Patents by Inventor Brendan John Theaker

Brendan John Theaker 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).

  • Fingerprint analysis using mass spectrometry
    Patent number: 7923682
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for determining the presence of a residue on or within a fingerprint using matrix-assisted mass spectrometric techniques. The matrix-assisted mass spectrometric technique can be selected from Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry Time-Of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) and/or Surface Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation Time-Of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (SALDI-TOF-MS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: University of Sunderland
    Inventors: Frederick John Rowell, Brendan John Theaker