Edwin Dean Neas

US Patent:

6729369, May 4, 2004

Filed:

Apr 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/772054

Inventors:

Edwin D. Neas - Fort Collins CO
Dennis L. Templar - Fort Collins CO

Assignee:

Chata Biosystems, Inc. - Fort Collins CO

International Classification:

B65B 104

US Classification:

141231, 141 94, 141114, 222105

Abstract:

An apparatus (having a flexible-walled vessel compatible with a fluent substance not for direct consumption by mammals) for transporting the fluent substance and dispensing during research, testing, and other related processes. The process is separate from a filling-site where the vessel is filled. The vessel, as oriented by a support framework, has an upper-end and a lower-portion with at least one port through which the fluent substance is dispensed, and an outwardly-facing indicia. This port is in communication with a primary flow channel and a valve for controlling the dispensing of a preselected amount of the substance as needed during the process. The fluent substance is selected from the group consisting of liquid reagents, cleaning solutions, solvents, and/or other fluent substances used in the production process. A second flow channel, in communication with a second port of the vessels lower-end, may be added for filling the vessel at the filling-site. Also, an associated method of transporting a fluent substance for dispensing during a production/test process that uses a flexible-walled vessel.

US Patent:

6793387, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Jan 7, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/030659

Inventors:

Edwin D. Neas - Nunn CO
Dennis L. Templar - Fort Collins CO

Assignee:

Chata Biosystems, Inc. - Fort Collins CO

International Classification:

B67D 552

US Classification:

3661604, 222 94, 222106, 222135, 222144, 141104, 141231, 3661822

Abstract:

An apparatus and associated method of preparing a mixture using a computerized apparatus having a plurality of vessels, each of which is arranged on a support structure and oriented for dispensing a fluent substance through at least one exit port and a first flow channel. Each first flow channel is in further communication with a dedicated measurement assembly, for dosing fluent substance so dispensed, and a second flow channel. The apparatus also includes a receptacle support; and can further incorporate a user interface for receiving a first input concerning the mixture plus a storage device to hold instructions for locating a respective one of the second flow channels and the receptacle support in operative relation. The apparatus can further comprise titration and mixing modules; and an alternative apparatus and method can utilize a support structure having a framework moveably coupled to a sustaining member, whereby many flexible-walled vessels can be accommodated.

US Patent:

8080422, Dec 20, 2011

Filed:

Aug 31, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/807231

Inventors:

Edwin Dean Neas - Nunn CO, US
Jerald Edward Kuiken - Windsor CO, US
John Louis Schenk - Fort Collins CO, US
Thomas Boyd Gilligan - College Station TX, US

Assignee:

XY, LLC - Navasota TX

International Classification:

G01N 15/10

US Classification:

436 43, 436 52, 436 63, 436180

Abstract:

A method of continuously regulating external gas pressure on a variable volume container for the delivery of fluids to a microfluidic device and analysis of particles based upon relative presence or absence of at least one particle characteristic.

US Patent:

8119688, Feb 21, 2012

Filed:

Sep 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/901915

Inventors:

Edwin Dean Neas - Nunn CO, US
Thomas Boyd Gilligan - Fort Collins CO, US

Assignee:

XY, LLC - Navasota TX

International Classification:

A61K 31/22
A61K 31/225

US Classification:

514546, 514547

Abstract:

Antimicrobial compositions and methods of using such antimicrobial compositions to provide a reduction in populations of viable microorganisms.

US Patent:

8426634, Apr 23, 2013

Filed:

Nov 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/618605

Inventors:

Edwin D. Neas - Nunn CO, US
John D. Skinner - Fort Collins CO, US

Assignee:

CHD Bioscience, Inc. - Fort Collins CO

International Classification:

C07C 409/24

US Classification:

562 2

Abstract:

The present invention provides α-keto peracids and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, α-keto peracids are useful as antimicrobial agents.

US Patent:

8445717, May 21, 2013

Filed:

Apr 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/760940

Inventors:

Edwin D. Neas - Nunn CO, US
John D. Skinner - Fort Collins CO, US

Assignee:

CHD Bioscience, Inc. - Fort Collins CO

International Classification:

C07C 409/24

US Classification:

562 2

Abstract:

The present invention provides α-keto alkylperacids and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, α-keto alkylperacids are useful as antimicrobial agents.

US Patent:

20040107150, Jun 3, 2004

Filed:

Nov 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/706344

Inventors:

Edwin Neas - Nunn CO, US
Dennis Templar - Fort Collins CO, US

Assignee:

Chata Biosystems, Inc. of Colorado

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/028000

Abstract:

An apparatus having a flexible-walled vessel compatible with a fluent substance for transporting the fluent substance and dispensing during production, research, testing, and other related processes. The vessel, as oriented by a support framework, has an upper-end and a lower-portion with at least one port through which the fluent substance is dispensed, and an outwardly-facing indicia. This port is in communication with a primary flow channel and a valve for controlling the dispensing of a preselected amount of the substance as needed during the process. The fluent substance may be any such as liquid reagents, cleaning solutions, solvents, and/or other fluent substances used in the production/test process. A second flow channel, in communication with a second port of the vessel's lower-end, may be added for filling the vessel at the filling-site. Also characterized: method of transporting a fluent substance for dispensing during a production/test process that uses a flexible-walled vessel. Additionally, a method and system for building an order for replenishing stock of a fluent substance (contained in a flexible-walled vessel with an indicia) for use in a production/test process, including: reading the indicia; transmitting at least a part of the information provided by the indicia to a remote processor; accessing a database with the remote processor to search for a package record that corresponds with the indicia information; using the indicia information, updating and reviewing an inventory file record, if any; and generating the order; and if the order is accepted, automatically transmitting a request to determine a shipping-carrier and availability of stock at a warehouse.

US Patent:

20060118167, Jun 8, 2006

Filed:

Dec 3, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/004382

Inventors:

Edwin Neas - Nunn CO, US
Jerald Kuiken - Windsor CO, US
John Schenk - Fort Collins CO, US
Thomas Gilligan - Fort Collins CO, US

International Classification:

G01N 35/08
F16K 17/40
B01L 3/00

US Classification:

137067000, 422099000, 436053000

Abstract:

A fluid handling and delivery system useful in generating a fluid stream in the flow path of microfluidic device.