Patents by Inventor Gilmer EDWARDS

Gilmer EDWARDS 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).

  • Publication number: 20260182562
    Abstract: It is described herein an improved cryogenic storage unit. The improved cryogenic storage unit may include an apparatus for thermal regulation in a cryogenic freezer. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a cable gland. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a bearing assembly. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a system for charging a cryogen to a cryogenic freezer. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a venting system. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include an alignment of a lid and a handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2026
    Publication date: July 2, 2026
    Applicant: Azenta Life Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale SANDY, Sean CANTRELL, Jonathan GREENE, Gilmer EDWARDS
  • Patent number: 12557807
    Abstract: It is described herein an improved cryogenic storage unit. The improved cryogenic storage unit may include an apparatus for thermal regulation in a cryogenic freezer. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a cable gland. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a bearing assembly. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a system for charging a cryogen to a cryogenic freezer. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a venting system. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include an alignment of a lid and a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: Azenta Life Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale Sandy, Sean Cantrell, Jonathan Greene, Gilmer Edwards
  • Publication number: 20240384838
    Abstract: A unique cryogenic storage container may have a dual neck configuration with an inner neck and an outer neck. A unique cryogenic storage container may also have a data acquisition assembly comprising a temperature sensor connected to an inner tank of the cryogenic storage container at an inner tank port located in an inner tank wall of the inner tank. A unique cryogenic storage container may also have a lid scaling assembly with a scaling member through which an insulation member of the lid sealing assembly is at least partially disposed and a passage through the lid sealing assembly having a pressure relief valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Applicant: Azenta US, Inc.
    Inventor: Gilmer EDWARDS
  • Publication number: 20240298633
    Abstract: It is described herein an improved cryogenic storage unit. The improved cryogenic storage unit may include an apparatus for thermal regulation in a cryogenic freezer. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a cable gland. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a bearing assembly. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a system for charging a cryogen to a cryogenic freezer. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a venting system. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include an alignment of a lid and a handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: Azenta US, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale SANDY, Sean CANTRELL, Jonathan GREENE, Gilmer EDWARDS
  • Patent number: 11980182
    Abstract: It is described herein an improved cryogenic storage unit (100). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may include an apparatus (1000) for thermal regulation in a cryogenic freezer (100). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include a cable gland (2000). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include a bearing assembly (3000). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include a system (4000) for charging a cryogen to a cryogenic freezer (100). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include a venting system (5000). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include an alignment of a lid (5300) and a handle (6000).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Azenta Life Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale Sandy, Sean Cantrell, Jonathan Greene, Gilmer Edwards
  • Publication number: 20210244018
    Abstract: It is described herein an improved cryogenic storage unit (100). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may include an apparatus (1000) for thermal regulation in a cryogenic freezer (100). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include a cable gland (2000). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include a bearing assembly (3000). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include a system (4000) for charging a cryogen to a cryogenic freezer (100). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include a venting system (5000). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include an alignment of a lid (5300) and a handle (6000).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Abeyatech, LLC
    Inventors: Dale SANDY, Sean CANTRELL, Jonathan GREENE, Gilmer EDWARDS