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).
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Patent number: 9890030Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: fairlife, LLCInventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
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Patent number: 9797391Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Novartis AGInventor: Vincent A. Baxter
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Patent number: 9713660Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.Inventors: Vincent A. Baxter, Daniel J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20170189231Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Vincent A. Baxter, Daniel J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20170181891Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Vincent A. Baxter, Daniel J. Wilson
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Patent number: 9291159Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 30, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Novartis AGInventor: Vincent A. Baxter
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Publication number: 20140356205Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventor: Vincent A. Baxter
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Publication number: 20140356203Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventor: Vincent A. Baxter
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Patent number: 8858502Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.Inventors: Vincent A. Baxter, Raphael Gordon, Gregory S. Layser, Sean Christopher Madden, Gary P. Sorensen, Daniel J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20140178215Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Alcon Research, Ltd.Inventors: Vincent A. Baxter, Daniel J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20140144932Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
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Publication number: 20140100518Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Alcon Research, Ltd.Inventors: Vincent A. Baxter, Rapheal Gordon, Gregory S. Layser, Sean Christopher Madden, Gary P. Sorensen, Daniel J. Wilson
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Patent number: 8678234Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
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Publication number: 20130256333Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
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Patent number: 8448827Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
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Patent number: 8424723Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
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Publication number: 20120261442Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
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Publication number: 20120205397Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: FAIR OAKS FARMS BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
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Patent number: 8181822Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
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Publication number: 20090236361Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2007Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter