Patents by Inventor Tim McDonald
Tim McDonald 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: 11744227Abstract: An animal water dispenser apparatus has a container with an inlet opening and an outlet opening, and a water hose connected to the inlet opening. The inlet opening is positioned below the outlet opening. The water hose is adapted to pass fresh water into an interior of the container. The outlet opening is adapted to allow water from the interior of the container to be released outwardly of the container. A fresh water source can be connected to the water hose so as to pass fresh water under pressure through the water hose and into the interior of the container.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Inventor: Tim McDonald
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Publication number: 20230081220Abstract: A water container for use by poultry has a container with an inlet opening and an outlet opening, a water hose connected to the inlet opening, and a nozzle affixed to the inlet opening. The inlet opening is positioned below the outlet opening. The water hose is adapted to pass fresh water into an interior of the container. The outlet opening is adapted to allow water from the interior of the container to be released outwardly of the container. The nozzle is positioned adjacent to the bottom of the container and adapted to direct an unobstructed pressurized flow of water toward the bottom of the container so as to pressure wash, clean and remove debris from the interior of the container. A nipple is affixed to the container. The nipple is adapted to allow poultry to access water from the interior of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventor: Tim MCDONALD
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Patent number: 11577450Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Organovo, Inc.Inventors: Keith Murphy, Scott Dorfman, Nathan Smith, Larry Bauwens, Ian Sohn, Tim McDonald, Chris Leigh-Lancaster, Richard Jin Law
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Patent number: 11577451Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Organovo, Inc.Inventors: Keith Murphy, Scott Dorfman, Nathan Smith, Larry Bauwens, Ian Sohn, Tim McDonald, Chris Leigh-Lancaster, Richard Jin Law
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Publication number: 20230009917Abstract: A cloth or rag washing bucket has a container with an interior volume defined by a bottom and a wall extending upwardly from the bottom, a fluid inlet affixed adjacent the bottom of the container, a fluid outlet formed on the container at a level above the level of the fluid inlet. The inlet is adapted to be connected to a water hose. The fluid inlet extends through the wall of the container so as to have one end in the interior volume of the container and another end exterior of the wall of the container. The fluid outlet is adapted to allow water in the interior volume of the container to flow outwardly of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventor: Tim MCDONALD
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Patent number: 11523711Abstract: A mop washing bucket has a container with an interior volume defined by a bottom and a wall extending upwardly from the bottom, a fluid inlet affixed adjacent to the bottom of the container, and a fluid outlet formed on the container in a location above the fluid inlet. The fluid inlet is adapted to be connected to a water hose. The fluid inlet extends through the wall of the container so as to have one end in the interior volume of the container and another end exterior of the wall of the container. The fluid outlet is adapted to allow water from the interior volume of the container to flow outwardly of the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Inventor: Tim McDonald
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Publication number: 20220386633Abstract: A basket for use in a crustacea washing system has a wall and the bottom that defines an interior volume. The wall has a plurality of openings formed therethrough. Each of the plurality of openings open to the interior volume. The wall of the basket has an indentation formed at an outer diameter thereof. The indentation is adapted to removably extend over a water-delivery pipe of the washing system. The wall of the basket is slightly tapered so as to have a wide outer diameter at the top of the basket and a narrow outer diameter of the bottom of the basket. The indentation has a plurality of holes that are adapted to correspond to apertures of the water delivery pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventor: Tim MCDONALD
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Publication number: 20220304521Abstract: A mop washing bucket has a container with an interior volume defined by a bottom and a wall extending upwardly from the bottom, a fluid inlet affixed adjacent to the bottom of the container, and a fluid outlet formed on the container in a location above the fluid inlet. The fluid inlet is adapted to be connected to a water hose. The fluid inlet extends through the wall of the container so as to have one end in the interior volume of the container and another end exterior of the wall of the container. The fluid outlet is adapted to allow water from the interior volume of the container to flow outwardly of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventor: Tim MCDONALD
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Patent number: 11413805Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Organovo, Inc.Inventors: Keith Murphy, Scott Dorfman, Nathan Smith, Larry Bauwens, Ian Sohn, Tim McDonald, Chris Leigh-Lancaster, Richard Jin Law
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Publication number: 20220167586Abstract: An animal water container has a container with an inlet opening and an outlet opening in which the inlet opening is positioned below the outlet opening, a water hose connected to the inlet opening and adapted to pass fresh water into an interior of the container, and a nozzle affixed to the inlet opening. The nozzle is positioned adjacent the bottom of the container. The nozzle is adapted to direct an unobstructed pressurized flow of water toward the bottom of the container so as to pressure wash, clean and remove debris from the interior of the container. The outlet opening is adapted to allow water from the interior of the container to be released outwardly of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventor: Tim McDonald
