Patents by Inventor Brad Weston

Brad Weston 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).

  • Publication number: 20230241260
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to reduce biological carryover using induction heating are disclosed herein. An example method includes washing an aspiration and dispense device. The example method includes generating an alternating electromagnetic field and introducing the aspiration and dispense device into the alternating electromagnetic field. The example method includes inductively heating the aspiration and dispense device with the alternating electromagnetic field. In the example method, the washing is to occur in concert with the heating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Brad Weston, Jeffrey Mitchell
  • Patent number: 11452787
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to reduce biological carryover using induction heating are disclosed herein. An example method includes washing an aspiration and dispense device. The example method includes generating an alternating electromagnetic field and introducing the aspiration and dispense device into the alternating electromagnetic field. The example method includes inductively heating the aspiration and dispense device with the alternating electromagnetic field. In the example method, the washing is to occur in concert with the heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Brad Weston, Jeffrey Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20180264149
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to reduce biological carryover using induction heating are disclosed herein. An example method includes washing an aspiration and dispense device. The example method includes generating an alternating electromagnetic field and introducing the aspiration and dispense device into the alternating electromagnetic field. The example method includes inductively heating the aspiration and dispense device with the alternating electromagnetic field. In the example method, the washing is to occur in concert with the heating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Brad Weston, Jeffrey Mitchell
  • Patent number: 9974872
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to reduce biological carryover using induction heating are disclosed herein. An example method includes washing an aspiration and dispense device. The example method includes generating an alternating electromagnetic field and introducing the aspiration and dispense device into the alternating electromagnetic field. In the example method, the washing is to occur prior to introducing the aspiration and dispense device into the alternating electromagnetic field. The example method includes inductively heating the aspiration and dispense device with the alternating electromagnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Brad Weston, Jeffrey Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20170246328
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to reduce biological carryover using induction heating are disclosed herein. An example method includes washing an aspiration and dispense device. The example method includes generating an alternating electromagnetic field and introducing the aspiration and dispense device into the alternating electromagnetic field. In the example method, the washing is to occur prior to introducing the aspiration and dispense device into the alternating electromagnetic field. The example method includes inductively heating the aspiration and dispense device with the alternating electromagnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Brad Weston, Jeffrey Mitchell
  • Patent number: 9686824
    Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus and machine readable media are disclosed to reduce biological carryover. An example method includes generating an alternating electromagnetic field and introducing an aspiration and dispense device into the electromagnetic field. The example method also includes inductively heating the aspiration and dispense device with the electromagnetic field to at least one of denature or deactivate at least one of a protein or a biological entity on a surface of the aspiration and dispense device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Brad Weston, Jeffrey Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20150312968
    Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus and machine readable media are disclosed to reduce biological carryover. An example method includes generating an alternating electromagnetic field and introducing an aspiration and dispense device into the electromagnetic field. The example method also includes inductively heating the aspiration and dispense device with the electromagnetic field to at least one of denature or deactivate at least one of a protein or a biological entity on a surface of the aspiration and dispense device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Brad Weston, Jeffrey Mitchell
  • Patent number: 9073094
    Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus and machine readable media are disclosed to reduce biological carryover. An example method includes generating an alternating electromagnetic field and introducing an aspiration and dispense device into the electromagnetic field. The example method also includes inductively heating the aspiration and dispense device with the electromagnetic field to at least one of denature or deactivate at least one of a protein or a biological entity on a surface of the aspiration and dispense device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Brad Weston, Jeffrey Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20130167872
    Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus and machine readable media are disclosed to reduce biological carryover. An example method includes generating an alternating electromagnetic field and introducing an aspiration and dispense device into the electromagnetic field. The example method also includes inductively heating the aspiration and dispense device with the electromagnetic field to at least one of denature or deactivate at least one of a protein or a biological entity on a surface of the aspiration and dispense device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Brad Weston, Jeffrey Mitchell
  • Patent number: 6142248
    Abstract: Subterranean drill bits and particularly to nozzle features to be incorporated in subterranean bits. In one embodiment, the nozzle assembly of the invention defines a wear resistant structure which extends upstream from the terminus of the transition area. In another embodiment, nozzle assemblies are arranged about the transition area at low angles so as to minimize flow turbulence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Diamond Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Michael Thigpen, Henry P. Rebollido, Jr., Coy M. Fielder, Brad Weston
  • Patent number: 6026919
    Abstract: An improved disc-shaped cutting element including first and second major flat surfaces and a cutting edge, said element comprised of a hard metal substrate defining an irregular interface bonded to a polycrystalline diamond, where said interface includes a plurality of concentric and redial grooves adapted to receive corresponding protrusions formed on the diamond layer so as to enhance wear like and impact resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Diamond Products International Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Michael Thigpen, Coy M. Fielder, Brad Weston
  • Patent number: 5992548
    Abstract: An improved bi-center bit with improved directional stability and wear resistance is disclosed, which bit optimally utilizing a plurality of shaped PDC cutting elements selectively situated about the cutting surfaces of the pilot and the reamer to produce a minimal force imbalance, where further the pilot bit and the reamer are force balanced to further reduce imbalance in the operation of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Diamond Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Silva, Brad Weston, Henry Rebollido, Coy M. Fielder