Patents by Inventor Mason McCarty
Mason McCarty 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: 10184099Abstract: Some embodiments include a system having a support structure configured to mechanically support a first bioreactor. The support structure can have a first frame and a second frame together being configured to mechanically support the first bioreactor in interposition between the first frame and the second frame. The first frame can maintain a first set point temperature of the first bioreactor through an exchange of thermal energy between the first frame and the first bioreactor when the first bioreactor is vitally supporting one or more first microorganisms and when the support structure is mechanically supporting the first bioreactor. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Heliae Development LLCInventors: Richard Mazur, Luke Cizek, Mason Oelschlager, Mason McCarty, Minh Duc Tram, Justin Hayden, Candyce Bair
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Patent number: 10184105Abstract: Some embodiments include a method. The method includes: providing a support structure; and providing a bioreactor operable to vitally support one or more microorganisms. The bioreactor includes a bioreactor cavity configured to contain the one or more microorganisms and a fluidic support medium and one or more bioreactor walls at least partially enclosing the bioreactor cavity. The bioreactor wall(s) have at least one bioreactor wall material that is flexible. The support structure is operable to mechanically support the bioreactor. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Heliae Development LLCInventors: Richard Mazur, Luke Cizek, Mason Oelschlager, Minh Duc Tram, Mason McCarty, Candyce Bair
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Patent number: 10125346Abstract: Some embodiments include a method. The method can include: conducting a first sterilization of an assembled bioreactor; after conducting the first sterilization of the assembled bioreactor, vitally supporting one or more first microorganisms with the assembled bioreactor; after vitally supporting the one or more first microorganisms with the assembled bioreactor, removing the one or more first microorganisms from the assembled bioreactor; after removing the one or more first microorganisms from the assembled bioreactor, gathering up the assembled bioreactor; after gathering up the assembled bioreactor, conducting a second sterilization of the assembled bioreactor; and after conducting the second sterilization of the assembled bioreactor, vitally supporting one or more second microorganisms with the assembled bioreactor. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Heliae Development LLCInventors: Luke Cizek, Mason Oelschlager, Justin Hayden, Mason McCarty
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Patent number: 10059918Abstract: Some embodiments include a method. The method can include: inoculating a bioreactor with one or more first microorganisms and a first fluidic support medium, the bioreactor having one or more bioreactor walls at least partially enclosing a bioreactor cavity, being configured to be at least one of folded up or rolled up, and being sterile when the bioreactor is inoculated with the one or more first microorganisms, the one or more bioreactor walls having at least one bioreactor wall material, and the at least one bioreactor wall material being flexible and at least partially transparent; and vitally supporting the one or more first microorganisms with the bioreactor, a supply of light, and a supply of organic carbon. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Heliae Development LLCInventors: Luke Cizek, Mason Oelschlager, Justin Hayden, Miguel Olaizola, Mason McCarty, Richard Mazur
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Patent number: 10047337Abstract: Some embodiments include a method of culturing one or more microalgae. The method can include: inoculating a bioreactor with the one or more microalgae and a fluidic support medium, the bioreactor having one or more bioreactor walls at least partially enclosing a bioreactor cavity, being configured to be at least one of folded up or rolled up, and being sterile when the bioreactor is inoculated with the one or more microalgae, the one or more bioreactor walls comprising at least one bioreactor wall material, and the at least one bioreactor wall material being flexible and at least partially transparent; and vitally supporting the one or more microalgae. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Heliae Development LLCInventors: Luke Cizek, Miquel Olaizola, Mason McCarty, Mason Oelschlager
