Patents Assigned to Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.
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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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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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Patent number: 9763425Abstract: A method for facilitating the delivery of water to a plurality of cage level barrier-type cages, for housing animals for an animal study, the method including; providing a plurality of cage level barrier-type cages for an animal study at a laboratory facility site, and disposing a bag forming apparatus at a clean side of a laboratory washroom at the laboratory facility site, wherein the bag forming apparatus is capable of providing sealed bags of water for use in the cage level barrier-type cages. The method can further include providing bag material to the laboratory facility site.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Chinsoo Park
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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: 20140158058Abstract: A fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from a fluid bag to an animal caging system for housing an animal may comprise a fluid delivery valve assembly, wherein the fluid delivery valve assembly is adapted to be coupled to the fluid bag to facilitate the providing of the fluid to the caging system. The fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise an upper member having a piercing member and a connecting member, the upper member having a fluid channel defined therethrough, a base having a flange member and a base fluid channel defined therethrough, wherein the base is designed to be matingly coupled to the upper member. The fluid delivery valve assembly may further comprise a spring element disposed within the base fluid channel and a stem member disposed in part within the base fluid channel, wherein a portion of the spring element abuts the stem member to apply a force.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Chinsoo Park
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Publication number: 20140109838Abstract: A method for facilitating the delivery of water to a plurality of cage level barrier-type cages, for housing animals for an animal study, the method including; providing a plurality of cage level barrier-type cages for an animal study at a laboratory facility site, and disposing a bag forming apparatus at a clean side of a laboratory washroom at the laboratory facility site, wherein the bag forming apparatus is capable of providing sealed bags of water for use in the cage level barrier-type cages. The method can further include providing bag material to the laboratory facility site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: HYDROPAC/LAB PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Chinsoo Park
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Publication number: 20130206074Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.Inventor: Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.
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Patent number: 8291865Abstract: A method for facilitating the delivery of water to a plurality of cage level barrier-type cages, for housing animals for an animal study, the method including providing a plurality of cage level barrier-type cages for an animal study at a laboratory facility site, and disposing a bag forming apparatus at a clean side of a laboratory washroom at the laboratory facility site, wherein the bag forming apparatus is capable of providing sealed bags of water for use in the cage level barrier-type cages. The method can further include providing bag material to the laboratory facility site.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Chinsoo Park
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Patent number: 7937836Abstract: A method of assembling a valve assembly for delivering a fluid from a fluid bag to an animal caging system for housing an animal can include coupling an upper member having a piercing member to a base having a base fluid channel. The method can also include disposing a stem member at least partially within the base fluid channel and disposing a sealing member in the base fluid channel. The sealing member preferably has a flow aperture and a sealing member bottom surface, and facilitates sealing of the flow apertures when the sealing member bottom surface abuts a top surface of the stem member. The method can further include disposing a spring element within the base fluid channel, wherein a portion of the spring element abuts the lower surface to apply a biasing force to the stem member.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Chinsoo Park
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Patent number: 7866280Abstract: A method for facilitating the delivery of water to a plurality of cage level barrier-type cages, for housing animals for an animal study, the method including: providing a plurality of cage level barrier-type cages for an animal study at a laboratory facility site, and disposing a bag forming apparatus at a clean side of a laboratory washroom at the laboratory facility site, wherein the bag forming apparatus is capable of providing sealed bags of water for use in the cage level barrier-type cages. The method can further include providing bag material to the laboratory facility site.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2005Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Chinsoo Park
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Patent number: 7303713Abstract: A method of forming a valve assembly for delivering a fluid from a fluid bag to an animal caging system for housing an animal can include injection molding an upper member having a piercing member and injection molding a sealing member. The upper member has a fluid channel defined therethrough and forms, in an injection molding machine, a unitary member with the sealing member. The method can also include injection molding a base having a flange member and a base fluid channel defined therethrough. The base is designed to be matingly coupled to the upper member. The method can further include injection molding a stem member constructed and arranged to be disposed in part within the base fluid channel. The stem member has an actuation portion extending through a spring element. The stem member has a top portion having a lower surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Chinsoo Park
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Patent number: 7222586Abstract: A fluid delivery adapter for use with a wire bar lid. Embodiments can comprise a support base having an aperture defined therein, the aperture being shaped and dimensioned to accept a fluid delivery valve. The support base can be adapted to be disposed on top of the wire bar lid to facilitate providing fluid from a fluid bag supported by the wire bar lid. The fluid delivery adapter can further comprise one or more side portions extending away from the support base, the side portions providing lateral support for the fluid bag.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2004Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Chinsoo Park, Dale Murray, Lynn Irwin, Frank Gianni
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Patent number: 6986324Abstract: A method of forming a valve assembly for delivering a fluid from a fluid bag to an animal caging system for housing an animal can include forming, in an injection molding machine, an upper member having a piercing member and a connecting member. The upper member has a fluid channel defined therethrough; and forms, in an injection molding machine, a base having a flange member and a base fluid channel defined therethrough. The base is designed to be matingly coupled to the upper member. The method can further include forming, in an injection molding machine, a stem member designed and dimensioned to be disposed in part within the base fluid channel. The stem member has an actuation portion extending through a spring element. The stem member has a top portion having a lower surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Chinsoo Park
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Patent number: 6983721Abstract: A method for facilitating the delivery of water to a plurality of cage level barrier-type cages, for housing animals for an animal study, the method including; providing a plurality of cage level barrier-type cages for an animal study at a laboratory facility site, and disposing a bag forming apparatus at a clean side of a laboratory washroom at the laboratory facility site, wherein the bag forming apparatus is capable of providing sealed bags of water for use in the cage level barrier-type cages. The method can further include providing bag material to the laboratory facility site.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Hydropac/Lab Products, Inc.Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Chinsoo Park