Patents by Inventor Dennis L. Ashford

Dennis L. Ashford 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: 9506890
    Abstract: A biosensor component is provided that provides enhanced characteristics for use in biosensors, such as blood glucose sensors. The biosensor component comprises a substrate and a conductive layer coated on the substrate. The conductive layer includes nickel and chromium, such that a combined weight percent of the nickel and chromium in the conductive layer is in the range of 50 to 99 weight percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Spencer Erich Hochstetler, Senthil Sambandam, Dennis L. Ashford
  • Publication number: 20160169827
    Abstract: A biosensor component is provided that provides enhanced characteristics for use in biosensors, such as blood glucose sensors. The biosensor component comprises a substrate and a conductive layer coated on the substrate. The conductive layer includes nickel and chromium, such that a combined weight percent of the nickel and chromium in the conductive layer is in the range of 50 to 99 weight percent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Spencer Erich Hochstetler, SENTHIL SAMBANDAM, Dennis L. Ashford
  • Patent number: 6001075
    Abstract: A dynamic splint for a joint of a limb undergoing rehabilitation. The splint having a pair of elements each comprising a first tubular strut, a second lever-like strut and an intermediate gear housing mounted on one end of the first strut. A first toothed gear is rotatively mounted on a first shaft in the gear housing and is located adjacent the first strut. A second cooperating toothed gear is rotatively mounted on a second shaft in the gear housing adjacent the second strut. The first gear is missing at least one tooth. The second gear is missing a plurality of teeth in a row. The second strut is pivoted to the second shaft and is attached to the second gear at one of a plurality of selectable positions thereabout. A cam wheel is rotatively mounted on the first shaft and is affixed to the first gear. A compression spring is mounted in the tubular first strut. A cable is affixed at one end to the cam wheel and is operatively adjustably affixed to the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: EX. P.H.
    Inventors: Leonard M. Clemens, William T. Rembold, Dennis L. Ashford