Patents by Inventor Kevin Varner

Kevin Varner 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: 20240150395
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for the continuous production of recombinant proteins. In particular embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods and systems using capture chromatography, post-capture chromatography, virus filtration, and ultrafiltration/diafiltration for the continuous production of recombinant proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Coolbaugh, Tarl Vetter, Chad Varner, Kevin Brower
  • Publication number: 20240101945
    Abstract: Systems and devices for producing biological products and methods of using the same are provided. An example universal skid includes a rigid support and a plurality of flow-channel hardware sets. Each flow-channel hardware set couples with a respective flow channel of a plurality of flow channels for unit operations. The flow-channel hardware sets allow the flow channels to operate in parallel or in series for continuous processing over the unit operations. An example modular assembly includes one or more single-use kits for one or more unit operations and a universal skid coupled with the one or more single-use kits. An example manufacturing system includes multiple modular assemblies coupled with each other allowing continuous processing within each modular assembly, in between the modular assemblies, fully continuous processing across multiple unit operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin Brower, Michael Coolbaugh, Xhorxhi Gjoka, Chad Varner, Jason Walther
  • Patent number: 11912741
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for the continuous production of recombinant proteins. In particular embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods and systems using capture chromatography, post-capture chromatography, virus filtration, and ultrafiltration/diafiltration for the continuous production of recombinant proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: GENZYME CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Coolbaugh, Tarl Vetter, Chad Varner, Kevin Brower
  • Publication number: 20070062228
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and locking storage containers and portable items to vehicles, buildings and larger items. A universal two-part mount and lock system whereas one part covers over and conceals second part making it not possible to access fasteners. The two part mount mates together and after actuating a lock makes it so two parts cannot be separated thus protecting an attached portable item from theft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventor: Kevin Varner
  • Patent number: 4488779
    Abstract: A lightweight heliostat system utilizing a flexible, tensioned wire framework is supported on upright rigid posts and has rigid mirrors swingably mounted in the wire framework to pivot about first and second axes and utilizes the mirrors as compressive struts to aid in tensioning of the wire framework. The system is suitable for mounting of a plurality of such mirrors in parallel rows and columns to define large arrays of reflective mirrors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1984
    Inventor: Kevin Varner