Patents by Inventor Kevin Gilkison

Kevin Gilkison 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: 6368206
    Abstract: A biological safety cabinet is provided that includes a frame. The frame defines a protected work area and encloses the work area on all but one side. A sash is coupled to the frame that at least partially encloses the side that is not enclosed by the frame. A blower is coupled to the frame generally above the work area. The blower is adapted to circulate air through the work area to make the work area a negative pressure area so that harmful materials are confined. A sash grill is coupled to the frame generally below the sash that has a curved top surface. The curved sash grill provides a superior and less turbulent air-flow into the work area, thereby better containing any harmful materials. The curved sash grill is perforated, and the curvature and perforations of the sash grill compensate for partial blockage by such things as the user's arms and other objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Labconco Corporation
    Inventors: Jim Hunter, Kevin Gilkison, Larry Nelson, Burt Rhea, Jerry O'Dell, Greg Krueger, Gary Roepke, Gerhard W. Knutson, Mary Ellen Kennedy
  • Patent number: RE40276
    Abstract: A biological safety cabinet is provided that includes a frame. The frame defines a protected work area and encloses the work area on all but one side. A sash is coupled to the frame that at least partially encloses the side that is not enclosed by the frame. A blower is coupled to the frame generally above the work area. The blower is adapted to circulate air through the work area to make the work area a negative pressure area so that harmful materials are confined. A sash grill is coupled to the frame generally below the sash that has a curved top surface. The curved sash grill provides a superior and less turbulent air-flow into the work area, thereby better containing any harmful materials. The curved sash grill is perforated, and the curvature and perforations of the sash grill compensate for partial blockage by such things as the user's arms and other objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Labconco Corporation
    Inventors: Jim Hunter, Kevin Gilkison, Larry Nelson, Burt Rhea, Jerry O'Dell, Greg Krueger, Gary Roepke, Gerhard W. Knutson, Mary Ellen Kennedy