Patents by Inventor Joseph Whall

Joseph Whall 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).

  • Connector Apparatus and Method of Coupling Bioprocessing Equipment to a Media Source
    Publication number: 20060231137
    Abstract: A connector apparatus designed for use in a bioprocessing assembly, and a method for coupling a piece of bioprocessing equipment to a media source in a sterilized environment. The connector apparatus includes a coupler including an end and at least one outlet, and a connector valve connectable at a first end to a fluid source, the connector valve including a valve member, the valve member being partially disposed within the coupler. The connector apparatus further includes a flow passage being actuatable from a closed configuration to an open configuration when the coupler and the connector valve are engaged, as well as being actuatable from an open configuration to a closed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Applicant: Colder Products Company
    Inventor: Joseph Whall
  • Sterilized connector apparatus and method of coupling a bioprocessor to a media source
    Publication number: 20050084410
    Abstract: A disposable connector apparatus designed for one time use in a bioprocessing assembly, and a method for coupling a piece of bioprocessing equipment to a media source in a sterilized environment. The connector apparatus includes a telescoping valve formation with an actuation incorporating a one way lock mechanism that cannot be disconnected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Applicant: Colder Products Company
    Inventors: David Meyer, Joseph Whall
  • Connector apparatus and method of coupling bioprocessor equipment to a media source
    Publication number: 20050076964
    Abstract: A connector apparatus designed for use in a bioprocessing assembly, and a method for coupling a piece of bioprocessing equipment to a media source in a sterilized environment. The connector apparatus includes a coupler including an end and at least one outlet, and a connector valve connectable at a first end to a fluid source, the connector valve including a valve member, the valve member being partially disposed within the coupler. The connector apparatus further includes a flow passage being actuatable from a closed configuration to an open configuration when the coupler and the connector valve are engaged, as well as being actuatable from an open configuration to a closed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Applicant: Colder Products Company
    Inventor: Joseph Whall