Patents by Inventor G. Neitzel

G. Neitzel 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).

  • Droplet transport systems and methods
    Publication number: 20060246224
    Abstract: Embodiments of droplet transport systems and methods are disclosed for levitating and transporting single or encapsulated droplets using thermocapillary convection. One method embodiment, among others comprises providing a droplet of a first liquid; and applying thermocapillary convection to the droplet to levitate and move the droplet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventor: G. Neitzel