Patents by Inventor Jes Tougaard Gram
Jes Tougaard Gram 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: 20220250300Abstract: The present invention relates to extrusion molding machines and methods of producing extrusion molded parts and, more particularly, to extrusion molding machines that adjust operating parameters of the extrusion molding machine during an extrusion molding run to account for changes in material properties and pressures of the extrusion material and methods of accounting for changes in extrusion molding material properties during an extrusion molding run and/or compounding of materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventor: Jes Tougaard GRAM
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Patent number: 10350591Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Shenika E. Felix, Jamieson W. Crawford, Christopher A. Battles, Jes Tougaard Gram
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Publication number: 20180308374Abstract: A method for providing on-demand service information is provided. One or more processors determine, for a given topic and or category, illustrating in writing, by voice, video, picture, scan or other form of communication the requested information for each of a plurality of requesters for an on-demand service and assignment information for each of a plurality of service providers that can provide the on-demand service. A plurality of sub-topics is identified for the given assignment. Based, at least in part, on the topic information of the requesters and the service providers, one or more sub-topics are determined as being under-supplied by the plurality of service providers as compared to one or more other sub-topics. Information identifying the under-supplied sub-topics is provided to one or more service provider devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Jes Tougaard GRAM
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Publication number: 20180001529Abstract: Injection molding utilizing targeted heating of mold cavities when in a non-molding position, thereby facilitating enhancement of the appearance and strength of injection molding parts in a manner that does not significantly increase cycle times or energy consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Gene Michael Altonen, Chow-Chi Huang, Jes Tougaard Gram
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Publication number: 20170266662Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Shenika E. Felix, Jamieson W. Crawford, Christopher A. Battles, Jes Tougaard Gram
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Patent number: 9700886Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Shenika E. Felix, Jamieson W. Crawford, Christopher A. Battles, Jes Tougaard Gram
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Publication number: 20170001346Abstract: Injection molding at substantially constant pressure and utilizing “sequential coining” to produce molded parts substantially free of cosmetic and mechanical defects.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Herbert Kenneth HANSON, III, Chow-chi HUANG, Gene Michael ALTONEN, Brandon Michael BIRCHMEIER, Jes Tougaard GRAM
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Publication number: 20160367983Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Shenika E. Felix, Jamieson W. Crawford, Christopher A. Battles, Jes Tougaard Gram
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Patent number: 9452427Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Shenika E. Felix, Jamieson W. Crawford, Christopher A. Battles, Jes Tougaard Gram
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Publication number: 20150075001Abstract: A method for the production of a valve is provided comprising molding a valve body with a first mold, preloading the valve body with a second mold, molding a sealing portion in an open position onto the valve body, and releasing the preloaded valve body. The sealing portion enters a closed position when the preloaded valve body is released. When the valve is in use, the sealing portion opens when under a fluid pressure, and closes when the pressure is released.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Jes Tougaard GRAM
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Patent number: 8793874Abstract: A method for the production of a valve is provided comprising molding a valve body with a first mold, preloading the valve body with a second mold, molding a sealing portion in an open position onto the valve body, and releasing the preloaded valve body. The sealing portion enters a closed position when the preloaded valve body is released. When the valve is in use, the sealing portion opens when under a fluid pressure, and closes when the pressure is released.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2008Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Inventor: Jes Tougaard Gram
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Patent number: 8394342Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Shenika E. Felix, Jamieson W. Crawford, Christopher A. Battles, Jes Tougaard Gram
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Publication number: 20100155319Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Shenika E. Felix, Jamieson W. Crawford, Christopher A. Battles, Jes Tougaard Gram
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Patent number: 7608212Abstract: Procedure and molding tool for the molding of both one- or multi-component parts preferably of plastics, possibly with an integrated insertion of parts of another material as steel and copper, where the turnable middle section during the molding is supplied with material on at least one of the surfaces/areas, that in contrary to the normal procedures are not at a right angle to the closing direction between the stationary mold part and the movable mold part of the tool. This can e.g. be realized by molding a part or a piece of a part and/or by molding around a special part for the in-molding on at least one of these surfaces/areas of the turnable middle section. This molding and/or insertion can take place while the tool is closed and on several surfaces at the same time, which saves cycle time.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Inventor: Jes Tougaard Gram
