Patents by Inventor Vincent A. Baxter

Vincent A. Baxter 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).

  • Patent number: 9890030
    Abstract: A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: fairlife, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
  • Patent number: 9797391
    Abstract: A roller assembly comprises a central section with a hub; a plurality of spring assemblies coupled to the central section; a plurality of arms coupled to the central section such that each arm is capable of pivoting independently with respect to the central section; and a plurality of rollers, one roller coupled to each of the plurality of arms. Each roller may be coupled to each arm with a pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventor: Vincent A. Baxter
  • Patent number: 9713660
    Abstract: A surgical cassette clamping system includes a mounting plate having a first side and a second side. A bracket system may be disposed adjacent the first side of the mounting plate. A clamp motor may be disposed adjacent the mounting plate and fixed relative to the mounting plate. The clamp motor may be operably connected to the bracket system to displace the bracket system relative to the mounting plate. The system may also include a plurality of pivot arms pivotably connected to the bracket system and extending adjacent the second side of the mounting plate. An engagement portion may be attached to each of the plurality of pivot arms that cooperatively engages the second side of the mounting plate, the engagement portion being operable to pivot the pivot arms when the bracket system moves relative to the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Vincent A. Baxter, Daniel J. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20170189231
    Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical system includes at least one light source. The light source is configured to output light towards a fluidics cassette so a first portion of the light reflects from a deflectable diaphragm of the fluidics cassette, and a second portion of the light reflects from a reference portion of the fluidics cassette. The diaphragm is configured to deflect relative to the reference portion in response to a pressure associated with a fluid within the fluidics cassette. At least one sensor is configured to receive the first portion of the light reflected from the diaphragm and the second portion of the light reflected from the reference portion. A computing device in communication with the sensor is configured to determine the pressure associated with the fluid within the fluidics cassette based on the received first and second portions of the light. Associated devices, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Vincent A. Baxter, Daniel J. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20170181891
    Abstract: A surgical cassette clamping system includes a mounting plate having a first side and a second side. A bracket system may be disposed adjacent the first side of the mounting plate. A clamp motor may be disposed adjacent the mounting plate and fixed relative to the mounting plate. The clamp motor may be operably connected to the bracket system to displace the bracket system relative to the mounting plate. The system may also include a plurality of pivot arms pivotably connected to the bracket system and extending adjacent the second side of the mounting plate. An engagement portion may be attached to each of the plurality of pivot arms that cooperatively engages the second side of the mounting plate, the engagement portion being operable to pivot the pivot arms when the bracket system moves relative to the mounting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Vincent A. Baxter, Daniel J. Wilson
  • Patent number: 9291159
    Abstract: A roller assembly comprises a central section with a hub, the central section having a plurality of pivots located around the central section; a plurality of arms, each arm having a roller end and a pivot end, the pivot ends coupled to the central section at the plurality of pivots such that each arm is capable of pivoting independently with respect to the central section, the roller ends and pivot ends of each arm located a distance of at least one roller width away from each other; a plurality of rollers, one roller coupled to each of the roller ends of the plurality of arms; wherein the plurality of rollers and arms are located around the central section such that the pivot is located a distance away from the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventor: Vincent A. Baxter
  • Publication number: 20140356205
    Abstract: A roller assembly comprises a central section with a hub, the central section having a plurality of pivots located around the central section; a plurality of arms, each arm having a roller end and a pivot end, the pivot ends coupled to the central section at the plurality of pivots such that each arm is capable of pivoting independently with respect to the central section, the roller ends and pivot ends of each arm located a distance of at least one roller width away from each other; a plurality of rollers, one roller coupled to each of the roller ends of the plurality of arms; wherein the plurality of rollers and arms are located around the central section such that the pivot is located a distance away from the roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventor: Vincent A. Baxter
  • Publication number: 20140356203
    Abstract: A roller assembly comprises a central section with a hub; a plurality of spring assemblies coupled to the central section; a plurality of arms coupled to the central section such that each arm is capable of pivoting independently with respect to the central section; and a plurality of rollers, one roller coupled to each of the plurality of arms. Each roller may be coupled to each arm with a pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventor: Vincent A. Baxter
  • Patent number: 8858502
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a device for delivering pressurized irrigation may include a squeeze plate and a pressure sensor module. The squeeze plate may move relative to the pressure sensor module to apply pressure to a flexible container (e.g., a bag of irrigation fluid) between the squeeze plate and the pressure sensor module. The pressure sensor module may include a pressure sensor to measure a force exerted on the pressure sensor module by the flexible container as pressure is applied to the flexible container from the squeeze plate. In some embodiments, the pressure sensor module may include a bag contact plate and the pressure sensor may measure a force exerted on the bag contact plate by the flexible container located between the bag contact plate and the squeeze plate. In some embodiments, the pressure sensor may sense a pressure associated with the flexible container without an intervening bag contact plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Vincent A. Baxter, Raphael Gordon, Gregory S. Layser, Sean Christopher Madden, Gary P. Sorensen, Daniel J. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20140178215
    Abstract: A surgical cassette clamping system includes a mounting plate having a first side and a second side. A bracket system may be disposed adjacent the first side of the mounting plate. A clamp motor may be disposed adjacent the mounting plate and fixed relative to the mounting plate. The clamp motor may be operably connected to the bracket system to displace the bracket system relative to the mounting plate. The system may also include a plurality of pivot arms pivotably connected to the bracket system and extending adjacent the second side of the mounting plate. An engagement portion may be attached to each of the plurality of pivot arms that cooperatively engages the second side of the mounting plate, the engagement portion being operable to pivot the pivot arms when the bracket system moves relative to the mounting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Vincent A. Baxter, Daniel J. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20140144932
    Abstract: A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
  • Publication number: 20140100518
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a device for delivering pressurized irrigation may include a squeeze plate and a pressure sensor module. The squeeze plate may move relative to the pressure sensor module to apply pressure to a flexible container (e.g., a bag of irrigation fluid) between the squeeze plate and the pressure sensor module. The pressure sensor module may include a pressure sensor to measure a force exerted on the pressure sensor module by the flexible container as pressure is applied to the flexible container from the squeeze plate. In some embodiments, the pressure sensor module may include a bag contact plate and the pressure sensor may measure a force exerted on the bag contact plate by the flexible container located between the bag contact plate and the squeeze plate. In some embodiments, the pressure sensor may sense a pressure associated with the flexible container without an intervening bag contact plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Vincent A. Baxter, Rapheal Gordon, Gregory S. Layser, Sean Christopher Madden, Gary P. Sorensen, Daniel J. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8678234
    Abstract: A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
  • Publication number: 20130256333
    Abstract: A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
  • Patent number: 8448827
    Abstract: An embodiment of a nozzle comprising a nozzle adapter, a nozzle tip, and a plunger is provided. The nozzle adapter comprises an inner and outer surface, the inner surface having a helical groove, and a top end rotatably coupled to the nozzle adapter inner surface. The plunger comprises an outer surface, a top end, and a lower end that mates with the nozzle tip inner surface. At least one projection is along the body outer surface between the top end and the lower end keyed to fit within the helical groove of the nozzle tip, wherein the plunger and the nozzle tip are configured so that rotational motion of the nozzle tip causes axial motion of the plunger relative to the nozzle adapter without appreciable axial motion of the nozzle tip relative to the nozzle adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
  • Patent number: 8424723
    Abstract: A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
  • Publication number: 20120261442
    Abstract: A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
  • Publication number: 20120205397
    Abstract: A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: FAIR OAKS FARMS BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
  • Patent number: 8181822
    Abstract: A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
  • Publication number: 20090236361
    Abstract: A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter