Patents by Inventor Paul Bertram
Paul Bertram 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: 11452439Abstract: A device may be configured for white balancing a medical videoscopic camera system prior to videoscopic medical procedures, as well as optionally simultaneously or non-simultaneously applying a fog-prohibiting agent to the distal lens of a medical videoscope such as an endoscope or laparoscope. The device combines a white balancing mechanism, protective mechanism, and defogging mechanism in one simple easy to use device.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Adam Muratori, Bill Kane, David Fink, Joe Gordon, Mark Guarraia, Paul Bertram, Paul Puniello, Justin Morse
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Publication number: 20180263481Abstract: A device may be configured for white balancing a medical videoscopic camera system prior to videoscopic medical procedures, as well as optionally simultaneously or non-simultaneously applying a fog-prohibiting agent to the distal lens of a medical videoscope such as an endoscope or laparoscope. The device combines a white balancing mechanism, protective mechanism, and defogging mechanism in one simple easy to use device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Adam Muratori, Bill Kane, David Fink, Joe Gordon, Mark Guarraia, Paul Bertram, Paul Puniello
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Patent number: 9630144Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein provide a dry chemical scrubber with a pH regulator that adjusts an internal pH value of the dry chemical scrubber by adding high pH elements to the contents of the dry chemical scrubber on a continuous or periodic basis.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: MTARRI/VARANI EMISSIONS TREATMENT, LLCInventors: John Jenkins, Frederick T. Varani, Thomas A. Jones, Paul Bertram Trost, Aaron F. Primmer, Nathan A. Emsick
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Publication number: 20150252946Abstract: A fugitive gas capture system includes a variable volume gas storage assembly (e.g., a bag) that captures gas from headspace of a production tank. The variable volume storage assembly has a first state and a second state corresponding to first position and a second position, respectively, where the first state represents a greater volume of captured gas being stored than a volume of captured gas stored in the second state. A back pressure regulator is included between the variable volume storage assembly and the production tank to backflows gas from the variable volume storage assembly back into the headspace of the production tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Frederick T. Varani, Paul Bertram Trost
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Patent number: 8950393Abstract: A nebulizer which has an insertable container and a counter device for counting operations of the nebulizer, and is opened for replacing the container. A securing device having locking portions which are forced apart is provided to prevent reconnection of an already used container. The nebulizer has an indicator for showing the current container number and/or symbols indicating the need container replacement. The indicator is driven by the force of an internal spring. The indicator member also controls a lock of the container for locking the container against further actuation. The lock is reset after container replacement.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Holger Holakovsky, Florian Witte, Frank Herrmann, Charles William Sears, Christopher Michael Catinella, Mario Alberto Gonzalez, Sean Landis Philips, Paul Bertram, Marc Rohrschneider
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Publication number: 20140370577Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein provide a scrubber system for the reduction and removal of acid gas from a gas stream. The scrubber system includes a dry chemical scrubber having an amount of bacteria therein. A gas stream containing an acid gas contaminant such as H2S is directed into and treated by the dry chemical scrubber; both media within the scrubber system and bacteria reduce the level of acid gas contaminant in the gas stream. In some implementations, the bacteria is carried over from a biological scrubber fluidly connected upstream of the dry chemical scrubber. The pH of the gas stream from the biological scrubber may be regulated prior to passing into the dry chemical scrubber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: John Jenkins, Thomas A. Jones, Paul Bertram Trost, Frederick T. Varani, Aaron F. Primmer, Nathan A. Emsick
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Publication number: 20140369909Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein provide a dry chemical scrubber with a pH regulator that adjusts an internal pH value of the dry chemical scrubber by adding high pH elements to the contents of the dry chemical scrubber on a continuous or periodic basis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: John Jenkins, Frederick T. Varani, Thomas A. Jones, Paul Bertram Trost, Aaron F. Primmer, Nathan A. Emsick