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Publication number: 20160289630Abstract: Some embodiments include a method. The method can include: conducting a first sterilization of an assembled bioreactor; after conducting the first sterilization of the assembled bioreactor, vitally supporting one or more first microorganisms with the assembled bioreactor; after vitally supporting the one or more first microorganisms with the assembled bioreactor, removing the one or more first microorganisms from the assembled bioreactor; after removing the one or more first microorganisms from the assembled bioreactor, gathering up the assembled bioreactor; after gathering up the assembled bioreactor, conducting a second sterilization of the assembled bioreactor; and after conducting the second sterilization of the assembled bioreactor, vitally supporting one or more second microorganisms with the assembled bioreactor. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Heliae Development, LLCInventors: Luke Cizek, Mason Oelschlager, Justin Hayden, Mason McCarty
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Publication number: 20160289628Abstract: Some embodiments include a method of culturing one or more microalgae. The method can include: inoculating a bioreactor with the one or more microalgae and a fluidic support medium, the bioreactor having one or more bioreactor walls at least partially enclosing a bioreactor cavity, being configured to be at least one of folded up or rolled up, and being sterile when the bioreactor is inoculated with the one or more microalgae, the one or more bioreactor walls comprising at least one bioreactor wall material, and the at least one bioreactor wall material being flexible and at least partially transparent; and vitally supporting the one or more microalgae. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Heliae Development, LLCInventors: Luke Cizek, Miquel Olaizola, Mason McCarty, Mason Oelschlager
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Publication number: 20160289620Abstract: Some embodiments include a system having a support structure configured to mechanically support a first bioreactor. The support structure can have a first frame and a second frame together being configured to mechanically support the first bioreactor in interposition between the first frame and the second frame. The first frame can maintain a first set point temperature of the first bioreactor through an exchange of thermal energy between the first frame and the first bioreactor when the first bioreactor is vitally supporting one or more first microorganisms and when the support structure is mechanically supporting the first bioreactor. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Heliae Development, LLCInventors: Richard Mazur, Luke Cizek, Mason Oelschlager, Mason McCarty, Minh Duc Tram, Justin Hayden, Candyce Bair
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Publication number: 20160289629Abstract: Some embodiments include a method. The method can include: inoculating a bioreactor with one or more first microorganisms and a first fluidic support medium, the bioreactor having one or more bioreactor walls at least partially enclosing a bioreactor cavity, being configured to be at least one of folded up or rolled up, and being sterile when the bioreactor is inoculated with the one or more first microorganisms, the one or more bioreactor walls having at least one bioreactor wall material, and the at least one bioreactor wall material being flexible and at least partially transparent; and vitally supporting the one or more first microorganisms with the bioreactor, a supply of light, and a supply of organic carbon. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Heliae Development, LLCInventors: Luke Cizek, Mason Oelschlager, Justin Hayden, Miguel Olaizola, Mason McCarty, Richard Mazur
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Publication number: 20160289631Abstract: Some embodiments include a method. The method includes: providing a support structure; and providing a bioreactor operable to vitally support one or more microorganisms. The bioreactor includes a bioreactor cavity configured to contain the one or more microorganisms and a fluidic support medium and one or more bioreactor walls at least partially enclosing the bioreactor cavity. The bioreactor wall(s) have at least one bioreactor wall material that is flexible. The support structure is operable to mechanically support the bioreactor. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Heliae Development, LLCInventors: Richard Mazur, Luke Cizek, Mason Oelschlager, Minh Duc Tram, Mason McCarty, Candyce Bair
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Publication number: 20160289621Abstract: Some embodiments include a method. The method can include: providing one or more bioreactor walls of a bioreactor, the one or more bioreactor walls having at least one bioreactor wall material; providing one or more bioreactor fittings of the bioreactor, the one or more bioreactor fittings having at least one gas delivery fitting; providing one or more gas delivery devices of the bioreactor; providing one or more flexible tubes of the bioreactor, the one or more flexible tubes having at least one gas delivery tube; providing at least one parameter sensing device; and assembling the bioreactor. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Heliae Development, LLCInventors: Mason Oelschlager, Luke Cizek, Mason McCarty, Justin Hayden, Candyce Bair