Patents by Inventor Patrick L. Draper
Patrick L. Draper 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: 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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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: 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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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: 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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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: 20220002007Abstract: 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: September 22, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Jeremy K. Larsen, Patrick L. Draper, Brandon M. Knudsen
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Patent number: 11148836Abstract: A method of dispensing a fluid includes coupling a manifold to a fluid source, the manifold including at least portions of opposing flexible sheets welded together to form a fluid flow path therebetween; passing a fluid from the fluid source through the fluid flow path of the manifold and into a plurality of flexible bags coupled to the manifold; sealing closed each of the flexible bags; progressively collapsing the fluid flow path along a length of the manifold so as to force a portion of the fluid remaining within the fluid flow path into one of the flexible bags before all of the flexible bags are sealed closed; and removing each sealed bag from the manifold.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Jeremy K. Larsen, Patrick L. Draper, Brandon M. Knudsen
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Publication number: 20200324257Abstract: 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: December 16, 2019Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Jacob D. Lee, Whitt F. Woods, Patrick L. Draper
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Patent number: 10525425Abstract: 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: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Jacob D. Lee, Whitt F. Woods, Patrick L. Draper
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Publication number: 20190241287Abstract: A method of dispensing a fluid includes coupling a manifold to a fluid source, the manifold including at least portions of opposing flexible sheets welded together to form a fluid flow path therebetween; passing a fluid from the fluid source through the fluid flow path of the manifold and into a plurality of flexible bags coupled to the manifold; sealing closed each of the flexible bags; progressively collapsing the fluid flow path along a length of the manifold so as to force a portion of the fluid remaining within the fluid flow path into one of the flexible bags before all of the flexible bags are sealed closed; and removing each sealed bag from the manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Jeremy K. Larsen, Patrick L. Draper, Brandon M. Knudsen
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Patent number: 10308378Abstract: A fluid manifold system includes a manifold having at least portions of opposing flexible sheets welded together to form a fluid flow path therebetween, a fluid inlet communicating with the fluid flow path. A plurality of receiving containers are in fluid communication with the fluid flow path of the manifold, each receiving container bounding a compartment. The receiving containers can be formed integral with the manifold by welding together a second portion of the opposing flexible sheets or can comprise separate containers that are coupled to the manifold.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Jeremy K. Larsen, Patrick L. Draper, Brandon M. Knudsen
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Publication number: 20180187809Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: 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: 9314751Abstract: A method for mixing includes releasably coupling a first container station to a docking station, the first container station having a shipping vessel bounding a compartment, the docking station having a stand and a drive motor assembly adjustably mounted to the stand. The vertical or horizontal position of the drive motor assembly is adjusted relative to the stand so that the drive motor assembly is in a first position. A drive shaft is advanced through the drive motor assembly and into a chamber of a first collapsible bag disposed within the compartment of the shipping vessel. The drive motor assembly is activated so that the mixer rotates the drive shaft causing mixing of the fluid within the first collapsible bag.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Jacob D. Lee, Whitt F. Woods, Patrick L. Draper
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Publication number: 20160023784Abstract: 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: October 8, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Michael E. Goodwin, Jacob D. Lee, Whitt F. Woods, Patrick L. Draper