Patents by Inventor Neil Cocker

Neil Cocker 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).

  • Assembly
    Publication number: 20030155355
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a containment assembly (eg a down flow containment assembly) for containing powder handling equipment comprising an isolator with a pivotally mounted framework supporting part of an at least partially flexible sheet, and to the isolator itself which is particularly useful in containing large powder handling equipment such as a centrifuge (or a part thereof).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Neil Cocker, Francis Leach
  • Containment assembly
    Publication number: 20020187080
    Abstract: A containment assembly with gloved access to a processing zone that is isolated from the surrounding environment. A protective glove is secured in an access opening. A replacement glove is secured in a retainer location that is separate from the retainer location of the glove being replaced without interrupting the isolation of the processing zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Mellor, Neil Cocker
  • Containment assembly
    Publication number: 20020179602
    Abstract: A containment assembly is disclosed having a body defining an interior cavity, in which a collapsible housing is erected in the interior cavity that encloses a processing zone. The surface of the collapsible housing is adapted or adaptable to permit an operator outside the processing zone to reach into the processing zone. The collapsible housing is robustly supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Neil Cocker, Francis Leach
  • Containment device
    Patent number: 6425423
    Abstract: A device for localized containment of extraneous material at and in the vicinity of the interface between a material receiving body (e.g., a reaction vessel) and a material dispensing body (e.g., a powder bin). The device includes a containment chamber and a ventilation system for ventilating the interior of the containment chamber whereby extraneous material at and in the vicinity of the interface between the material receiving body and the material dispensing body is transported to a remote location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Extract Technology Limited
    Inventor: Neil Cocker
  • Assembly
    Publication number: 20020050770
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular containment assembly of novel component parts which by virtue of its inherent versatility is straightforward and inexpensive to assemble whilst providing improved performance and cleanliness thereby minimising the potential for product contamination. More particularly, the component parts are an operator booth and a modular structure comprising a plurality of unitary frameworks between which (in use) is induced an airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventor: Neil Cocker