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).

  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20230098194
    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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Nathaniel T. JOHNSON, Dennis A. BRIDGES, Alexander Du NGUYEN, Margaret V. KWIAT, Kestas P. PARAKININKAS, Rylan A. SUMMIT
  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20230008773
    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: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20220126376
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Kenneth A. KING, Dennis BRIDGES
  • Publication number: 20200289728
    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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nathaniel T. JOHNSON, Dennis A. BRIDGES, Alexander Du NGUYEN, Margaret V. KWIAT, Kestas P. PARAKININKAS, Rylan A. SUMMIT
  • Publication number: 20200292231
    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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20110169384
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Brass Smith, LLC (Subsidiary of Kevry Corp.)
    Inventors: Andrew Padden, Wayne Sirmons, Dennis Bridges
  • Publication number: 20040049824
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventor: Dennis Bridges
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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