Patents by Inventor Stephen R. Demming

Stephen R. Demming 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).

  • Systems devices and methods for opening receptacles having a powder to be fluidized
    Patent number: 7814905
    Abstract: A method for forming at least one opening in a receptacle comprises the steps of providing a receptacle having a cover with an exterior surface and an interior surface covering a cavity. A cutting mechanism is also provided having at least one blade. The cover is pierced with the blade, and the blade is moved through the cover to cut a portion of the cover and create an opening in the cover to provide access into the cavity. Further, the cut portion curls on top of the exterior surface as the opening is created.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Carlos Schuler, William A. Alston, Derrick Tuttle, Dennis Rasmussen, Stephen R. Demming