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Patent number: 7585447Abstract: A process for molding a plastic object with at least one stationary part and at least one appendage connected to the stationary part via a hinge is provided. The process uses a molding tool having a turnable middle section to mold the object. The turnable middle section rotates, the appendage is moved from an open position to a closed position, and the object is ejected from the molding tool.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2002Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Inventor: Jes Tougaard Gram
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Patent number: 7524538Abstract: A procedure and a mechanism for the painting/lacquering and the subsequent hardening of the paint/lacquer layer on a molded object preferably of plastic. The processes are carried out in the same tool that performs the molding of the objects, which shall be painted/lacquered and hardened. This can be realized by the molding-tool, which can both be a one- and a multi-component tool, which is supplied with at least one turnable mold part, which through stepwise turning each of e.g. 90 degrees, leads the object through four stations, where the objects respectively are molded, painted/acquered, hardened and finally ejected from the turnable mold part.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2002Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Inventor: Jes Tougaard Gram
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Publication number: 20090090006Abstract: A method for the production of a valve is provided comprising molding a valve body with a first mold, preloading the valve body with a second mold, molding a sealing portion in an open position onto the valve body, and releasing the preloaded valve body. The sealing portion enters a closed position when the preloaded valve body is released. When the valve is in use, the sealing portion opens when under a fluid pressure, and closes when the pressure is released.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventor: Jes Tougaard Gram
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Patent number: 7497676Abstract: A procedure for sequential molding of an assembled object and a machine for the performance of the procedure are provided. A mold has a stationary front part, a movable back part and at least one turnable middle part. After the molding of the first part of an object, the middle part is turned at least once around an axis orthogonal to the moving direction between the front part and the back part, before the molding of the following part of the object takes place. Injection and cooling can take place in the front part and in the back at the same time. In an alternative embodiment, the middle part can be fitted with insulation to maintain a higher temperature between different regions of the mold assembly, making it possible to mold together considerably different materials such as a thermo plastic material and an elastomer, a silicone, or metal and plastic.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Inventor: Jes Tougaard Gram
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Patent number: 7452202Abstract: The invention concerns machinery for molding and assembling of at least two part objects and of plastics, e.g. two ball shells, which can be assembled to a hollow ball, as molding and assembly can take place in the same tool and continuously in the same work procedure. This can be realized by the two turnable middle parts and of the tool, respectively are supplied with the mold cavities and, where the assembling of the part objects and can take place, when the respective tool cavities meet during the rotation, at the same time as the closing of the mold. During the closing there can simultaneously be molded new part objects and in the opposite placed mold cavities and in the two turnable mold part and. If it is necessary in respect of the material or the design of the part objects, there can after the molding of the part objects be applied e.g. heat on the respective boundary surfaces, which shall shape the assembling. This can suitably be fit into the steps, which the turnable middle parts and run through.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Inventor: Jes Tougaard Gram
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Patent number: 7361011Abstract: The invention concerns an ejector system, where the ejectors or the stripper plates (10) in the turnable tool part(s) (8) are being activated in turn after each turning and opening/closing cycle in the machinery by means of a stationary placed mechanism (11). This can perform a forward and backwards movement, and is situated outside the turnable mold part(s), but in such a way that the stationary placed forward and backwards going mechanism (11) enables the shifting activations of the ejector mechanism (10) on the different sides of the turnable mold part(s) in turn. The stationary placed forward and backwards going mechanism (11) can perform its movements by hydraulic, pneumatic, electric or other influence of e.g. a piston. The turnable mold parts of the tool suitably turn around axis, which are parallel and at a right angle on the opening/closing movement of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2002Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Inventor: Jes Tougaard Gram