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).
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Patent number: 11815311Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLCInventors: 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
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Patent number: 11740019Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 1, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLCInventors: Nathaniel T. Johnson, Dennis A. Bridges, Alexander Du Nguyen, Margaret V. Kwiat, Kestas P. Parakininkas, Rylan A. Summit
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Publication number: 20230098194Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Nathaniel T. JOHNSON, Dennis A. BRIDGES, Alexander Du NGUYEN, Margaret V. KWIAT, Kestas P. PARAKININKAS, Rylan A. SUMMIT
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Patent number: 11609043Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLCInventors: 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
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Patent number: 11604026Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLCInventors: Nathaniel T. Johnson, Dennis A. Bridges, Alexander Du Nguyen, Margaret V. Kwiat, Kestas P. Parakininkas, Rylan A. Summit
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Publication number: 20230008773Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Applicant: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLCInventors: 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
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Patent number: 11460248Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLCInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20220126376Abstract: An adjustable angle toolholder comprising a shank and an adjustable head is provided. The shank has a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to be held in a machine, such as a lathe. The second end includes a fixed plane oriented parallel to a lengthwise direction of the shank. The fixed plane includes an arcuate face at a distal end of the fixed plane. The head has a fixed plane that mates with the fixed plane of the shank. The fixed planes of the shank and head include a pivot hole through which a pivot bolt passes. The pivot bolt allows adjustment of the head through a wide range of angles relative to a lengthwise direction of the shank, while the fixed planes maintain a position of a centerline of a cutting tool constant with respect to a centerline of the shank. The fixed plane of the shank may be on a centerline of the shank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Kenneth A. KING, Dennis BRIDGES
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Publication number: 20200289728Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLCInventors: Nathaniel T. JOHNSON, Dennis A. BRIDGES, Alexander Du NGUYEN, Margaret V. KWIAT, Kestas P. PARAKININKAS, Rylan A. SUMMIT
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Publication number: 20200292231Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLCInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20110169384Abstract: A food shield includes a panel mounting mechanism that enables extensive adjustability of the food shield. When the mounting mechanism is clamped to a post, a panel coupled to the mounting mechanism can be adjusted angularly about an axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the post, and the panel can also be translated in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation. The mounting mechanism may include a clamp that includes a main portion and a swing portion that can swing away from the main portion to enable the clamp to be coupled to a post from a side of the post. Detent mechanisms may be provided for the angular adjustment and the translational adjustment. The mounting mechanism may also include a locking mechanism that when engaged fixes the panel in a certain angular position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Brass Smith, LLC (Subsidiary of Kevry Corp.)Inventors: Andrew Padden, Wayne Sirmons, Dennis Bridges
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Publication number: 20040049824Abstract: A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by a profusion of orange and yellow blend blooms on a vigorous compact plant with a continuous blooming habit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2002Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventor: Dennis Bridges
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Patent number: D462495Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2001Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Coleman Powermate, Inc.Inventors: Timothy W. Burford, Jeffery T. Samson, Arthur Y. Wu, Dennis A. Bridges
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Patent number: D462819Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2001Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Coleman Powermate, Inc.Inventors: Timothy W. Burford, Jeffery T. Samson, Arthur Y. Wu, Dennis A. Bridges
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Patent number: PP7737Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 17, 1990Date of Patent: December 10, 1991Inventor: Dennis A. Bridges
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Patent number: PP7738Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 17, 1990Date of Patent: December 10, 1991Inventor: Dennis A. Bridges
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Patent number: PP8531Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 1992Date of Patent: January 11, 1994Inventor: Dennis A. Bridges
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Patent number: PP8532Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 1992Date of Patent: January 11, 1994Inventor: Dennis A. Bridges
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Patent number: PP9931Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 12, 1996Date of Patent: June 24, 1997Inventor: Dennis A. Bridges
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Patent number: PP11531Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 19, 1999Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Inventor: Dennis A. Bridges