Patents by Inventor Brian Dutro

Brian Dutro 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).

  • Publication number: 20230384025
    Abstract: Temperature monitoring device for detecting actual temperatures of contents within a refrigerator or freezer. The temperature monitoring device has a silicone body containing a circuit assembly with a temperature sensor positioned near a thermal break. A bidirectional flange located on top of the device allows it to be suspended from a wire rack. A port located on the body permits the temperature monitoring device to be plugged into a power source and transmit temperature data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Dutro, Hope Haske, Stephen Stock, Kurt Wolf
  • Patent number: 9907727
    Abstract: A vial gripper and gripper assembly having a base and a clamp extending therefrom made from an elastomeric material. The clamp adapted to retain a vial, ampoule, or other containers therein typically used in the hospital or clinical setting. The gripper assembly includes an elevated body having a guide wherein a gripper is insertable, and wherein the assembly may be further securely stored within a unit tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventors: Gary L. Sharpe, Brian Dutro
  • Patent number: 9622941
    Abstract: A customizable holder for vials and test tubes is described herein. The holder includes a body having an inclined portion and a vertical portion joined together. A guide is present in the inclined portion for accepting elastic clamps for holding a vial or test tube. The elastic clamps have a slot and aperture therein to retain a vial or test tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventors: Gary L. Sharpe, Brian Dutro
  • Patent number: 9381516
    Abstract: An element and a vial transport assembly made of a plurality of elements pivotally joined together to form a unitary row for storing and transporting vials and other such containers is disclosed. The assembly comprises a vial gripper removably seated on an inner face of the element. The unitary row of elements may be pivoted together to a closed position to secure the vials therein, and in some embodiments includes complementary magnets arranged to secure adjacent elements in registration when in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Sharpe, Brian Dutro, Lacey Fenner
  • Patent number: 9121423
    Abstract: A multi-directional clamping device having a clamp body, a mounting block and a mounting slide is described herein. The clamp body has a first and second arm forming the C-shaped clamp body. The mounting block having a conical receptacle therein is attached to the clamp body such that the base of conical shape faces upward. The mounting slide has a conical slide for complementary engagement with the mounting block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventors: Gary L. Sharpe, Brian Dutro
  • Publication number: 20150209790
    Abstract: An element and a vial transport assembly made of a plurality of elements joined together to form a unitary row for storing and transporting vials and other such containers is disclosed. The elements are pivotally joined together to form the row, and a means for receiving and retaining a vial is removably seated on an inner face of the element. Complementary means for maintaining the assembly in a closed position is also provided, in some embodiments in the form of complementary magnets arranged to secured adjacent elements in registration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Gary Sharpe, Brian Dutro, Lacey Fenner
  • Publication number: 20150014492
    Abstract: A vial gripper and gripper assembly having a base and a clamp extending therefrom made from an elastomeric material. The clamp adapted to retain a vial, ampoule, or other containers therein typically used in the hospital or clinical setting. The gripper assembly includes an elevated body having a guide wherein a gripper is insertable, and wherein the assembly may be further securely stored within a unit tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Gary L. Sharpe, Brian Dutro
  • Publication number: 20140231605
    Abstract: A multi-directional clamping device having a clamp body, a mounting block and a mounting slide is described herein. The clamp body has a first and second arm forming the C-shaped clamp body. The mounting block having a conical receptacle therein is attached to the clamp body such that the base of conical shape faces upward. The mounting slide has a conical slide for complementary engagement with the mounting block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Gary L. Sharpe, Brian Dutro
  • Publication number: 20140115830
    Abstract: A removable handle having first and second portions for attachment to a fabric. A first portion is covered in the fabric for attachment and forced through a second portion. The first portion is then reoriented to prevent the fabric from passing back through the second portion retaining the second portion to the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Gary L. Sharpe, Brian Dutro
  • Publication number: 20140117170
    Abstract: A removable cord and tube organizer having a rigid body and an elastic member is described herein. The rigid body has attachment points and channels for attachment of the elastic member when the elastic member is wrapped around an IV pole or other body to affix the organizer thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Gary L. Sharpe, Brian Dutro
  • Publication number: 20140117184
    Abstract: A customizable holder for vials and test tubes is described herein. The holder includes a body having an inclined portion and a vertical portion joined together. A guide is present in the inclined portion for accepting elastic clamps for holding a vial or test tube. The elastic clamps have a slot and aperture therein to retain a vial or test tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Gary L. Sharpe, Brian Dutro
  • Patent number: D704667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventors: Gary L. Sharpe, Brian Dutro, Harrison Le
  • Patent number: D743572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventors: Gary Sharpe, Brian Dutro, Lacey Porter