# US 2019/0167376 A1 · Surgical tray system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0167376 A1 - Document ID: US20190167376A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/270,325 - Filed: 2019-02-07 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2012-11-16 - Inventors: Krishnan K. Ghosh - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190167376A1 ## CPC - A61B 50/33: Trays - A61B 46/10: specially adapted for instruments{, e.g. microscopes} - A61B 90/30: Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure - A61B 90/361: {Image-producing devices, e.g. surgical cameras} - B65B 31/04: Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied - A61B 90/36: {Image-producing devices or illumination devices not otherwise provided for} - A61B 90/50: Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms - A61B 2050/005: {with a lid or cover} - A61B 2050/3008: {having multiple compartments} - A61B 2050/3015: {transparent} - A61B 2050/314: {Flexible bags or pouches} - A61B 2090/3616: {Magnifying glass} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - B65B: MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING (bundling and pressing devices for cigars A24C1/44; devices for tensioning and securing binders adapted to be supported by the article or articles to be bound B25B25/00; applying closure members to bottles, jars or similar containers B67B1/00-B67B6/00; concurrent cleaning, filling and closing of bottles B67C7/00; emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels or similar containers B67C9/00) ## Abstract A surgical tray system is disclosed. The system includes a tray for use in an operating room environment. In various embodiments, the tray includes an indentation having a bowl shape. A vacuum sealed bag is fitted over the tray and form fitted to the tray when the air is removed from within the bag. The tray optionally includes an light source for illuminating an area under the tray, a magnification element, and pouches for storing items used during a surgical procedure. The tray is optionally substantially transparent to allow light to pass through the tray. The tray is ideally positioned over a patient bed. It may be mounted via an arm to a bed frame member, a monitor station, or a ceiling fixture. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A surgical tray system comprising: a substantially planar tray having an interior cavity defined by at least a first surface and a second surface, wherein each of the first surface and second surface comprise a plurality of holes providing access to the interior cavity of the tray; and a vacuum fitted covering element comprising a valve; wherein the plurality of holes and the valve are configured to allow air to be vacuumed out of the cavity and to allow the covering element to be substantially form-fitted to the substantially planar tray. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The surgical tray system of claim 1, wherein the tray further comprises an indentation formed in the first surface. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The surgical tray system of claim 1, wherein the tray is configured to be movably mounted above a patient bed. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The surgical tray system of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the tray is substantially transparent. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The surgical tray system of claim 4, further comprising a light source mounted to the tray, the light source positioned to illuminate an area beneath the tray. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The surgical tray system of claim 1, wherein the vacuum fitted covering element comprises a seal. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The surgical tray system of claim 1, further comprising a magnification element positioned to magnify an area below the tray. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The surgical tray system of claim 1, wherein the tray is mounted to a frame member of a patient bed via a movable arm. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The surgical tray system of claim 1, wherein the tray is mounted to a monitor station via a movable arm and positioned above a patient bed. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The surgical tray system of claim 1, wherein the tray is mounted to a ceiling fixture via a movable arm and positioned above a patient bed. ### Claim 11 A surgical tray system comprising: a substantially planar, substantially transparent tray having an interior cavity defined by at least a first surface and a second surface, wherein each of the first surface and second surface comprise a plurality of holes providing access to the interior cavity of the tray; a vacuum fitted covering element comprising a valve; a light source mounted to or integral with the tray, wherein the light source is positioned to illuminate an area underneath the tray; and a magnification element; wherein the plurality of holes and the valve are configured to allow air to be vacuumed out of the cavity and to allow the covering element to be substantially form-fitted to the substantially planar tray. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The surgical tray system of claim 11, wherein the tray further comprises an indentation formed in the first surface. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The surgical tray system of claim 11, wherein the vacuum fitted covering element comprises a seal. ### Claim 14 A method of maintaining sterility in an operating room environment, comprising: providing a substantially planar tray having at least a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface has an indentation formed therein; covering the substantially planar tray with a bag; suctioning air from the bag such that the bag is substantially form-fitted into the indentation; and sealing the bag to envelope the tray. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein the tray further comprises an interior cavity defined by the first surface and the second surface. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein each of the first surface and second surface comprise a plurality of holes. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16, wherein the bag comprises a valve. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the plurality of holes and the valve are configured to allow air to be vacuumed out of the cavity.