Patents by Inventor Eric T. Steimle

Eric T. Steimle 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).

  • Method and apparatus for continuous measurement of the refractive index of fluid
    Patent number: 7453572
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are herein disclosed which utilize a ratio based on a varied angle of incidence of light on an optical fiber analysis system. By calculating the ration of light incident on the sample element, variations in the system parameters which can provide deleterious effects are obviated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Andres M. Cardenas-Valencia, Eric T. Steimle, Robert H. Byrne, Melynda Calves