Patents by Inventor Steven KJAR

Steven KJAR 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: 20220243165
    Abstract: A bioproduction mixing system includes a flexible compartment having a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, a center axis passing through the flexible compartment between the first end and the second end. A helical assembly is disposed within the flexible compartment and is suspended between the first end and the second end, the helical assembly being offset from the center axis of the flexible compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Nephi Jones, Steven Kjar, Brycen Mills, Mark Smith, Derik West
  • Patent number: 11352598
    Abstract: The present set of embodiments relate to a bioproduction system, method, and apparatus for mixing a fluid. The bioproduction mixing system includes an offset helical assembly having a stabilizer and impeller for mixing a fluid within a flexible compartment The bioproduction mixing system is designed for efficient mixing of the fluid and for use with a variety of different impellers that can be located at different locations according to the volume and shape characteristics of the flexible compartment. The bioproduction mixing system is optimized to eliminate stagnation zones while maximizing bulk fluid flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nephi Jones, Steven Kjar, Brycen Mills, Mark Smith, Derik West
  • Publication number: 20220145231
    Abstract: A method of installing a flexible bioprocess container in a bioprocessing system having a rigid housing with an interior compartment and extending between a top and an opposing base. The method includes coupling a first surface of the flexible bioprocess container to a moveable platform positioned within the interior compartment of the rigid housing; coupling a second surface of the flexible bioprocess container to the base of the rigid housing; and moving the movable platform relative to the rigid housing and toward the top of the rigid housing so as to at least partially expand the flexible bioprocess container within the interior compartment of the rigid housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Nephi Jones, Steven Kjar, Daniel Price, Mark Smith, Paul Thacker, Tony Hsiao
  • Patent number: 11293003
    Abstract: The present set of embodiments relate a system, method, and various devices for installation of a bioproduction system. The bioproduction system includes a rigid housing having a moveable platform to assist in the installation of a bioprocessing container within. The system also includes mounting systems for a variety of peripherals originating from the flexible container while safeguarding operators. More specifically, the system includes systems and methods for mounting bearings, organizing tube sets, and placement of the flexible container in its proper orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nephi Jones, Steven Kjar, Daniel Price, Mark Smith, Paul Thacker, Tony Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20190218494
    Abstract: The present set of embodiments relate a system, method, and various devices for installation of a bioproduction system. The bioproduction system includes a rigid housing having a moveable platform to assist in the installation of a bioprocessing container within. The system also includes mounting systems for a variety of peripherals originating from the flexible container while safeguarding operators. More specifically, the system includes systems and methods for mounting bearings, organizing tube sets, and placement of the flexible container in its proper orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Nephi Jones, Steven KJAR, Daniel PRICE, Mark SMITH, Paul THACKER
  • Publication number: 20190217261
    Abstract: The present set of embodiments relate to a bioproduction system, method, and apparatus for mixing a fluid. The bioproduction mixing system includes an offset helical assembly having a stabilizer and impeller for mixing a fluid within a flexible compartment The bioproduction mixing system is designed for efficient mixing of the fluid and for use with a variety of different impellers that can be located at different locations according to the volume and shape characteristics of the flexible compartment. The bioproduction mixing system is optimized to eliminate stagnation zones while maximizing bulk fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Nephi Jones, Steven KJAR, Brycen MILLS, Mark SMITH, Derik WEST
  • Patent number: D894377
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Kjar, Paul Thacker
  • Patent number: D929579
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Kjar, Paul Thacker