Patents by Inventor Todd Bakken
Todd Bakken 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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Publication number: 20230296489Abstract: A sorting system including a flow cell with a first inlet, a second inlet, and an outlet. The sorting system also includes a buffer supply in fluid communication with the first inlet, a sample source in fluid communication with the second inlet, a light source configured to generate a light beam that intersects the flow cell, and a sensor aligned with the light source and configured to detect a characteristic of the light beam. An air valve is configured to generate an airflow at the outlet of the flow cell, and control of the air valve is based on the characteristic of the light beam detected by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Wesley A. Cox-Muranami, Todd Bakken, David Michael Wahl, Justine Coburn, Christian Baltes
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Publication number: 20230020530Abstract: A sample assembly includes a vial, a vial insert, and a sealing arrangement. The vial insert could be any combination of a sample chamber, a matrix, or a swab breaker configured to be positioned within the vial. The sealing arrangement includes a coupling portion and a cap assembly. The coupling portion defines a mounting channel sized to receive a portion of the vial. The coupling portion is configured to slidably couple to the vial. The cap assembly includes a desiccant cap. The desiccant cap is configured to couple to the vial to selectively form a sterile barrier between the sealing arrangement and the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Randolph James Nagy, Todd Bakken
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Patent number: 11471889Abstract: A sample assembly includes a vial, a vial insert, and a sealing arrangement. The vial insert could be any combination of a sample chamber, a matrix, or a swab breaker configured to be positioned within the vial. The sealing arrangement includes a coupling portion and a cap assembly. The coupling portion defines a mounting channel sized to receive a portion of the vial. The coupling portion is configured to slidably couple to the vial. The cap assembly includes a desiccant cap. The desiccant cap is configured to couple to the vial to selectively form a sterile barrier between the sealing arrangement and the vial.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Gentueri Inc.Inventors: Randolph James Nagy, Todd Bakken
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Publication number: 20200094248Abstract: A sample assembly includes a vial, a vial insert, and a sealing arrangement. The vial insert could be any combination of a sample chamber, a matrix, or a swab breaker configured to be positioned within the vial. The sealing arrangement includes a coupling portion and a cap assembly. The coupling portion defines a mounting channel sized to receive a portion of the vial. The coupling portion is configured to slidably couple to the vial. The cap assembly includes a desiccant cap. The desiccant cap is configured to couple to the vial to selectively form a sterile barrier between the sealing arrangement and the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Randolph James Nagy, Todd Bakken
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Publication number: 20170225879Abstract: One variation of a serving unit includes: a base; a wall extending from the base, including a frustoconical section, and defining a central axis; a rim extending from an upper edge of the wall; a seal extending across the rim and transiently enclosing a cavity defined by the wall and the base; a beater arranged within the cavity, configured to rotate about the central axis, including blades configured to extend along the base and up a portion of the wall, and including a drive coupling coaxial with the central axis; and a dry powdered food product arranged within the cavity and including a first quantity of flavoring, a second quantity of sweetener, and a third quantity of thickener.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Bart Stein, Laura Rose Semo Scharfman, Conrad Stern-Ascher, Jena Derman, Evan Abel, Daniel Turk, Walter Lark, Thomas Nguyen, Albert Ho, Jeff de Picciotto, Michael Van Dyke, Todd Bakken
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Publication number: 20170188600Abstract: One variation of a method for preparing a frozen food product includes: following insertion of a vessel into a receiver: activating a cooling element thermally coupled to the receiver; transitioning a rotary motor from rest to a first target angular speed; and setting a first timer of a first duration; in response to expiration of the first timer and detection of contents of the vessel approximating a first target viscosity: reducing an angular speed of the rotary motor; and setting a second timer of a second duration; in response to expiration of the second timer and detection of the contents of the vessel approximating a second target viscosity: reducing the angular speed of the rotary motor; and setting a third timer of a third duration; in response to expiration of the third timer: reducing the angular speed of the rotary motor; and indicating completion of a frozen food product.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Laura Rose Semo Scharfman, Todd Bakken, Walter Blaurock, Thomas Nguyen, Bart Stein, Michael Van Dyke, Albert Ho, Evan Abel
