Patents by Inventor Mark Banister
Mark Banister 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: 20240025769Abstract: A woven fabric formed of fabric fibers or threads coated with a hydrogel, wherein said hydrogel is not crosslinked or is partially crosslinked to the fabric fibers or thread, wherein the hydrogel has a number of excess reactive molecules that are available for a reaction with one or more molecules solvated in an aqueous solution, and wherein the reactive molecules of the hydrogel can reversibly bond with the molecules solvated in an aqueous solution, such that the reactive molecules of the hydrogel attract the molecules solvated in aqueous solution when the hydrogel coated fabric substrate is exposed to an aqueous solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventor: MARK BANISTER
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Patent number: 11771017Abstract: A woven fabric formed of fabric fibers or threads coated with a hydrogel, wherein said hydrogel is not crosslinked or is partially crosslinked to the fabric fibers or thread, wherein the hydrogel has a number of excess reactive molecules that are available for a reaction with one or more molecules solvated in an aqueous solution, and wherein the reactive molecules of the hydrogel can reversibly bond with the molecules solvated in an aqueous solution, such that the reactive molecules of the hydrogel attract the molecules solvated in aqueous solution when the hydrogel coated fabric substrate is exposed to an aqueous solution.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Inventor: Mark Banister
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Publication number: 20230080426Abstract: A wearable fluid metering device for delivering medication subcutaneously, intramuscularly or intravenously to a patient, includes a polymer actuator pump. The polymer actuator pump is flexible so it will conform to shape and yet can be used to rapidly displace a volume within a confined area. The actuator is much faster than prior art polymer actuator designs and can be actuated in multiple ways including introduction and hydration of the polymer matrix by a solution or the actuator can be actuated via pH change while it is in solution. The pH change can be made via electrical current such as that used in electro chemistry or the pH change can be made via a chemical change introduced to the actuator hydrating solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventor: MARK BANISTER
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Publication number: 20190153150Abstract: Described is a super elastic epoxy hydrogel that is easy to manufacture and can be engineered for various performance enhancements of the polymer. Also described are methods of enhancing the performance of this hydrogel and other hydrogels. Various polymer hydrogel composites, structures and their uses are included.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Mark Banister, Dominic McGrath
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Patent number: 10208158Abstract: Described is a super elastic epoxy hydrogel that is easy to manufacture and can be engineered for various performance enhancements of the polymer. Also described are methods of enhancing the performance of this hydrogel and other hydrogels. Various polymer hydrogel composites, structures, and their uses are included, such as the actuator element comprising the hydrogel of the invention depicted in FIG. 2.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignees: MEDIPACS, INC., THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAInventors: Mark Banister, Dominic McGrath
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Publication number: 20190037783Abstract: A woven fabric formed of fabric fibers or threads coated with a hydrogel, wherein said hydrogel is not crosslinked or is partially crosslinked to the fabric fibers or thread, wherein the hydrogel has a number of excess reactive molecules that are available for a reaction with one or more molecules solvated in an aqueous solution, and wherein the reactive molecules of the hydrogel can reversibly bond with the molecules solvated in an aqueous solution, such that the reactive molecules of the hydrogel attract the molecules solvated in aqueous solution when the hydrogel coated fabric substrate is exposed to an aqueous solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventor: MARK BANISTER
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Patent number: 10000605Abstract: A three-dimensional smart polymer matrix is formed by a first epoxy chemical reaction linking a linear polymer chain and a branched polymer chain, wherein the polymer chains are flexible and one or more reactive molecule species remain unreacted, at a predetermined mathematical ratio of reacted to un-reacted molecules and molecule species, and the un-reacted molecular species are available for further chemical reaction, protonation or deprotonation after the first chemical reaction. The resulting smart polymer matrix is hydrophilic and non-soluble to a solvent or electrolyte.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignees: MEDIPACS, INC., THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAInventors: Mark Banister, Yordan Geronov, Dominic McGrath
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Patent number: 9995295Abstract: A device for metering fluids comprising a fluid chamber with one inlet or outlet port, at least one sidewall and a movable separator that is in contact with and separates the fluid in the chamber from the other components of the device, a porous actuator housing and wicking material, a flexible polymer actuator material in contact with the porous actuator housing and the moveable separator, an actuator hydrating solution reservoir with at least one sidewall, an inlet port, and in fluid contact with porous actuator housing, a fluid gate located at some point between actuator hydrating solution reservoir and the polymer actuator, effectively keeping actuator dry, and an external shell to hold all components so that the polymer actuator can only move in a direction and apply pressure to the separator in contact with the fluid in the fluid chamber, thereby dispensing fluid from fluid chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2008Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: MEDIPACS, INC.Inventors: Mark Banister, Dale L. Fanter
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Publication number: 20170307282Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer device (2), the heat transfer device comprising a heat exchanger (10) driven by movement of a fluid, a heat transfer cavity (6) and a fan (12) for creating a circulating gas flow between the heat exchanger and the heat transfer cavity. The heat transfer device (2) includes: a housing having an opening (14) for allowing an object to be inserted into the heat transfer cavity (6); an outlet valve (52) for exhausting gas and/or liquid from the heat transfer cavity (6); and a controller arranged to operate the outlet valve (52). The heat transfer device (2) may, for example, take the form of a cooling device for rapidly cooling a drinking vessel such as a beer glass.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: 42 TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Simon Philip JELLEY, Stuart Mark BANISTER, Andrew David CHAPMAN
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Publication number: 20170069824Abstract: A polymer actuator component and a polymer actuator assembly, power supply and method of using the activation are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Mark Banister, Raymond Clark, Erich Coiner, Yordan M. Geronov, Mark D. McWilliams, Mark A. VanVeen
