Patents by Inventor Michael E. Goodwin
Michael E. Goodwin 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: 20240044430Abstract: A coupling assembly includes: a tubular compression collar having a tubular body made of a resiliently flexible polymeric material and having an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface; an end of a tube disposed within a throughway of the compression collar; and a tube fitting disposed within the passageway of the tube. The tube fitting includes: a tubular stem; a flange radially outwardly projecting from an exterior surface of the stem; and an annular barb encircling and radially outwardly projecting from the exterior surface of the stem, the annular barb including a frustoconical outside face that extends along and outwardly slopes away from the stem as the outside face extends toward the flange. The compression collar radially inwardly compresses the tube against the annular barb of the tube fitting so that a liquid tight seal is formed between the tube and the tube fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Ryan S. Beus, Brandon R. Burtenshaw, Eric Davis, Patrick L. Draper, Michael E. Goodwin, Brandon M. Knudsen, Jeremy K. Larsen, Kevin R. Pickup
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Publication number: 20240035601Abstract: A method for coupling a tube to a tube fitting includes radially outwardly expanding a tubular compression collar from a constricted state to an expanded state, the compression collar having a throughway extending there through and being made of a resiliently flexible material. An end of the tube is inserted within the throughway of the expanded compression collar, the tube bounding a passage. A tube fitting is inserted within the passage of the tube. The compression collar is allowed to resiliently rebound back towards the constricted state so that the compression collar pushes the tube against the tube fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Ryan S. Beus, Brandon R. Burtenshaw, Eric Davis, Patrick L. Draper, Michael E. Goodwin, Brandon M. Knudsen, Jeremy K. Larsen, Kevin R. Pickup
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Publication number: 20230415108Abstract: A method for processing a fluid includes removably securing a retention member to a vessel that bounds a chamber; inserting a collapsible bag within the chamber of the vessel; securing the bag to the retention member so that the bag is supported within the chamber of the vessel; and dispensing a fluid into a compartment of the collapsible bag supported within the chamber of the vessel. The fluid can be mixed within bag while the bag is disposed within the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Jacob D. Lee, Whitt F. Woods, Patrick L. Draper
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Patent number: 11833259Abstract: A method for collecting a sterilized fluid includes passing a fluid through an inlet stem and into a chamber of a storage container so that the fluid collects within the chamber of the storage container; and applying a beam of radiation to the inlet stem so that the beam of radiation passes through the inlet stem and through at least a portion of the fluid passing through the inlet stem, the beam of radiation at least partially sterilizing the fluid passing through the inlet stem and into the chamber of the storage container.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Nephi D. Jones, Bradley H. Buchanan
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Patent number: 11821553Abstract: A method for coupling a tube to a tube fitting includes radially outwardly expanding a tubular compression collar from a constricted state to an expanded state, the compression collar having a throughway extending there through and being made of a resiliently flexible material. An end of the tube is inserted within the throughway of the expanded compression collar, the tube bounding a passage. A tube fitting is inserted within the passage of the tube. The compression collar is allowed to resiliently rebound back towards the constricted state so that the compression collar pushes the tube against the tube fitting.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Ryan S. Beus, Brandon R. Burtenshaw, Eric Davis, Patrick L. Draper, Michael E. Goodwin, Brandon M. Knudsen, Jeremy K. Larsen, Kevin R. Pickup
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Patent number: 11821554Abstract: A coupling assembly includes: a tubular compression collar having a tubular body made of a resiliently flexible polymeric material and having an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface; an end of a tube disposed within a throughway of the compression collar; and a tube fitting disposed within the passageway of the tube. The tube fitting includes: a tubular stem; a flange radially outwardly projecting from an exterior surface of the stem; and an annular barb encircling and radially outwardly projecting from the exterior surface of the stem, the annular barb including a frustoconical outside face that extends along and outwardly slopes away from the stem as the outside face extends toward the flange. The compression collar radially inwardly compresses the tube against the annular barb of the tube fitting so that a liquid tight seal is formed between the tube and the tube fitting.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Ryan S. Beus, Brandon R. Burtenshaw, Eric Davis, Patrick L. Draper, Michael E. Goodwin, Brandon M. Knudsen, Jeremy K. Larsen, Kevin R. Pickup
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Publication number: 20230332080Abstract: A fluid mixing system includes a support housing having an interior surface bounding a chamber. A flexible bag is disposed within the chamber of the support housing, the flexible bag having an interior surface bounding a compartment. An impeller is disposed within the chamber of the flexible bag. A drive shaft is coupled with the impeller such that rotation of the drive shaft facilitates rotation of the impeller. A drive motor assembly is coupled with the draft shaft and is adapted to rotate the drive shaft. An adjustable arm assembly is coupled with the drive motor assembly and is adapted to move the drive motor assembly which in turn moves the position of the drive shaft and impeller. An electrical controller can control movement of the adjustable arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Michael E. GOODWIN, Nephi D. JONES