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Patent number: 11344925Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning game, vegetables, fruit, fish or crustacea in a container has a pipe with a first and second portion, and a connector connected to the pipe. The second portion extends generally transverse to the first portion. The second portion has a plurality of apertures formed through the wall thereof. The apertures direct the flow of water in a cyclonic path in the container. The connector is adapted to connect with a water hose or water conduit so as to introduce water into and through the pipe. The first portion of the pipe extends generally vertically and the second portion of the pipe extends generally horizontally.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Inventor: Tim McDonald
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Publication number: 20220009156Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: ORGANOVO, INC.Inventors: Keith Murphy, Scott Dorfman, Nathan Smith, Larry Bauwens, Ian Sohn, Tim McDonald, Chris Leigh-Lancaster, Richard Jin Law
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Publication number: 20220009157Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: ORGANOVO, INC.Inventors: Keith MURPHY, Scott DORFMAN, Nathan SMITH, Larry BAUWENS, Ian SOHN, Tim MCDONALD, Chris LEIGH-LANCASTER, Richard Jin LAW
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Publication number: 20220009158Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: ORGANOVO, INC.Inventors: Keith MURPHY, Scott DORFMAN, Nathan SMITH, Larry BAUWENS, Ian SOHN, Tim MCDONALD, Chris LEIGH-LANCASTER, Richard Jin LAW
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Publication number: 20210386080Abstract: An assembly for cleaning and cooking seafood or crustacea has a container with an interior volume defined by a wall, a basket removably received in the interior volume of the container, a pipe positioned adjacent to the wall and having a plurality of apertures adapted to direct the flow of water into an interior of the basket, a connector fluidically connected to the pipe, and a pot spaced from the container. The container has a bottom and an upper edge. The basket has a plurality of openings through a wall thereof. The connector has a portion extending outwardly of the wall of the container. The basket is removably received in the pot.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventor: Tim MCDONALD
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Patent number: 11134821Abstract: A washing bucket has a container with an interior defined by wall and a bottom, a fluid inlet affixed to the wall of the container and communicating with the interior of the container, and a fluid outlet opening to the wall of the container and positioned at a level higher than a level of the fluid inlet. The fluid inlet is positioned adjacent to the bottom of the container. The fluid inlet has a connector positioned exterior of the wall of the container and adapted to connect to a water hose. The fluid outlet has a diameter greater than a diameter of the fluid inlet. The fluid outlet has a pipe affixed to the wall of the container.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Inventor: Tim McDonald
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Publication number: 20210291432Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: ORGANOVO, INC.Inventors: Keith Murphy, Scott Dorfman, Nathan Smith, Larry Bauwens, Ian Sohn, Tim McDonald, Chris Leigh-Lancaster, Richard Jin Law
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Publication number: 20210251433Abstract: A mop washing bucket has a container with an interior volume defined by a bottom and a wall extending upwardly from the bottom, a fluid inlet affixed adjacent to the bottom of the container, and a fluid outlet formed on the container in a location above the fluid inlet. The fluid inlet is adapted to be connected to a water hose. The fluid inlet extends through the wall of the container so as to have one end in the interior volume of the container and another end exterior of the wall of the container. The fluid outlet is adapted to allow water from the interior volume of the container to flow outwardly of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventor: Tim MCDONALD
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Publication number: 20210251460Abstract: A washing bucket has a container with an interior defined by wall and a bottom, the fluid inlet affixed to the wall of the container, and a fluid outlet opening through the wall of the container. The fluid outlet is positioned at a level higher than a level of the fluid inlet. The fluid inlet communicates with the interior of the container. The fluid inlet is positioned adjacent to the bottom of the container. In particular, the fluid inlet is a tubular member having a plurality of openings. This plurality of openings opens to the interior of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventor: Tim MCDONALD
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Patent number: 11089789Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning crustacea or game has a container, a pipe positioned adjacent to a wall of the container, and a connector fluidically connected to the pipe adjacent a lower end of the pipe and having a portion extending outwardly of the wall of the container. The pipe has a plurality of apertures adapted to direct a flow of water toward a portion of the wall spaced from the pipe such that the flow of water creates a cyclonic path in the container. The pipe extends generally vertically adjacent to the wall of the container. The plurality of apertures are formed in spaced relation to each other along a length of the pipe. A drain is affixed through a wall of the container adjacent to the bottom of the container.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Inventor: Tim McDonald