Patents Examined by Regina M. Yoo
  • Patent number: 10596287
    Abstract: A communication hub provides communication between a number of medical device processing components within a network. A user may access the communication hub via a user device such as a smartphone or computer and monitor and manage configurations and information relating to the medical device processing components. Features include the ability to view current status of medical device processing components in order to identify a device that is available for current use, to receive notifications of failed or completed tasks on devices, to disable or enable devices remotely, to view statistics and data visualizations of the performance and use of devices, and other similar features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: ASP GLOBAL MANUFACTURING GMBH
    Inventors: Philippe Kanh Dang, Venkata Danam, Yaeer Lev, Jacob S. Childs, Darius D. Eghbal, Jeremy M. Yarwood, Brian J. Thompson
  • Patent number: 10588993
    Abstract: A luminaire for disinfecting a target surface includes a disinfecting light source, a non-disinfecting light source, a beam angle adjustor, a motion sensor, and a distance sensor. The radiance of the disinfecting light is calculated based on detected distance to a target surface and beam angle, and may be selected to achieve a predetermined irradiance of the target surface. If no motion is detected by the motion sensor then the disinfecting light source is set to ON and the non-disinfecting light source is set to OFF. If motion is detected and a beam intercept is not detected by the distance sensor then the disinfecting light source is set to DIM and the non-disinfecting light source is set to ON. If motion is detected and a beam intercept is detected then the disinfecting light source is set to OFF and the non-disinfecting light source is set to ON.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: OSRAM SYLVANIA Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Quilici
  • Patent number: 10525410
    Abstract: A method for removing noxious, hazardous, toxic, mutagenic, and/or carcinogenic compounds and/or precursor compounds from a comingled gas, liquid and/or solid stream is described. In one embodiment, the method includes optionally passing the stream through an ambient temperature condenser followed by passing the stream through a spray venturi scrubber, a chilled condenser, a gas/solid separator, and a series of wet scrubbers to remove at least a portion of the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Inventors: Stephen R. Temple, Howard Everett Whitney, Bjorn Temple
  • Patent number: 10525249
    Abstract: A device for connecting first and second medical fluid flow systems includes a linear movement carriage system that is positioned within a housing. The carriage system includes first and second connector holders configured to hold first and second connectors of the first and second medical fluid flow systems, respectively. A coupler holder is configured to hold a coupler and is positioned substantially between the first and second connector holders. The first and second connector holders and the coupler holder are relatively moveable between a separated configuration, where the first and second connectors and the coupler are located in relatively spaced apart positions, and a joined configuration, where the first and second connectors engage the coupler. An ultraviolet light source is positioned in the housing so as to irradiate first and second connectors and the coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Fenwal, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Wegener, Kyungyoon Min
  • Patent number: 10512591
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a cartridge assembly for use with an injection system are provided. An example cartridge assembly may include an ampule containing a pharmaceutical product that is sealed at a distal end with a pierceable diaphragm. The cartridge assembly may also include a hub comprising a proximal portion defining a cavity that is configured to engage the distal end of the ampule and a piercing member positioned within the cavity. The piercing member may include a fluid pathway between a proximal end portion comprising an opening and a distal end in fluid communication with a distal opening of the hub. The proximal end portion may engage the pierceable diaphragm, and the piercing member may apply a force to the pierceable diaphragm in the inactivated position without penetrating the pierceable diaphragm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert John Oshgan, John C. Tanner, II
  • Patent number: 10494597
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods, approaches, devices, equipment, and systems for minimizing or reducing contamination in facilities implementing fermentation or distillation processes. In embodiments, the facility is a biofuel plant that produces fermentation product such as product alcohol like butanol. In some embodiments, the methods, approaches, devices, equipment, and systems are operable to implement clean in place contamination (CIP) mitigation techniques that can also include sterilize in place (SIP) mitigation techniques to decontaminate equipment including surfaces of the equipment that come in contact with materials used in the production of product alcohols. Other cleaning and contamination minimizing techniques are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC
