinally oriented sides are longer than the widthwise oriented sides.

3 . The tray of claim 1 , wherein the flange has four protrusions, one in each corner, to aid both right and left handed users in peeling back the lid of the tray.

Assignments (2)
MERGER Recorded Jul 29, 2009
From: ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS, INC.
To: ABBOTT MEDICAL OPTICS INC.
Reel/Frame 023234/0277 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 15, 2008
From: EDWARDS, CRIAG; MURI, JOHN I.
To: ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS, INC.
Reel/Frame 020535/0931 →