Patents by Inventor Luke A. Westra

Luke A. Westra 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).

  • Publication number: 20240082109
    Abstract: A sampling device is disclosed. The sampling device includes a cannula and a guide component coupled to the cannula. The cannula includes a top portion and a bottom portion. Moreover, the cannula includes an inner diameter. The bottom portion includes a distal end that is configured to pierce or puncture a cap of a bottle. The guide component includes a lateral portion and a vertical portion. The lateral portion extends radially out from the cannula and the vertical portion is coupled to an outer edge of the lateral portion. The vertical portion extends down from the lateral portion substantially parallel to the cannula and beyond the distal end of the bottom portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventor: Luke A. Westra
  • Patent number: 11491066
    Abstract: An apparatus may include a first layer that includes a plurality of inlets and a surface feature; a second layer, where the surface feature opposes the second layer; an outlet, and a pattern defined on at least one of the first layer and the second layer, where the pattern defines a suction path from each inlet of the plurality of inlets to the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Typenex Medical, LLC
    Inventors: John M. Fife, Karl G. Fife, Alexander Sullivan, Bradley A. Palmer, Luke A. Westra
  • Publication number: 20220031932
    Abstract: An apparatus may include a first layer that includes a plurality of inlets and a surface feature; a second layer, where the surface feature opposes the second layer; an outlet, and a pattern defined on at least one of the first layer and the second layer, where the pattern defines a suction path from each inlet of the plurality of inlets to the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: John M. Fife, Karl G. Fife, Alexander Sullivan, Bradley A. Palmer, Luke A. Westra
  • Publication number: 20190328026
    Abstract: A small batch roasting device including a base unit and a roasting chamber unit. The base unit includes a housing, a heating element, a fan, and a support surface. The housing defines an upper end, a lower end, and an isolation chamber open to the upper end. The heating element and the fan are within the housing, with the fan being positioned between the heating element and the lower end. The roasting chamber unit defines a roasting chamber, a leading region and a trailing region terminating at a trailing end. In an assembled state, a portion of the roasting chamber unit is disposed within the isolation chamber and the trailing portion is proximate the heating element. The roasting chamber unit is supported relative to the base unit by an interface with the support surface at a location longitudinally spaced from the trailing end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: IA Collaborative Ventures, LLC - Series Kelvin
    Inventors: Luke A. Westra, Daniel M. Kraemer, Patrick Thomas Jones, Sean J. Sanders, Luis Humberto Velazquez Rascon, Derek Ashley Smith
  • Patent number: 9785120
    Abstract: A world watch capable of automatically adjusting displayed information otherwise indicating time of day around the world upon occurrence of a daylight savings time event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Simplify and Go, LLC
    Inventors: Luke A. Westra, Dan Kraemer
  • Publication number: 20160103427
    Abstract: A world watch capable of automatically adjusting displayed information otherwise indicating time of day around the world upon occurrence of a daylight savings time event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Applicant: Simplify and Go, LLC
    Inventors: Luke A. Westra, Dan Kraemer
  • Patent number: 9127481
    Abstract: A mechanical barrier recipient verification system including a combination lock assembly having a housing carrying a combination lock mechanism. The housing forms an aperture. The lock mechanism selectively receives and captures a post inserted through the aperture. Further the lock mechanism is configured to provide combination unset and set states; unlocked and locked positions; and correctly and incorrectly entered code arrangements. Following insertion of the post into the aperture and with the lock mechanism in the locked position, the post is retained by the lock mechanism regardless of the correctly or incorrectly entered code arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Typenex Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Luke A. Westra, James C. Stango, Kyle A. Koning, Michael S. Rafferty, Wayne M. Hansen, Roy E. McDaniels
  • Patent number: 8733002
    Abstract: A recipient verification system including a band to be worn by a patient or other recipient that allows for placement of a hospital's own identification label, which is then protected from damage, an area for a permanent label, which can then be associated with the hospital label, a series of removable labels that remain with the patient, a test tube label, and a tail of labels to be removed from the band at the time of application to the patient to ensure a sufficient supply of labels. Each of the permanent label, the removable labels, the test tube label, and the tail are encoded with identical identification information. The band and label strip are separately formed from desired materials and then assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Typenex Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Varsha G. Kalyankar, Scott D. Leece, Luke A. Westra, Andrew A. Aube
  • Patent number: 8695256
