Inventor · disambiguated record
Robert L. Nichols
Also filed as: NICHOLS ROBERT · NICHOLS ROBERT L
30 granted patents·2 pending applications·3,348 citations·filing 1978–2024
98Inventor score
Files withNICHOLS ROBERT L17JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL7ALTEC IND INC2AMERICAN HOSPITAL SUPPLY CORP1ELKHART PRODUCTS CORP1
Top patents by PatentIndex Score
32 records- 0199US4256109AShut off valve for medical suction apparatusNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1978·Granted Mar 17, 1981·1.3k cites·8 claims
- 0298US5474738AMedical instrument sterilization containerJOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL·Filed 1993·Granted Dec 12, 1995·632 cites·7 claims
- 0390US9523451B1Utilizing a visual indicator to determine security of a pipe fittingELKHART PRODUCTS CORP·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 20, 2016·14 cites·18 claims
- 0482US5346075AApparatus and method for holding a medical instrumentJOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL·Filed 1992·Granted Sep 13, 1994·284 cites·54 claims
- 0582US4728504AStackable medical instrument sterilizer containerNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1985·Granted Mar 1, 1988·123 cites·9 claims
- 0681US5324489AMedical instrument sterilization container with a contaminant plugJOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL·Filed 1991·Granted Jun 28, 1994·87 cites·5 claims
- 0780US4625885AControlled-release security band for sterilization containerNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1986·Granted Dec 2, 1986·55 cites·9 claims
- 0878US6715628B1Contaminant plug for medical instrument sterilization containersSTERIS INC·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 6, 2004·30 cites·16 claims
- 0976US5736043AFilter for medical instrument sterilization containersJOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL·Filed 1995·Granted Apr 7, 1998·37 cites·5 claims
- 1073US4704254AFiltered port suitable for medical sterilization containers and method or use thereofNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1986·Granted Nov 3, 1987·83 cites·21 claims
- 1173US4617178AMedical instrument sterilization containerNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1984·Granted Oct 14, 1986·71 cites·8 claims
- 1272US5202098AMedical instrument sterilization container with pressure induced positive drainageNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1991·Granted Apr 13, 1993·76 cites·16 claims
- 1372US2025207350A1Modular body compartmentALTEC IND INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 1471US12049739B1Modular body compartmentALTEC IND INC·Filed 2023·Granted Jul 30, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 1570US4915918AMedical instrument sterilization containerNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1988·Granted Apr 10, 1990·68 cites·6 claims
- 1666US4460361AVacuum port connector assembly on fluid collection apparatusAMERICAN HOSPITAL SUPPLY CORP·Filed 1982·Granted Jul 17, 1984·82 cites·1 claims
- 1764US4716025AMedical sterilization container with instrument trayNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1986·Granted Dec 29, 1987·56 cites·3 claims
- 1862US5183643AMedical instrument sterilization containerNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1991·Granted Feb 2, 1993·53 cites·3 claims
- 1959US4347946ASuction system with cover-port cap attachment breakaway tabNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1981·Granted Sep 7, 1982·67 cites·1 claims
- 2057US4900519AMedical instrument sterilization containerNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1989·Granted Feb 13, 1990·41 cites·4 claims
- 2154US6145687AContaminant plug for medical instrument sterilization containersJOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL·Filed 1999·Granted Nov 14, 2000·26 cites·11 claims
- 2253US5080874AMedical instrument sterilization containerNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1990·Granted Jan 14, 1992·36 cites·9 claims
- 2352US4245637AShutoff valve sleeveNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1978·Granted Jan 20, 1981·33 cites·5 claims
- 2451US5474679AFilter for medical instrument sterilization containersJOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL·Filed 1993·Granted Dec 12, 1995·10 cites·3 claims
- 2551US5227074AFilter for medical instrument sterilization containers and method for removing moisture and contaminants therefromMONARCH PRODUCTS INC·Filed 1991·Granted Jul 13, 1993·27 cites·16 claims
- 2651US4752453AMedical instrument sterilization container with fluid filtersNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1986·Granted Jun 21, 1988·32 cites·7 claims
- 2750US4275731ASuction canister with vortex flow deflectorNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1978·Granted Jun 30, 1981·35 cites·1 claims
- 2848USD448248SDual end condiment dispenserFiled 2000·Granted Sep 25, 2001·6 cites·1 claims
- 2947US4321923ALow profile shut-off valve for medical suction apparatusNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1980·Granted Mar 30, 1982·9 cites·21 claims
- 3046US5954219AContaminant plug for medical instrument sterilization containersJOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL·Filed 1995·Granted Sep 21, 1999·17 cites·23 claims
- 3145US2021381602A1Seal assembly and manufacturing method thereofTRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS GERMANY GMBH·Filed 2021·Application pending·0 cites
- 3232US4330253AComposite die for forming a plunger for use in a shutoff valve for a medical suction apparatusNICHOLS ROBERT L·Filed 1980·Granted May 18, 1982·3 cites·1 claims
Join the waitlist — get patent alerts
Get an alert when Robert L. Nichols files or is granted a new patent.
We store only your email — no account needed. See our privacy policy.
Identity basis: PatentsView inventor disambiguation (2025Q4-odp release). How scoring works →