Steven Michael Hanning

Title: Steven Michael Hanning and His Surgical Technology Patents.

Introduction

Steven Michael Hanning is an inventor based in Ben Lomond, California. His patent work includes technologies for documenting surgical procedures and configuring devices in operating rooms.

Latest Patents

Hanning’s listed patents include an intra-surgical documentation system and a method of configuring devices in an operating theater. He holds 2 patents.

The intra-surgical documentation system describes a method for creating an operative note during a procedure. It uses a procedure-specific checklist and image annotations prepared in advance, then places patient images and voice-command-selected annotations into an electronic template.

The operating-theater configuration method describes connecting configurable devices to an operating-room communicator and applying preferences stored in a system. The preferences may be retrieved without logging in, including when a surgeon comes within proximity of the communicator without actively interacting with it.

Career Highlights

Hanning is associated with Stryker Corporation. His patent work addresses practical aspects of surgical documentation and operating-room device setup.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include Brian D. Bailey and Ramanan Paramasivan.

Conclusion

Steven Michael Hanning’s patents focus on streamlining surgical record creation and configuring operating-room devices, reflecting an emphasis on workflow-supporting medical technologies.