Patents by Inventor James Vigna
James Vigna 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: 20230220933Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to a flow path comprising half clamps 1 having an interior surface surrounding a flexible tubing 3 connection with a barb adapter 3, when assembled may be placed within a clamshell reduce or prevent deformation of the flexible tubing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Olivier Flick, Robert Langlois, James Vigna, Christine Crequy, Thomas Coton
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Patent number: 10940307Abstract: Fluid transfer device and method that allows for sterile wet connections, allows the connection to be reversed, and allows the connection to be reconnected, while leaving the connectors sterile and reusable under pressure. In certain embodiments, the device includes a first member and a second member, the latter adapted to receive the former in locking engagement upon actuation of the device to create fluid communication between the two in a sterile manner. Each of the members include a door that when opened, allows the first member to be linearly displaced into the second member to allow fluid to be transferred. When fluid transfer is complete, the first member can be retracted from the second member, and the doors closed.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: James Vigna, Joseph Muldoon, John Cieciuch, Robert Langlois
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Publication number: 20200297990Abstract: Fluid transfer device and method that allows for sterile wet connections, allows the connection to be reversed, and allows the connection to be reconnected, while leaving the connectors sterile and reusable under pressure. In certain embodiments, the device includes a first member and a second member, the latter adapted to receive the former in locking engagement upon actuation of the device to create fluid communication between the two in a sterile manner. Each of the members include a door that when opened, allows the first member to be linearly displaced into the second member to allow fluid to be transferred. When fluid transfer is complete, the first member can be retracted from the second member, and the doors closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: James Vigna, Joseph Muldoon, John Cieciuch, Robert Langlois
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Patent number: 10675454Abstract: Fluid transfer device and method that allows for sterile wet connections, allows the connection to be reversed, and allows the connection to be reconnected, while leaving the connectors sterile and reusable under pressure. In certain embodiments, the device includes a first member and a second member, the latter adapted to receive the former in locking engagement upon actuation of the device to create fluid communication between the two in a sterile manner. Each of the members include a door that when opened, allows the first member to be linearly displaced into the second member to allow fluid to be transferred. When fluid transfer is complete, the first member can be retracted from the second member, and the doors closed.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: James Vigna, Joseph Muldoon, John Cieciuch, Robert Langlois
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Publication number: 20180133453Abstract: Fluid transfer device and method that allows for sterile wet connections, allows the connection to be reversed, and allows the connection to be reconnected, while leaving the connectors sterile and reusable under pressure. In certain embodiments, the device includes a first member and a second member, the latter adapted to receive the former in locking engagement upon actuation of the device to create fluid communication between the two in a sterile manner. Each of the members include a door that when opened, allows the first member to be linearly displaced into the second member to allow fluid to be transferred. When fluid transfer is complete, the first member can be retracted from the second member, and the doors closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: James Vigna, Joseph Muldoon, John Cieciuch, Robert Langlois
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Patent number: 9901729Abstract: Fluid transfer device and method that allows for sterile wet connections, allows the connection to be reversed, and allows the connection to be reconnected, while leaving the connectors sterile and reusable under pressure. In certain embodiments, the device includes a first member and a second member, the latter adapted to receive the former in locking engagement upon actuation of the device to create fluid communication between the two in a sterile manner. Each of the members include a door that when opened, allows the first member to be linearly displaced into the second member to allow fluid to be transferred. When fluid transfer is complete, the first member can be retracted from the second member, and the doors closed.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2014Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: James Vigna, Joseph Muldoon, John Cieciuch, Robert Langlois
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Publication number: 20160022979Abstract: Fluid transfer device and method that allows for sterile wet connections, allows the connection to be reversed, and allows the connection to be reconnected, while leaving the connectors sterile and reusable under pressure. In certain embodiments, the device includes a first member and a second member, the latter adapted to receive the former in locking engagement upon actuation of the device to create fluid communication between the two in a sterile manner. Each of the members include a door that when opened, allows the first member to be linearly displaced into the second member to allow fluid to be transferred. When fluid transfer is complete, the first member can be retracted from the second member, and the doors closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: James VIGNA, Joseph MULDOON, John CIECIUCH, Robert LANGLOIS
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Publication number: 20150210973Abstract: The present invention is a disposable, presterilized bioreactor formed of molded plastic, having a top and body attached to each other. One or more ports are formed in the top, side and bottom of the housing. The one or more ports that are below the liquid/air interface level may be used as sampling ports, access ports for probes or drains or supply ports for liquids or gases. The bioreactor provides a direct retrofit for the existing glass or steel assembly that utilizes the existing support structures and controls. The molded design overcomes issues of discontinuity, dead spots and the like due to its fixed dimensions that are built in by the molding process. Reproducible probe and other equipment locations are guaranteed through the use of the molded port features.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: James E. Kelly, Joseph William Muldoon, Stephen Proulx, James Vigna
