Patents by Inventor Andy Kwan-Leung Sun
Andy Kwan-Leung Sun 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: 10004820Abstract: A container for washing, sterilization, transportation and sterile storage of articles for sterilization is provided. The container includes a sleeve and a frame adapted to receive articles for sterilization. The container includes at least one filtered opening to permit communication between the sterilization apparatus and the sterilization chamber for the communication of steam and air. In a first configuration, a front and rear wall of the frame engage the sleeve to create a sterilization chamber. The container may be stacked and stored in any orientation. In a second configuration, the frame rests or nests on top of the sleeve to permit access to and use of the sterilized articles. The container, may include one or a plurality of openings for communication between a sterilization apparatus and the sterilization chamber and one or more filters adjacent to the pluralities of openings.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: SciCan Ltd.Inventors: Arthur Zwingenberger, Robert Biermann, Andy Kwan-Leung Sun
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Publication number: 20150217008Abstract: A container for washing, sterilization, transportation and sterile storage of articles for sterilization is provided. The container includes a sleeve and a frame adapted to receive articles for sterilization. The container includes at least one filtered opening to permit communication between the sterilization apparatus and the sterilization chamber for the communication of steam and air. In a first configuration, a front and rear wall of the frame engage the sleeve to create a sterilization chamber. The container may be stacked and stored in any orientation. In a second configuration, the frame rests or nests on top of the sleeve to permit access to and use of the sterilized articles. The container, may include one or a plurality of openings for communication between a sterilization apparatus and the sterilization chamber and one or more filters adjacent to the pluralities of openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2013Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Arthur Zwingenberger, Robert Biermann, Andy Kwan-Leung Sun
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Publication number: 20150021007Abstract: A fluid cooler, fluid cooler core and method of condensing gas is disclosed. The fluid cooler includes a container for a liquid transfer medium. The container includes first and second hot fluid inlets, first and second cooled liquid outlets, a cooling liquid inlet, and a cooling liquid outlet. A first conduit extends within the container and fluidly couples the first hot fluid inlet to the first cooled liquid outlet. A second conduit extends within the container and fluidly couples the second hot fluid inlet to the second cooled liquid outlet. A third conduit extends within the container and fluidly couples the cooling liquid inlet to the cooling liquid outlet. The first, second, and third conduits are positioned to be at least partially submerged in the liquid transfer medium when the container contains the liquid transfer medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: SCICAN LTD.Inventors: David Snaith, Andy Kwan-Leung Sun
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Patent number: 8168132Abstract: An apparatus and method for drying instruments using superheated steam is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a chamber for receiving the instruments, a distribution means for distributing superheated steam within the chamber and an exhaust means for purging vaporized moisture from the chamber. The chamber has at least one inlet port which is connected to the distribution means. The method comprises sterilizing the instruments using saturated steam generated by the steam generation means and drying the instruments using superheated steam generated by the steam generation means to vaporize moisture within the chamber and purging the vaporized moisture from the chamber using the exhaust means.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: SciCan Ltd.Inventors: Arthur Zwingenberger, Gabriel Gheorghe Naghi, David Bryant Snaith, Jeffrey G. Dayman, Andy Kwan-Leung Sun, Michel Stanier
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Publication number: 20090311135Abstract: An apparatus and method for drying instruments using superheated steam is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a chamber for receiving the instruments, a distribution means for distributing superheated steam within the chamber and an exhaust means for purging vaporized moisture from the chamber. The chamber has at least one inlet port which is connected to the distribution means. The method comprises sterilizing the instruments using saturated steam generated by the steam generation means and drying the instruments using superheated steam generated by the steam generation means to vaporize moisture within the chamber and purging the vaporized moisture from the chamber using the exhaust means.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2007Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventors: Arthur Zwingenberger, Gabriel Gheorghe Naghi, David Bryant Snaith, Jeffrey G. Dayman, Andy Kwan-Leung Sun, Michel Stanier
