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).
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Publication number: 20240082109Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2021Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventor: Luke A. Westra
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Patent number: 11491066Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Typenex Medical, LLCInventors: John M. Fife, Karl G. Fife, Alexander Sullivan, Bradley A. Palmer, Luke A. Westra
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Publication number: 20220031932Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: John M. Fife, Karl G. Fife, Alexander Sullivan, Bradley A. Palmer, Luke A. Westra
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Publication number: 20190328026Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: IA Collaborative Ventures, LLC - Series KelvinInventors: Luke A. Westra, Daniel M. Kraemer, Patrick Thomas Jones, Sean J. Sanders, Luis Humberto Velazquez Rascon, Derek Ashley Smith
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Patent number: 9785120Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Simplify and Go, LLCInventors: Luke A. Westra, Dan Kraemer
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Publication number: 20160103427Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: Simplify and Go, LLCInventors: Luke A. Westra, Dan Kraemer
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Patent number: 9127481Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Typenex Medical, LLCInventors: Luke A. Westra, James C. Stango, Kyle A. Koning, Michael S. Rafferty, Wayne M. Hansen, Roy E. McDaniels
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Patent number: 8733002Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Typenex Medical, LLCInventors: Varsha G. Kalyankar, Scott D. Leece, Luke A. Westra, Andrew A. Aube
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Patent number: 8695256Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Typenex Medical, LLCInventors: Kelly M. Landsman, Varsha Kalyankar, Luke A. Westra
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Publication number: 20130305577Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventors: Kelly M. Landsman, Varsha Kalyankar, Luke A. Westra
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Patent number: 8490307Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 10, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Typenex Medical, LLCInventors: Kelly M. Landsman, Luke A. Westra
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Publication number: 20130168281Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventors: Luke A. Westra, James C. Stango, Kyle A. Koning, Michael S. Rafferty, Wayne M. Hansen, Roy E. McDaniels
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Publication number: 20120180351Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Varsha G. Kalyankar, Scott D. Leece, Luke A. Westra, Andrew A. Aube
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Publication number: 20120036753Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: TYPENEX MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Kelly M. Landsman, Luke A. Westra
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Patent number: D649900Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Typenex Medical, LLCInventors: Kelly M. Landsman, Luke A. Westra, Jessica M. Holmes
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Patent number: D825983Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: IA Collaborative Ventures, LLC—Series KelvinInventors: Daniel M. Kraemer, Luis Humberto Velazquez Rascon, Luke A. Westra, Derek Ashley Smith, Sean J. Sanders
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Patent number: D847557Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: IA Collaborative Ventures, LLC - Series KelvinInventors: Daniel M. Kraemer, Luis Humberto Velazquez Rascon, Luke A. Westra, Derek Ashley Smith, Sean J. Sanders