Patents by Inventor James Nilsen
James Nilsen 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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Publication number: 20230227236Abstract: System suitable for storing and/or transporting temperature-sensitive materials. In a preferred embodiment, the system may include a cooler made of expanded polystyrene foam. The cooler may include a base and a lid. The base may be a unitary structure that includes a cavity bounded by a bottom wall and four side walls. The base also may include an integral support that may include a platform elevated from the bottom wall, as well as a stanchion extending upwardly from the bottom wall along each of the side walls. The support may be constructed to removably receive a product box in the cavity and to orient the product box at an angle offset from the cavity. Dry ice pellets may be positioned around and under the product box, and additional dry ice pellets may be positioned in a tray mounted on the stanchions over the product box.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: James Nilsen, Lucine Michelle Sabounjian, Mark Fontes, Ali Moghaddas
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Publication number: 20220388757Abstract: Shipping system for storing and/or transporting temperature-sensitive materials. In one embodiment, the system includes an outer box having four side walls, bottom closure flaps, and top closure flaps. A vacuum insulated panel (VIP) is detachably coupled to one of the top closure flaps and is removably covered by a cover. An insulation unit is removably positioned within the outer box, the insulation unit including a plurality of VIPs arranged to define a cavity bounded by a bottom wall and four side walls. A disposable liner is removably mounted on the insulation unit. The liner may be a thermoformed sheet and may cover the interior and top surfaces of the insulation unit. A plurality of temperature-control members and a product box may be removably positioned in the liner. Preferably, the liner is shaped so that the temperature-control members snugly fit around all sides of the product box.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Anthony Rizzo, Amanda Lynn Longley, James Nilsen, TzeHo Lee, Richard Orsini, Fery Pranadi, Gregory Cook, Ali Moghaddas, Brian Paul Skocypec, Joseph Francis Consiglio
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Patent number: 11511928Abstract: Shipping system for storing and/or transporting temperature-sensitive materials. In one embodiment, the system includes an outer box having four side walls, bottom closure flaps, and top closure flaps. A vacuum insulated panel (VIP) is detachably coupled to one of the top closure flaps and is removably covered by a cover. An insulation unit is removably positioned within the outer box, the insulation unit including a plurality of VIPs arranged to define a cavity bounded by a bottom wall and four side walls. A disposable liner is removably mounted on the insulation unit. The liner may be a thermoformed sheet and may cover the interior and top surfaces of the insulation unit. A plurality of temperature-control members and a product box may be removably positioned in the liner. Preferably, the liner is shaped so that the temperature-control members snugly fit around all sides of the product box.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: COLD CHAIN TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Anthony Rizzo, Amanda Lynn Longley, James Nilsen, TzeHo Lee, Richard Orsini, Fery Pranadi, Gregory Cook, Ali Moghaddas, Brian Paul Skocypec, Joseph Francis Consiglio
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Patent number: 11499770Abstract: Shipping system for storing and/or transporting temperature-sensitive materials. In one embodiment, the system includes an outer box having four side walls, bottom closure flaps, and top closure flaps. A vacuum insulated panel (VIP) is detachably coupled to one of the top closure flaps and is removably covered by a cover. An insulation unit is removably positioned within the outer box, the insulation unit including a plurality of VIPs arranged to define a cavity bounded by a bottom wall and four side walls. A disposable liner is removably mounted on the insulation unit. The liner may be a thermoformed sheet and may cover the interior and top surfaces of the insulation unit. A plurality of temperature-control members and a product box may be removably positioned in the liner. Preferably, the liner is shaped so that the temperature-control members snugly fit around all sides of the product box.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2018Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: COLD CHAIN TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Anthony Rizzo, Amanda Lynn Longley, James Nilsen, TzeHo Lee, Richard Orsini, Fery Pranadi, Gregory Cook
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Publication number: 20220343270Abstract: Methods and systems for maintaining temperature-sensitive materials within a desired temperature range for a period of time. In one embodiment, the system includes an insulated base having a rectangular cavity bounded by a bottom wall and four side walls, the insulated base being positioned within an outer box. A sleeve is snugly but removably positioned in the cavity of the insulated base, the sleeve being generally rectangular but being offset by 45 degrees relative to the insulated base, whereby the sleeve and the insulated base jointly form four discrete generally triangular cavities. Pelletized dry ice may be disposed within each of the cavities. A guide having one end positioned over the sleeve and another end mating with the insulated base may be used to prevent the sleeve from rotating relative to the insulated base. Additional pelletized dry ice may be positioned in a tray mounted on top of the guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Henry Melchor, James Nilsen, Benny Ledford
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Publication number: 20220325938Abstract: A method and system for transporting and/or storing temperature-sensitive materials. In one embodiment, the system may be a hybrid system that includes an active temperature-control system and a passive temperature-control system. The active temperature-control system may be, for example, a portable refrigerator that includes an internal chamber for maintaining contents within a desired temperature range. The passive temperature-control system, which includes at least one phase-change material (PCM) member and space for receiving one or more temperature-sensitive materials, may be removably positioned entirely within the internal chamber of the active temperature-control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: James Nilsen, Amanda L. Longley
