Patents by Inventor Steven C. Binninger

Steven C. Binninger 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).

  • Publication number: 20230277735
    Abstract: A cell processing system includes a processor connectable to a source container filled with a biological fluid, the processor including a separator configured to separate the biological fluid from the source container into at least two streams according to a process including at least one process parameter, and a controller coupled to the processor and an input. The controller is configured to receive the at least one process parameter, to evaluate the process using the at least one process parameter before performing the process, and to carry out one or more actions based on the evaluation, such as providing an output estimate to the operator, preventing the process from being performed according to a comparison between a calculated condition and a control, or providing an error indication to the operator according to the calculated condition and a measured in-process condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher J. Wegener, Daniel Boggs, Bret M. Olson, Steven C. Binninger, James D. Hosek
  • Patent number: 11672891
    Abstract: A cell processing system includes a processor connectable to a source container filled with a biological fluid, the processor including a separator configured to separate the biological fluid from the source container into at least two streams according to a process including at least one process parameter, and a controller coupled to the processor and an input. The controller is configured to receive the at least one process parameter, to evaluate the process using the at least one process parameter before performing the process, and to carry out one or more actions based on the evaluation, such as providing an output estimate to the operator, preventing the process from being performed according to a comparison between a calculated condition and a control, or providing an error indication to the operator according to the calculated condition and a measured in-process condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Fenwal, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Wegener, Daniel Boggs, Bret M. Olson, Steven C. Binninger, James D. Hosek
  • Patent number: 11401494
    Abstract: A variety of fill options is provided for a cell processing system. Certain options relate to a syringe assembly that receives a product directly from a separator. Other options relate to a filling system associated with the cell processing system, the filling system comprising one or more filling stations, each with at least one container, that receive product from a product container associated with the cell processing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: FENWAL, INC.
    Inventor: Steven C. Binninger
  • Patent number: 11191879
    Abstract: A cell processing system includes a processor connectable to a source container filled with a biological fluid, the processor including a separator configured to separate the biological fluid from the source container into at least two streams according to a process including at least one process parameter, and a controller coupled to the processor and an input. The controller is configured to receive the at least one process parameter, to evaluate the process using the at least one process parameter before performing the process, and to carry out one or more actions based on the evaluation, such as providing an output estimate to the operator, preventing the process from being performed according to a comparison between a calculated condition and a control, or providing an error indication to the operator according to the calculated condition and a measured in-process condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: FENWAL, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Wegener, Daniel Boggs, Bret M. Olson, Steven C. Binninger, James D. Hosek
  • Publication number: 20210361835
    Abstract: A cell processing system includes a processor connectable to a source container filled with a biological fluid, the processor including a separator configured to separate the biological fluid from the source container into at least two streams according to a process including at least one process parameter, and a controller coupled to the processor and an input. The controller is configured to receive the at least one process parameter, to evaluate the process using the at least one process parameter before performing the process, and to carry out one or more actions based on the evaluation, such as providing an output estimate to the operator, preventing the process from being performed according to a comparison between a calculated condition and a control, or providing an error indication to the operator according to the calculated condition and a measured in-process condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher J. Wegener, Daniel Boggs, Bret M. Olson, Steven C. Binninger, James D. Hosek
  • Patent number: 10729366
    Abstract: Biomedical containers for sampling and mixing biological fluids are disclosed. The biomedical containers are at least substantially spherical and include access sites for accessing the container interior. The containers may be included as part of a disposable biological fluid processing kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Fenwal, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Binninger, Divya Patil Hangargekar
  • Patent number: 10654000
    Abstract: A network of cell processing systems including a plurality of cell processing instruments and a server computer. Each cell processing instrument includes a control circuit configured to operate the cell processing instrument according to a modifiable process parameter, a component of the cell processing instrument and a sensor configured to measure a characteristic of the component. The server computer is disposed remotely from the cell processing instruments, and is configured to transmit a request message for a value measured by the sensor, receive a response message based on the request message, and generate a notification message based on the response message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Fenwal, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Binninger, Bret M. Olson, Alaina Schlinker, Christopher J. Wegener
  • Publication number: 20190099545
    Abstract: Automated systems and methods for processing a biological cell suspension are disclosed. The systems and methods allow for the processing of large volumes of a biological cell suspension contained in or more source containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher J. Wegener, Steven C. Binninger, Alaina Schlinker, Bret Olson
  • Publication number: 20180072977
    Abstract: A variety of fill options is provided for a cell processing system. Certain options relate to a syringe assembly that receives a product directly from a separator. Other options relate to a filling system associated with the cell processing system, the filling system comprising one or more filling stations, each with at least one container, that receive product from a product container associated with the cell processing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventor: Steven C. Binninger
  • Publication number: 20180015418
    Abstract: A network of cell processing systems including a plurality of cell processing instruments and a server computer. Each cell processing instrument includes a control circuit configured to operate the cell processing instrument according to a modifiable process parameter, a component of the cell processing instrument and a sensor configured to measure a characteristic of the component. The server computer is disposed remotely from the cell processing instruments, and is configured to transmit a request message for a value measured by the sensor, receive a response message based on the request message, and generate a notification message based on the response message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Steven C. Binninger, Bret M. Olson, Alaina Schlinker, Christopher J. Wegener
  • Publication number: 20170340783
    Abstract: A cell processing system includes a processor connectable to a source container filled with a biological fluid, the processor including a separator configured to separate the biological fluid from the source container into at least two streams according to a process including at least one process parameter, and a controller coupled to the processor and an input. The controller is configured to receive the at least one process parameter, to evaluate the process using the at least one process parameter before performing the process, and to carry out one or more actions based on the evaluation, such as providing an output estimate to the operator, preventing the process from being performed according to a comparison between a calculated condition and a control, or providing an error indication to the operator according to the calculated condition and a measured in-process condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher J. Wegener, Daniel Boggs, Bret M. Olson, Steven C. Binninger, James D. Hosek
  • Publication number: 20160151239
    Abstract: Biomedical containers for sampling and mixing biological fluids are disclosed. The biomedical containers are at least substantially spherical and include access sites for accessing the container interior. The containers may be included as part of a disposable biological fluid processing kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Steven C. Binninger, Divya Patil Hangargekar