Patents by Inventor Derik West

Derik West 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).

  • Publication number: 20220243165
    Abstract: A bioproduction mixing system includes a flexible compartment having a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, a center axis passing through the flexible compartment between the first end and the second end. A helical assembly is disposed within the flexible compartment and is suspended between the first end and the second end, the helical assembly being offset from the center axis of the flexible compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Nephi Jones, Steven Kjar, Brycen Mills, Mark Smith, Derik West
  • Patent number: 11352598
    Abstract: The present set of embodiments relate to a bioproduction system, method, and apparatus for mixing a fluid. The bioproduction mixing system includes an offset helical assembly having a stabilizer and impeller for mixing a fluid within a flexible compartment The bioproduction mixing system is designed for efficient mixing of the fluid and for use with a variety of different impellers that can be located at different locations according to the volume and shape characteristics of the flexible compartment. The bioproduction mixing system is optimized to eliminate stagnation zones while maximizing bulk fluid flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nephi Jones, Steven Kjar, Brycen Mills, Mark Smith, Derik West
  • Publication number: 20190217261
    Abstract: The present set of embodiments relate to a bioproduction system, method, and apparatus for mixing a fluid. The bioproduction mixing system includes an offset helical assembly having a stabilizer and impeller for mixing a fluid within a flexible compartment The bioproduction mixing system is designed for efficient mixing of the fluid and for use with a variety of different impellers that can be located at different locations according to the volume and shape characteristics of the flexible compartment. The bioproduction mixing system is optimized to eliminate stagnation zones while maximizing bulk fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Nephi Jones, Steven KJAR, Brycen MILLS, Mark SMITH, Derik WEST
  • Publication number: 20060280028
    Abstract: A mixing system includes a housing and a motor mount disposed on the housing and having a passage extending therethrough. A dive motor is coupled with the motor mount for selectively rotating the motor mount relative to the housing. A rotational assembly includes a hub having a passageway extending therethrough and a casing at least partially encircling the hub, the hub being rotatable to the casing. The rotational assembly is removably coupled to the housing so that the passageway of the hub aligns with the passage of the motor mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicants: Hyclone Laboratories, Inc., Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.
    Inventors: Derik West, Whitt Woods, Jeremy Larsen, Nephi Jones, Robert Oakley, Kurt Kunas, Fauad Hasan
  • Publication number: 20060065310
    Abstract: A container assembly includes a container bounding a chamber and having a floor. A well is mounted on the floor of the container. The well bounds a compartment that extends below the floor of the container and communicates with the chamber of the container. An anchor has a side wall with a first port opening formed at a first end and a second port opening formed on the side wall or at a second end of the anchor. A fluid passageway extends between the first port opening and the second port opening. At least a portion of the anchor is secured within the compartment of the well such that at least a portion of the second port opening is disposed within the compartment. A dip tube is fluid coupled with the first port opening of the anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Derik West, Jeremy Branscomb, Todd Theurer, Michael Goodwin
  • Patent number: 6065854
    Abstract: The LED modular display system includes a frame of support members of triangular cross sections. The frame supports a plurality of LED display modules which include a generally planar front face upon which an array of LEDs is placed. The LED display modules further include inwardly tapered vertical sidewalls and horizontal upper and lower trapezoidal faces. The support members of triangular cross section fit flush against the inwardly tapered vertical sidewalls of the LED display modules. Fasteners on the inwardly tapering walls of the LED display modules engage complementary elements on the support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Integrated Systems Engineering Inc.
    Inventors: Derik West, Erik Jensen