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Publication number: 20220267081Abstract: Method and system for storing and/or transporting temperature-sensitive materials. In one embodiment, the system is designed for use as a dry ice shipper and includes an outer box, a vacuum insulated panel (VIP) base assembly, a VIP lid assembly, and a gas flow director. The VIP base assembly is positioned within the outer box and includes five VIPs arranged to form a container having a bottom, four sides, and an open top. The VIP lid assembly, which may be coupled to a top closure flap of the outer box, includes a VIP dimensioned to close the open top of the VIP base assembly. The gas flow director, which may comprise a bag having an opening at its top end, may be positioned within the outer box and may be used to receive the VIP base assembly. The gas flow director inhibits convective gas flow that promotes excessive dry ice sublimation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Heather M. Conway, Raymond A. McCarthy, Geoffrey Kaiser, James Nilsen, Henry Melchor, Dawn E. Smith
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Patent number: 11340005Abstract: A method and system for transporting and/or storing temperature-sensitive materials. In one embodiment, the system may be a hybrid system that includes an active temperature-control system and a passive temperature-control system. The active temperature-control system may be, for example, a portable refrigerator that includes an internal chamber for maintaining contents within a desired temperature range. The passive temperature-control system, which includes at least one phase-change material (PCM) member and space for receiving one or more temperature-sensitive materials, may be removably positioned entirely within the internal chamber of the active temperature-control system.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: COLD CHAIN TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: James Nilsen, Amanda L. Longley
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Publication number: 20190210790Abstract: Shipping system for storing and/or transporting temperature-sensitive materials. In one embodiment, the system includes an outer box having four side walls, bottom closure flaps, and top closure flaps. A vacuum insulated panel (VIP) is detachably coupled to one of the top closure flaps and is removably covered by a cover. An insulation unit is removably positioned within the outer box, the insulation unit including a plurality of VIPs arranged to define a cavity bounded by a bottom wall and four side walls. A disposable liner is removably mounted on the insulation unit. The liner may be a thermoformed sheet and may cover the interior and top surfaces of the insulation unit. A plurality of temperature-control members and a product box may be removably positioned in the liner. Preferably, the liner is shaped so that the temperature-control members snugly fit around all sides of the product box.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Anthony Rizzo, Amanda Lynn Longley, James Nilsen, TzeHo Lee, Richard Orsini, Fery Pranadi, Gregory Cook, Ali Moghaddas, Brian Paul Skocypec, Joseph Francis Consiglio
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Publication number: 20180328644Abstract: Shipping system for storing and/or transporting temperature-sensitive materials. In one embodiment, the system includes an outer box having four side walls, bottom closure flaps, and top closure flaps. A vacuum insulated panel (VIP) is detachably coupled to one of the top closure flaps and is removably covered by a cover. An insulation unit is removably positioned within the outer box, the insulation unit including a plurality of VIPs arranged to define a cavity bounded by a bottom wall and four side walls. A disposable liner is removably mounted on the insulation unit. The liner may be a thermoformed sheet and may cover the interior and top surfaces of the insulation unit. A plurality of temperature-control members and a product box may be removably positioned in the liner. Preferably, the liner is shaped so that the temperature-control members snugly fit around all sides of the product box.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Anthony Rizzo, Amanda Lynn Longley, James Nilsen, TzeHo Lee, Richard Orsini, Fery Pranadi, Gregory Cook
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Publication number: 20180100682Abstract: A method and system for transporting and/or storing temperature-sensitive materials. In one embodiment, the system may be a hybrid system that includes an active temperature-control system and a passive temperature-control system. The active temperature-control system may be, for example, a portable refrigerator that includes an internal chamber for maintaining contents within a desired temperature range. The passive temperature-control system, which includes at least one phase-change material (PCM) member and space for receiving one or more temperature-sensitive materials, may be removably positioned entirely within the internal chamber of the active temperature-control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: James Nilsen, Amanda L. Longley
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Patent number: 9045278Abstract: Insulated shipping container and method of making the same. In a preferred embodiment, the insulated shipping container includes an outer box, an insulated insert, an insulated cover, a payload container and a plurality of coolant members. The insulated insert is snugly, but removably, disposed within the outer box and is shaped to include a plurality of sides and a top. The top includes a raised peripheral edge and a recessed shelf. A large rectangular prismatic cavity surrounded by a plurality of smaller cavities extends downwardly from the recessed shelf. The large cavity of the insulated insert is adapted to receive a payload container. Each of the smaller cavities of the insulated insert has a “top hat” shape when viewed from above that includes a crown portion and a brim portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Cold Chain Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Neritan Mustafa, Mark Banks, James Nilsen, Lawrence A. Gordon
