Patents by Inventor John Schmitz
John Schmitz 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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Patent number: 10688209Abstract: A system includes a radiation containment chamber, an isolator connected to the radiation containment chamber, a rotating transfer door positioned between the radiation containment chamber and the isolator, and an antimicrobial vapor generator connected to the isolator. The rotating transfer door includes a cavity for receiving a radionuclide generator column assembly, and is rotatable between a first position, in which the cavity is open to the radiation containment chamber, and a second position, in which the cavity is open to the isolator. The transfer door is adapted to rotate while antimicrobial vapor is introduced into the isolator by the antimicrobial vapor generator.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Curium US LLCInventors: John Schmitz, Michael J. D'Hooge, Andrew M. Schadt, Gregory Bengard, Sumit Verma, Kevin B. Graves, Bryan S. Petrofsky
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Patent number: 10497485Abstract: Systems and methods for formulating a radioactive liquid using a disposable container are described. The disposable container includes a flexible sidewall defining an interior space for containing the radioactive liquid during formulation. The flexible sidewall is constructed of sterile, pyrogen-free material to prevent contamination of the radioactive liquid. The flexible sidewall includes a first portion and a second portion. The disposable container also includes an access port and a dispense port. The access port is defined by the first portion of the flexible sidewall to provide access to the interior space. The dispense port is defined by the second portion of the flexible sidewall for the radioactive liquid within the interior space to be dispensed through.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Curium US LLCInventors: Kevin B. Graves, Bryan S. Petrofsky, Sumit Verma, John Schmitz, Greg Bushman, Jesse Gurley, IV, Paul Hibbeln
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Patent number: 10406252Abstract: A system for manufacturing radionuclide generators including an enclosure defining a radioactive environment, at least one autoclave sterilizer within the enclosure, and at least two loading and unloading elevators. The enclosure includes radiation shielding to prevent radiation within the radioactive environment from moving to an exterior of the enclosure. Each autoclave sterilizer includes a plurality of sterilization stations arranged vertically and at least two autoclave rails. One loading and unloading elevator is configured to load a cart into the autoclave sterilizer and one loading and unloading elevator is configured to unload the cart from the autoclave sterilizer. Each loading and unloading elevator includes at least two cart rails configured to support the cart and a plurality of loading elevator rails coupled to the cart rails. The loading elevator rails are configured to adjust the height of the cart rails.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Curium US LLCInventors: Kevin B. Graves, Bryan S. Petrofsky, Sumit Verma, John Schmitz, Michael J. D'Hooge
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Patent number: 10078772Abstract: A system for manufacturing radionuclide generators includes an enclosure defining a radioactive environment. The enclosure includes radiation shielding to prevent radiation within the radioactive environment from moving to an exterior of the enclosure. The system also includes a barcode positioned on an object within the enclosure and a scanning system for scanning the barcode. The scanning system includes a camera on the exterior of the enclosure, a mirror, and a conduit extending through a wall of the enclosure for light to travel between the camera and the mirror.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Mallinckrodkt Nuclear Medicine LLCInventors: Bryan S. Petrofsky, Kevin B. Graves, Sumit Verma, Michael J. D'Hooge, John Schmitz
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Publication number: 20180209921Abstract: A system for assaying an eluate includes a radiation detection device, a fluid handling system, and a connection interface. The radiation detection device includes a collection reservoir, and is adapted to measure a radioactive content of a sample within the collection reservoir. The fluid handling system includes a fluid supply line, a suction line, and a fluid discharge line, each connected to the collection reservoir. The connection interface connects a radionuclide generator to the collection reservoir via the fluid handling system. The fluid handling system is configured to generate a negative pressure within the collection reservoir via the suction line such that an eluate from the radionuclide generator is supplied to the collection reservoir via the fluid supply line.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Bryan S. Petrofsky, Kevin B. Graves, Sumit Verma, John Schmitz, Michael J. D'Hooge
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Publication number: 20180200395Abstract: A system for manufacturing radionuclide generators including an enclosure defining a radioactive environment, at least one autoclave sterilizer within the enclosure, and at least two loading and unloading elevators. The enclosure includes radiation shielding to prevent radiation within the radioactive environment from moving to an exterior of the enclosure. Each autoclave sterilizer includes a plurality of sterilization stations arranged vertically and at least two autoclave rails. One loading and unloading elevator is configured to load a cart into the autoclave sterilizer and one loading and unloading elevator is configured to unload the cart from the autoclave sterilizer. Each loading and unloading elevator includes at least two cart rails configured to support the cart and a plurality of loading elevator rails coupled to the cart rails. The loading elevator rails are configured to adjust the height of the cart rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Kevin B. Graves, Bryan S. Petrofsky, Sumit Verma, John Schmitz, Michael J. D'Hooge
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Publication number: 20180158563Abstract: Systems and methods for formulating a radioactive liquid using a disposable container are described. The disposable container includes a flexible sidewall defining an interior space for containing the radioactive liquid during formulation. The flexible sidewall is constructed of sterile, pyrogen-free material to prevent contamination of the radioactive liquid. The flexible sidewall includes a first portion and a second portion. The disposable container also includes an access port and a dispense port. The access port is defined by the first portion of the flexible sidewall to provide access to the interior space. The dispense port is defined by the second portion of the flexible sidewall for the radioactive liquid within the interior space to be dispensed through.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2016Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Kevin B. Graves, Bryan S. Petrofsky, Sumit Verma, John Schmitz, Greg Bushman, Jesse Gurley, IV, Paul Hibbeln