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Publication number: 20090081089Abstract: There is provided a fluid supply assembly for providing a fluid or water supply to sterilization equipment. The assembly comprises a removable fluid reservoir and a receiver interface assembly for providing fluid from the reservoir to the sterilization equipment. The assembly may include a filter for treating the fluid supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Jeffrey G. Dayman, Andy Kwan-Leung Sun
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Patent number: 7476369Abstract: A steam on demand generator uses a stainless steel cup and cap arrangement and hollow cone spray nozzle. The nozzle directs a cone of water onto a wall of the cup. A heating device and a thermocouple are brazed to the cup, with the thermocouple positioned on a part of the wall to enhance control of the operation and steam generation.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2003Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: SciCan Ltd.Inventors: Xiang-Dong Yin, Gabriel Neagoe, Dorin Cioraca, Andy Kwan-Leung Sun
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Publication number: 20080005923Abstract: An apparatus and method for drying instruments using superheated steam. The apparatus comprises a chamber for receiving the instruments, a distribution means for distributing superheated steam within the chamber and an exhaust means for purging vaporized moisture from the chamber. The chamber has at least one inlet port which is connected to the distribution means. The method comprises sterilizing the instruments using saturated steam generated by the steam generation means and drying the instruments using superheated steam generated by the steam generation means to vaporize moisture within the chamber and purging the vaporized moisture from the chamber using the exhaust means.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2006Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Arthur Zwingenberger, Gabriel Gheorghe Naghi, David Bryant Snaith, Andy Kwan-Leung Sun, Michel Stanier
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Patent number: 5878986Abstract: A cupholder assembly (10) includes a housing (14) with three intersecting circular cavities (16,18,20) formed therein. The outer two cavities (16,20) may act as receptacles for containers (12). The center cavity (18) includes a removable insert member (30) positioned therein. The insert member (30) includes pivotable arms (42) extending therefrom into the first and third cavities (16,20) to bias containers (12) of varying sizes against their respective cavity (16,20). The insert member (30) may be removed for use of the center cavities (16,18,20) as a storage compartment.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Andy Kwan-Leung Sun, Bruce H.B. Chow, Edoardo Panziera
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Patent number: 5752877Abstract: An outlet nozzle assembly (10) includes a pivotal cover (20) which lies flush with the mounting structure (12) in the closed position and which pivots at one end (22) to be outwardly angled with respect to the mounting structure (12) in the open position exposing the outlet housing (18). The amount of opening may be manipulated through a ratchet mechanism (54). The cover (20) allows the outlet housing (18) to be invisible within the mounting structure (12) during non-use.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1996Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc.Inventor: Andy Kwan-Leung Sun
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Patent number: 5741179Abstract: An outlet assembly (10) is assembled from different shaped end modules (14,16,18) and any number of standard intermediate modules (20). Depending on the desired shape and length of the assembly (10), two of the end modules (14,16,18) are selected with any number of the intermediate modules (20) assembled therewith forming a housing (22). The housing (22) may form the barrel housing pivotable within a support (68). Louvers (76) and vanes may be connected therewith.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1996Date of Patent: April 21, 1998Assignee: Manchester Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Andy Kwan-Leung Sun, Michael Stephen Mikowski
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Patent number: 5702041Abstract: A cupholder assembly (10) includes a housing (14) with three intersecting circular cavities (16,18,20) formed therein. The outer two cavities (16,20) may act as receptacles for containers (12). The center cavity (18) includes a removable insert member (30) positioned therein. The insert member (30) includes pivotable arms extending therefrom into the first and third cavities (16,20) to bias containers (12) of varying sizes against their respective cavity (16,20). The insert member (30) may be removed for use of the center cavities (16,18,20) as a storage compartment.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1996Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Assignee: Manchester Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Andy Kwan-Leung Sun, Bruce H. B. Chow, Edoardo Panziera
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Patent number: D668349Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: SciCan Ltd.Inventor: Andy Kwan-Leung Sun