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Publication number: 20130055750Abstract: Insulated shipping container and method of making the same. In a preferred embodiment, the insulated shipping container includes an outer box, an insulated insert, an insulated cover, a payload container and a plurality of coolant members. The insulated insert is snugly, but removably, disposed within the outer box and is shaped to include a plurality of sides and a top. The top includes a raised peripheral edge and a recessed shelf. A large rectangular prismatic cavity surrounded by a plurality of smaller cavities extends downwardly from the recessed shelf. The large cavity of the insulated insert is adapted to receive a payload container. Each of the smaller cavities of the insulated insert has a “top hat” shape when viewed from above that includes a crown portion and a brim portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: COLD CHAIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Neritan Mustafa, Mark Banks, James Nilsen, Lawrence A. Gordon
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Patent number: 8250882Abstract: Insulated shipping container and method of making the same. In a preferred embodiment, the insulated shipping container comprises an outer box, an insulated insert, an insulated cover, a payload container and a plurality of coolant members. The outer box comprises a rectangular prismatic cavity bounded by a plurality of rectangular side walls, a closed bottom end, and top closure flaps. The insulated insert is snugly, but removably, disposed within the outer box and is shaped to define a bottom, four sides and a top. The top includes a raised peripheral edge and a recessed shelf. A large rectangular prismatic cavity surrounded by a plurality of smaller cavities extends downwardly from the recessed shelf. The large cavity of the insulated insert is adapted to receive a payload container, together with a pair of coolant saddle bags adapted to surround the payload container.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Cold Chain Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Neritan Mustafa, Mark Banks, James Nilsen, Lawrence A. Gordon
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Publication number: 20090078699Abstract: Insulated shipping container and method of making the same. In a preferred embodiment, the insulated shipping container comprises an outer box, an insulated insert, an insulated cover, a payload container and a plurality of coolant members. The outer box comprises a rectangular prismatic cavity bounded by a plurality of rectangular side walls, a closed bottom end, and top closure flaps. The insulated insert is snugly, but removably, disposed within the outer box and is shaped to define a bottom, four sides and a top. The top includes a raised peripheral edge and a recessed shelf. A large rectangular prismatic cavity surrounded by a plurality of smaller cavities extends downwardly from the recessed shelf. The large cavity of the insulated insert is adapted to receive a payload container, together with a pair of coolant saddle bags adapted to surround the payload container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Neritan Mustafa, Mark Banks, James Nilsen, Lawrence A. Gordon
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Patent number: 6126960Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions having enhanced organoleptic characteristics of fattiness, creaminess, soothing, satisfaction, and full mouthfeel, and comprises acylglycerol compounds having substituents R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 attached at the positions of the OH.sup.- groups of a glycerol backbone. The substituents R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from conjugated polyunsaturated fatty acids having from 16 carbon atoms to 22 carbon atoms and R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of R.sub.1, OH, PO.sub.3 HR.sub.4, and C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 carboxylic acids, wherein R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of OH, choline, inositol, serine, and ethanolamine. The oral compositions of the present invention being substantially free of free conjugated polyunsaturated fatty acids.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1999Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stephen James Nilsen, Gary Lyle Walden
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Patent number: 5980869Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral formulation contained in physically separated compartments of a suitable dispenser, comprising a first oral composition comprising from about 0.5% to about 50% of an alkali metal bicarbonate salt and from about 50% to about 99.5% of one or more aqueous carriers; and a second oral composition comprising a safe and effective amount of a plant species of the Ericaceae family or its extract and from about 40% to about 99.9% of one or more aqueous carriers.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1997Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lowell Alan Sanker, Stephen James Nilsen
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Patent number: 5885594Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions having enhanced organoleptic characteristics of fattiness, creaminess, soothing, satisfaction, and full mouthfeel, and comprises acylglycerol compounds having substituents R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 attached at the positions of the OH.sup.31 groups of a glycerol backbone. The substituents R.sup.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from conjugated polyunsaturated fatty acids having from 16 carbon atoms to 22 carbon atoms and R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of R.sub.1, OH, PO.sub.3 HR.sub.4, and C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 carboxylic acids, wherein R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of OH, choline, inositol, serine, and ethanolamine. The oral compositions of the present invention being substantially free of free conjugated polyunsaturated fatty acids.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1997Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stephen James Nilsen, Gary Lyle Walden