Patents by Inventor Jeff Houkal

Jeff Houkal 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: 20120231533
    Abstract: A chamber device for analyzing living cell(s). The chamber device includes a base and a lid that when reversibly pressed closed create a chamber. The base is configured with an optically transparent well to contain at least one cell. The lid has a breadth greater than the base and is configured to contain at least one sensor. The lid is further configured with a lip that when pressed between the lid and the base creates an impermeable seal. The base and the lid are configured so that, when closed and in use, the sensor remains spatially apart from the at least one cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Mark R. Holl, Deirdre R. Meldrum, A. Cody Youngbull, Haixin Zhu, Jeff Houkal, Yanqing Tian, Shashanka Ashili, Laimonas Kelbauskas, Roger Johnson, Shih-hui Chao, Peter Wiktor, Alex Jen, Lloyd Burgess, Sarah McQuaid, Ai Brunner, Peter Kahn
  • Publication number: 20110275117
    Abstract: Systems and methods for growing photosynthetic cells that may be used to produce a biomass. The systems and methods recycle liquid and can produce a high cell concentration harvested biomass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ARIZ ONA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Bruce E. Rittman, Chao Zhou, Raveender Vannela, Mark Holl, Jeff Houkal, Rhett Martineau
  • Publication number: 20090140570
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices having wheels, and more specifically, a method and device for making the wheels readily detachable and interchangeable by users. The removable wheel system comprises a removable axle, a wheel, an optional shield, and a hangar to be assembled in connection with a skateboard. The present invention provides a wheel and hangar using a removable axle for a removable wheel system that is easily removable, replaceable, durable, and protectable against dust accumulation while providing the strength necessary to withstand the rigors and stresses imposed on the system during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: Jeff Houkal
  • Publication number: 20060131826
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices having wheels, and specifically, a method and device for making the wheels easily detachable and interchangeable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Von Schonblom, Jeff Houkal