Patents by Inventor Bret Bollinger
Bret Bollinger 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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Publication number: 20240119406Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and/or apparatuses for an electronic shipping label. The electronic shipping label includes a communication device that is configured to obtain from an electronic device multiple electronic image files. The electronic shipping label includes a touch-screen display that has one or more user interface elements that are configured to toggle among the multiple electronic image files and initiate access to the shipping container. The electronic shipping label includes a processor. The processor is configured to obtain a first electronic image file from the multiple electronic image files. The processor is configured to render the first electronic image file during a first leg of the plurality of legs of the shipping itinerary. The processor is configured to access a second electronic image file from the multiple electronic image files or the shipping container when the one or more user interface elements are selected.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
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Patent number: 11928643Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and/or apparatuses for an electronic shipping label. The electronic shipping label includes a communication device that is configured to obtain from an electronic device multiple electronic image files. The electronic shipping label includes a touch-screen display that has one or more user interface elements that are configured to toggle among the multiple electronic image files and initiate access to the shipping container. The electronic shipping label includes a processor. The processor is configured to obtain a first electronic image file from the multiple electronic image files. The processor is configured to render the first electronic image file during a first leg of the plurality of legs of the shipping itinerary. The processor is configured to access a second electronic image file from the multiple electronic image files or the shipping container when the one or more user interface elements are selected.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
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Patent number: 11913821Abstract: Method, system, apparatus, and/or device for determining when the dewar is filled with a medium. The fill gauge level apparatus includes a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has a base on one end, a flange on an opposite open end and a cavity. The fill gauge level apparatus includes a fill gauge level device. The fill gauge level device is coupled to the cylindrical body and is positioned within the cavity. The fill gauge level devices includes a sensor for measuring a medium within a shipper. The fill gauge level devices includes an indicator. The indicator provides an indication when the medium has been filled to a threshold level within the shipper.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Eden Sanchez, Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
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Publication number: 20240025598Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2022Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Ben Lee, Bret Bollinger, Bobby Onel, Steven Wells
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Publication number: 20240027029Abstract: A system for recalibrating a temperature reading of a dewar includes a vapor plug and an electronic device. The vapor plug includes a vapor plug cover, a neck extending from the vapor plug cover, and a sensor positioned on the neck. The neck is configured to be inserted into an opening of the dewar. The sensor is configured to detect at least one parameter associated with the dewar. The electronic device is in communication with the sensor, and is configured to receive, recalibrate, and transmit the at least one parameter from the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2022Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Steven Wells, Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee, Bobby Onel
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Patent number: 11879595Abstract: 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 and a cavity. The cryogenic storage system has a dewar that is positioned within the cavity of the enclosure. The dewar has a payload area that is configured to hold a liquid below ambient temperature. The dewar is configured to hold a liquid below ambient temperature and passively stabilize in an upright position. The dewar is formed with an inner wall and an outer wall and has an opening that allows access to the payload area.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Hovhannes Melikyan
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Publication number: 20230258302Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
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Publication number: 20230221162Abstract: Method, system, apparatus, and/or device for determining when the dewar is filled with a medium. The fill gauge level apparatus includes a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has a base on one end, a flange on an opposite open end and a cavity. The fill gauge level apparatus includes a fill gauge level device. The fill gauge level device is coupled to the cylindrical body and is positioned within the cavity. The fill gauge level devices includes a sensor for measuring a medium within a shipper. The fill gauge level devices includes an indicator. The indicator provides an indication when the medium has been filled to a threshold level within the shipper.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Eden Sanchez, Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
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Patent number: 11662063Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
