Patents by Inventor Ben Lee

Ben Lee 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: 12616642
    Abstract: A cylindrical container for holding one or more articles, such as blood bags. The cylindrical container may hold multiple curved article containers comprising the one or more articles arranged in a circle. The cylindrical holding container may embody a carousel shape for easy access to the curved article containers. The ends of the multiple curved article containers may overlap each other to nest into the cylindrical holding container. The cylindrical holding containers may be stackable. The cylindrical holding container may be placed in a cryogenic shipper or dewar, to secure and stabilize the articles within during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
  • Publication number: 20260097894
    Abstract: Hardened reusable shipping containers (e.g., shippers) are disclosed herein. A shipper may have a base enclosure that is configured to receive a payload and maintain a temperature of an environment surrounding the payload. The shipper may have various features such as bosses, compartments, and surface features to facilitate protection of a dewar inside the base enclosure, and retention of a payload during shipment. The shipper may have various features to facilitate ready stacking of shippers and suitability for use in air cargo operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2025
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: James Wilbourn, Ben Lee, Mike Dybicz, Bobby Onel, David Nelson, Garrett Grommes
  • Publication number: 20260063349
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of trays for uniformly cooling a payload are provided. A tray includes a body. The body includes an internal wall, a plurality of side panels in connection with the internal wall panel and a plurality of dividers in connection with the internal wall panel and one or more of the plurality of side panels. The plurality of dividers may define a plurality of chambers, each chamber of the plurality of chambers at least partially bounded by a divider of the plurality of dividers and/or (ii) the internal wall panel. Each chamber of the plurality of chambers is configured to receive a portion of a cooling agent inserted into the body. A cover panel attached to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2025
    Publication date: March 5, 2026
    Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
  • Publication number: 20260055948
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and/or apparatuses for a hardened reusable shipping container. The hardened reusable shipping container includes a lid. The lid is configured to be opened and closed. The hardened reusable shipping container includes a base enclosure. The base enclosure is coupled to the lid and has a payload area. The payload area is configured to receive a payload and maintain a temperature of an environment surrounding the payload. The hardened reusable shipping container includes an insert. The insert is configured to be positioned within the payload area to cool or maintain the temperature of the environment surrounding the payload.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2025
    Publication date: February 26, 2026
    Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Eden Sanchez, Mike Dybicz, Bobby Onel, Ben Lee, Amanda Gessell, James Wilbourn, John Duval
  • Publication number: 20260048932
    Abstract: In general, one aspect of the subject matter described in this specification is embodied in a rack system. The rack system includes a first stackable rack and a second stackable rack. The first stackable rack includes a top ceiling, a bottom surface, a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The second stackable rack includes a top ceiling, a bottom surface, a first sidewall, a second sidewall and a shelf. The top ceiling, the bottom surface, the first sidewall, the second sidewall and the shelf of the second stackable rack define a first compartment and a second compartment. The bottom surface of the first stackable rack is slidably coupled with the top ceiling of the second stackable rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2025
    Publication date: February 19, 2026
    Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby Onel, Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
  • Patent number: 12510287
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of trays for uniformly cooling a payload are provided. A tray includes a body. The body includes an internal wall, a plurality of side panels in connection with the internal wall panel and a plurality of dividers in connection with the internal wall panel and one or more of the plurality of side panels. The plurality of dividers may define a plurality of chambers, each chamber of the plurality of chambers at least partially bounded by a divider of the plurality of dividers and/or (ii) the internal wall panel. Each chamber of the plurality of chambers is configured to receive a portion of a cooling agent inserted into the body. A cover panel attached to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2025
    Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
  • Publication number: 20250389391
    Abstract: Method, system, apparatus, and/or device for monitoring a shipment. The vapor plug system includes a vapor plug. The vapor plug fits onto a shipper and partially seals contents within a payload area of a shipper. The vapor plug system includes a sensor that is configured to measure or determine a condition or location of the shipper. The vapor plug system includes an electronic device that has a display. The display is configured to provide the condition or the location to a user. The vapor plug system includes a vapor plug adapter. The vapor plug adapter includes a recessed pocket that is configured to receive the electronic device. The vapor plug adapter includes an opening within the recessed pocket and is configured to receive the sensor and allow the sensor to be inserted into the payload area of the shipper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2025
    Publication date: December 25, 2025
    Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
  • Publication number: 20250354658
    Abstract: Method, system, apparatus, and/or device for drying a dewar. The dewar drying apparatus includes a heating element. The heating element is configured to produce heat that warms a payload area within the dewar. The dewar drying apparatus includes a controller. The controller is coupled to the heating element and configured to determine or detect a temperature within the payload area of the dewar. The controller is configured to control, using the heating element, the temperature within the payload area of the dewar to evaporate a liquid or a gas within the payload area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2025
    Publication date: November 20, 2025
    Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Eden Sanchez, Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
  • Publication number: 20250353659
    Abstract: A storage container is provided. The container may be insertable into a cold-storage dewar or other cold-storage container and may have multiple compartments. A payload item may be inserted into a tray and placed in one compartment for cold storage. Temperature buffering material may be inserted into one or more other compartment to provide for increased holding time at or near a desired temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2025
    Publication date: November 20, 2025
    Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
  • Patent number: 12474104
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and/or apparatuses for a hardened reusable shipping container. The hardened reusable shipping container includes a lid. The lid is configured to be opened and closed. The hardened reusable shipping container includes a base enclosure. The base enclosure is coupled to the lid and has a payload area. The payload area is configured to receive a payload and maintain a temperature of an environment surrounding the payload. The hardened reusable shipping container includes an insert. The insert is configured to be positioned within the payload area to cool or maintain the temperature of the environment surrounding the payload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Eden Sanchez, Mike Dybicz, Bobby Onel, Ben Lee, Amanda Gessell, James Wilbourn, John Duval
