Patents by Inventor Richard C. Sutton

Richard C. Sutton 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).

  • Analytical element for the analysis of liquids under high pH conditions
    Patent number: 4132528
    Abstract: An improved analytical element for the detection of a predetermined analyte in an aqueous liquid under highly alkaline conditions is disclosed. The element features a stable, alkaline-providing composition.Preferably, the analytical element is a multi-zone element. The element is particularly useful in total protein analysis and, when so used, an improved biuret reagent composition for use therein is also provided. Methods of using the aforementioned analytical and biuret reagent composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1979
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jon N. Eikenberry, Karl J. Sanford, Richard C. Sutton
  • Method of immobilizing optical brighteners
    Patent number: 4115124
    Abstract: The incorporation of polymers containing at least 80% by weight of substituted or unsubstituted poly(vinyl imidazole) in a photographic element containing fluorescent optical brighteners immobilizes the brighteners. The photographic elements resist loss of brightness due to photographic processing or washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1974
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1978
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Lewis R. Hamilton, Richard C. Sutton