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Publication number: 20080038130Abstract: A medical pump includes a chassis having a fixed seat, and a main carriage having a carriage footing for receiving a fluid delivery device and restricting its movement. An actuator automatically moves the main carriage between open and closed positions to engage the fluid delivery device to the seat. The seat establishes the position of both the main carriage and fluid delivery device in the closed position. The actuator is connected to the main carriage by a rear carriage assembly having a manual release element for disengaging the actuator from rear carriage assembly and thereby from the main carriage. A processing unit detects jam conditions by processing carriage position data and electrical load data from the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.Inventors: Marwan Fathallah, John Ziegler, David Franchino, Kent Chase, Todd Bakken, Daniel Lee
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Publication number: 20080039824Abstract: A medical pump includes a chassis having a fixed seat, and a main carriage having a carriage footing for receiving a fluid delivery device and restricting its movement. An actuator automatically moves the main carriage between open and closed positions to engage the fluid delivery device to the seat. The seat establishes the position of both the main carriage and fluid delivery device in the closed position. The actuator is connected to the main carriage by a rear carriage assembly having a manual release element for disengaging the actuator from rear carriage assembly and thereby from the main carriage. A processing unit detects jam conditions by processing carriage position data and electrical load data from the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.Inventors: Marwan Fathallah, John Ziegler, David Franchino, Kent Chase, Todd Bakken, Daniel Lee
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Publication number: 20070089621Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2006Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: James Kimball, Daniel Bullis, Eric Minor, Douglas Rodenkirch, Todd Bakken
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Publication number: 20050135047Abstract: A first portable medical device is adapted for use in an interlocking system for interlocking the first medical device to a second medical device. The first device includes a housing having opposite sides, a selective element, a blocking element, and an optional clamp mechanism. At least one of the opposite sides includes a matable element to detachably attach a second medical device. The selective element restricts the attachment of the second device to only one side of the first device. The blocking element prevents a third medical device from attaching to the first and second devices once the first and second devices are attached. The clamp restricts the attachment of the second device to only one side of the first device when the clamp is attached to a support member. The clamp permits slide-ratcheting axial movement of a clamp shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2004Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Marwan Fathallah, John Ziegler, Todd Bakken, Daniel Lee
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Publication number: 20050095063Abstract: A first portable medical device is adapted for use in an interlocking system for interlocking the first medical device to a second medical device. The first device includes a housing having opposite sides, a selective element, a blocking element, and a clamp mechanism. At least one of the opposite sides includes a matable element to detachably attach a second medical device. The selective element restricts the attachment of the second device to only one side of the first device. The blocking element prevents a third medical device from attaching to the first and second devices once the first and second devices are attached. The clamp restricts the attachment of the second device to only one side of the first device when the clamp is attached to a support member. The clamp permits slide-ratcheting axial movement of a clamp shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2003Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: Marwan Fathallah, John Ziegler, Todd Bakken, Daniel Lee
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Publication number: 20050095058Abstract: A mounting assembly includes a connecting subassembly having first and second exterior arms, and an interior arm having first and second ends disposed between the first and second exterior arms. The first end of the interior arm and a portion of the first exterior arm define a first socket. The second end of the interior arm and a portion of the second exterior arm define a second socket. First and second mounting members disposed in the respective first and second sockets.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Applicant: GAMBER JOHNSON LLCInventors: Scott Biba, Cory Boudreau, Todd Bakken, Ami Verhalen
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Publication number: 20050063831Abstract: A medical pump includes a chassis having a fixed seat, and a main carriage having a carriage footing for receiving a fluid delivery device and restricting its movement. An actuator automatically moves the main carriage between open and closed positions to engage the fluid delivery device to the seat. The seat establishes the position of both the main carriage and fluid delivery device in the closed position. The actuator is connected to the main carriage by a rear carriage assembly having a manual release element for disengaging the actuator from rear carriage assembly and thereby from the main carriage. A processing unit detects jam conditions by processing carriage position data and electrical load data from the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2003Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Marwan Fathallah, John Ziegler, David Franchino, Kent Chase, Todd Bakken, Daniel Lee
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Patent number: D903898Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Gentueri Inc.Inventors: Randolph James Nagy, Todd Bakken