Filling Dispensers Patents (Class 141/2)
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Patent number: 11857404Abstract: Storage devices, loading devices, delivery systems, kits, and associated methods for implantable medical devices are described. An example embodiment of a storage device includes a storage member, a first cap, and a second cap. The storage member has a first end, a second end, and a main body that defines a first opening, a second opening, a passageway, a separating wall, and a plurality of holes. The passageway has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends from the first end of the storage member to the separating wall and the second portion extends from the second end of the storage member to the separating wall. Each hole of the plurality of holes extends through the separating wall and provides access between the first portion and the second portion. Each of the first and second caps is releasably attached to the storage member.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2023Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignees: Muffin Incorporated, Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Neal Fearnot, Sarah Robbins, Marc C. Buhrmester, Joshua Krieger
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Patent number: 11852299Abstract: Preloading a containment vessel with Low Vapor Pressure (LVP) liquid; partially evacuating the containment vessel to generate a vacuum in a headspace above the LVP liquid; and relieving material from a process vessel into the containment vessel during a process relief event in the process vessel. The containment vessel pressure may be equalized with ambient conditions prior to preloading the LVP liquid. The containment vessel size and quantity of LVP liquid may be determined to absorb the energy and mass of relieving fluids from the maximum anticipated relief scenario, permitting the gases to condense to liquid form to be recovered in liquid state instead of atmospherically venting or combusting the gases. The containment vessel headspace may be partially occupied with High Vapor Pressure (HVP) liquid comprising C5-C10 hydrocarbons configured to flash during the evacuation step to create and occupy a headspace, providing additional head space volume and heat rejection capacity.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: CARBOVATE DEVELOPMENT CORP.Inventors: Edward John Brost, Gary Stewart Locke
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Patent number: 11787733Abstract: This disclosure describes container(s) having an ultraviolet (UV)-cured matrix and methods to create the same. The glass container according to this disclosure has a bottom and a body extending in a direction away from the bottom along a longitudinal axis. The body has a surface having an UV-cured matrix including UV-curable varnish drops arranged in a plurality of layers and having voids existing therebetween to form a porous matrix structure. A method of printing a UV-cured matrix on a glass container is also disclosed that includes identifying a plurality of locations on a body of the container where the UV-cured matrix will be formed, determining a height value of the UV-cured matrix at each location, applying at least one varnish layer to the body according to an assigned grayscale or numeric value at each location, and applying UV light to cure each respective varnish layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.Inventor: Brian J. Chisholm
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Patent number: 11759599Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a valve shut-off system of a medical device. In one embodiment, the valve shut-off system of the medical device includes a first pin movable between a first position where a valve is opened and a second position where the valve is closed, the first pin including a slot, and a second pin having a mating geometry with the slot of the first pin, the second pin adjustable between a locked position that holds the first pin in the first position and an unlocked position that enables movement of the first pin between the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: GE Precision Healthcare LLCInventor: Thomas Lane Bender, II
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Patent number: 11761587Abstract: An apparatus for mobile hydrogen refueling includes a heavy equipment vehicle having a size exceeding highway size constraints and a platform coupled to the vehicle. A hydrogen storage module and a compression module are removably coupleable to the platform. The storage module is configured to store a number of hydrogen tanks. The compression module is configured to compress a flow of hydrogen from a hydrogen tank in the storage module via a manifold to produce a flow of high-pressure hydrogen. A refueling interface is configured to engage a refueling interface of a hydrogen powerplant and to selectively convey a flow of high-pressure hydrogen from the compression module. In some implementations, the compression module can include a chiller configured to cool the high-pressure hydrogen provided to the refueling interface. In some implementations, a power module is configured to provide electric power to at least the compression module and/or the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: First Mode IPP LimitedInventor: James A. Percy-Hughes
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Patent number: 11759085Abstract: A floor cleaning system and a method of cleaning a floor are provided. The cleaning system includes a flat headed mop. The system also includes a frame and at least one compartment removably coupled to the frame. A wringing assembly is fluidly coupled to the at least one compartment, the wringing assembly comprising a fixed extractor element and at least one roller movable from a first position when the mop head is being inserted to a second position when the mop head is being withdrawn.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Unger Marketing International, LLCInventors: William Harrington, Robert F. Smith, Joseph K. Patterson, Paul H. Adams
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Patent number: 11738155Abstract: Device for handling a syringe and automated device for preparing intravenous medication comprising said device for handling a syringe The present invention discloses a device for handling a syringe, said syringe comprising a needle covered by a cap, said device comprising a main body which, in turn, comprises: a cap support comprising a housing for the cap of a needle, said housing being configured to hold said cap during removal and/or insertion of the needle from and/or into the cap by means of a linear movement; a device for joint removal of the cap and needle from the syringe by means of a rotation, comprising a slot defining two parallel faces spaced apart from each other and configured to interfere dimensionally with the cap of the syringe; at least one device for closing the syringe by means of a closed system transfer device (CSTD) or a cap, said device comprising a projection for fixing a support for said CSTD or cap, said support being replaceable and comprising a recess having a shape matching tType: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: KIRO GRIFOLS, S.L.Inventors: Naiara Telleria Garay, Asier Lizarriturri Martiarena, Patxi Urtzelai Aranbarri
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Patent number: 11714084Abstract: A rapid detection method of a target biomolecule comprising an antigenic moiety is provided. The method includes providing a source biological sample comprising the target biomolecule; contacting the source biological sample to an ion-exchange medium; eluting the captured-target biomolecule from the ion-exchange medium as an eluate, and loading the eluate to a rapid diagnostic testing device comprising an antibody. The eluate comprises a concentrated form of the biomolecule in a solution having a salt concentration greater than 150 mM. A concentration of the target biomolecule in the eluate is in a range from about 2× to 25× compared to a concentration of the biomolecule in the source biological sample. The target biomolecule binds to the antibody under the salt concentration of greater than 150 mM. A device for rapid detection of target biomolecule is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthew Jeremiah Misner, Gregory Andrew Grossmann, Cathryn Ellen Olsen, John Richard Nelson, Brian Christopher Bales, David Roger Moore, Paul Michael Smigelski, Jr.
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Patent number: 11694239Abstract: A medical information navigation engine (“MINE”) is provided. In some embodiments, the system computes a current patient encounter vector for a current patient encounter, and then an optimal patient encounter vector is computed by assuming a best case patient encounter in accordance with the organizational objectives. The system is then able to compute the difference between the best case encounter and the current patient encounter. This difference is used to compute a corresponding payoff using an intelligent matrix.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: APIXIO, INC.Inventors: Shahram Shawn Dastmalchi, Vishnuvyas Sethumadhavan, Mary Ellen Campana, Robert Derward Rogers, Imran N. Chaudri
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Patent number: 11690890Abstract: Kits enabling an end user to efficiently compound inhalable formulations containing medicinal compounds, for use in in aerosol device (e-cigarette; personal vaporizer). Kits include a reusable storage device, a filling station, at least one predetermined amount aerosol precursor in a container and at least one empty cartomizer (cartridge) for use in an aerosol delivery device. Optionally, kits may also include a predetermined amount of extract containing a known amount of medicinal compound, enabling the production of an amount an inhalable formulation. Optionally, kits may contain amounts of inputs that enable the refilling/reuse of cartridges.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Inventor: Avram Niebling
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Patent number: 11650163Abstract: An apparatus for inspection of IV bags includes a base having a working surface. A conveyor is raised above the working surface with conveyor supports and includes a plurality of bag clips, each adapted to hold one of the IV bags in an inverted position at one of a plurality of workstations. A controller moves the conveyor such that the bag clips each move from one workstation to the next at set intervals. A loading workstation places one of the IV bags into one of the bag clips. A bubble mitigation station agitates a fluid within the IV bag to dislodge any air bubbles. Two particle agitation stations agitate the fluid and any debris particles. An inspection station includes a backlighting apparatus, a camera, a display, and a rejection chute leading to a disposal receptacle. An unloading workstation unloads IV bags that have passed inspection.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Inventor: Bruce Alan Anthenat
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Patent number: 11651051Abstract: A server is provided and is programmed to automatically determine, based on the identification data that uniquely identifies a patient device, whether there is an upgrade to the code or data (e.g., software or firmware) stored in the electronic memory of the patient device that can be applied thereto. In response to determination that there is an upgrade that can be applied, a data package is delivered to the patient device via the first wireless transceiver, the data package to be automatically applied to the electronic memory of the patient device.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Wendall Eric Trull, Boris Kovtun, Tara Kalro, Joseph White, Chinmayee Somaiya, Amila Fernando, Andrew Weale, Maurizio Borsotto
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Patent number: 11584132Abstract: A liquid storage container includes: a discharge port member including a discharge port through which liquid stored in a storage portion is discharged; a cover portion configured to be attachable to and detachable from the discharge port member and to be capable of opening and closing the discharge port; a liquid stop valve provided inside the discharge port member; and a protrusion provided inside the cover portion and configured to open the liquid stop valve in closing the cover portion. In the liquid storage container, the storage portion is sealable by at least one of a first sealing portion formed of a contact portion between the cover portion and the discharge port member and a second sealing portion formed of the liquid stop valve, and the first sealing portion and the second sealing portion are configured to be simultaneously unsealed.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Noriyasu Nagai, Ryoji Inoue, Kyosuke Nagaoka, Takayuki Tanno, Kenta Udagawa, Hideaki Matsumura, Taiji Maruyama
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Patent number: 11548702Abstract: A cap (10) for adding additives to a container. The base (12) is a round platform (20) with a vertical axis (18), a container attachment (30), a series of truncated sawteeth (60) extending around the perimeter (36), a through aperture (80) between the bottom and top surfaces, and a spike (84) extending from the aperture. A cylindrical tank (14) has sealed compartments (110) filled with additives arranged in a circle around the axis. A mechanism (16, 32) holds the base and tank together and biases the tank to the base. As the tank rotates, cogs (144) in the tank slide up the tooth ramps (64) to push the tank away from the platform until the cogs reach the tooth plateaus (66). The cogs pass the plateaus where the tank is pulled toward the platform and the spike punctures a seal covering an opening in the aligned compartment.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: ZM2 Design, LLCInventor: Wojciech Zalewski
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Patent number: 11547152Abstract: Various embodiments provide a pack for holding and re-charging an e-cigarette. The pack comprises a pack battery; a body portion including a tube for receiving an e-cigarette; a re-charging mechanism for re-charging the e-cigarette received into the tube using the pack battery; and a lid attached to the body portion. The lid can be opened to allow the e-cigarette to be received into the tube, and closed to retain the e-cigarette in the tube. The pack is configured to transition from a higher power state to a lower power state a predetermined period of time after the lid is opened and before the lid has been shut.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITEDInventors: Steven Michael Schennum, Thomas Michael McKeon, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Justin Banker Peart
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Patent number: 11542139Abstract: A keg filling apparatus (101) is disclosed. The apparatus (101) comprises a stand (102) and a keg receiving plate (201). The stand (102) comprises a plurality of legs (105) and braces (107) for supporting an upper bracket (106) at a convenient height. The keg receiving plate (201) is releasably attached to the upper bracket (106) of the stand (102) and comprises a coupler (204). The coupler (204) releasably engages a keg valve to allow the keg to be filled through the valve. The apparatus further comprises alternative keg receiving plates (208 & 210), these plates comprising alternative couplers (209 & 211) for releasable engagement with different valves. The apparatus obviates present issues in stability during the filling of one-way kegs which must be inverted during the filling process.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Inventors: Paul Calcott, Paul Burchell, Aaron Brown
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Patent number: 11541414Abstract: A coating device configured to apply a coating liquid to both surfaces of a substrate that has a sheet shape and is transported.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Motoi Hatanaka, Kazuto Fukuda
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Patent number: 11535530Abstract: A purification device is provided that includes a porous container, purification media retained in the porous container, and a flow controller integral to the porous container. A purification device is also provided that includes a porous elastic container, purification media, and a flow controller. The porous elastic container has a pocket formed therein. The purification media is compressibly retained in the porous elastic container. The flow controller is elastically retained in the pocket of the porous elastic container.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Robert Camp, Paul Adams, Stephen Huda
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Patent number: 11529482Abstract: A method of configuring a medical device for a patient comprising: receiving information relating to a patient, the patient requiring a medical device, determining and/or receiving a medical device configuration for the medical device, the medical device configuration being suitable for the patient, uploading the medical device configuration to a server, wherein, the medical device configuration on the server is for later download by the device when the patient has received their medical device and activated the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Benjamin Wilson Casse, David Robert Keith Walker, Sheldon Luke Nunes, Christopher Harding Campbell
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Patent number: 11528781Abstract: A reservoir refill system for an electronic vaping device includes a refill container and a reservoir. The refill container contains a pre-vapor formulation. The refill container includes a body, an opening in the body, and a first interlocking ring including at least one groove or at least one protrusion therein. The reservoir is configured to contain a pre-vapor formulation and includes a reservoir body, an opening in the reservoir body, and a second interlocking ring including at least one groove or at least one protrusion therein at an opening of the reservoir. The first interlocking ring is configured to mate with the second interlocking ring so as to release the pre-vapor formulation from the refill container to the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Robert Levitz, Arie Holtz
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Patent number: 11518664Abstract: A filling device includes an evaluation device that is connected by a data line to pressure sensor and that detects an opening pressure of a keg or of a keg fitting, compares it with stored reference pressure data, and chooses, based on the result of the comparison, between allowing the keg to be filled and preventing the keg from being filled.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: KHS GmbHInventors: Thomas Matheyka, Hilmar Fickert
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Patent number: 11511281Abstract: A fluid transfer device includes a syringe barrel having a chamber, a first plunger slidably movable inside the chamber, and a second plunger slidably movable inside the chamber. The distal end portion of the first plunger is engageable with the proximal end portion of the second plunger such that when the distal end portion of the first plunger and the proximal end portion of the second plunger are engaged, the second plunger is movable by the first plunger. A check valve may be incorporated into the distal end portion of the second plunger to allow a fluid to pass therethrough in a direction towards the proximal end portion of the second plunger and prevent a fluid to pass therethrough in a reverse direction. A fluid transfer assembly and a sampling method are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: Joseph Muldoon, Rene Reinbigler
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Patent number: 11506340Abstract: A flow control panel configured to control the flow of fuel from a storage bank to a dispense includes a cold fuel controller, a dispenser port, and a processor. The cold fuel controller is configured to control the flow of cold fuel from a cold fuel line. The dispenser port is in fluid communication with the cold fuel controller. The processor is configured to receive an indication of fuel temperature within a dispenser and activate the cold fuel controller to allow the cold fuel from the cold fuel line to flow to the dispenser port when the indication of fuel temperature within the dispenser exceeds a maximum temperature determined by the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2022Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: FirstElement Fuel, Inc.Inventors: Ghassan Sleiman, Andrew Youlio, Max Eman
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Patent number: 11502316Abstract: A gas supply system includes: a plurality of tanks that are filled with a gas; a supply pipe that branches and is connected to the plurality of tanks and supplies the gas to a destination of supply; a plurality of shutoff valves that shut off connections between the plurality of tanks and the supply pipe; a plurality of temperature measuring units that measures an internal temperature of the plurality of tanks; and a control unit that determines the shutoff valve that is to be opened first out of the plurality of shutoff valves by using the internal temperatures of the plurality of tanks, which are measured at a time of start of the supply of the gas, when the control unit switching the plurality of shutoff valves from a closed state to an open state at the time of start of the supply of the gas.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Keisuke Fujita
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Patent number: 11464256Abstract: It is provided a case (200) for an electronic smoking device (10). The case (200) comprises a primary receiving portion (101), adapted to receive an electronic smoking device (10) and a secondary receiving portion (102), adapted to receive a liquid cartridge (300), adapted to contain a liquid. Furthermore, the case (200) comprises a liquid channel system (110) for the transport of liquid within the case (200). Moreover, the case (200) comprises a pump system (120) with an actuation element (130), adapted to provide liquid from a liquid cartridge (300) received by the secondary receiving portion (102) to a liquid outlet (112) of the liquid channel system (110) via the liquid channel system (110) upon an actuation of the actuation element (130).Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Inventors: Andreas Beer, Stefan Biel
