Patents by Inventor Kevin R. Blake

Kevin R. Blake 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).

  • Automated blood sampling apparatus
    Patent number: 6736783
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for automatically, repetitively sampling blood from conscious animals. The apparatus can simultaneously extract blood from a number of conscious, catherized animals at programmable time intervals. The apparatus is characterized as a system of computer controlled valves and pumps connected by tubing filled with saline solution to a catherized animal. Blood samples are collected via a cannula from the animal and placed in a fraction collector for analyses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin R. Blake, Kang Cheng, Glenn A. Clarke, Gary S. Kath, Gregory W. King, Tsuei-Ju Wu
  • Automated blood sampling apparatus
    Publication number: 20010031932
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for automatically, repetitively sampling blood from conscious animals. The apparatus can simultaneously extract blood from a number of conscious, catherized animals at programmable time intervals. The apparatus is characterized as a system of computer controlled valves and pumps connected by tubing filled with saline solution to a catherized animal. Blood samples are collected via a cannula from the animal and placed in a fraction collector for analyses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventors: Kevin R. Blake, Kang Cheng, Glenn A. Clarke, Gary S. Kath, Gregory W. King, Tsuei-Ju Wu