Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Martin McMillan

Jeffrey Martin McMillan 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).

  • Luminescence and fluorescence quantitation system
    Patent number: 6057163
    Abstract: A sample reading apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a detection system for reading samples, a sample carrier support for holding a sample carrier in position for reading by the detection system, and a mask configured to expose selected portions of the sample carrier while covering other portions of the sample carrier such that the detection system reads the exposed portions of the sample carrier. At least one of the sample carrier and mask are movable to expose different portions of the sample carrier while covering other portions of the sample carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Turner Designs
    Inventor: Jeffrey Martin McMillan