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Publication number: 20180018490Abstract: A system for manufacturing radionuclide generators includes an enclosure defining a radioactive environment. The enclosure includes radiation shielding to prevent radiation within the radioactive environment from moving to an exterior of the enclosure. The system also includes a barcode positioned on an object within the enclosure and a scanning system for scanning the barcode. The scanning system includes a camera on the exterior of the enclosure, a mirror, and a conduit extending through a wall of the enclosure for light to travel between the camera and the mirror.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Bryan S. Petrofsky, Kevin B. Graves, Sumit Verma, Michael J. D'Hooge, John Schmitz
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Patent number: 9841265Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided to measure a gap between a first and second roll. Moreover, a method and an apparatus are provided to correct the gap to a target distance with a closed loop system. Also, a method and an apparatus are implemented to detect the wear for each roll by using a non-contacting measuring device.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2014Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Curtis Hunter VanValkenburgh, Jeremy Georges Bertin, Robert George Cox, Jr., Christopher Robert Lyman, Kevin John Schmitz, Jon Richard Rossiter
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Publication number: 20170319728Abstract: A system includes a radiation containment chamber, an isolator connected to the radiation containment chamber, a rotating transfer door positioned between the radiation containment chamber and the isolator, and an antimicrobial vapor generator connected to the isolator. The rotating transfer door includes a cavity for receiving a radionuclide generator column assembly, and is rotatable between a first position, in which the cavity is open to the radiation containment chamber, and a second position, in which the cavity is open to the isolator. The transfer door is adapted to rotate while antimicrobial vapor is introduced into the isolator by the antimicrobial vapor generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: John Schmitz, Michael J. D'Hooge, Andrew M. Schadt, Gregory Bengard, Sumit Verma, Kevin B. Graves, Bryan S. Petrofsky
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Patent number: 9717660Abstract: A fluoride-releasing dental composition includes a polymeric compound selected from (meth)acrylate polymers, (meth)acrylate copolymers, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers, and mixtures and combinations thereof; and a cariostatically effective amount of a fluoride compound. A dental appliance made from the fluoride-releasing dental composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Katherine L. Lorentz, Nathaniel M. Phillips, Samuel John Schmitz, James M. Sieracki
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Publication number: 20150300800Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided to measure a gap between a first and second roll. Moreover, a method and an apparatus are provided to correct the gap to a target distance with a closed loop system. Also, a method and an apparatus are implemented to detect the wear for each roll by using a non-contacting measuring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYInventors: Curtis Hunter VanVALKENBURGH, Jeremy Georges BERTIN, Robert George COX, JR., Christopher Robert LYMAN, Kevin John SCHMITZ, Jon Richard ROSSITER
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Publication number: 20150245983Abstract: A fluoride-releasing dental composition includes a polymeric compound selected from (meth)acrylate polymers, (meth)acrylate copolymers, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers, and mixtures and combinations thereof; and a cariostatically effective amount of a fluoride compound. A dental appliance made from the fluoride-releasing dental composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Katherine L. Lorentz, Nathaniel M. Phillips, Samuel John Schmitz, James M. Sieracki
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Publication number: 20140080564Abstract: The present system incorporates mobile computing devices to play games, such as electronic pull-tabs, in a plurality of venues, each having a local wireless network. Each network communicates with a central system that generates decks of game outcomes and associated awards. All wagers and awards for each game are tracked on the central system, which also provides each game award and associated outcome from a deck stored on the central system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Patent Investment & Licensing CompanyInventors: John F. Acres, Warren White, Mark Dailey, Dale Hermanson, Tony Morelli, Alex White, Cyrus Luciano, John Schmitz, Andrew King
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Patent number: 8134373Abstract: The system contains a circuit apparatus and method for monitoring the status of components within a digital system, the apparatus having a digital device. A power-line is supplied to the digital device. A second signal is rendered from the power-line. At least one mask pulse is generated from a third signal. An extraction device is situated to extract a component of the power-line. A filtering device is situated to receive the extracted component. An extracted signal is output by the filtering device, wherein the extracted signal is a correlated result having characteristics corresponding to the status of components in a digital system.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Ridgetop Group, LLC.Inventors: John H. Pattison, John Schmitz
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Publication number: 20060133116Abstract: A power converter is disclosed. According to various embodiments, the power converter includes a transformer, a bridge input circuit, a self-driven synchronous rectifier circuit, a gate drive circuit, and a gate drive shutdown circuit. The transformer includes a primary winding connected to the bridge input circuit, a first secondary winding, and a second secondary winding. The self-driven synchronous rectifier circuit is connected to the first secondary winding and includes a first synchronous rectifier for rectifying a voltage across the first secondary winding. The first synchronous rectifier includes a control terminal responsive to a voltage across the second secondary winding. The gate drive circuit includes a first diode connected to the control terminal of the first synchronous rectifier for introducing a dc level shift thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2004Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: Todd Schaible, John Schmitz
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Patent number: 5882462Abstract: A method for making a corrugated fiber reinforced preform for a corrugated channel is disclosed which involves the sequential application of fiber plies to a shaping tool, each of the plies individually formed to the contours of the shaping tool, using a corrugating tools, restraining means used to maintain the plies in conformance with the tool. The plies are then subjected to debulking and heated to stabilize the fiber plies in their shaped condition, with additional plies applied thereover using the same steps of application, forming, restraining and stabilizing to produce a thick debulked fiber preform which avoids wrinkling of the fibers at the radius between the web and side portions of the corrugated channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1996Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignees: Dow-United Technologies Composite Products, Boeing Defense and Space GroupInventors: Peter Gregory Donecker, Lawrence Nicholas Varholak, Jr., Mark John Schmitz, Harold Marion Goodridge, Jeffrey A. Lauder, Kirk Douglas Skaggs