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Patent number: 8999702Abstract: The present invention is a disposable bioreactor formed of molded plastic. The bioreactor is presterilized and has a top and body sealed to each other. One or more ports are formed in the top and side of the housing. Preferably at least one port is below the liquid/air level for the housing. The one or more ports that are below the liquid/air interface level may be used as sampling ports or access ports for probes or drains or supply ports for liquids or gases. The bioreactor provides a direct retrofit for the existing glass or steel assembly that utilizes the existing support structures and controls. The molded design overcomes issues of discontinuity, dead spots and the like due to its fixed dimensions that are built in by the molding process. Reproducible probe and other equipment location is also guaranteed through the use of the molded port features. The molded plastic allows for greater flexibility in material selection to reduce or eliminate lipid or cholesterol binding.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: James E. Kelly, Jr., Joseph William Muldoon, Stephen Proulx, James Vigna
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Patent number: 8485044Abstract: A device for determining a physical value of a liquid flowing in a pipe, without contact with said liquid, said device comprising: a sensor (3) for said physical value; a connector (2) to insert into said pipe and comprising: an internal passage (13) extending between two apertures (11, 12), a flexible membrane (6) for a pressure sensor, forming a wall of said internal passage (13); and means (27, 62) for fastening said sensor (3) onto said connector (2); characterized in that said sensor is a temperature sensor (3) fastened to said connector (2) with the sensitive part of said sensor (3) turned towards said membrane (6).Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: Cecile Delbos, Jean-Louis Weissenbach, James Vigna, Martin Morrissey, Rene Reinbigler
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Publication number: 20130003780Abstract: A device for determining a physical value of a liquid flowing in a pipe, without contact with said liquid, said device comprising: a sensor (3) for said physical value; a connector (2) to insert into said pipe and comprising: an internal passage (13) extending between two apertures (11, 12), a flexible membrane (6) for a pressure sensor, forming a wall of said internal passage (13); and means (27, 62) for fastening said sensor (3) onto said connector (2); characterized in that said sensor is a temperature sensor (3) fastened to said connector (2) with the sensitive part of said sensor (3) turned towards said membrane (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: EMD MILLIPORE CORPORATIONInventors: Cecile Delbos, Jean-Louis Weissenbach, James Vigna, Martin Morrissey, Rene Reinbigler
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Patent number: 8297128Abstract: A device for determining a physical value of a liquid flowing in a pipe, without contact with the liquid. The device includes: a sensor for the physical value; a connector to insert into the pipe and including: an internal passage extending between two apertures, a flexible membrane for a pressure sensor, forming a wall of the internal passage; and a fastening mechanism for fastening the sensor onto the connector. The sensor is a temperature sensor fastened to the connector with the sensitive part of the sensor turned towards the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: Cecile Delbos, Jean-Louis Weissenbach, James Vigna, Martin Morrissey, Rene Reinbigler
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Patent number: 8297661Abstract: A connector is provided for connecting a flexible conduit with a second conduit having a barbed outer surface. The connector accommodates the end of the flexible conduit and the end of the second conduit in a manner which prevents removal of the flexible conduit and the second conduit from the connector. Optionally, the connector has a ring that may be used to apply additional pressure and security to the outer surface of the flexible conduit. additionally, the connector may have a wireless enabled communication and optionally, memory device such as a RFID tag attached or affixed to it.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: Stephen P. Proulx, Joseph Cianciolo, Brian Pereira, James Vigna
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Publication number: 20110041619Abstract: A device for determining a physical value of a liquid flowing in a pipe, without contact with said liquid, said device comprising: a sensor (3) for said physical value; a connector (2) to insert into said pipe and comprising: an internal passage (13) extending between two apertures (11, 12), a flexible membrane (6) for a pressure sensor, forming a wall of said internal passage (13); and means (27, 62) for fastening said sensor (3) onto said connector (2); characterized in that said sensor is a temperature sensor (3) fastened to said connector (2) with the sensitive part of said sensor (3) turned towards said membrane (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: MILLIPORE CORPORATIONInventors: Cecile Delbos, Jean-Louis Weissenbach, James Vigna, Martin Morrissey, Rene Reinbigler
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Publication number: 20090311776Abstract: The present invention is a disposable bioreactor formed of molded plastic. The bioreactor is presterilized and has a top and body sealed to each other. One or more ports are formed in the top and side of the housing. Preferably at least one port is below the liquid/air level for the housing. The one or more ports that are below the liquid/air interface level may be used as sampling ports or access ports for probes or drains or supply ports for liquids or gases. The bioreactor provides a direct retrofit for the existing glass or steel assembly that utilizes the existing support structures and controls. The molded design overcomes issues of discontinuity, dead spots and the like due to its fixed dimensions that are built in by the molding process. Reproducible probe and other equipment location is also guaranteed through the use of the molded port features. The molded plastic allows for greater flexibility in material selection to reduce or eliminate lipid or cholesterol binding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: Millipore CorporationInventors: James E. Kelly, JR., Joseph William Muldoon, Stephen Proulx, James Vigna
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Patent number: D878626Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Merck Chemicals and Life Science ABInventors: John Cieciuch, Amy Wood, James Vigna, Charles Paradise, Kirsten Climer, Francois de Martrin-Donos
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Patent number: D878627Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Merck Chemicals and Life Science ABInventors: John Cieciuch, Amy Wood, James Vigna
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Patent number: D878628Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Merck Chemicals and Life Science ABInventors: John Cieciuch, Amy Wood, James Vigna
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Patent number: D889687Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Merck Chemicals and Life Science ABInventors: John Cieciuch, Amy Wood, James Vigna, Charles Paradise, Kirsten Climer, Francois de Martrin-Donos
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Patent number: D901037Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Merck Chemicals and Life Science ABInventors: John Cieciuch, Amy Wood, James Vigna, Charles Paradise, Kirsten Climer, Francois de Martrin-Donos