Patents by Inventor Keith R. Parker

Keith R. Parker 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).

  • Patent number: 4997768
    Abstract: Liquid dispensing method is provided, and comprises the steps of periodically rotating a liquid dispenser package to supply a liquid from a liquid supply chamber to a liquid reservoir by flowing the liquid under the influence of centrifugal force through a connecting liquid supply channel, and inhibiting foaming of the liquid while it flows through the liquid supply channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1991
    Assignee: Technicon Instruments Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth F. Uffenheimer, Keith R. Parker
  • Patent number: 4774057
    Abstract: Dual liquid dispenser package is provided and is operable to supply liquids from liquid supply chambers to liquid reservoirs through liquid supply channels by centrifugal force-induced liquid displacement and flow attendant dispenser package rotation. The supply channels include means to greatly inhibit, if not totally prevent, liquid foaming attendant liquid flow from the supply chambers to the reservoirs. Vents are included to vent the liquid supply chambers to atmosphere to prevent vacuum build-up therein, and include means preventing spillage of the liquids from the dispenser package through the vents. The dispenser package is particularly adapted for use in the supply of two reagent liquids to automated sample liquid analysis systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Assignee: Technicon Instruments Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth F. Uffenheimer, Keith R. Parker