Patents by Inventor Michael C. DeRenzi
Michael C. DeRenzi 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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Publication number: 20220177292Abstract: An automated liquid dispensing attachment monitors and controls preparation of drinks poured from bottles. The automated liquid dispensing attachment attaches to a bottle and senses multiple aspects of the pouring of the drink, and based on the sensor outputs, monitors and controls the flow of fluids from the bottle through the attachment. The automated liquid dispensing attachment communicates with other electronic devices to enable individualized control and monitoring, and data aggregation and analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Hogan Hall Hempy, Michael C. DeRenzi, Ken Haven, Shawn Michael Lange, Malonda Maxine McElwee, Refugio Gonzalez Ponce, Krishna Rao, Renata Jaye Puakea Smith, Chad Steese, Robert Freeman Thompson, Naomi Kalia Williams Zabel
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Publication number: 20220048752Abstract: An automated liquid dispensing attachment monitors and controls preparation of drinks poured from bottles. The automated liquid dispensing attachment attaches to a bottle and senses multiple aspects of the pouring of the drink, and based on the sensor outputs, monitors and controls the flow of fluids from the bottle through the attachment. The automated liquid dispensing attachment communicates with other electronic devices to enable individualized control and monitoring, and data aggregation and analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2020Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Hogan Hall Hempy, Michael C. DeRenzi, Ken Haven, Shawn Michael Lange, Malonda Maxine McElwee, Refugio Gonzalez Ponce, Krishna Rao, Renata Jaye Puakea Smith, Chad Steese, Robert Freeman Thompson, Naomi Kalia Williams Zabel
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Patent number: 11247891Abstract: An automated liquid dispensing attachment monitors and controls preparation of drinks poured from bottles. The automated liquid dispensing attachment attaches to a bottle and senses multiple aspects of the pouring of the drink, and based on the sensor outputs, monitors and controls the flow of fluids from the bottle through the attachment. The automated liquid dispensing attachment communicates with other electronic devices to enable individualized control and monitoring, and data aggregation and analysis.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Lab2Fab LLCInventors: Hogan Hall Hempy, Michael C. DeRenzi, Ken Haven, Shawn Michael Lange, Malonda Maxine McElwee, Refugio Gonzalez Ponce, Krishna Rao, Renata Jaye Puakea Smith, Chad Steese, Robert Freeman Thompson, Naomi Kalia Williams Zabel
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Patent number: 9028777Abstract: Provided are cartridges and systems for effecting automated extraction, isolation, and purification of cellular components—such as nucleic acids—from a cellular sample in assay-ready form. Also provided are related methods of effecting such sample processing.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Fluidigm CorporationInventors: Kyle W. Hukari, Jason A. A. West, Michael A. Shultz, Richard Milson, Nikolas M. Isely, Michael C. DeRenzi
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Publication number: 20110294205Abstract: Provided are cartridges and systems for effecting automated extraction, isolation, and purification of cellular components—such as nucleic acids—from a cellular sample in assay-ready form. Also provided are related methods of effecting such sample processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Kyle W. Hukari, Jason A.A. West, Michael A. Shultz, Richard Milson, Nikolas M. Isely, Michael C. DeRenzi
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Patent number: 7943263Abstract: The invention relates to fuel cell systems with improved thermal efficiency. The systems include a fuel cell that generates electrical energy using hydrogen and a fuel processor that produces hydrogen from a fuel. Some heat efficient systems described herein include a thermal catalyst that generates heat when the catalyst interacts with a heating medium. The heat is used to heat the fuel cell. The thermal catalyst may be disposed in proximity to the fuel cell, or remote from the fuel cell and a heat transfer pipe conducts heat from the catalyst to the fuel cell. Another thermally efficient embodiment uses a recuperator to transfer heat generated in the fuel cell system to incoming fuel. A fuel cell package may also include a multi-layer insulation arrangement to decrease heat loss from the fuel cell and fuel processor, which both typically operate at elevated temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: UltraCell CorporationInventors: Jennifer E. Brantley, Ian W. Kaye, Michael C. DeRenzi, William Di Scipio
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Publication number: 20110020717Abstract: The invention relates to a compact and portable fuel cell package. The package includes a fuel cell that generates electrical energy. Some packages also include a fuel processor that produces hydrogen from a fuel source. Fuel cell packages described herein provide power densities (power per unit volume or mass) at levels not yet seen. One package employs an interconnect disposed at least partially between a fuel cell and a fuel processor. The interconnect forms a structural and plumbing intermediary between the two. Given the portable size of fuel cell packages described herein, the invention is well suited to power portable electronics devices. One portable fuel cell package includes a tether, which allows electrical and detachable coupling to an electronics device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: ULTRACELL CORPORATIONInventors: Ian W. KAYE, Jennifer E. BRANTLEY, Michael C. DERENZI
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Patent number: 7807313Abstract: The invention relates to a compact and portable fuel cell package. The package includes a fuel cell that generates electrical energy. Some packages also include a fuel processor that produces hydrogen from a fuel source. Fuel cell packages described herein provide power densities (power per unit volume or mass) at levels not yet seen. One package employs an interconnect disposed at least partially between a fuel cell and a fuel processor. The interconnect forms a structural and plumbing intermediary between the two. Given the portable size of fuel cell packages described herein, the invention is well suited to power portable electronics devices. One portable fuel cell package includes a tether, which allows electrical and detachable coupling to an electronics device.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2005Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: UltraCell CorporationInventors: Ian W. Kaye, Jennifer E. Brantley, Michael C. DeRenzi
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Patent number: 7666539Abstract: The invention relates to fuel cell systems with improved thermal efficiency. The systems include a fuel cell that generates electrical energy using hydrogen and a fuel processor that produces hydrogen from a fuel. Some heat efficient systems described herein include a thermal catalyst that generates heat when the catalyst interacts with a heating medium. The heat is used to heat the fuel cell. The thermal catalyst may be disposed in proximity to the fuel cell, or remote from the fuel cell and a heat transfer pipe conducts heat from the catalyst to the fuel cell. Another thermally efficient embodiment uses a recuperator to transfer heat generated in the fuel cell system to incoming fuel. A fuel cell package may also include a multi-layer insulation arrangement to decrease heat loss from the fuel cell and fuel processor, which both typically operate at elevated temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: UltraCell CorporationInventors: Jennifer E. Brantley, Ian W. Kaye, Michael C. DeRenzi, William Di Scipio
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Publication number: 20080264842Abstract: Disclosed herein are micropurification cards, systems, systems and methods, backspace. A micropurification cards include a plurality of fluidic components capable of extracting molecules from samples. Samples include biological cells and the extracted molecules include nucleic acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Arcxis Biotechnologies, LLCInventors: Kyle W. Hukari, Matthew J. Bartosiewicz, Seth R. Stern, Michael C. DeRenzi, Fabien M. Van De Graaf, Jesse B. Thompson, Jay A.A. West
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Publication number: 20080213638Abstract: In one embodiment, an engine block may comprise an interconnect having: a first manifold section, a second manifold section perpendicular to the first manifold section, the first manifold section and the second manifold section having a plurality of conduits to receive a gas flow, wherein the first manifold section and the second manifold section are formed from a single manifold device; a fuel cell stack housing coupled to the second manifold section to receive a fuel cell stack; and a fuel processor coupled to the first manifold section, wherein the fuel cell processor and the fuel cell stack operate at substantially the same temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: ULTRACELL CORPORATIONInventors: Jennifer Brantley, Kenneth Newell, James L. Kaschmitter, David Sopchak, Ian W. Kaye, Arpad Somogyvari, Lucie Bednarova, Michael C. DeRenzi