    Abstract: A recipient verification system including a band having a base, a strap, and a closure device. The base defines a band identification portion for displaying a recipient identifier. The strap extends from the base, and the closure device is attached to the base opposite the strap. First and second slots are formed through the band. In a primary worn state, the strap is looped about a recipient's appendage and secured to the base via the closure device independent of the slots. In a replacement worn state, the base is severed from a majority of the strap and is secured to the recipient's appendage by a secondary band assembled through the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Typenex Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly M. Landsman, Varsha Kalyankar, Luke A. Westra
  • Publication number: 20130305577
    Abstract: A recipient verification system including a band having a base, a strap, and a closure device. The base defines a band identification portion for displaying a recipient identifier. The strap extends from the base, and the closure device is attached to the base opposite the strap. First and second slots are formed through the band. In a primary worn state, the strap is looped about a recipient's appendage and secured to the base via the closure device independent of the slots. In a replacement worn state, the base is severed from a majority of the strap and is secured to the recipient's appendage by a secondary band assembled through the slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Kelly M. Landsman, Varsha Kalyankar, Luke A. Westra
  • Patent number: 8490307
    Abstract: A recipient verification system including a band having a pocket coupled to a strap. The pocket includes a first layer opposite a second layer. Seals are formed between the second layer and opposing side edges of the first layer to form an interior region. An end seal is formed adjacent a trailing end of the first layer and a liner covered adhesive coating is provided along an inner face of one of the layers. In an open arrangement, the liner is disposed over the adhesive coating, and a leading end of the first layer is free of the second layer to define an opening to the interior. In a closed arrangement, the liner is removed. The system can further include a separated insert. In an assembly state, the insert is insertable into the interior pocket, and a positive identification state, the insert is permanently affixed to the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Typenex Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly M. Landsman, Luke A. Westra
  • Publication number: 20130168281
    Abstract: A mechanical barrier recipient verification system including a combination lock assembly having a housing carrying a combination lock mechanism. The housing forms an aperture. The lock mechanism selectively receives and captures a post inserted through the aperture. Further the lock mechanism is configured to provide combination unset and set states; unlocked and locked positions; and correctly and incorrectly entered code arrangements. Following insertion of the post into the aperture and with the lock mechanism in the locked position, the post is retained by the lock mechanism regardless of the correctly or incorrectly entered code arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Luke A. Westra, James C. Stango, Kyle A. Koning, Michael S. Rafferty, Wayne M. Hansen, Roy E. McDaniels
  • Publication number: 20120180351
    Abstract: A recipient verification system including a band to be worn by a patient or other recipient that allows for placement of a hospital's own identification label, which is then protected from damage, an area for a permanent label, which can then be associated with the hospital label, a series of removable labels that remain with the patient, a test tube label, and a tail of labels to be removed from the band at the time of application to the patient to ensure a sufficient supply of labels. Each of the permanent label, the removable labels, the test tube label, and the tail are encoded with identical identification information. The band and label strip are separately formed from desired materials and then assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Varsha G. Kalyankar, Scott D. Leece, Luke A. Westra, Andrew A. Aube
  • Publication number: 20120036753
    Abstract: A recipient verification system including a band having a pocket coupled to a strap. The pocket includes a first layer opposite a second layer. Seals are formed between the second layer and opposing side edges of the first layer to form an interior region. An end seal is formed adjacent a trailing end of the first layer and a liner covered adhesive coating is provided along an inner face of one of the layers. In an open arrangement, the liner is disposed over the adhesive coating, and a leading end of the first layer is free of the second layer to define an opening to the interior. In a closed arrangement, the liner is removed. The system can further include a separated insert. In an assembly state, the insert is insertable into the interior pocket, and a positive identification state, the insert is permanently affixed to the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: TYPENEX MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly M. Landsman, Luke A. Westra
  • Patent number: D649900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Typenex Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly M. Landsman, Luke A. Westra, Jessica M. Holmes
  • Patent number: D825983
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: IA Collaborative Ventures, LLC—Series Kelvin
    Inventors: Daniel M. Kraemer, Luis Humberto Velazquez Rascon, Luke A. Westra, Derek Ashley Smith, Sean J. Sanders
  • Patent number: D847557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: IA Collaborative Ventures, LLC - Series Kelvin
    Inventors: Daniel M. Kraemer, Luis Humberto Velazquez Rascon, Luke A. Westra, Derek Ashley Smith, Sean J. Sanders