Patents by Inventor Rodney E. GERRINGER
Rodney E. GERRINGER 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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Patent number: 10932444Abstract: A fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from an automatic water source to animals housed in cages in high density caging systems may comprise a fluid delivery valve assembly, wherein the fluid delivery valve assembly is adapted to be coupled to the automatic water source to facilitate the provision of fluid to animals housed in the cages. The fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise a valve body and end cap, which may be joined together, that define a fluid channel. The fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise sealing elements, a spring element, and an interior stem disposed at least in part in the fluid channel to open and close the fluid channel.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Rodney E. Gerringer, Lynn B. Irwin, Edward K. Eldreth
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Publication number: 20200267930Abstract: A fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from an automatic water source to animals housed in cages in high density caging systems may comprise a fluid delivery valve assembly, wherein the fluid delivery valve assembly is adapted to be coupled to the automatic water source to facilitate the provision of fluid to animals housed in the cages. The fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise a valve body and end cap, which may be joined together, that define a fluid channel. The fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise sealing elements, a spring element, and an interior stem disposed at least in part in the fluid channel to open and close the fluid channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Rodney E. Gerringer, Lynn B. Irwin, Edward K. Eldreth
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Publication number: 20190380300Abstract: A fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from an automatic water source to animals housed in cages in high density caging systems may comprise a fluid delivery valve assembly, wherein the fluid delivery valve assembly is adapted to be coupled to the automatic water source to facilitate the provision of fluid to animals housed in the cages. The fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise a valve body and end cap, which may be joined together, that define a fluid channel. The fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise sealing elements, a spring element, and an interior stem disposed at least in part in the fluid channel to open and close the fluid channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Rodney E. Gerringer, Lynn B. Irwin, Edward K. Eldreth
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Patent number: 10238086Abstract: A fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from an automatic water source to animals housed in cages in high density caging systems may comprise a fluid delivery valve assembly, wherein the fluid delivery valve assembly is adapted to be coupled to the automatic water source to facilitate the provision of fluid to animals housed in the cages. The fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise a valve body and end cap, which may be joined together, that define a fluid channel. The fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise sealing elements, a spring element, and an interior stem disposed at least in part in the fluid channel to open and close the fluid channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Rodney E. Gerringer, Lynn B. Irwin, Edward K. Eldreth
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Patent number: 10104867Abstract: A fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from an automatic water source to animals housed in cages in high density caging systems may comprise a flexible, non-metal, hose-type manifold line having a plurality of circular apertures and a plurality of injection molded plastic saddle fittings each configured to fit into an aperture. Each cage location may comprise two apertures opposite one other and two saddle fittings fit thereto. The saddle fittings may further comprise a U-shaped portion configured to fit around the flexible manifold line, an inward-facing protrusion sized and configured to penetrate and seal to an aperture, and one or more ribs to seal the aperture and/or grip the flexible manifold.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Rodney E. Gerringer, Lynn B. Irwin, Edward K. Eldreth
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Publication number: 20170245461Abstract: A fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from an automatic water source to animals housed in cages in high density caging systems may comprise a fluid delivery valve assembly, wherein the fluid delivery valve assembly is adapted to be coupled to the automatic water source to facilitate the provision of fluid to animals housed in the cages. The fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise a valve body and end cap, which may be joined together, that define a fluid channel. The fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise sealing elements, a spring element, and an interior stem disposed at least in part in the fluid channel to open and close the fluid channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: GEORGE S. GABRIEL, Neil E. Campbell, Rodney E. Gerringer, Lynn B. Irwin, Edward K. Eldreth
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Publication number: 20170245462Abstract: A fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from an automatic water source to animals housed in cages in high density caging systems may comprise a flexible, non-metal, hose-type manifold line having a plurality of circular apertures and a plurality of injection molded plastic saddle fittings each configured to fit into an aperture. Each cage location may comprise two apertures opposite one other and two saddle fittings fit thereto. The saddle fittings may further comprise a U-shaped portion configured to fit around the flexible manifold line, an inward-facing protrusion sized and configured to penetrate and seal to an aperture, and one or more ribs to seal the aperture and/or grip the flexible manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: GEORGE S. GABRIEL, Neil E. Campbell, Rodney E. Gerringer, Lynn B. Irwin, Edward K. Eldreth
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Patent number: 9732882Abstract: A cage-mounted fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from a water source, such as a fluid bag or an automatic water system, to animals housed in cages in high density caging systems may comprise a fluid delivery valve assembly, wherein the fluid delivery valve assembly is adapted to be coupled to the water source to facilitate the provision of fluid to animals housed in the cages. The cage-mounted fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise a valve body and end cap, which may be joined together, that define a fluid channel. The cage-mounted fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise sealing elements, a spring element, and an interior stem disposed at least in part in the fluid channel to open and close the fluid channel.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: HYDROPAC/LAB PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Rodney E. Gerringer, Lynn B. Irwin, Edward K. Eldreth
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Publication number: 20120229277Abstract: The present invention is directed to monitoring/alert systems, devices, and methods useable with animal housing units. Embodiments include a primary component, such as a system controller device, for monitoring maintenance and operational events in a housing unit and a secondary component, such as a environmental monitoring device for analyzing environmental conditions. For example, the system controller device monitors unit functions (e.g., relating to power, pre-filter(s), filter(s), fan(s), air pressure, air temperature, electrical connections, etc.) and causes alert(s) to be sent (e.g., via email or text message) if there is a malfunction or abnormal operational data. The environmental monitoring device collects environmental data (e.g., time, temperature, humidity, light, sound, carbon dioxide levels, or ammonia levels) and causes alert(s) to be sent if an abnormal environmental condition is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Edward K. Eldreth, Rodney E. Gerringer, Josh C. Tang, Adam Cohen, Thomas R. Thibodeau
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Publication number: 20110132272Abstract: A disposable rodent cage used in both static and/or ventilated cage and rack systems, wherein the disposable cage includes a cage bottom. The cage may further be provided with a grommet disposed on the cage bottom and a bonnet constructed and arrange to fit over the cage bottom. The bonnet may further include a feeding and watering assembly. The cage may further include a filter cover that may be placed over an opening in the bonnet to cover the feeding and watering assembly. The bonnet may also include one or more elevated ribs disposed thereon to create an air seal when it is inserted into a canopy of a rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: George S. GABRIEL, Neil E. CAMPBELL, Rodney E. GERRINGER, Edward K. ELDRETH, Lynn IRWIN, Chinsoo PARK