Patents by Inventor Laird Maresch

Laird Maresch 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).

  • Microfluidic valve with partially restrained element
    Publication number: 20020155010
    Abstract: The invention provides microfluidic devices having valves disposed therein. The valves can be configured as one-way valves. The invention also provides microfluidic pumps using two or more microfluidic valves. The valves can be configured to rest in an open or closed position. The valves also can be single use valves or can be multiple use valves. The valves may be further responsive to actuators, including electromechanical and magnetic actuators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Christoph D. Karp, Marci Pezzuto, Laird Maresch, Stephen D. O'Connor