Patents by Inventor Ernie Sumison

Ernie Sumison 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).

  • MIXING APPARATUS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20140219046
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the mixing of a solution and reagents for PCR reactions having a closed cartridge reaction well, a magnetically responsive bead within the well having an optically inert coating and a secondary chemically inert coating. A heat source then heats the contents to a target temperature while oscillating magnetic fields move the bead within the well in order to mix the contents and make the contents of the reaction well homogeneous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Ray Cracauer, Clark Braten, William Bickmore, Doyle Hansen, Ernie Sumison, Frank Spangler