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Patent number: 8708663Abstract: A fugitive gas capture system includes a variable volume gas storage assembly (e.g., a bag) that expands and deflates between a first position and a second position, respectively, where the positions influence control of a switch coupled to a throttle on a gas engine that powers a compressor or coupled to a valve input to a gas booster compressor. The compressor is coupled to an output pipeline to provide the compressed gas in liquid or gas form to a pipeline under consistent pressure. Alternatively, the compressed gas may be on-site in a separator, in a heater treater, for various controls, as engine fuel, or with any other energy source employed on site, e.g., electric power from offgas vapors used to generate on-site electricity.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Inventors: Frederick T. Varani, Paul Bertram Trost
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Publication number: 20130056888Abstract: A nebulizer which has an insertable container and a counter device for counting operations of the nebulizer, and is opened for replacing the container. A securing device having locking portions which are forced apart is provided to prevent reconnection of an already used container. The nebulizer has an indicator for showing the current container number and/or symbols indicating the need container replacement. The indicator is driven by the force of an internal spring. The indicator member also controls a lock of the container for locking the container against further actuation. The lock is reset after container replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Holger HOLAKOVSKY, Florian WITTE, Frank HERRMANN, Charles William SEARS, Christopher Michael CATINELLA, Mario Alberto GONZALEZ, Sean Landis PHILIPS, Paul BERTRAM, Marc ROHRSCHNEIDER
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Patent number: 7845524Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a flowable substance (e.g., a fluid) has a first housing with an indicating apparatus and a pour chamber. The indicating apparatus may have an indicating chamber with an indicating inlet for receiving fluid. The indicating apparatus also has indicia identifying amounts of fluid flowing through the pour chamber. The pour chamber has a pour inlet for receiving fluid, and an outlet in fluid communication with the pour inlet. To provide a definite separation, the first housing additionally has a wall between the indicating chamber and the pour chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Union Street Brand Packaging LLCInventors: Christopher T. Evans, Christopher Gieda, Benjamin Mizrahi, Charles W. Sears, Paul Bertram, David J. Schultz
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Patent number: 7731057Abstract: The new invention allows for easy retrieval of fall backs and eases the initial threading process upon initial opening/use of the package. Threading is done without removing the cap. Several of the embodiments allow refills to be inserted into the canister without removing the lid/cap. The layout of the dispensing system and the geometry and shape of the dispensing orifice/aperture minimize and mitigate product fall backs. The new invention improves performance of the orifices/apertures through unique geometry and shape as well as using different materials from existing products or the combination of multiple materials. Varying orifice diameter, co-molded density and stiffness or geometry of the actual lobes defining the dispensing aperture allows the precise amount of friction to be created in the dispensing opening for selectively grabbing or releasing the towelette, thereby tearing the towelette connecting perforations at just the right time.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Union Street Brand PackagingInventors: Christopher T. Evans, Christopher Gieda, David Schultz, Paul Bertram
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Publication number: 20100102019Abstract: A bottle assembly is provided. The bottle has inner and outer bodies that are selectively engageable and form a space therebetween for insulation by air. The inner and outer bottles can be selectively secured by a deformable collar. The bottle assembly may have a vented nipple that promotes latch-on to an areola region of the nipple.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2010Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Ross Steven Randolph, Paul Bertram
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Patent number: 7669725Abstract: A bottle assembly is provided. The bottle has inner and outer bodies that are selectively engageable and form a space therebetween for insulation by air. The inner and outer bottles can be selectively secured by a deformable collar. The bottle assembly may have a vented nipple that promotes latch-on to an areola region of the nipple.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2004Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Ross Steven Randolph, Paul Bertram
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Publication number: 20080228147Abstract: An injection device for use with a pre-filled syringe. The device features a track and track follower engagement which facilitates locking a protective needle guard over the tip of the needle at the conclusion of the injection. The device further includes a tamper evidence overcap which, once removed from the device cannot be readily reinstalled. The injection device features a tubular handle which is grasped by the hand and moved towards the injection site to administer the injection. The device is suitable for self-administration of injections. Use of the device is not technique dependent. Its design, including tubular handle which is grasped in one hand, is easy to use even by the elderly and persons with limited dexterity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Faith C. David-Hegerich, Nathan Rollins, Paul Bertram, Robert C. Uschold, William J. Kane, Thomas Doucette, Timothy N. Johnson, Michael Denzer
