Patents by Inventor Dennis Bird

Dennis Bird 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).

  • Publication number: 20240055679
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile device for treating lithium-ion accumulators and to a method for treating lithium-ion accumulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Riedhammer GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias UHL, Dennis BIRD
  • Patent number: 11623185
    Abstract: A stirrer device, especially for the mixing of a fluid with at least one other fluid, includes at least one fluid dispersing unit able to turn about an axis of rotation, having at least one exit opening for at least one fluid discharge, and the stirrer device has at least one optimization unit, which in at least one operating state increases at least a differential pressure at the exit opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: EKATO Rühr-und Mischtechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Last, Dennis Bird
  • Publication number: 20200238231
    Abstract: A stirrer device, especially for the mixing of a fluid with at least one other fluid, includes at least one fluid dispersing unit able to turn about an axis of rotation, having at least one exit opening for at least one fluid discharge, and the stirrer device has at least one optimization unit, which in at least one operating state increases at least a differential pressure at the exit opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Wolfgang LAST, Dennis BIRD
  • Patent number: 7041254
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits are provided for use in determining the concentration of chemical and biochemical components in aqueous fluids. The subject devices include test strips which define a longitudinal axis and include a distal edge configured for insertion into a measurement instrument and having an alignment notch formed in the distal edge for engagement with an alignment member of the measurement instrument. The alignment notch has opposing edges wherein at least a portion of the opposing edges is in substantially parallel relation to the longitudinal axis. In using the subject devices, the devices are inserted into a measurement instrument having an alignment pin. When operatively engaged with the alignment pin, the notch serves to maintain the device in a substantially motionless position. The invention is useful in a variety of applications, particularly in the determination of blood glucose concentrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Lifescan, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Haviland, William Hufford, Gregory Bennett, Dennis Bird
  • Patent number: 6994825
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits are provided for use in determining the concentration of chemical and biochemical components in aqueous fluids. The subject devices include test strips which define a longitudinal axis and include a distal edge configured for insertion into a measurement instrument and having an alignment notch formed in the distal edge for engagement with an alignment member of the measurement instrument. The alignment notch has opposing edges wherein at least a portion of the opposing edges is in substantially parallel relation to the longitudinal axis. In using the subject devices, the devices are inserted into a measurement instrument having an alignment pin. When operatively engaged with the alignment pin, the notch serves to maintain the device in a substantially motionless position. The invention is useful in a variety of applications, particularly in the determination of blood glucose concentrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Lifescan, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Haviland, William Hufford, Gregory Bennett, Dennis Bird
  • Patent number: 6924093
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits are provided for use in determining the concentration of chemical and biochemical components in aqueous fluids. The subject devices include test strips which define a longitudinal axis and include a distal edge configured for insertion into a measurement instrument and having an alignment notch formed in the distal edge for engagement with an alignment member of the measurement instrument. The alignment notch has opposing edges wherein at least a portion of the opposing edges is in substantially parallel relation to the longitudinal axis. In using the subject devices, the devices are inserted into a measurement instrument having an alignment pin. When operatively engaged with the alignment pin, the notch serves to maintain the device in a substantially motionless position. The invention is useful in a variety of applications, particularly in the determination of blood glucose concentrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Lifescan, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Haviland, William Hufford, Gregory Bennett, Dennis Bird
  • Publication number: 20030203352
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits are provided for use in determining the concentration of chemical and biochemical components in aqueous fluids. The subject devices include test strips which define a longitudinal axis and include a distal edge configured for insertion into a measurement instrument and having an alignment notch formed in the distal edge for engagement with an alignment member of the measurement instrument. The alignment notch has opposing edges wherein at least a portion of the opposing edges is in substantially parallel relation to the longitudinal axis. In using the subject devices, the devices are inserted into a measurement instrument having an alignment pin. When operatively engaged with the alignment pin, the notch serves to maintain the device in a substantially motionless position. The invention is useful in a variety of applications, particularly in the determination of blood glucose concentrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Alan Haviland, William Hufford, Gregory Bennett, Dennis Bird
  • Publication number: 20030180825
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits are provided for use in determining the concentration of chemical and biochemical components in aqueous fluids. The subject devices include test strips which define a longitudinal axis and include a distal edge configured for insertion into a measurement instrument and having an alignment notch formed in the distal edge for engagement with an alignment member of the measurement instrument. The alignment notch has opposing edges wherein at least a portion of the opposing edges is in substantially parallel relation to the longitudinal axis. In using the subject devices, the devices are inserted into a measurement instrument having an alignment pin. When operatively engaged with the alignment pin, the notch serves to maintain the device in a substantially motionless position. The invention is useful in a variety of applications, particularly in the determination of blood glucose concentrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Alan Haviland, William Hufford, Gregory Bennett, Dennis Bird
  • Publication number: 20030113927
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits are provided for use in determining the concentration of chemical and biochemical components in aqueous fluids. The subject devices include test strips which define a longitudinal axis and include a distal edge configured for insertion into a measurement instrument and having an alignment notch formed in the distal edge for engagement with an alignment member of the measurement instrument. The alignment notch has opposing edges wherein at least a portion of the opposing edges is in substantially parallel relation to the longitudinal axis. In using the subject devices, the devices are inserted into a measurement instrument having an alignment pin. When operatively engaged with the alignment pin, the notch serves to maintain the device in a substantially motionless position. The invention is useful in a variety of applications, particularly in the determination of blood glucose concentrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Alan Haviland, William Hufford, Gregory Bennett, Dennis Bird
  • Patent number: 6576416
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits are provided for use in determining the concentration of chemical and biochemical components in aqueous fluids. The subject devices include test strips which define a longitudinal axis and include a distal edge configured for insertion into a measurement instrument and having an alignment notch formed in the distal edge for engagement with an alignment member of the measurement instrument. The alignment notch has opposing edges wherein at least a portion of the opposing edges is in substantially parallel relation to the longitudinal axis. In using the subject devices, the devices are inserted into a measurement instrument having an alignment pin. When operatively engaged with the alignment pin, the notch serves to maintain the device in a substantially motionless position. The invention is useful in a variety of applications, particularly in the determination of blood glucose concentrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Lifescan, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Haviland, William Hufford, Gregory Bennett, Dennis Bird
  • Publication number: 20020192807
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits are provided for use in determining the concentration of chemical and biochemical components in aqueous fluids. The subject devices include test strips which define a longitudinal axis and include a distal edge configured for insertion into a measurement instrument and having an alignment notch formed in the distal edge for engagement with an alignment member of the measurement instrument. The alignment notch has opposing edges wherein at least a portion of the opposing edges is in substantially parallel relation to the longitudinal axis. In using the subject devices, the devices are inserted into a measurement instrument having an alignment pin. When operatively engaged with the alignment pin, the notch serves to maintain the device in a substantially motionless position. The invention is useful in a variety of applications, particularly in the determination of blood glucose concentrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Alan Haviland, William Hufford, Gregory Bennett, Dennis Bird