Patents by Inventor Mel Schehlein

Mel Schehlein 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).

  • Compact, high-resolution fluorescence and brightfield microscope and methods of use
    Patent number: 9494783
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compact, inexpensive fluorescence microscope capable of high-resolution imaging with high light throughput suitable for use in both laboratory and field environments, and methods of use. A simple and inexpensive fluorescence microscope allows health care workers to perform various medical assays at the point of care instead of having to collect and transport biological samples to distant labs, and subsequently return the results to the patient. The microscope of the present invention is also useful for educational use and field use, and other uses as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Etaluma Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Levin, Brian K. Rasnow, Mel Schehlein, Chris Shumate, Walter D. Niles
  • COMPACT, HIGH-RESOLUTION FLUORESCENCE AND BRIGHTFIELD MICROSCOPE AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20120133756
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compact, inexpensive fluorescence microscope capable of high-resolution imaging with high light throughput suitable for use in both laboratory and field environments, and methods of use. A simple and inexpensive fluorescence microscope allows health care workers to perform various medical assays at the point of care instead of having to collect and transport biological samples to distant labs, and subsequently return the results to the patient. The microscope of the present invention is also useful for educational use and field use, and other uses as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Levin, Brian K. Rasnow, Mel Schehlein, Chris Shumate, Walter D. Niles