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Publication number: 20070210098Abstract: The new invention allows for easy retrieval of fall backs and eases the initial threading process upon initial opening/use of the package. Threading is done without removing the cap. Several of the embodiments allow refills to be inserted into the canister without removing the lid/cap. The layout of the dispensing system and the geometry and shape of the dispensing orifice/aperture minimize and mitigate product fall backs. The new invention improves performance of the orifices/apertures through unique geometry and shape as well as using different materials from existing products or the combination of multiple materials. Varying orifice diameter, co-molded density and stiffness or geometry of the actual lobes defining the dispensing aperture allows the precise amount of friction to be created in the dispensing opening for selectively grabbing or releasing the towelette, thereby tearing the towelette connecting perforations at just the right time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Christopher Evans, Christopher Gieda, David Schultz, Paul Bertram
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Patent number: 7216775Abstract: The new invention allows for easy retrieval of fall backs and eases the initial threading process upon initial opening/use of the package. Threading is done without removing the cap. Several of the embodiments allow refills to be inserted into the canister without removing the lid/cap. The layout of the dispensing system and the geometry and shape of the dispensing orifice/aperture minimize and mitigate product fall backs. The new invention improves performance of the orifices/apertures through unique geometry and shape as well as using different materials from existing products or the combination of multiple materials. Varying orifice diameter, co-molded density and stiffness or geometry of the actual lobes defining the dispensing aperture allows the precise amount of friction to be created in the dispensing opening for selectively grabbing or releasing the towelette, thereby tearing the towelette connecting perforations at just the right time.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Union Street Brand PackagingInventors: Christopher T. Evans, Christopher Gieda, David Schultz, Paul Bertram
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Publication number: 20060091153Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a flowable substance (e.g., a fluid) has a first housing with an indicating apparatus and a pour chamber. The indicating apparatus may have an indicating chamber with an indicating inlet for receiving fluid. The indicating apparatus also has indicia identifying amounts of fluid flowing through the pour chamber. The pour chamber has a pour inlet for receiving fluid, and an outlet in fluid communication with the pour inlet. To provide a definite separation, the first housing additionally has a wall between the indicating chamber and the pour chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Applicant: Union Street Brand Packaging, LLCInventors: Christopher Evans, Christopher Gieda, Benjamin Mizrahi, Charles Sears, Paul Bertram, David Schultz
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Publication number: 20060091152Abstract: A method of pouring a fluid from a container (having a spout with a fluid outlet) tilts the container to at least one angle that causes fluid to enter the spout. As a result, fluid exits the spout through the fluid outlet. The fluid passing through the spout also causes the mechanical member to move. The method then correlates movement of the mechanical member with visual or other indicia showing the volume of fluid passing through the fluid outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Applicant: Union Street Brand Packaging, LLCInventors: Christopher Evans, Christopher Gieda, Benjamin Mizrahi, Charles Sears, Paul Bertram, David Schultz
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Publication number: 20050205594Abstract: The new invention allows for easy retrieval of fall backs and eases the initial threading process upon initial opening/use of the package. Threading is done without removing the cap. Several of the embodiments allow refills to be inserted into the canister without removing the lid/cap. The layout of the dispensing system and the geometry and shape of the dispensing orifice/aperture minimize and mitigate product fall backs. The new invention improves performance of the orifices/apertures through unique geometry and shape as well as using different materials from existing products or the combination of multiple materials. Varying orifice diameter, co-molded density and stiffness or geometry of the actual lobes defining the dispensing aperture allows the precise amount of friction to be created in the dispensing opening for selectively grabbing or releasing the towelette, thereby tearing the towelette connecting perforations at just the right time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: Christopher Evans, Christopher Gieda, David Schultz, Paul Bertram
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Patent number: D531897Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Union Street Brand Packaging, LLC.Inventors: Christopher T. Evans, Christopher Gieda, David J. Schultz, Paul Bertram