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Patent number: 11464708Abstract: Apparatus, systems, methods and articles are described to prepare and track medications and medication containers as they are prepared, administered to patients and, in some cases, disposed of. Information such as medication type, concentration, and volume are associated with medication containers during preparation and this information can later be consumed/utilized when administering the medication from a container to a patient. Disposing of any remaining medication can also be tracked.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: CRISI Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Walter John Bochenko, Stephen Michael Prince, Christopher Biagioli
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Patent number: 11458267Abstract: A nasal droplet delivery device and related methods for delivering precise and repeatable dosages to a subject via the nasal passageways and sinus cavities is disclosed. The droplet delivery device includes a housing, a nosepiece, a reservoir, an ejector mechanism, and at least one differential pressure sensor. The droplet delivery device is automatically actuated by the user when the differential pressure sensor senses a predetermined pressure change within the nosepiece. The droplet delivery device is then actuated to generate a plume of droplets having an average ejected particle diameter of greater than about 6 microns, preferably greater than about 10 micron, so as to target the nasal passageways and sinus cavities of the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2018Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: PNEUMA RESPIRATORY, INC.Inventors: John H. Hebrank, Christopher W. Maurer, Charles Eric Hunter, Chengjie Li, Louis Thomas Germinario
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Patent number: 11446208Abstract: A device holder (20) that holds a transfer device (800) is provided on a stage (10). The device (800) includes a first connector (810) to which a first container (910) is connectable, a second connector (820) to which a second container (950) is connectable, and a connection port (850) to which a syringe (980) is connectable. The stage (10) can be turned to a first turning position where the first connector (810) is located higher than the second connector (820) and a second turning position where the second connector (820) is located higher than the first connector (810). A second container holder (50) that holds the second container (950) coaxially with the second connector (820) turns together with the stage (10) and can be linearly moved along a direction of an axis of the second connector (820).Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: JMS Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hidetoshi Kato, Atsushi Kimura
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Patent number: 11427498Abstract: This disclosure describes container(s) having an ultraviolet (UV)-cured matrix and methods to create the same. For example, a glass container according to this disclosure has a bottom and a body extending in a direction away from the bottom along a longitudinal axis. The body has a surface having an UV-cured matrix including UV-curable varnish drops arranged in a plurality of layers and having voids existing therebetween to form a porous matrix structure. One method to form the glass container is to apply a layer of UV-curable varnish to an outer surface of the glass container as a plurality of varnish drops, so as to establish a plurality of voids between the varnish drops, cure the layer of UV-curable varnish, apply one or more additional layers of UV-curable varnish, and cure the additional layer(s) of UV-curable varnish, wherein all of the varnish drops and the voids form the UV-cured matrix.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.Inventor: Brian J. Chisholm
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Patent number: 11376110Abstract: Storage devices, loading devices, delivery systems, kits, and associated methods for implantable medical devices are described. An example embodiment of a storage device includes a storage member, a first cap, and a second cap. The storage member has a first end, a second end, and a main body that defines a first opening, a second opening, a passageway, a separating wall, and a plurality of holes. The passageway has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends from the first end of the storage member to the separating wall and the second portion extends from the second end of the storage member to the separating wall. Each hole of the plurality of holes extends through the separating wall and provides access between the first portion and the second portion. Each of the first and second caps is releasably attached to the storage member.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignees: Muffin Incorporated, Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Neal Fearnot, Sarah Robbins, Marc C. Buhrmester, Joshua Krieger
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Patent number: 11365004Abstract: An expandable probe for filling a water tank in an aircraft from a body of water includes an inflatable hose having a proximal end fixed with a housing in the aircraft, a distal end fixed with a scooping head, an elastomeric internal conduit, and an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding the conduit. The conduit has a proximal end in communication with the water tank of the aircraft and a distal end fixed with a water scoop of the scooping head. An air supply is adapted to inflate and extend the inflatable hose to an extended configuration extending outside an open rear end of the housing below the lower side of the aircraft. Lowering the aircraft allows the scooping head to contact the body of water such that water enters the scoop and travels up the conduit to the water tank.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventor: Fred Celest
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Patent number: 11344476Abstract: An adapter system for facilitating collection of colostrum from a breast may include an adapter, a removable reservoir and a hand-expression funnel. The adapter may include a first open end for connecting to a breast shield of a breast pump system, a second open end for connecting to a breast pump connector of the breast pump system, and a third open end, disposed between the first and second open ends. The removable reservoir may include a wide end for removably attaching to the third open end and a narrow end for attaching to a colostrum delivery device. The hand-expression funnel may include a wide end for receiving colostrum and a narrow end for attaching to the colostrum delivery device. In some embodiments, the colostrum delivery device is a syringe.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Lansinoh Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Jules P. Sherman, Rush Lloyd Bartlett, II, Frank T. Wang, Ryan J. F. Van Wert
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Patent number: 11337464Abstract: Discloses is a aerosol generating system including: an aerosol generation device configured to generate an aerosol by heating an aerosol generating material; and an external power supply device including a case, a charger receiving unit which is rotatably coupled to the case and configured to receive the aerosol generation device in a detachable manner such that the aerosol generation device is driven in one of a charging mode, a cleaning mode, a preheating mode, and a smoking mode while being received in the charger receiving unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: KT&G CORPORATIONInventors: Jong Sub Lee, In Seong Chun
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Patent number: 11308491Abstract: Described herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for personalizing transactions. The systems, methods, and apparatuses may include an acceptance device receiving an account credential, generating a transaction request message, transmitting the transaction request message, and receiving an authorization response message comprising a multimedia object associated with the account credential. The acceptance device may output the multimedia object.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Visa International Service AssociationInventor: Vincent Travis Cluxton
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Patent number: 11278058Abstract: A vaporization device includes a wick with improved aerosol production properties relative to a traditional wick, for example one formed of silica fiberglass cord. According to some aspects, the wick is formed of discontinuous fibers that are not packed together and that have varying orientations, creating a plurality of voids, or spaces, between the various fibers and along the length of the wick. This design of voids along the length of the wick allows for rapid wick saturation and air exchange. Because of this, a user can take successive long puffs without noticing much difference in vapor production, as the liquid quickly (e.g., within seconds) replenishes in the wick.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: JUUL LABS, INC.Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Esteban Leon Duque
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Patent number: 11241363Abstract: A carousel configured to house a plurality of pump cartridges for a compounder system is provided. The carousel may include a plurality of cartridge pockets each having an extended portion that covers a portion of a cartridge and a bottom surface Shaving an extension with a recess. The bottom surface recess of each cartridge pocket may be shaped and sized to receive a needle housing of a pump cartridge in the cartridge pocket. A recess may be provided in the extended portion of each pocket that receives a protrusion that extends from a top surface of a backpack coupled to the pump cartridge to secure the pump cartridge in the cartridge pocket. The bottom surface recess may have an additional bottom surface that prevents actuation of the needle housing of the pump cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Zollinger, George Michel Mansour, Kraig Kruger
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Patent number: 11166876Abstract: A fluid transfer connector or adapter for coupling to a container or pharmacy bottle for facilitating the transfer of fluid or medicine from the bottle to a syringe, or from the syringe to the bottle. Optionally, an additional connector can be provided for coupling the fluid transfer connector to the syringe. Optionally, the connector can be provided with a sloped base for preventing residual amounts of fluids from remaining within the bottle.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Neomed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin M. Davis, David A. Doornbos, Mariann Cary, Mark M. Costello, Brian Ledwith
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Patent number: 11071782Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for filling a container wherein the filled container has no headspace. The present invention is further directed to methods for stabilizing an aqueous drug substance solution by filling a container with the aqueous drug substance solution wherein the filled container has no headspace. The present invention is further directed to methods for detecting headspace in a container.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Coherus Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: John Ogez, Jun Liu, Wenchang Ji, Patrick Daniel Begley, Isaias Prado, Mark Manning
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Patent number: 11046565Abstract: A filling machine for pressure-filling containers includes a container receptacle arranged beneath the filling element, a first lift that vertically adjusts the filling element to accommodate different container sizes, a shield that adjusts relative to the filling element and comprises a single-piece partition and that, in a protection position, at least partially surrounds the container during filling thereof. An adjuster adjusts the shield and the receptacle relative to one another between a protection position and a release position by changing the receptacle's position relative to the shield in a region of a feeding-and-discharge device. The adjuster comprises at least one of a second lift and a rotation mechanism that rotates a container about a container axis thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: KHS GmbHInventors: Dieter-Rudolf Krulitsch, Ludwig Clüsserath, Bernd Bruch
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Patent number: 11013864Abstract: Plunger rod stops attach to existing syringes to limit the range of motion of the plunger, thereby to precisely control the amount of liquid that can be expelled from the syringe when the plunger rod stop is in place. In some embodiments, plunger rod stop devices generally include a body configured to attach to the plunger, and a stand-off extending from the body, configured to contact the finger flange when the plunger is depressed. In other embodiments, the plunger rod stop attaches to the finger flange or other fixed component of the syringe and the stand-off is configured to contact the plunger or plunger rod. Methods of the invention involve using the devices to interfere with the range of motion of the plunger, then reconfiguring or removing the device to allow the plunger to be moved a predetermined length, which corresponds to a precise dosage amount.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.Inventors: Steve Bowman, Chase Fetzer, Richard Braga, Evi Shiakolas
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Patent number: 10959458Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. The aerosol delivery devices may include an atomizer, a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol precursor composition and an electrical circuit coupled to the atomizer. The electrical circuit may include an electrical generator assembly including a moveable input member and an electrical generator configured to produce an electrical current from movement of the moveable input member. The electrical circuit may be configured to direct the electrical current to the atomizer to produce an aerosol from the aerosol precursor composition. A related aerosol production method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Alfred C. Bless, Rajesh Sur, Stephen B. Sears
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Patent number: 10926894Abstract: The invention relates to a device for filling a product, comprising—at least one metering device (18) for metering a specific amount of the product that is to be filled in the packaging material tube, —a sensor device (20) for detecting characteristic properties, in particular a mass and/or density and/or volume of the product, wherein the sensor device (20) is arranged such that it determines the characteristic properties of the product located in the metering device (18).Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: SYNTEGON TECHNOLOGY GMBHInventors: Berend Oberdorfer, Bernd Wilke, Christoph Hammer, Felix Kruppa, Juergen Haak
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Patent number: 10842716Abstract: A carousel configured to house a plurality of pump cartridges for a compounder system is provided. The carousel may include a plurality of cartridge pockets each having an extended portion that covers a portion of a cartridge and a bottom surface having an extension with a recess. The bottom surface recess of each cartridge pocket may be shaped and sized to receive a needle housing of a pump cartridge in the cartridge pocket. A recess may be provided in the extended portion of each pocket that receives a protrusion that extends from a top surface of a backpack coupled to the pump cartridge to secure the pump cartridge in the cartridge pocket. The bottom surface recess may have an additional bottom surface that prevents actuation of the needle housing of the pump cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2016Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Zollinger, George Michel Mansour, Kraig Kruger
