Patents by Inventor Kerry A. Drake

Kerry A. Drake 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).

  • Patent number: 11945204
    Abstract: An elastomeric article for sealing a container includes an elastomeric body having an external sidewall surface and an external crown surface and a first fluoropolymer film layer having an internal surface and an external surface. The internal surface of the first fluoropolymer film layer is laminated to an entirety of the external sidewall and crown surfaces of the elastomeric body. The external crown surface of the first fluoropolymer film layer includes a drug contact surface configured to contact a drug contained in the container and the external sidewall surface including a sealing surface for contacting an interior surface of the container. The external surface of the first fluoropolymer film layer is substantially free of striations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Krizan, Douglas R. Duriez, Liang Fang, Kerry Drake
  • Patent number: 11919208
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a medical component includes molding a first member of the medical component from an elastomeric material. The first member includes a first end defined by a closed base wall, an opposing second end which is an open end, a sidewall extending between the first and second ends, and an internal recess to receive at least one electronic device. The method further includes positioning the electronic device within the recess of the first member to form an assembly, such that the electronic device is received in an inverted open cavity defined by the sidewall. The method further includes applying a protective film on the second end of the first member, such that the protective film covers an exposed surface of the electronic device. In addition, the method includes overmolding the assembly with the elastomeric material to form the medical component having the electronic device embedded therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kerry Drake, Heike Gruen, Jeffrey M. Laubach, Martin McGarry, Jason Krizan, Patrick Dowling, Joel Worman
  • Publication number: 20230407157
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for use in forming articles subject to frictional force or for use in tribological systems and articles formed therefrom. Such compositions comprise at least one crosslinkable aromatic polymer matrix material which remains operable at a PV of at least about 75,000 psi-ft./min or more. Such at least one crosslinkable polymer may also be used as a filler in crosslinked form in a wear matrix material in further compositions herein, wherein a matrix material such as polytetrafluoroethylene, modified polytetrafluoroethylenes, and/or at least one aromatic polymer are filled with the crosslinked aromatic polymer filler to improve wear resistance of the composition. The wear resistance may be enhanced from about 200% to up to about 850% in comparison with known wear compositions or with respect to use of the same aromatic polymer filler that is not crosslinked. Methods of improving wear resistance, or the PV limit of wear compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Kerry A. Drake, Le Song, Mithun Bhattacharya, Daniel J. King, Christopher Corrado
  • Patent number: 11724037
    Abstract: An assembly for a container to be filled with a pharmaceutical drug is provided. The assembly includes a first component and a second component. The first component has at least one electronic device fully embedded therein, a first end provided with a first engagement feature and an opposing second end. The second component has a second engagement feature configured to engage the first engagement feature of the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kerry Drake, Patrick Dowling, Michael Sullivan, Jason Krizan
  • Publication number: 20230045058
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a medical component includes molding a first member of the medical component from an elastomeric material. The first member includes a first end defined by a closed base wall, an opposing second end which is an open end, a sidewall extending between the first and second ends, and an internal recess to receive at least one electronic device. The method further includes positioning the electronic device within the recess of the first member to form an assembly, such that the electronic device is received in an inverted open cavity defined by the sidewall. The method further includes applying a protective film on the second end of the first member, such that the protective film covers an exposed surface of the electronic device. In addition, the method includes overmolding the assembly with the elastomeric material to form the medical component having the electronic device embedded therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Kerry DRAKE, Heike GRUEN, Jeffrey M. LAUBACH, Martin MCGARRY, Jason KRIZAN, Patrick DOWLING, Joel WORMAN
  • Patent number: 11478962
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a medical component includes preparing a first sheet of an elastomeric material, arranging at least one electronic device in the first sheet of elastomeric material to obtain an elastomeric preform, and arranging the elastomeric preform in a mold and molding the elastomeric preform therein to cure the elastomeric material and form the medical component having the at least one electronic device embedded therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kerry Drake, Heike Gruen, Jeffrey M. Laubach, Martin McGarry, Jason Krizan, Patrick Dowling, Joel Worman
  • Publication number: 20220227113
    Abstract: An elastomeric article for sealing a container includes an elastomeric body having an external sidewall surface and an external crown surface and a first fluoropolymer film layer having an internal surface and an external surface. The internal surface of the first fluoropolymer film layer is laminated to an entirety of the external sidewall and crown surfaces of the elastomeric body. The external crown surface of the first fluoropolymer film layer includes a drug contact surface configured to contact a drug contained in the container and the external sidewall surface including a sealing surface for contacting an interior surface of the container. The external surface of the first fluoropolymer film layer is substantially free of striations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Jason KRIZAN, Douglas R. DURIEZ, Liang FANG, Kerry DRAKE
  • Patent number: 11325367
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing at least one elastomeric article is provided. The method includes placing into a mold an assembly of an uncured elastomeric sheet, a first film fully covering the elastomeric sheet and a second film covering the first film, such that the second film is in contact with and positioned between the first film and an interior surface of the mold. The method further includes curing the assembly in the mold, such that the first film is laminated onto the elastomeric sheet thereby forming the at least one elastomeric article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Krizan, Douglas R. Duriez, Liang Fang, Kerry Drake