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Patent number: 11786874Abstract: A method for processing a fluid includes removably securing a retention member to a vessel that bounds a chamber; inserting a collapsible bag within the chamber of the vessel; securing the bag to the retention member so that the bag is supported within the chamber of the vessel; and dispensing a fluid into a compartment of the collapsible bag supported within the chamber of the vessel. The fluid can be mixed within bag while the bag is disposed within the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Jacob D. Lee, Whitt F. Woods, Patrick L. Draper
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Patent number: 11725171Abstract: A fluid mixing system includes a support housing having an interior surface bounding a chamber. A flexible bag is disposed within the chamber of the support housing, the flexible bag having an interior surface bounding a compartment. An impeller is disposed within the chamber of the flexible bag. A drive shaft is coupled with the impeller such that rotation of the drive shaft facilitates rotation of the impeller. A drive motor assembly is coupled with the draft shaft and is adapted to rotate the drive shaft. An adjustable arm assembly is coupled with the drive motor assembly and is adapted to move the drive motor assembly which in turn moves the position of the drive shaft and impeller. An electrical controller can control movement of the adjustable arm.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Nephi D. Jones
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Publication number: 20230234732Abstract: A fluid manifold system includes a first manifold having portions of opposing flexible sheets welded together to form a fluid flow path therebetween, a fluid inlet communicating with the fluid flow path. The fluid flow path of the first manifold includes: a primary flow path communicating with the fluid inlet of the first manifold; and a plurality of spaced apart secondary flow paths that branch off of the primary flow path. Each secondary flow path has a first end communicating with the primary flow path and an opposing second end, each secondary flow path having a diameter that is smaller than a diameter of the primary flow path. The fluid manifold system also includes a plurality of tubular connectors with each tubular connector being secured to the first manifold at the second end of a corresponding one of the secondary flow paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Jeremy K. Larsen, Patrick L. Draper, Brandon M. Knudsen
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Patent number: 11639240Abstract: A fluid manifold system includes a first manifold having portions of opposing flexible sheets welded together to form a fluid flow path therebetween, a fluid inlet communicating with the fluid flow path. The fluid flow path of the first manifold includes: a primary flow path communicating with the fluid inlet of the first manifold; and a plurality of spaced apart secondary flow paths that branch off of the primary flow path. Each secondary flow path has a first end communicating with the primary flow path and an opposing second end, each secondary flow path having a diameter that is smaller than a diameter of the primary flow path. The fluid manifold system also includes a plurality of tubular connectors with each tubular connector being secured to the first manifold at the second end of a corresponding one of the secondary flow paths.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Jeremy K. Larsen, Patrick L. Draper, Brandon M. Knudsen
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Publication number: 20230117671Abstract: A bag assembly for use with a heat exchanger includes a flexible bag having of one or more sheets of polymeric material, the bag having a first end that bounds a first compartment and an opposing second end that bounds a second compartment, a support structure being disposed between the first compartment and the second compartment so that the first compartment is separated and isolated from the second compartment. A first inlet port, a first outlet port, and a first drain port are coupled with the flexible bag so as to communicate with the first compartment. A second inlet port, a second outlet port, and a second drain port are coupled with the flexible bag so as to communicate with the second compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Clinton C. Staheli, Nephi D. Jones, Michael E. Goodwin
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Patent number: 11591556Abstract: A reactor system includes a support housing having an interior surface bounding a chamber, the chamber having a vertically extending central longitudinal axis. A flexible bag is disposed within the chamber of the support housing and has an interior surface bounding a compartment. A mixing element is disposed within the compartment of the flexible bag. A drive element, such as a drive shaft, is secured the mixing element, wherein the mixing element is laterally offset from and/or is angled relative to the vertically extending central longitudinal axis of the support housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignees: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company LimitedInventors: Kurt T. Kunas, Robert V. Oakley, Fauad F. Hasan, Michael E. Goodwin, Jeremy K. Larsen, Nephi D. Jones
