Patents by Inventor Steven Cates

Steven Cates 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: 20250251294
    Abstract: A tubing assembly includes first and second tubing segments, and a pressure cup portion formed between the first and second tubing segments. The pressure cup portion has a first open lateral side, and a second closed lateral side including a flat membrane member configured to engage a diaphragm of a pressure transmitter to transmit a pressure of a fluid disposed within the pressure cup portion to said diaphragm. The flat membrane member is integrally formed with the pressure cup portion. A mold for forming the tubing assembly, and a pressure sensing system includes the tubing assembly, a housing portion, and a pressure sensor receivable within the housing to position a diaphragm of the pressure sensor directly adjacent to the flat membrane member of the tubing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2025
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: Repligen Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Cates, Scott Bendon, Stephen Murphy, Arun Thavarool
  • Publication number: 20250108656
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to marking utensil holders and sharpeners. More specifically, the invention relates to an improved holder for such utensils and a removably attachable sharpener therefore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2023
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Steven Cates, Wayne Zhang