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Patent number: 9500186Abstract: A polymer actuator component and a polymer actuator assembly, power supply and method of using the activation are described.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: MEDIPACS, INC.Inventors: Mark Banister, Raymond Clark, Erich Coiner, Yordan M. Geronov, Mark D. McWilliams, Mark A. Van Veen
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Patent number: 9339964Abstract: A method of extruding products comprises varying the rate of flow of at least one material (12) through an extrusion aperture in a die (10). The method may be used to produce an extrudate body (16) whose cross-sectional area varies along its length or to produce an extrudate body comprising two or more different materials in which the proportions of the materials varies along its length. Apparatus (11) for carrying out the method comprises an extrusion die (10) defining an extrusion aperture and a material delivery system for delivering the material(s) to the die in a suitable condition for extrusion. A control system is operative to vary the rate of flow of the material. The control system may comprise a flow control mechanism (240) in a supply path for the first material upstream from the die (10). The flow control mechanism (240) may be operative to vary the volume of the supply path and may comprise a fluid actuated resiliently deformable flexible element.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Cadbury UK LimitedInventors: Roderick Andrew Haines, Stuart Mark Banister, Finbarr Charles Ronald Williamson, Simon Philip Jelley, Andrew Christopher Bufton, Gavin Bown
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Patent number: 9238102Abstract: A polymer actuator, power supply and method of using the activation are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: MEDIPACS, INC.Inventors: Mark Banister, William G. Bloom, Yordan M. Geronov, Mark D. McWilliams, David Swenson, Mark A. Van Veen
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Patent number: 9067349Abstract: A method of manufacturing products comprising an outer casing of a first material (12) and containing at least one chamber (18) filled with a second material (14) comprises extruding the first material through a die (10) to form an extrudate body (16) and delivering the second material through at least one fluid outlet (22) in the die to form the least one filled chamber. The extrusion process is varied periodically and momentarily to produce sections (30) of extrudate body having no filled chamber. In one embodiment, the flow of the second material (14) is periodically reduced to form the unfilled sections. The flow of the second material (14) may be reduced by increasing the volume of a supply path for the second material upstream from the die (10). Apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed. The method and apparatus are particularly adapted for producing food, and especially confectionery, products.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLCInventors: Roderick Andrew Haines, Stuart Mark Banister, Finbarr Charles Ronald Williamson, Simon Philip Jelley, Andrew Christopher Bufton, Gavin Bown
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Patent number: 9039389Abstract: A pump system containing no external parts or valves is provided. The pump system is characterized by a common type of actuating mechanism and incorporates reversibly expanding actuators, preferably electroactive actuators. Fluid is caused to move at a selected flow rate and direction by sequentially activating contiguous actuators located inside the pump. The pump may be used to pump a variety of fluids and may be used in various industrial, commercial, medical, aeronautical, or military applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: MEDIPACS, INC.Inventor: Mark Banister
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Publication number: 20150094448Abstract: A three-dimensional smart polymer matrix is formed by a first epoxy chemical reaction linking a linear polymer chain and a branched polymer chain, wherein the polymer chains are flexible and one or more reactive molecule species remain unreacted, at a predetermined mathematical ratio of reacted to un-reacted molecules and molecule species, and the un-reacted molecular species are available for further chemical reaction, protonation or deprotonation after the first chemical reaction. The resulting smart polymer matrix is hydrophilic and non-soluble to a solvent or electrolyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Mark Banister, Yordan Geronov, Dominic McGrath
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Publication number: 20140221913Abstract: A low profile and volumetrically efficient medication delivery device configured to be placed on the body of a patient during fluid delivery to the patient is provided. The device incorporates a low profile actuator assembly that causes fluid delivery by displacing a collapsible reservoir in response to receiving an electrical current or charge input from a programmable controller and a power supply. Additional components help prevent drug theft or abuse, measure actuator pressure, displacement and temperature in real time providing active feedback to the controller that is controlling the actuator. The device also has wireless communication capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Medipacs, Inc.Inventors: Mark Banister, Raymond Clark, Erich Coiner, Yordan M. Geronov, Mark D. McWilliams, Ralph Sias, Mark Van Veen, Gary Walters
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Publication number: 20140161628Abstract: A pump system containing no external parts or valves is provided. The pump system is characterized by a common type of actuating mechanism and incorporates reversibly expanding actuators, preferably electroactive actuators. Fluid is caused to move at a selected flow rate and direction by sequentially activating contiguous actuators located inside the pump. The pump may be used to pump a variety of fluids and may be used in various industrial, commercial, medical, aeronautical, or military applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Medipacs, Inc.Inventor: Mark Banister
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Publication number: 20140127746Abstract: Improved specimen containers, methods and materials for use in connection with excised tissues are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Xenia M. Kachur, Mark Banister
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Publication number: 20130216674Abstract: A method of manufacturing products comprising an outer casing of a first material (12) and containing at least one chamber (18) filled with a second material (14) comprises extruding the first material through a die (10) to form an extrudate body (16) and delivering the second material through at least one fluid outlet (22) in the die to form the least one filled chamber. The extrusion process is varied periodically and momentarily to produce sections (30) of extrudate body having no filled chamber. In one embodiment, the flow of the second material (14) is periodically reduced to form the unfilled sections. The flow of the second material (14) may be reduced by increasing the volume of a supply path for the second material upstream from the die (10). Apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed. The method and apparatus are particularly adapted for producing food, and especially confectionery, products.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventors: Roderick Andrew Haines, Stuart Mark Banister, Finbarr Charles Ronald Williamson, Simon Philip Jelley, Andrew Christopher Bufton, Gavin Bown