Patents Assigned to Colder Product Company
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Patent number: 10081194Abstract: A motorized coupler assembly includes a coupler for coupling an insert to a receiving device; a plurality of movable components that cover an opening of the coupler; an electric motor; and an electronic sensing device. When the electronic sensing device detects an insert of a correct type, the movable components rotate to uncover the opening of the coupler and permit the insert to come into contact with the coupler.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: David Alan Burdge, William J. Rankin
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Patent number: 10046324Abstract: A motorized latch assembly includes an electric motor, an eccentric cam attached via gears to a shaft of the motor and a latch plate configured to lock the reagent cartridge to the coupler. The eccentric cam is rotated when the shaft of the motor rotates. When the eccentric cam is rotated so that the eccentric cam presses down upon the latch plate, the latch plate moves a sufficient distance to permit the reagent cartridge to be disconnected from the coupler.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: William J. Rankin, Robert Keith Johnson
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Patent number: 10022532Abstract: Some fluid coupling devices described herein are configured for use in fluid systems for purposes of providing a single-use, aseptic disconnection functionality that substantially prevents fluid spillage when being disconnected.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventor: David Alan Burdge
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Patent number: 9879808Abstract: Formation of a sterile connection includes inserting a first aseptic coupling device into a second aseptic coupling device, removing a first membrane from the first aseptic coupling device and a second membrane from the second aseptic coupling device, and rotating a locking clip on the first aseptic coupling device to compress a first seal member of the first aseptic coupling device with a second seal member of the second aseptic coupling device to form a sterile fluid passageway.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Randall Scott Williams, Patrick Thomas Gerst, Jeremy Henry Nichols, Todd Charles Andrews
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Patent number: 9770581Abstract: An aseptic coupling device includes: a main body defining a front face; a membrane coupled to the front face, the membrane including a first portion coupled to the front face and a second portion folded over on the first portion; and a low friction member positioned between the first and second portions of the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Patrick Thomas Gerst, Randall Scott Williams
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Patent number: 9726308Abstract: Formation of a sterile connection includes inserting a first aseptic coupling device into a second aseptic coupling device while a locking ring of the first aseptic device is in an indexed initial position, rotating the locking ring to a secured position in which a compressive force is created and in which a first membrane from the first aseptic coupling device and a second membrane from the second aseptic coupling device can removed thereby resulting in a first a first sealing member of the first aseptic coupling device sealing with a second sealing member of the second aseptic coupling device to form a sterile fluid passageway.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Randy Williams, Blair Plackner, Todd Andrews, Jeremy Nichols
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Patent number: 9593518Abstract: A hinge coupling assembly includes a first coupling incorporated within a first hinge section coupled to a door, including a first end and an opposite second end connecting a first coupling passage formed within the first coupling, and a second coupling incorporated within a second hinge section separate from the first hinge section and coupled to a door frame, the second coupling including a first end and an opposite second end connecting a second coupling passage formed within the second coupling. Connection and disconnection of the first coupling to the second coupling to create a single sealed continuous passage formed by the first coupling passage and second coupling passage is simultaneous upon installation and removal of the door to the door frame. The sealed continuous passage is maintained upon radial and axial displacement of the first coupling with respect to the second coupling upon opening and closing of the door.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Dennis Daniel Downs, Jaime Richard Erickson
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Patent number: 9506590Abstract: A coupler for a fluid system includes: a coupling device made of an inflexible polymeric material, the coupling device including a body defining a fluid passage therethrough that is connected to an aperture sized to receive a mating coupling device, the coupling device including a latch configured to move between an uncoupled state and a coupled state to couple the mating coupling device thereto; and a base made of a flexible polymeric material, the base including a flange member sized to be coupled to a bladder of the fluid hydration system, and the base including a receiving member sized to receive at least a portion of the coupling device. The base is overmolded over the coupling device to form the coupler, the coupler being fluid-tight.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Grant Armin Wilhelm, Dennis Daniel Downs, Mark F. Schmidt
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Patent number: 9364653Abstract: An aseptic coupling arrangement includes a first coupling device and a second aseptic coupling device. In one example, the first and second coupling devices are substantially similar, each having a main body having a front face and a fluid passageway therethrough. A first connecting feature on the main body of each coupling device may be provided for aligning and coupling the aseptic devices together. Each coupling device may also include a sealing member received in the main body and a membrane removably coupled to the main body front face to cover the sealing member. The first aseptic coupling device may also include a rotatable protective cover that is removably attached to the main body and connected to the membrane. In one example, the removal of the protective covers away from two coupled main bodies, in a direction parallel to the front faces, causes removal of the membranes.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Randall Scott Williams, Loi Truong, Blair Plackner, Jeremy Henry Nichols
