Patents by Inventor Alun Cole

Alun Cole 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).

  • Analyte extraction probe assembly
    Patent number: 8091439
    Abstract: A probe assembly for use in the extraction of analytes from a sample, which probe includes an elongate cylinder portion which is arranged to rotate about its longitudinal axis, and having thereon one or more vanes extending away from the cylinder portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Markes International Limited
    Inventor: Alun Cole
  • Automatic thermal desorption apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7373847
    Abstract: An analytical apparatus for automatically carrying out a plurality of analytical steps, which apparatus includes: a releasing device for releasing a sample from a sampling tube; device for analyzing a first portion of the released sample; a collecting device for collecting a second portion of the released sample; a device for re-released the collected said second portion of the sample; and a device for analyzing the re-released portion of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Markes International Limited
    Inventor: Alun Cole
  • Probe Assembly
    Publication number: 20070220996
    Abstract: A probe assembly for use in the extraction of analytes from a sample, which probe includes an elongate cylinder portion which is arranged to rotate about its longitudinal axis, and having thereon one or more veins extending away from the cylinder portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: MARKES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Alun Cole
  • Automatic thermal desorption apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20070163326
    Abstract: An analytical apparatus for automatically carrying out a plurality of analytical steps, which apparatus includes: a releasing device for releasing a sample from a sampling tube; device for analysing a first portion of the released sample; a collecting device for collecting a second portion of the released sample; a device for re-released the collected said second portion of the sample; and a device for analysing the re-released portion of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Markes International Limited
    Inventor: Alun Cole
  • Sampling device
    Patent number: 6564656
    Abstract: A sampling device containing an adsorbing material and fitted with a cap formed with an elongate passage through which gases may pass into and out of the device. When fitted to the device, the elongate passage in the cap effectively seals the device, requiring a flow of gas to be driven through the device to obtain a sample therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Markes International Limited
    Inventors: Elizabeth Angela Woolfenden, Alun Cole
  • Sampling device
    Patent number: 6446515
    Abstract: A sampling device comprising an elongate tube and an identification device. The identification device comprises a transponder which is removably attached to the tube by means of a clip. The identification device may thus be removed from the tube prior to analysis and/or replaced between successive sampling operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Markes International Limited
    Inventors: Alun Cole, Elizabeth Angela Woolfenden
  • Sampling device
    Publication number: 20010054324
    Abstract: A sampling device comprising an elongate tube and an identification device. The identification device comprises a transponder which is removably attached to the tube by means of a clip. The identification device may thus be removed from the tube prior to analysis and/or replaced between successive sampling operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Alun Cole, Elizabeth Angela Woolfenden