Patents by Inventor Jerry Hatfield

Jerry Hatfield 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).

  • Lateral flow diagnostic assay reader with radial cassette
    Publication number: 20050208593
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and field portable apparatus for analyte detection using lateral flow immunochromatographic assays, where a single test sample may be simultaneously applied to multiple assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Timothy Vail, Jerry Hatfield, Catherine Propper
  • Bag opener support apparatus
    Patent number: 6511026
    Abstract: A bag opener support apparatus includes a frame having members movable between a collapsed position allowing easy insertion through an end of a flexible container to an expanded position in which the members are movable to a position expanding the interior of the flexible container and the open end of the container to a full cross section shape. The apparatus includes first and second frame members formed of interconnected side legs, with the second frame members pivotally connected to the first frame member for pivotal movement between the collapsed and expanded positions. A lock arm is mountable on one of the second frame members for lockingly engaging the opposed second frame member to maintain the second frame members in the expanded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventor: Jerry Hatfield
  • Bag opener support apparatus
    Publication number: 20020027181
    Abstract: A bag opener support apparatus includes a frame having members movable between a collapsed position allowing easy insertion through an end of a flexible container to an expanded position in which the members are movable to a position expanding the interior of the flexible container and the open end of the container to a full cross section shape. The apparatus includes first and second frame members formed of interconnected side legs, with the second frame members pivotally connected to the first frame member for pivotal movement between the collapsed and expanded positions. A lock arm is mountable on one of the second frame members for lockingly engaging the opposed second frame member to maintain the second frame members in the expanded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventor: Jerry Hatfield