Patents by Inventor David J. Rutter

David J. Rutter 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).

  • Trace detection media cartridges and kits
    Patent number: 10183797
    Abstract: Trace detection media cartridges and kits to facilitate trace detection of contraband. A cartridge may store consumables to prevent contamination and may also aid in the dispensing of consumables. A housing may hold a consumables cartridge and further prevent spoilage, such as with a self-closing lid. A trace detection kit may include a housing and at least one cartridge storing consumables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, David J. Rutter
  • TRACE DETECTION MEDIA CARTRIDGES AND KITS
    Publication number: 20140014537
    Abstract: Trace detection media cartridges and kits to facilitate trace detection of contraband. A cartridge may store consumables to prevent contamination and may also aid in the dispensing of consumables. A housing may hold a consumables cartridge and further prevent spoilage, such as with a self-closing lid. A trace detection kit may include a housing and at least one cartridge storing consumables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, David J. Rutter
  • EMBOSSED SAMPLE SWAB
    Publication number: 20130137186
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to swabs and methods of formation and use of swabs for collecting trace samples from an object of interest for testing for the presence of substances. The swabs have working areas and border portions and one or more features providing an indication of the working areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: David J. Rutter, Abiy Eshetu