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Patent number: 11635318Abstract: Method, system, apparatus, and/or device for determining when the dewar is filled with a medium. The fill gauge level apparatus includes a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has a base on one end, a flange on an opposite open end and a cavity. The fill gauge level apparatus includes a fill gauge level device. The fill gauge level device is coupled to the cylindrical body and is positioned within the cavity. The fill gauge level devices includes a sensor for measuring a medium within a shipper. The fill gauge level devices includes an indicator. The indicator provides an indication when the medium has been filled to a threshold level within the shipper.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Eden Sanchez, Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
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Publication number: 20230082374Abstract: Method, system, apparatus, and/or device for predicting the failure of a shipper. The failure prediction system includes a first sensor configured to detect or measure first sensor data. The failure prediction system includes a memory configured to store a dewar failure model that models a failure of various shippers given one or more constraints. The failure prediction system includes a processor coupled to the memory and the first sensor. The processor is configured to estimate or predict a probability or a likelihood that a shipper will fail before or during a subsequent shipment of the shipper based on the first sensor data and the dewar failure model. The processor is configured to provide the estimated probability or likelihood that the shipper will fail before or during the subsequent shipment of the shipper.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Amir Vahid, Bret Bollinger, Phil Schlesinger, Chris Exline, Ashish Misra
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Publication number: 20220411176Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2021Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Bobby Onel, Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
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Publication number: 20220325567Abstract: In general, one aspect of the subject matter described in this specification is embodied in a latch. The latch includes a ball joint. The ball joint includes a stem and a first ball positioned at a proximal end of the stem. The latch includes a casing that is configured to surround a portion of the stem and the first ball and secures the ball joint within an enclosure. The latch further includes a cap plate. The cap plate has a recess or cup that receives the first ball of the ball joint and allows the first ball to swivel within the recess or cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Rob CAMP, Bret BOLLINGER, Bobby ONEL, Ben LEE
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Publication number: 20220289450Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and/or apparatuses for a shipping container are provided herein. The shipping container includes an outer enclosure having a cavity. The shipping container includes an inner enclosure positioned within the cavity of the outer enclosure. The inner enclosure has multiple panels and various configurations. Phase-change material inserts may be received within the multiple panels. The inner enclosure defines a payload area that is configured to hold a payload.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Bobby Onel
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Publication number: 20220252224Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and/or apparatuses for a vapor plug. The vapor plug includes a vapor plug cover or lid. The vapor plug cover or lid is configured to cover an opening of a container. The vapor plug includes a neck. The neck has a first end and a second end that is configured to be inserted into the opening of the container. The first end has a first diameter and the second end has a second diameter that is less than the first diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Ben Lee, Bret Bollinger
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Publication number: 20220186885Abstract: 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 and a cavity. The cryogenic storage system has a dewar that is positioned within the cavity of the enclosure. The dewar has a payload area that is configured to hold a liquid below ambient temperature. The dewar is configured to hold a liquid below ambient temperature and passively stabilize in an upright position. The dewar is formed with an inner wall and an outer wall and has an opening that allows access to the payload area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Hovhannes Melikyan
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Publication number: 20220164762Abstract: A system for monitoring shipping of a shipping container. The system includes one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are positioned on or within the shipping container. The one or more sensors are configured to measure or detect at least one parameter associated with the shipping container. The system further includes an electronic device. The electronic device is in communication with the one or more sensors. The electronic device is configured to receive, store, and transmit the at least one parameter from the one or more sensors. The system further includes a web portal. The web portal is in communication with the electronic device. The web portal is configured to receive the at least one parameter from the electronic device and display the at least one parameter on a user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee
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Publication number: 20220082317Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Eden Sanchez, Mike Dybicz, Bobby Onel, Ben Lee, Amanda Gessell
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Patent number: 11268655Abstract: 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 and a cavity. The cryogenic storage system has a dewar that is positioned within the cavity of the enclosure. The dewar has a payload area that is configured to hold a liquid below ambient temperature. The dewar is configured to hold a liquid below ambient temperature and passively stabilize in an upright position. The dewar is formed with an inner wall and an outer wall and has an opening that allows access to the payload area.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Hovhannes Melikyan
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Publication number: 20220026027Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2020Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Eden Sanchez, Bret Bollinger, Ben Lee