    Inventors: Adam Bernfeld, Keith H. Burlew, Anthony R. Calabria, Duncan Coffey, Benjamin Fuchs, Ana Paula Goes, Adam David Henry, Walter Tamulis, Joseph J. Zaher
  • Patent number: 10492285
    Abstract: A plasma electrode device, a method of manufacturing plasma electrode device, and an air conditioner are provided. The plasma discharge device may include an insulating body; a discharge electrode formed in a first surface of the insulating body to generate plasma discharge; and a ground electrode formed in a second surface of the insulating body to generate plasma discharge by reacting with the discharge electrode. The discharge electrode may have a prescribed pattern having a plurality of branches, and the insulating body may include a flexible material configured to be curved at a predetermined curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Sanggu Lee, Jaesoo Jang, Bongjo Sung, Chulwoo Park
  • Patent number: 10485887
    Abstract: A pulsed UV disinfection system includes a xenon UV lamp mounted in an articulated head assembly and a chassis housing a high voltage power supply for driving the lamp and a pulse configuration control unit for configuring the output of the power supply. The head assembly and the chassis are positioned on a mobile carriage. The pulse configuration control unit is programmed for driving the UV lamp at a rate of between 20 and 50 pulses per second, with each pulse emitting between 30 and 150 joules of UV radiant energy. The system also features remote video imaging of a target area, remote control of the carriage and head assembly as well as a remote emergency shutdown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Angelica Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Prakash Valentino Ramanand, Manjinder Singh Dhillon, Adam Ray Steinhoff, Vinod K. Menon
  • Patent number: 10479683
    Abstract: A mobile system is described that that produces and applies an ozonated liquid to clean and sanitize a variety of articles and surfaces. The mobile system includes an ozonated liquid dispensing unit that forms the ozonated liquid from water and ozone gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Food Safety Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel W. Lynn
  • Patent number: 10471399
    Abstract: A brine maker including a hopper having upper and lower ends with a receiving tank positioned below the hopper. The forward end of the receiving tank has an opening formed therein. An elbow fitting is positioned in the opening in the forward end of the receiving tank and is welded to the forward end of the receiving tank. The elbow fitting includes a vertically disposed hollow upper portion which is positioned in the receiving tank and a horizontally disposed hollow lower portion which is positioned in the opening in the forward end of the receiving tank. The horizontally disposed hollow lower portion of the elbow fitting is fluidly connected to a pump. A shield is secured to the inner side of the forward end of the receiving tank above the upper end of the vertically disposed hollow upper portion of the elbow fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
  • Patent number: 10463754
    Abstract: This invention relates to a a process for decontaminating or sterilizing an article contaminated with spores. The process comprises contacting the spores with a liquid sterilant for a sufficient period of time to effect a desired reduction (e.g., at least a 4 log reduction) in the number of spores capable of returning to vegetative growth. The liquid sterilant may comprise water, an antimicrobial agent (e.g., peracetic acid) and a peroxide (e.g., hydrogen peroxide).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Peter A. Burke, Mark James Leggett, Michael A. Centanni
  • Patent number: 10455838
    Abstract: This invention relates to a wipe for killing spores comprising an absorbent sheet holding an aqueous composition and a sealed package containing the absorbent sheet, wherein the aqueous composition comprises water, an antimicrobial agent and a peroxide. The invention also relates to a process for killing spores using the above-indicated wipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Peter A. Burke, Mark James Leggett, Michael A. Centanni
  • Patent number: 10441671
    Abstract: A disinfecting apparatus for cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing a wide variety of devices used by medical personnel, law enforcement and correctional facilities, body art establishments, and the like, comprises a top portion, an upper portion that includes a main tank, and a lower portion that includes a water pump and reservoir tank. The water pump conveys the disinfectant solution from the main tank through a filter to the piping system that delivers the disinfectant solution to the plurality of jets that dispense the disinfectant solution to the devices held on a removable holding device within the interior chamber. The devices are then further sanitized and sterilized by a blower and UV-C light exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: S and M Technology LLC
