Patents by Inventor Dennis A. Bridges

Dennis A. Bridges 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).

  • Lyophilization container fill fixture, system and method of use
    Patent number: 11815311
    Abstract: Provided is a gas fill fixture for use in lyophilization, a related system and method. The gas fill fixture includes a chassis, fill indicator and a lid, such that the chassis and lid together form a cavity for receiving a flexible lyophilization container. The system includes a lyophilization container, a lyophilizer and a gas fill fixture incorporating a chassis, a fill indicator and a lid. The method includes process steps for using the system to lyophilize a fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nathaniel T. Johnson, Rylan A. Summit, Dennis A. Bridges, Dennis J. Hlavinka, Kestas P. Parakininkas, Kirk L. Weimer, Michael Lawrence Glover, Alexander Du Nguyen, Margaret V. Kwiat
  • Lyophilization loading tray assembly and system
    Patent number: 11740019
    Abstract: Provided is a loading tray assembly for housing a lyophilization container and a related system and method. The loading tray assembly includes a chassis including a contact void configured to facilitate direct contact between the attached lyophilization container and a lyophilizer shelf. The method includes securing a multi-part lyophilization container including a peelable seal on a lyophilization loading tray assembly, inputting a liquid into a non-breathable section of the lyophilization container, loading the tray assembly into a lyophilizer, freezing the liquid, applying heat energy and a vacuum, the vacuum causing an opening of the peelable seal and occluding the lyophilization container to isolate the frozen liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nathaniel T. Johnson, Dennis A. Bridges, Alexander Du Nguyen, Margaret V. Kwiat, Kestas P. Parakininkas, Rylan A. Summit
  • Lyophilization container fill fixture, system and method of use
    Patent number: 11609043
    Abstract: Provided is a gas fill fixture for use in lyophilization, a related system and method. The gas fill fixture includes a chassis, fill indicator and a lid, such that the chassis and lid together form a cavity for receiving a flexible lyophilization container. The system includes a lyophilization container, a lyophilizer and a gas fill fixture incorporating a chassis, a fill indicator and a lid. The method includes process steps for using the system to lyophilize a fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nathaniel T. Johnson, Rylan A. Summit, Dennis A. Bridges, Dennis J. Hlavinka, Kestas P. Parakininkas, Kirk L. Weimer, Michael Lawrence Glover, Alexander Du Nguyen, Margaret V. Kwiat
  • Lyophilization loading tray assembly and system
    Patent number: 11604026
    Abstract: Provided is a loading tray assembly for housing a lyophilization container and a related system and method. The loading tray assembly includes a chassis including a contact void configured to facilitate direct contact between the attached lyophilization container and a lyophilizer shelf. The method includes securing a multi-part lyophilization container including a peelable seal on a lyophilization loading tray assembly, inputting a liquid into a non-breathable section of the lyophilization container, loading the tray assembly into a lyophilizer, freezing the liquid, applying heat energy and a vacuum, the vacuum causing an opening of the peelable seal and occluding the lyophilization container to isolate the frozen liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nathaniel T. Johnson, Dennis A. Bridges, Alexander Du Nguyen, Margaret V. Kwiat, Kestas P. Parakininkas, Rylan A. Summit
  • Lyophilization container fill fixture, system and method of use
    Patent number: 11460248
    Abstract: Provided is a gas fill fixture for use in lyophilization, a related system and method. The gas fill fixture includes a chassis, fill indicator and a lid, such that the chassis and lid together form a cavity for receiving a flexible lyophilization container. The system includes a lyophilization container, a lyophilizer and a gas fill fixture incorporating a chassis, a fill indicator and a lid. The method includes process steps for using the system to lyophilize a fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nathaniel T. Johnson, Rylan A. Summit, Dennis A. Bridges, Dennis J. Hlavinka, Kestas P. Parakininkas, Kirk L. Weimer, Michael Lawrence Glover, Alexander Du Nguyen, Margaret V. Kwiat
  • Air compressor work table
    Patent number: D462495
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Coleman Powermate, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy W. Burford, Jeffery T. Samson, Arthur Y. Wu, Dennis A. Bridges
  • Air compressor work table
    Patent number: D462819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Coleman Powermate, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy W. Burford, Jeffery T. Samson, Arthur Y. Wu, Dennis A. Bridges
  • Linville miniature rose
    Patent number: PP7737
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by a profusion of blooms that are near white with a soft pink center. The exhibition form blooms are held on long stems on a very strong upright plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Inventor: Dennis A. Bridges
  • Miniature rose named `Brisuzy`
    Patent number: PP7738
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by a profusion of bright pink buds and blooms with a slightly lighter reverse and a vigorous, compact, highly disease resistant plant with semi-glossy foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Inventor: Dennis A. Bridges
  • Miniature rose plant named `Britide`
    Patent number: PP8531
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by a profusion of off-white blooms. The unusually strong, fragrant exhibition form blooms are held on long stems on a strong plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Inventor: Dennis A. Bridges
  • Miniature rose plant named `Brifire`
    Patent number: PP8532
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by a profusion of exhibition form blooms that are an unusual combination of colors, consisting of yellow, pink, and vibrant red, with a strong fruity fragrance, held on long stems on a strong plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Inventor: Dennis A. Bridges
  • Miniature rose plant named `Britrick`
    Patent number: PP9931
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by a profusion of exhibition form blooms that ae an unusual combination of colors, consisting of red and light pink with a strong fruity fragrance, on a strong plant with exceptional disease resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Inventor: Dennis A. Bridges
  • Miniature rose plant named `BRImoon`
    Patent number: PP11531
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by a profusion of blooms of lavender changing to several shades of lavender and red as the blooms age. The exhibition form blooms are held on long stems on a strong upright plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Inventor: Dennis A. Bridges