Patents by Inventor Christopher C. Benevides
Christopher C. Benevides has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9662595Abstract: A method for making a liquid-chromatography apparatus includes inserting two inner conduits into an intermediate tube, inserting the intermediate tube into an outer tube, forming a proximal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits, and forming a distal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits. A liquid-chromatography apparatus includes an outer tube, an intermediate tube disposed in the outer tube, two inner conduits disposed in the intermediate tube, a proximal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits, and a distal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Christopher C. Benevides, Keith Fadgen, Michael Lavallee, Anthony Jeannotte
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Patent number: 9446330Abstract: A high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) capillary column device, system and method for processing a HPLC sample with a cartridge housing a packed capillary column; at least one inlet connection to the capillary column for a sample fluid; and at least one outlet connection from the capillary column for the sample fluid. The outlet connection is able to accommodate either a spray tip for atomizing the sample fluid or a transport tube for transporting the sample fluid from a spray tip column to a spray tip. Inlet connections enable supply of electrical power to the capillary column through electrical connections disposed within the cartridge housing; and gas for evaporating the sample liquid is supplied to at least one outlet connection from the capillary column for the sample fluid through a gas supply line within the cartridge housing. The temperature of the sample liquid can be controlled through a heat connection.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher C. Benevides, Robert Collamati, Bruce J. Compton, Theodore Dourdeville
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Patent number: 8845892Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices, methods and apparatus for performing separations in which particulates are separated or removed from a fluid stream flowing to a column. In one embodiment directed to a device, the invention includes a body (13) having a first surface (17) and a second surface (19) and at least one wall (23). At least one of the first surface (17) and second surface (19) is for receiving in sealing engagement a first conduit means. The remaining first surface (17) or second surface (19) is for engaging a column or a second conduit (19). The at least one wall (23) extends between the first surface (17) and the second surface (19). The body (13) has at least one opening (25) extending from the first surface (17) to the second surface (19) defining a chamber for receiving a solid phase separation media assembly (15).Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2005Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Christopher C. Benevides, Jonathan L. Belanger, Marianna Kele, Thomas H. Walter, Raymond P. Fisk
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Publication number: 20130248700Abstract: A high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) capillary column device, system and method for processing a HPLC sample with a cartridge housing a packed capillary column; at least one inlet connection to the capillary column for a sample fluid; and at least one outlet connection from the capillary column for the sample fluid. The outlet connection is able to accommodate either a spray tip for atomizing the sample fluid or a transport tube for transporting the sample fluid from a spray tip column to a spray tip. Inlet connections enable supply of electrical power to the capillary column through electrical connections disposed within the cartridge housing; and gas for evaporating the sample liquid is supplied to at least one outlet connection from the capillary column for the sample fluid through a gas supply line within the cartridge housing. The temperature of the sample liquid can be controlled through a heat connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: Christopher C. Benevides, Robert Collamati, Bruce J. Compton, Theodore Dourdeville
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Patent number: 8496818Abstract: A high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) capillary column device, system and method for processing a HPLC sample with a cartridge housing a packed capillary column; at least one inlet connection to the capillary column for a sample fluid; and at least one outlet connection from the capillary column for the sample fluid. The outlet connection is able to accommodate either a spray tip for atomizing the sample fluid or a transport tube for transporting the sample fluid from a spray tip column to a spray tip. Inlet connections enable supply of electrical power to the capillary column through electrical connections disposed within the cartridge housing; and gas for evaporating the sample liquid is supplied to at least one outlet connection from the capillary column for the sample fluid through a gas supply line within the cartridge housing. The temperature of the sample liquid can be controlled through a heat connection.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2004Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Christopher C. Benevides, Robert Albert Collamati, Bruce J. Compton, Theodore Dourdeville
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Patent number: 8409443Abstract: A device for limiting sample evaporation. The device has a vessel body having a body exterior surface and at least one body interior surface. The at least one body interior surface has one or more walls defining a first chamber, a second chamber and a conduit means. The first chamber has a first chamber opening for receiving at least one of the groups selected from a sample and a sample dispensing device. The first chamber opening defines the border of the body exterior surface and the body interior surface. The conduit means is in communication with the first chamber and the second chamber for receiving at least one of the group consisting of sample from said first chamber, a sample from a sample dispensing device and a sample dispensing device passing through or into the conduit means for placing the sample in the conduit means or into the second chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Martin Gilar, Christopher C. Benevides, Jennifer Fournier
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Patent number: 8394275Abstract: A method for making a liquid-chromatography apparatus includes inserting two inner conduits into an intermediate tube, inserting the intermediate tube into an outer tube, forming a proximal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits, and forming a distal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits. A liquid-chromatography apparatus includes an outer tube, an intermediate tube disposed in the outer tube, two inner conduits disposed in the intermediate tube, a proximal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits, and a distal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Christopher C. Benevides, Keith Fadgen, Michael Lavallee, Anthony Jeannotte
