Patents by Inventor Brian Pereira
Brian Pereira 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: 20150258513Abstract: A disposable container, such as a deformable bag, for a fluid, having one or more inlets and one or more outlets and an impeller assembly within the container to cause mixing, dispersing, homogenizing and/or circulation of one or more ingredients contained or added to the container. The region within the container that can contain liquid is funnel shaped, which allows very low fluid level mixing, dispensing while mixing, and a reduction or elimination of vortex formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Martin Morrissey, Brian Pereira
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Patent number: 9046292Abstract: The biocontainer of the present invention provides a low cost, simple solution of many of the problems encountered during shipping, freezing and thawing of biopharmaceutical materials. The present invention enables a user to monitor the temperature profile of each biopharmaceutical container during the cryogenic process, so as to ensure the integrity of materials within each biocontainer by using a pre-installed and pre-sterilized temperature sensor. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly includes a wireless transmitter and is capable of transmitting information regarding the measured reading. In other embodiments, the sensor assembly includes a processing unit, which determines whether the temperature profile is acceptable. In a further embodiment, an indicator is included, such that the processing unit may indicate whether the biopharmaceutical material has been properly frozen.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: Aaron Burke, Michael Felo, Brian Pereira, Elias Noukas, Dennis Wong
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Patent number: 9027356Abstract: The biocontainer of the present invention provides a low cost, simple solution of many of the problems encountered during shipping, freezing and thawing of biopharmaceutical materials. The present invention enables a user to monitor the temperature profile of each biopharmaceutical container during the cryogenic process, so as to ensure the integrity of materials within each biocontainer by using a pre-installed and pre-sterilized temperature sensor. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly includes a wireless transmitter and is capable of transmitting information regarding the measured reading. In other embodiments, the sensor assembly includes a processing unit, which determines whether the temperature profile is acceptable. In a further embodiment, an indicator is included, such that the processing unit may indicate whether the biopharmaceutical material has been properly frozen.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: Aaron Burke, Michael Felo, Brian Pereira, Elias Noukas, Dennis Wong
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Patent number: 8955340Abstract: The biocontainer of the present invention provides a low cost, simple solution of many of the problems encountered during shipping, freezing and thawing of biopharmaceutical materials. The present invention enables a user to monitor the temperature profile of each biopharmaceutical container during the cryogenic process, so as to ensure the integrity of materials within each biocontainer by using a pre-installed and pre-sterilized temperature sensor. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly includes a wireless transmitter and is capable of transmitting information regarding the measured reading. In other embodiments, the sensor assembly includes a processing unit, which determines whether the temperature profile is acceptable. In a further embodiment, an indicator is included, such that the processing unit may indicate whether the biopharmaceutical material has been properly frozen.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2010Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: Aaron Burke, Michael Felo, Brian Pereira, Elias Noukas, Dennis Wong
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Patent number: 8297661Abstract: A connector is provided for connecting a flexible conduit with a second conduit having a barbed outer surface. The connector accommodates the end of the flexible conduit and the end of the second conduit in a manner which prevents removal of the flexible conduit and the second conduit from the connector. Optionally, the connector has a ring that may be used to apply additional pressure and security to the outer surface of the flexible conduit. additionally, the connector may have a wireless enabled communication and optionally, memory device such as a RFID tag attached or affixed to it.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: Stephen P. Proulx, Joseph Cianciolo, Brian Pereira, James Vigna
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Publication number: 20110085746Abstract: A feed bag construction is provided comprising a feed bag, a first conduit sealed to the feed bag, a second conduit sealed to the interior of the feed bag for supplying wash reagent to the feed bag and a one piece cap that is removably mounted on the first conduit. The first conduit is provided with a hand operated butterfly valve to open or close the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: Millipore CorporationInventors: Dennis Wong, Elias Noukas, Kristin Prescott, Brian Pereira, John Saragosa