  • Publication number: 20210388216
    Abstract: Methods are provided for forming crosslinked aromatic polymer coatings. Such coatings may be used on or to encapsulate an insulation component. The coatings are formed for use in a high temperature, high voltage and/or corrosive environments. The method includes providing a composition comprising at least one crosslinkable aromatic polymer; heat processing the composition; applying a coating of the composition to an exterior surface of an insulation component; and crosslinking the aromatic polymer in the composition to provide a coated insulation component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Kerry A. Drake, Le Song, Richard Gavlik
  • Publication number: 20210162725
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing at least one elastomeric article is provided. The method includes placing into a mold an assembly of an uncured elastomeric sheet, a first film fully covering the elastomeric sheet and a second film covering the first film, such that the second film is in contact with and positioned between the first film and an interior surface of the mold. The method further includes curing the assembly in the mold, such that the first film is laminated onto the elastomeric sheet thereby forming the at least one elastomeric article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Jason KRIZAN, Douglas R. DURIEZ, Liang FANG, Kerry DRAKE
  • Publication number: 20210121635
    Abstract: An assembly for a container to be filled with a pharmaceutical drug is provided. The assembly includes a first component and a second component. The first component has at least one electronic device fully embedded therein, a first end provided with a first engagement feature and an opposing second end. The second component has a second engagement feature configured to engage the first engagement feature of the first component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Kerry DRAKE, Patrick DOWLING, Michael SULLIVAN, Jason KRIZAN
  • Publication number: 20210086410
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a medical component includes preparing a first sheet of an elastomeric material, arranging at least one electronic device in the first sheet of elastomeric material to obtain an elastomeric preform, and arranging the elastomeric preform in a mold and molding the elastomeric preform therein to cure the elastomeric material and form the medical component having the at least one electronic device embedded therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Kerry DRAKE, Heike GRUEN, Jeffrey M. LAUBACH, Martin MCGARRY, Jason KRIZAN, Patrick DOWLING, Joel WORMAN
  • Publication number: 20200172669
    Abstract: The present invention discloses crosslinkable polymer compositions and additive manufacturing compositions incorporating such crosslinkable polymer compositions for use in additive manufacturing methods to prepare articles. The polymer compositions include at least one aromatic polymer and at least one crosslinking compound that is capable of crosslinking the at least one aromatic polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Le Song, Mithun Bhattacharya, Tim Greene, Kerry A. Drake, Emile Homsi, Eric Romano
  • Publication number: 20200115627
    Abstract: Treatment methods for coated or uncoated proppants that can, among other things, control fugitive dust during typical handling procedures with typical transport equipment and/or add functional features to the proppant solid are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Robert McDaniel, Kerry Drake, Spyridon Monastiriotis, Ralph Barthel
  • Publication number: 20180340117
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for coated or uncoated particulates, such as proppants, are provided that can, among other things, provide a hydrophobic surface that can enhance well productivity and other compositions and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Kerry Drake, Spyridon Monastiriotis, Amr M. Radwan, Anthony P. Haddock, Robert Ray McDaniel, Andrew F. Nordquist
  • Publication number: 20180230265
    Abstract: A method and compositions are described which improve extrusion- and creep-resistance of components for use in a high temperature applications including sealing elements and seal connectors among others. The method includes providing a composition having an aromatic polymer and a crosslinking compound, and subjecting the composition to a heat molding process to form the component and crosslink the aromatic polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Kerry A. Drake, Charles P. Burke, Ronald R. Campbell, William F. Burgoyne, Burak Bekisli
  • Publication number: 20180119005
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for coated or uncoated particulates, such as proppants, are provided that can, among other things, provide a hydrophobic surface that can enhance well productivity and other compositions and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Kerry Drake, Spyridon Monastiriotis, Amr M. Radwan, Anthony P. Haddock, Robert Ray McDaniel, Andrew F. Nordquist
  • Patent number: 9862881
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for coated or uncoated particulates, such as proppants, are provided that can, among other things, provide a hydrophobic surface that can enhance well productivity and other compositions and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: PREFERRED TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Kerry Drake, Spyridon Monastiriotis, Amr M. Radwan, Anthony P. Haddock, Robert Ray McDaniel, Andrew F. Nordquist
  • Publication number: 20170183445
    Abstract: A method and compositions are described which improve extrusion- and creep-resistance of components for use in a high temperature applications including sealing elements and seal connectors among others. The method includes providing a composition having an aromatic polymer and a crosslinking compound, and subjecting the composition to a heat molding process to form the component and crosslink the aromatic polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Kerry A. Drake, Charles P. Burke, Ronald R. Campbell, William F. Burgoyne, Burak BekisIi
  • Publication number: 20160333258
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for coated or uncoated particulates, such as proppants, are provided that can, among other things, provide a hydrophobic surface that can enhance well productivity and other compositions and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Kerry Drake, Spyridon Monastiriotis, Amr M. Radwan, Anthony P. Haddock, Robert Ray McDaniel, Andrew F. Nordquist