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Patent number: 9279530Abstract: A valved insert for insertion into a coupling body is disclosed. In one embodiment, the valved insert includes a housing and an internal valve slidably disposed within an internal passage of the housing. The housing can be configured to have a sidewall defining an internal flow passage, a first open end and a retaining clip recess. The sidewall has a first thickness at the first open end and a second thickness adjacent to the clip recess. In one embodiment, the retaining clip recess has a height that is greater than one half the first thickness and less than or equal to one half the second thickness. The internal valve and the housing can also be provided with corresponding stop surfaces to limit the inward motion of the internal valve into the housing. In one embodiment, the stop surfaces are angled to form ramped surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventor: Mark F. Schmidt
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Patent number: 9027968Abstract: A seal member for an aseptic coupling device includes a cross-sectional area including a first end portion, a middle portion, and a second end portion opposite the first end portion, the middle portion being thinner in radial dimension than the first and second end portions.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventor: Patrick Thomas Gerst
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Patent number: 8945091Abstract: A breakaway coupling assembly includes a male coupling and a female coupling. The male coupling includes ribs that flex portions of the female coupling as an insert of the male coupling is positioned within the female coupling. Once the insert of male coupling is positioned into the female coupling a predefined distance, the ribs snap into a circumferential retention groove of the female coupling to secure the male coupling to the female coupling and form a fluid seal. The male coupling is decoupled from the female coupling by pinching the female coupling to release the ribs from the retention groove.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Randall Scott Williams, Patrick Thomas Gerst
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Publication number: 20140060675Abstract: A coupler for a fluid system includes: a coupling device made of an inflexible polymeric material, the coupling device including a body defining a fluid passage therethrough that is connected to an aperture sized to receive a mating coupling device, the coupling device including a latch configured to move between an uncoupled state and a coupled state to couple the mating coupling device thereto; and a base made of a flexible polymeric material, the base including a flange member sized to be coupled to a bladder of the fluid hydration system, and the base including a receiving member sized to receive at least a portion of the coupling device. The base is overmolded over the coupling device to form the coupler, the coupler being fluid-tight.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: COLDER PRODUCTS COMPANYInventor: Colder Products Company
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Publication number: 20130289517Abstract: An aseptic coupling arrangement including a first coupling device and a second aseptic coupling device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the first and second coupling devices are substantially similar, each having a main body defining a front face and a fluid passageway therethrough. A first connecting feature disposed on the main body of each coupling device may be provided for aligning and coupling the aseptic devices together. Each coupling device may also include a sealing member received in the main body and a membrane removably coupled to the main body front face to cover the sealing member. The first aseptic coupling device may also include a rotatable protective cover that is removably attached to the main body and connected to the membrane. In one embodiment, the removal of the protective covers away from two coupled main bodies, in a direction parallel to the front faces, causes removal of the membranes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: COLDER PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Randall Scott Williams, Loi Truong, Blair Plackner, Jeremy Henry Nichols
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Publication number: 20130207380Abstract: Formation of a sterile connection includes inserting a first aseptic coupling device into a second aseptic coupling device while a locking ring of the first aseptic device is in an indexed initial position, rotating the locking ring to a secured position in which a compressive force is created and in which a first membrane from the first aseptic coupling device and a second membrane from the second aseptic coupling device can removed thereby resulting in a first a first sealing member of the first aseptic coupling device sealing with a second sealing member of the second aseptic coupling device to form a sterile fluid passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: COLDER PRODUCTS COMPANYInventor: Colder Products Company
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Patent number: 8491016Abstract: Formation of a sterile connection includes inserting a first aseptic coupling device into a second aseptic coupling device, removing a first membrane from the first aseptic coupling device and a second membrane from the second aseptic coupling device, and rotating a locking clip on the first aseptic coupling device to compress a first seal member of the first aseptic coupling device with a second seal member of the second aseptic coupling device to form a sterile fluid passageway.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Randall Scott Williams, Patrick Thomas Gerst, Jeremy Henry Nichols
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Patent number: D724703Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventor: Dennis Daniel Downs
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Patent number: D761395Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Blair Douglas Plackner, Haixiao Si, David John Vranish, Xin Zhang
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Patent number: D762826Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Blair Douglas Plackner, Haixiao Si, David John Vranish, Xin Zhang
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Patent number: D788890Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Dennis Daniel Downs, Gary James Harris, Grant Armin Wilhelm