    Inventors: Shawki Sobhy, Horace Rodriguez, Gerald Vaagen
  • Patent number: 10428461
    Abstract: A toilet tissue mist with a liquid discharge device for spray application to toilet paper. The liquid dispensed onto the paper in small quantities is for personal cleansing of the human body and results in a cleansing and freshening up of the selected areas. The mist turns the toilet paper into the equivalent of a wet wipe or cloth which would be soothing to sensitive areas. Likewise, the mist is scented and helps freshen up any unwanted odors. The device is portable and compact and may be used on the go as well as being used at home. Likewise, the resulting moistened wipe can be discarded by flushing it down the toilet, just like regular toilet paper. In a preferred embodiment, the device is configured to provide a diameter of mist to the toilet tissue with a dry outline circumscribing it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Aquinelle, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Kassin, Michael Kassin
  • Patent number: 10427956
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for separation of particulate from water using ultrasonically generated acoustic standing waves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: FloDesign Sonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Dionne, Bart Lipkens, Edward Rietman
  • Patent number: 10426856
    Abstract: [Problem] Provided is a decontamination system which does not require large scale equipment such as large diameter ducts or anti-condensation heaters, while enabling, with respect to a plurality of rooms targeted to be decontaminated, pipelining of which distance is long for each room, the decontamination system being capable of supplying an accurate amount of decontamination gas for each room. [Solving Means] Compressed air-generating means and decontamination solution-supplying means are included, mixed gas-liquid adjusters and gas generators are respectively provided in each room targeted to be decontaminated, and a conveyance distance of gas-liquid supplying pipes which communicate with the mixed gas-liquid adjusters and the gas generators is longer than a conveyance distance of decontamination solution supplying pipes which communicate with decontamination solution-supplying means and the mixed gas-liquid adjusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: AIREX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koji Kawasaki, Daisuke Kakuda, Jun Masudome
  • Patent number: 10383962
    Abstract: A method for sanitizing an electric motor is provided. The method includes setting operational parameters for the electric motor for destroying targeted microbes; and energizing the electric motor using the set operational parameters. Computer program products and an electric motor are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: KOLLMORGEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Davison, Jerry Brown, Kevin Garrison
  • Patent number: 10376606
    Abstract: A sterilizing sheet is excellent in terms of saving space when a sterilizing operation is being performed, and sterilizing objects of various sizes. This sterilizing sheet is provided with a flexible sheet body, a sheet accommodating body and a handle. The sheet body is formed from a dielectric and a pair of electrodes accommodated inside the dielectric. The sheet accommodating body is a cylindrical body in which the sheet body is accommodated to be capable of being pulled out and rewound, and is provided with a case, a rotating body and a rewinding mechanism. The rewinding mechanism is a mechanism for automatically rewinding the sheet body, when pulled out from the sheet accommodating body, back into the sheet accommodating body. The handle is attached to a distal end portion of the sheet body, and includes, inside the handle, a battery, a switch mechanism, a booster circuit and a monitoring circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignees: CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, MATSUDA DESIGN LTD
    Inventors: Satomi Koyama, Yoshiaki Tatsumi, Li Luo, Kazuki Tsuboi, Mutsumi Kusano, Takeshi Matsuda, Shujiro Hayashi
  • Patent number: 10369237
    Abstract: Methods and devices for sterilizing viscous peptide compositions which have shear thinning rheological properties at high concentrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: 3-D Matrix, LTD.
    Inventors: Eun Seok Gil, Karl Patrick Gilbert
  • Patent number: 10369241
    Abstract: Provided are a sterilization apparatus including a sterilization chamber, a vacuum pump connected to one side of the sterilization chamber, a vaporizer connected to another side of the sterilization chamber, and a collector having one side connected to the vaporizer and the other side connected to the sterilization chamber and a sterilization method using the sterilization apparatus. In the sterilization apparatus and the sterilization method, a hydrogen peroxide solution having a concentration of 95 wt % or higher may be obtained through multiple concentration steps and used as a sterilant, thereby considerably improving a sterilization effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: CMTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Heung Sik Min, Young Keun Ahn, Sung Jin Yang, Jong Wook Kim