Patents by Inventor Christine Flick

Christine Flick 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).

  • Patent number: 10076750
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for use with a syringe or pipette that may provide improved dispensing of fluids from the syringe or pipette. For example, typical syringes or pipettes can draw in a desired volume of fluid, and subsequently dispense the same volume. As described herein, a device can be configured to draw in a first volume and subsequently dispense the first volume and a second volume of fluid, such that portions of the fluid, such as liquids, that may be retained in the syringe or pipette can be displaces by the second volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: AUSTEN BIOINNOVATION INSTITUTE IN AKRON
    Inventors: Michael E. Singer, Christine Flick
  • Patent number: 9527075
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for an apparatus for use with a syringe or pipette. A chamber body can comprise a first chamber, a second chamber, and a fluid port. A first fluid seal can be disposed in the first chamber, and a second fluid seal can be disposed in the second chamber. The chamber body can comprise a first volume which is defined by a first chamber wall, the first seal, and the second seal, when the first seal and second seal are disposed in a first position. The first volume can also be defined by a sum of: a second volume defined by at least a second chamber wall, the first seal, the second seal; and a third volume comprising fluid displaced at the fluid port, when the first seal and second seal are disposed in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron
    Inventors: Michael E. Singer, Christine Flick
  • Publication number: 20150217289
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for use with a syringe or pipette that may provide improved dispensing of fluids from the syringe or pipette. For example, typical syringes or pipettes can draw in a desired volume of fluid, and subsequently dispense the same volume. As described herein, a device can be configured to draw in a first volume and subsequently dispense the first volume and a second volume of fluid, such that portions of the fluid, such as liquids, that may be retained in the syringe or pipette can be displaces by the second volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Michael E. Singer, Christine Flick
  • Publication number: 20140123776
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for an apparatus for use with a syringe or pipette. A chamber body can comprise a first chamber, a second chamber, and a fluid port. A first fluid seal can be disposed in the first chamber, and a second fluid seal can be disposed in the second chamber. The chamber body can comprise a first volume which is defined by a first chamber wall, the first seal, and the second seal, when the first seal and second seal are disposed in a first position. The first volume can also be defined by a sum of: a second volume defined by at least a second chamber wall, the first seal, the second seal; and a third volume comprising fluid displaced at the fluid port, when the first seal and second seal are disposed in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Austen Biolnnovation Institute in Akron
    Inventors: Michael E. Singer, Christine Flick