Patents by Inventor Alan K. W. Tong

Alan K. W. Tong 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).

  • Early detection of inflammation and infection using infrared thermography
    Patent number: 7277744
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the detection of inflammation in animals using infrared thermography. The invention also provides a method for the detection of diseases or disorders that induce inflammation using infrared thermography. The present invention further provides a method for the detection of infections in animals using infrared thermography.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Inventors: Allan L. Schaefer, Shannon L. Scott, Pierre LaCasse, Alan K. W. Tong
  • Early detection of inflammation and infection using infrared thermography
    Publication number: 20040019269
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the detection of inflammation in animals using infrared thermography. The invention also provides a method for the detection of diseases or disorders that induce inflammation using infrared thermography. The present invention further provides a method for the detection of infections in animals using infrared thermography.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Allan L. Schaefer, Shannon L. Scott, Pierre LaCasse, Alan K.W. Tong