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Patent number: 11492582Abstract: A bag assembly for use with a heat exchanger includes a flexible bag having of one or more sheets of polymeric material, the bag having a first end that bounds a first compartment and an opposing second end that bounds a second compartment, a support structure being disposed between the first compartment and the second compartment so that the first compartment is separated and isolated from the second compartment. A first inlet port, a first outlet port, and a first drain port are coupled with the flexible bag so as to communicate with the first compartment. A second inlet port, a second outlet port, and a second drain port are coupled with the flexible bag so as to communicate with the second compartment.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Clinton C. Staheli, Nephi D. Jones, Michael E. Goodwin
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Publication number: 20220288546Abstract: A tube management system includes an elongated rack extending between a first end and an opposing second end; an elongated first shaft having a first end and an opposing second end, the first shaft being secured to the rack; a securing structure secured to the first shaft; a collapsible bag bounding a chamber; and a tubular member projecting from the collapsible bag, wherein the securing structure at least partially encircles the tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Wade A. Cornia, Jacob D. Lee
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Publication number: 20220228686Abstract: A coupling assembly includes: a tubular compression collar having a tubular body made of a resiliently flexible polymeric material and having an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface; an end of a tube disposed within a throughway of the compression collar; and a tube fitting disposed within the passageway of the tube. The tube fitting includes: a tubular stem; a flange radially outwardly projecting from an exterior surface of the stem; and an annular barb encircling and radially outwardly projecting from the exterior surface of the stem, the annular barb including a frustoconical outside face that extends along and outwardly slopes away from the stem as the outside face extends toward the flange. The compression collar radially inwardly compresses the tube against the annular barb of the tube fitting so that a liquid tight seal is formed between the tube and the tube fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Ryan S. Beus, Brandon R. Burtenshaw, Eric Davis, Patrick L. Draper, Michael E. Goodwin, Brandon M. Knudsen, Jeremy K. Larsen, Kevin R. Pickup
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Patent number: 11371634Abstract: A method for coupling a tube to a tube fitting includes radially outwardly expanding a tubular compression collar from a constricted state to an expanded state, the compression collar having a throughway extending there through and being made of a resiliently flexible material. An end of the tube is inserted within the throughway of the expanded compression collar, the tube bounding a passageway. A tube fitting is inserted within the passageway of the tube. The compression collar is allowed to resiliently rebound back towards the constricted state so that the compression collar pushes the tube against the tube fitting.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Ryan S. Beus, Brandon R. Burtenshaw, Eric Davis, Patrick L. Draper, Michael E. Goodwin, Brandon M. Knudsen, Jeremy K. Larsen, Kevin R. Pickup
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Patent number: 11358107Abstract: A bioreactor system includes a support housing having an interior surface bounding a compartment. A rack is secured to the support housing in alignment with the opening. An elongated first shaft has a first end and an opposing second end, the first end of the first shaft being secured to the rack. A structure is secured to the first shaft at or towards the second end of the first shaft, the structure outwardly projecting away from the first shaft. A collapsible bag bounds a chamber and is at least partially disposed within the compartment of the support housing. A member projects from the collapsible bag and passes through the opening on the support housing, the structure supporting or restraining movement of the member.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Wade A. Cornia, Jacob D. Lee
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Publication number: 20220136632Abstract: A method for coupling a tube to a tube fitting includes radially outwardly expanding a tubular compression collar from a constricted state to an expanded state, the compression collar having a throughway extending there through and being made of a resiliently flexible material. An end of the tube is inserted within the throughway of the expanded compression collar, the tube bounding a passage. A tube fitting is inserted within the passage of the tube. The compression collar is allowed to resiliently rebound back towards the constricted state so that the compression collar pushes the tube against the tube fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Ryan S. Beus, Brandon R. Burtenshaw, Eric Davis, Patrick L. Draper, Michael E. Goodwin, Brandon M. Knudsen, Jeremy K. Larsen, Kevin R. Pickup
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Publication number: 20220033753Abstract: A system for oxygenating a biological culture includes a container bounding a compartment and having a top wall, a bottom wall, and an encircling sidewall extending therebetween; a tubular member projecting into the compartment of the container and terminating at a terminal end; a gas supply coupled with the tubular member and being configured to blow gas through the tubular member; and a mixing element disposed within compartment of the container at a location between the terminal end of the tubular member and the bottom wall of the container, the mixing element being configured to mix the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Christopher D. Brau, Nephi D. Jones, Benjamin R. Madsen, Michael E. Goodwin