Patents by Inventor Byron Knight

Byron Knight 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).

  • Reverse-flow centrifugal filtration method
    Patent number: 6302919
    Abstract: A filtration device, apparatus, and method of filtration useful for filtering liquid samples are disclosed wherein filtration occurs opposite the direction of centrifugal force. The filtration device is placed within a container that contains the liquid sample to be filtered. Together, the filtration device and the container comprise the filtration apparatus. Centrifugation forces the liquid sample present in the container to enter the filtration device, thereby effecting filtration. The vertical position of the filtration device is fixed within this container during filtration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Inventors: Brian Chambers, Adam Sampson, Matt McDermott, Byron Knight, Gunars E. Valkirs, Howard J. Kirchick