Patents by Inventor David R. Hauner

David R. Hauner 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).

  • Tap assembly
    Patent number: 8561846
    Abstract: Tap assembly configured to resist release of the tap when an internal vacuum is applied to the tap and to maintain aseptic conditions of fluid within an attached fluid container before first use of the tap. The tap assembly having an actuation member configured to cover at least a portion of a bore within a body; a cover configured to substantially enclose and abut a proximal portion of the actuation member to prevent actuation of the actuation member by engaging with the body; and a piercer element positioned on an end of the actuation member proximal to a sterility membrane sealed over the bore and including at least one projection to pierce the sterility membrane when the actuation member is actuated during first use of the tap assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Hauner, Andrew N. Wrigley, Yeong Heng Koo
  • TAP ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120211519
    Abstract: Tap assembly configured to resist release of the tap when an internal vacuum is applied to the tap and to maintain aseptic conditions of fluid within an attached fluid container before first use of the tap. The tap assembly having an actuation member configured to cover at least a portion of a bore within a body; a cover configured to substantially enclose and abut a proximal portion of the actuation member to prevent actuation of the actuation member by engaging with the body; and a piercer element positioned on an end of the actuation member proximal to a sterility membrane sealed over the bore and including at least one projection to pierce the sterility membrane when the actuation member is actuated during first use of the tap assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: David R. Hauner, Andrew N. Wrigley, Yeong Heng Koo