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Publication number: 20110278214Abstract: A method for making a liquid-chromatography apparatus includes inserting two inner conduits into an intermediate tube, inserting the intermediate tube into an outer tube, forming a proximal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits, and forming a distal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits. A liquid-chromatography apparatus includes an outer tube, an intermediate tube disposed in the outer tube, two inner conduits disposed in the intermediate tube, a proximal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits, and a distal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher C. Benevides, Keith Fadgen, Michael Lavallee, Anthony Jeannotte
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Publication number: 20100132799Abstract: A device for limiting sample evaporation. The device has a vessel body having a body exterior surface and at least one body interior surface. The at least one body interior surface has one or more walls defining a first chamber, a second chamber and a conduit means. The first chamber has a first chamber opening for receiving at least one of the groups selected from a sample and a sample dispensing device. The first chamber opening defines the border of the body exterior surface and the body interior surface. The conduit means is in communication with the first chamber and the second chamber for receiving at least one of the group consisting of sample from said first chamber, a sample from a sample dispensing device and a sample dispensing device passing through or into the conduit means for placing the sample in the conduit means or into the second chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Martin Gilar, Christopher C. Benevides, Jennifer Fournier
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Publication number: 20100018928Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention feature a device (11) for performing separations, methods of making and using such device (11). The device (11) includes a tubular member (13) having an exterior surface (17) and an interior surface (19). The interior surface (19) defines a chamber (25) having an outlet end (23) and an inlet end (21) for containing a separation media (15). The chamber (25) has a length dimension extending between the inlet end (21) and the outlet end (23), and at least one width dimension. A separation media (15) is constructed and arranged in a packing of particles in the chamber wherein the particles of the separation media (15) proximal to at least one of the inlet end (21) or outlet end (23) are fused to retain the separation media (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2005Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: WATERS INVESTMENTS LIMITEDInventors: Christopher C. Charlton, Geoff C. Gerhardt, Christopher C. Benevides
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Publication number: 20090321356Abstract: A high-performance liquid-chromatography apparatus includes a substrate that defines a separation column in fluidic communication with an inlet port of the processing unit. The processing unit is formed of sintered inorganic particles. The apparatus also includes a pump that delivers a solvent to the inlet port at a pressure sufficient for high-performance liquid-chromatography.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: WATERS INVESTMENTS LIMITEDInventors: Geoff C. Gerhardt, Joseph Michienzi, Christopher C. Benevides
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Publication number: 20080305555Abstract: A device for the presentation of samples for MALDI or DIOS ion source, comprising a semiconductor wafer body having at least one first surface and at least one second surface, the first surface being chemically modified to repel said aqueous sample toward said second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2006Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: WATERS INVESTMENTS LIMITEDInventors: Edouard S. P. Bouvier, Dennis DellaRovere, Christopher C. Benevides, Keith Fadgen
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Publication number: 20080257835Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices, methods and apparatus for performing separations in which particulates are separated or removed from a fluid stream flowing to a column. In one embodiment directed to a device, the invention includes a body (13) having a first surface (17) and a second surface (19) and at least one wall (23). At least one of the first surface (17) and second surface (19) is for receiving in sealing engagement a first conduit means. The remaining first surface (17) or second surface (19) is for engaging a column or a second conduit (19). The at least one wall (23) extends between the first surface (17) and the second surface (19). The body (13) has at least one opening (25) extending from the first surface (17) to the second surface (19) defining a chamber for receiving a solid phase separation media assembly (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2005Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: Waters Investments LimitedInventors: Christopher C. Benevides, Jonathan L. Belanger, Marianna Kele, Thomas H. Walter, Raymond P. Fisk
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Publication number: 20080197078Abstract: A high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) capillary column device, system and method for processing a HPLC sample with a cartridge housing a packed capillary column; at least one inlet connection to the capillary column for a sample fluid; and at least one outlet connection from the capillary column for the sample fluid. The outlet connection is able to accommodate either a spray tip for atomizing the sample fluid or a transport tube for transporting the sample fluid from a spray tip column to a spray tip. Inlet connections enable supply of electrical power to the capillary column through electrical connections disposed within the cartridge housing; and gas for evaporating the sample liquid is supplied to at least one outlet connection from the capillary column for the sample fluid through a gas supply line within the cartridge housing. The temperature of the sample liquid can be controlled through a heat connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2004Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: Waters Investments LimitedInventors: Christopher C. Benevides, Robert Albert Collamati, Bruce J. Compton, Theodore Dourdeville
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Patent number: D426165Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1999Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Waters Investments LimitedInventors: Yuri Tuvim, Christopher C. Benevides