Patents Assigned to SciConsult, Inc.
  • System and methodology for culturing cochineal insects on an artificial medium
    Patent number: 10188085
    Abstract: A method is provided for culturing cochineal insects. In accordance with the method, a medium is created (101-109) from a mixture comprising a plant or cactus additive and a polymeric material. The medium is then inoculated (111) with a species selected from the group consisting of the genus Dactylopius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: SciConsult, Inc.
    Inventors: Constance M. Hendrickson, Denise Lynn Merkle
  • Ophthalmic lens case equipped with an ultraviolet light source
    Patent number: 8158961
    Abstract: A container (101) for contact lenses is provided which comprises a chamber (105) adapted to store an ophthalmic lens in a fluid medium, a window for viewing a lens disposed in the chamber, and a UV light source adapted to illuminate the lens with UV radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: SciConsult, Inc.
    Inventor: Denise Lynn Merkle
  • Means for maintaining the surface temperature of a playground structure within an ergonomically acceptable range
    Patent number: 7077191
    Abstract: A playground structure 201 is provided herein which comprises at least one component 31 having a playing surface 41 thereon, and a heat exchange system adapted to modify the temperature of the playing surface. The heat exchange system may comprise a flow channel 35 disposed in the structure adjacent to the playing surface for the efficient regulation of the surface temperature thereof, a coolant disposed in the flow channel, and a pump 233 or other means for circulating the coolant through the flow channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: SciConsult, Inc.
    Inventor: Denise Lynn Merkle