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Publication number: 20100175393Abstract: The biocontainer of the present invention provides a low cost, simple solution of many of the problems encountered during shipping, freezing and thawing of biopharmaceutical materials. The present invention enables a user to monitor the temperature profile of each biopharmaceutical container during the cryogenic process, so as to ensure the integrity of materials within each biocontainer by using a pre-installed and pre-sterilized temperature sensor. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly includes a wireless transmitter and is capable of transmitting information regarding the measured reading. In other embodiments, the sensor assembly includes a processing unit, which determines whether the temperature profile is acceptable. In a further embodiment, an indicator is included, such that the processing unit may indicate whether the biopharmaceutical material has been properly frozen.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: MILLIPORE CORPORATIONInventors: Aaron Burke, Michael Felo, Brian Pereira, Elias Noukas, Dennis Wong
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Publication number: 20090220294Abstract: A connector is provided for connecting a flexible conduit with a second conduit having a barbed outer surface. The connector accommodates the end of the flexible conduit and the end of the second conduit in a manner which prevents removal of the flexible conduit and the second conduit from the connector. Optionally, the connector has a ring that may be used to apply additional pressure and security to the outer surface of the flexible conduit. additionally, the connector may have a wireless enabled communication and optionally, memory device such as a RFID tag attached or affixed to it.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: Millipore CorporationInventors: Stephen P. Proulx, Joseph Cianciolo, Brian Pereira, James Vigna
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Publication number: 20080284163Abstract: A connector is provided for connecting a flexible conduit with a second conduit having a barbed outer surface. The connector accommodates the end of the flexible conduit and the end of the second conduit in a manner which prevents removal of the flexible conduit and the second conduit from the connector. Optionally, the connector has a ring that may be used to apply additional pressure and security to the outer surface of the flexible conduit. additionally, the connector may have a wireless enabled communication and optionally, memory device such as a RFID tag attached or affixed to it.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Millipore CorporationInventors: Stephen P. Proulx, Joseph Cianciolo, Brian Pereira, James Vigna
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Patent number: 6913786Abstract: The present invention relates to a filter element having a non-porous extrusion laminated strip formed on at least one edge and at least one side of a membrane. The strip is used to provide a means for ensuring a good bond between the filter element and the material into which it is potted. The strip is formed by the use of one or more extrusion heads that apply molten or softened polymer to one or both of the surfaces of the filter in a width and height desired. The strip is then subjected to pressure such as through a nip to at least partially embed the polymer strip into the filter pores so as to create a strong mechanical bond between the strip and the filter element. Additionally, it allows for the simultaneous formation of more than one membrane with the edge lamination at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Millipore CorporationInventors: Stephen Proulx, David DeCoste, Frank Lentine, Mark Carroll, Brian Pereira, George Perivolotis, John Leonard Burns, Jr.
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Publication number: 20040200771Abstract: The present invention relates to a filter element having a non-porous extrusion laminated strip formed on at least one edge and at least one side of a membrane. The strip is used to provide a means for ensuring a good bond between the filter element and the material into which it is potted. The strip is formed by the use of one or more extrusion heads that apply molten or softened polymer to one or both of the surfaces of the filter in a width and height desired. The strip is then subjected to pressure such as through a nip to at least partially embed the polymer strip into the filter pores so as to create a strong mechanical bond between the strip and the filter element. Additionally, it allows for the simultaneous formation of more than one membrane with the edge lamination at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Stephen Proulx, David DeCoste, Frank Lentine, Mark Carroll, Brian Pereira, George Perivolotis, John Leonard Burns
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Publication number: 20030213742Abstract: The present invention provides filters comprising supports (55) that are relatively flat. They may have knife seals (54, 56) or convention edge seals and porous fibrous media (58) is positioned there between and methods of manufacturing filters. The media may also be relatively flat providing for a self supporting non-lenticular filtration structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: David DeCoste, Brian Pereira, Stephen Proulx, Jack Messing, Naren Renganath
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Publication number: 20030000874Abstract: The present invention relates to a filter element having a non-porous extrusion laminated strip formed on at least one edge and at least one side of a membrane. The strip is used to provide a means for ensuring a good bond between the filter element and the material into which it is potted. The strip is formed by the use of one or more extrusion heads that apply molten or softened polymer to one or both of the surfaces of the filter in a width and height desired. The strip is then subjected to pressure such as through a nip to at least partially embed the polymer strip into the filter pores so as to create a strong mechanical bond between the strip and the filter element. Additionally, it allows for the simultaneous formation of more than one membrane with the edge lamination at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Stephen Proulx, David DeCoste, Frank Lentine, Mark Carroll, Brian Pereira, George Perivolotis, John Leonard Burns