Patents by Inventor Martin B. Motz

Martin B. Motz 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 environmental analytic system with improved sample throughput
    Publication number: 20030170902
    Abstract: A system for analyzing samples using purge and trap concentration is provided. The system includes a plurality of purge and trap concentration units, each adapted to receive a sample and provide a focused analytic sample slug to an analyzer. An analyzer is coupled to each of the plurality of concentrators and receives the focused analytic slugs therefrom. The concentrators are operated in phases from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Eric T. Heggs, Martin B. Motz, David M. Neal
  • Trap assembly for use with a purge and trap
    Publication number: 20030086701
    Abstract: A trap heater for a purge and trap. The heater includes a metal tube with a heat transfer surface around a central trap passageway. An electrical insulating layer is formed on the heat transfer surfaces. A heating element is formed on the electrical insulating layer. The heating element has a serpentine path and a rectangular cross section, with a wider side of the rectangular cross section contacting the electrical insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventor: Martin B. Motz
  • Rinsing device for sample processing components of an analytical instrument
    Patent number: 6280688
    Abstract: A device for rinsing sample processing components of an analytical instruments including an inlet coupleable to a fluid source, an outlet coupleable to sample processing components of an analytical instrument, and a fluid reservoir between the inlet and outlet. The device includes a heater coupled to the fluid reservoir and the fluid reservoir includes at least two reservoir chambers connected in series and separated by a restricted passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Tekmar Company
    Inventor: Martin B. Motz