  • Patent number: 12448206
    Abstract: In general, one aspect of the subject matter described in this specification is embodied in a rack system. The rack system includes a first stackable rack and a second stackable rack. The first stackable rack includes a top ceiling, a bottom surface, a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The second stackable rack includes a top ceiling, a bottom surface, a first sidewall, a second sidewall and a shelf. The top ceiling, the bottom surface, the first sidewall, the second sidewall and the shelf of the second stackable rack define a first compartment and a second compartment. The bottom surface of the first stackable rack is slidably coupled with the top ceiling of the second stackable rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2025
    Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby Onel, Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
  • Patent number: 12435839
    Abstract: Method, system, apparatus, and/or device for monitoring a shipment. The vapor plug system includes a vapor plug. The vapor plug fits onto a shipper and partially seals contents within a payload area of a shipper. The vapor plug system includes a sensor that is configured to measure or determine a condition or location of the shipper. The vapor plug system includes an electronic device that has a display. The display is configured to provide the condition or the location to a user. The vapor plug system includes a vapor plug adapter. The vapor plug adapter includes a recessed pocket that is configured to receive the electronic device. The vapor plug adapter includes an opening within the recessed pocket and is configured to receive the sensor and allow the sensor to be inserted into the payload area of the shipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2025
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
  • Patent number: 12379071
    Abstract: Method, system, apparatus, and/or device for drying a dewar. The dewar drying apparatus includes a heating element. The heating element is configured to produce heat that warms a payload area within the dewar. The dewar drying apparatus includes a controller. The controller is coupled to the heating element and configured to determine or detect a temperature within the payload area of the dewar. The controller is configured to control, using the heating element, the temperature within the payload area of the dewar to evaporate a liquid or a gas within the payload area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Eden Sanchez, Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
  • Publication number: 20250230903
    Abstract: Method, system, apparatus, and/or device for monitoring a shipment. The vapor plug system includes a vapor plug. The vapor plug fits onto a shipper and partially seals contents within a payload area of a shipper. The vapor plug system includes a sensor that is configured to measure or determine a condition or location of the shipper. The vapor plug system includes an electronic device that has a display. The display is configured to provide the condition or the location to a user. The vapor plug system includes a vapor plug adapter. The vapor plug adapter includes a recessed pocket that is configured to receive the electronic device. The vapor plug adapter includes an opening within the recessed pocket and is configured to receive the sensor and allow the sensor to be inserted into the payload area of the shipper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
  • Publication number: 20250197086
    Abstract: A storage container is provided. The container may be insertable into a cold-storage dewar or other cold-storage container and may have multiple compartments. A payload item may be inserted into a tray and placed in one compartment for cold storage. Temperature buffering material may be inserted into one or more other compartment to provide for increased holding time at or near a desired temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
  • Patent number: 12331883
    Abstract: Method, system, apparatus, and/or device for monitoring a shipment. The vapor plug system includes a vapor plug. The vapor plug fits onto a shipper and partially seals contents within a payload area of a shipper. The vapor plug system includes a sensor that is configured to measure or determine a condition or location of the shipper. The vapor plug system includes an electronic device that has a display. The display is configured to provide the condition or the location to a user. The vapor plug system includes a vapor plug adapter. The vapor plug adapter includes a recessed pocket that is configured to receive the electronic device. The vapor plug adapter includes an opening within the recessed pocket and is configured to receive the sensor and allow the sensor to be inserted into the payload area of the shipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
  • Publication number: 20250017822
    Abstract: A cylindrical container for holding one or more articles, such as blood bags. The cylindrical container may hold multiple curved article containers comprising the one or more articles arranged in a circle. The cylindrical holding container may embody a carousel shape for easy access to the curved article containers. The ends of the multiple curved article containers may overlap each other to nest into the cylindrical holding container. The cylindrical holding containers may be stackable. The cylindrical holding container may be placed in a cryogenic shipper or dewar, to secure and stabilize the articles within during transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
  • Publication number: 20240400289
    Abstract: Hardened reusable shipping containers (e.g., shippers) are disclosed herein. A shipper may have a base enclosure that is configured to receive a payload and maintain a temperature of an environment surrounding the payload. The shipper may have various features such as bosses, compartments, and surface features to facilitate protection of a dewar inside the base enclosure, and retention of a payload during shipment. The shipper may have various features to facilitate ready stacking of shippers and suitability for use in air cargo operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: James Wilbourn, Ben Lee, Mike Dybicz, Bobby Onel, David Nelson, Garrett Grommes
  • Patent number: 12025276
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and device, for a cryogenic storage system that stores and/or transports a liquid or gas at a temperature below ambient temperature. The cryogenic storage system has an enclosure assembly. The cryogenic storage system has a dewar that is positioned within the enclosure assembly. The enclosure assembly may comprise be configured to provide little to no friction between the dewar and the enclosure assembly. The enclosure assembly may be configured for shock absorption and/or vibration damping for the dewar during transferring of the cryogenic storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Lee, Bret Bollinger
  • Patent number: 12024336
    Abstract: Hardened reusable shipping containers with a reversible label holder and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. A hardened reusable shipping container may have a base enclosure having a payload area that is configured to receive a payload and maintain a temperature of an environment surrounding the payload. The base enclosure may further have an exterior surrounding the payload area. The exterior may include multiple walls. One of the multiple walls may define a recess. The hardened reusable shipping container may have a plate having a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface. The plate may be configured to be removably inserted into the recess and display one or more visuals on at least one of the first surface and the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Lee, Bret Bollinger, Bobby Onel, Mike Dybicz, James Wilbourn