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Patent number: 10820743Abstract: A device for filling a receptacle with a beverage and a user interface for allowing a user to select a desired level of fill of beverage in the receptacle. The interface includes a mechanism for detecting an object below the outlet, such that the receptacle can be filled with the beverage up to the user selected level of fill, wherein the detection mechanism is arranged to detect a position of a human finger or a hand-held freely movable pointing instrument, which human finger or pointing instrument is adjacent to and pointing towards a side of the receptacle, so that the level of fill of the receptacle is determined from the detected position of the finger or pointing instrument the user-selected level of fill and the beverage is dispensed to fill the receptacle up to that level. The device is useful in coffee or other beverage dispensing machines.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.Inventor: Frank Schnyder
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Patent number: 10773864Abstract: Vessel having sterile contents containing in predetermined proportions (i) a foamable liquid and (ii) a gas or gas mixture other than air. The contents are at a pressure above atmospheric pressure. The vessel has an outlet which is adapted to cooperate with a syringe nozzle and which has associated with it a breakable seal or a valve.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: EKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Anthony David Harman, Jan Willem Marinus Mijers, Nikki Robinson
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Patent number: 10778871Abstract: An information processing apparatus, for use with an image forming apparatus including one or more mounting portions to which containers filled with color materials of different types respectively are mountable, includes a receiving unit that receives designation of pieces of color material information respectively indicating plural color materials selected by a user from the color materials with which the containers are to be filled respectively; an acquisition unit that acquires first image data indicating a first image; and a display unit that displays a second image using the color material information and the first image data.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.Inventor: Yusuke Taguchi
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Patent number: 10751252Abstract: An adaptor for coupling with a vial having a collar closed by a septum, the septum having an outer surface directed towards the outside of the vial, the adaptor comprising: a gripping member for securing the adaptor to the vial, the gripping member being capable of being laterally mounted on the collar of the vial and a pierceable elastomeric piece having at least a part intended to be in contact with the outer surface of the septum when the adaptor is secured on the vial. Also, an assembly including such an adaptor and a vial.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: BECTON DICKINSON HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.Inventors: Franck Carrel, Frédéric Perot
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Patent number: 10751168Abstract: An intraocular lens insertion apparatus includes an apparatus body configured to include a housing member for housing an intraocular lens and an insertion tube member for ejecting the intraocular lens into an eyeball of a patient, a plunger configured to move in the apparatus body, and a hook member formed on the apparatus body for a user of the intraocular lens insertion apparatus to hook a finger when the user moves the plunger. The plunger is moved to a side of the insertion tube member, the intraocular lens housed in the housing member is pushed by a distal end of the plunger, and the intraocular lens is ejected from the insertion tube member, and a connecting member configured to connect an operability enhancing member for enhancing an operability of the plunger when the plunger is moved with the apparatus body is provided for the apparatus body.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: KOWA COMPANY, LTD.Inventor: Genyo Midorikawa
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Patent number: 10710753Abstract: The invention relates to a method for filling a thin-body flexible package provided with a spout. The spout is provided with a normally closed membrane valve. The filling system provides a filling nozzle which dispenses the product intended to fill the bag upstream of the valve, outside the spout or inside it.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: GUALA PACK S.P.A.Inventor: Stefano Tamarindo
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Patent number: 10689183Abstract: Container, including a body having a neck delimiting an opening for the access to a body cavity, and a containment element having at least one deformable side wall located inside the cavity to contain fluid substance, the interior of the containment element sealedly coupled to a collar having a surface resting on the body and a tubular member, extending from the bottom thereof, defining a first passage for the fluid substance in use, an insert housed within the collar, the insert formed of first and second parts, connected by first breakable portion, a shutter sealedly housed, inside the insert, formed of first and second sections, connected by second breakable portion, the second section including a surface, to cooperate, in a sealed manner, with the tubular member when second section is fitted thereon, and a breakable wall which, when broken, permits access to the containment element.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: LUMSON S.P.A.Inventor: Matteo Moretti