Patents by Inventor Andrew Kirchoff

Andrew Kirchoff 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).

  • Systems and methods for reducing the proliferation of microorganisms
    Patent number: 8838228
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that reduce the likelihood of infection caused by microorganisms. In general, microorganism population control can be achieved by exposing the population to an effective dose of electromagnetic radiation sufficient to cause a reduction in proliferation of the microorganism, wherein the electromagnetic radiation has a center wavelength between about 385 nm and about 425 nm. In preferred embodiments, the systems and methods described herein can be embodied in catheterization systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventors: Arthur Beisang, III, Andrew Kirchoff, David Shelander
  • Systems and methods for reducing the proliferation of microorganisms
    Publication number: 20120265120
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that reduce the likelihood of infection caused by microorganisms. In general, microorganism population control can be achieved by exposing the population to an effective dose of electromagnetic radiation sufficient to cause a reduction in proliferation of the microorganism, wherein the electromagnetic radiation has a center wavelength between about 385 nm and about 425 nm. In preferred embodiments, the systems and methods described herein can be embodied in catheterization systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Art Beisang, III, David Shelander, Andrew Kirchoff
  • User configured palm rests for a portable computer system
    Patent number: 6385037
    Abstract: A portable computer system has an enclosure including a base with a first surface and a microprocessor mounted in the enclosure. A keyboard is mounted in the base of the enclosure and is coupled to provide input to the microprocessor. A mass storage is coupled to the microprocessor and a display is coupled to the microprocessor by a video controller. A system memory is coupled to provide storage to facilitate execution of computer programs by the microprocessor. A support member is attached to the enclosure and at least a portion of the support member extends from the first surface of the enclosure adjacent the keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Bryan Franklin Howell, Paul Andrew Kirchoff
  • User configured palm rests for a portable computer system
    Publication number: 20010038524
    Abstract: A portable computer system has an enclosure including a base with a first surface and a microprocessor mounted in the enclosure. A keyboard is mounted in the base of the enclosure and is coupled to provide input to the microprocessor. A mass storage is coupled to the microprocessor and a display is coupled to the microprocessor by a video controller. A system memory is coupled to provide storage to facilitate execution of computer programs by the microprocessor. A support member is attached to the enclosure and at least a portion of the support member extends from the first surface of the enclosure adjacent the keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Bryan Franklin Howell, Paul Andrew Kirchoff