Patents by Inventor Denise L. Merkle

Denise L. Merkle 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: 11110760
    Abstract: A method is provided for measuring the temperature of a tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Fresnel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret Ree Fraelich, Nelson E. Claytor, Denise L. Merkle, Nicola Cappelletti
  • Publication number: 20120202297
    Abstract: A non-invasive gender determination method and kits for accomplishing the same are disclosed herein. The present invention is based on difference in testosterone levels in the maternal body fluids of females carrying male fetuses relative to that of females carrying a female fetus. The present invention does not need specialized equipment and can quickly and rapidly detect the presence of testosterone in maternal urine or serum and thus indicate fetal gender. The kits and methods disclosed herein are useful for breeders of single-fetus mammals, veterinarians, and interested parents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: HELLO BABY F.S.T. LLC
    Inventors: Constance M. Hendrickson, Denise L. Merkle, John Spurgeon, Gina Spurgeon