Patents by Inventor Andy Westphal

Andy Westphal 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).

  • Patent number: 11925489
    Abstract: A method of method of manufacturing a surgical waste collection manifold with a volume collected datum and a rover type to ensure compatibility with a surgical waste collection rover is provided. The surgical waste collection rover including a vacuum pump and a receiver defining an opening. The method includes obtaining a second manifold. The second manifold having a second housing defining a surface, the housing defining a second manifold volume and a second outlet opening in fluid communication with the second manifold volume. The method may further include coupling a second circuit to the surface of the second manifold, the second circuit comprising a second memory device including a third memory bank and a fourth memory bank, the third memory bank including a fifth memory field and the fourth memory bank including a sixth memory field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Andy Staats, Brian MacLachlan, Grant Westphal, Stephen J. Reasoner
  • Patent number: 8795600
    Abstract: A UV Disinfection System is provided comprising a wastewater treatment device in combination with a UV treatment device. Multiple embodiments provide that the UV treatment device is contained substantially within the wastewater treatment device. Embodiments include those wherein the UV treatment device is substantially vertically oriented and extends downward from an outlet shared by the wastewater treatment device and the UV treatment device, thereby requiring all flow exiting the wastewater treatment device to pass through the UV treatment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Zoeller Pump Company, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew E. Byers, John McFarland, Charlie Carrol, Adrian France, Andy Westphal, Jason Nett
  • Publication number: 20100215553
    Abstract: A UV Disinfection System is provided comprising a wastewater treatment device in combination with a UV treatment device. Multiple embodiments provide that the UV treatment device is contained substantially within the wastewater treatment device. Embodiments include those wherein the UV treatment device is substantially vertically oriented and extends downward from an outlet shared by the wastewater treatment device and the UV treatment device, thereby requiring all flow exiting the wastewater treatment device to pass through the UV treatment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew E Byers, John McFarland, Charlie Carrol, Adrian France, Andy Westphal, Jason Nett