Patents by Inventor John Bradford Bishop, deceased

John Bradford Bishop, deceased 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 crystalizing macromolecules in microgravity
    Patent number: 6027565
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing crystals of a macromolecule in microgravity includes a container 100 which is made of a material having a low thermal conductivity and an open end. A thermally conductive lid 102 is fitted on the open end of the container to close the container and a heat source/sink 114 is provided in thermal contact with the thermally conductive lid to generate a temperature gradient within the container. When a solution of the macromolecule is provided in the container, the temperature gradient induces and control the crystallization of the macromolecule. In operation, a temperature ramp from a start temperature to an end temperature is used to maintain and control the temperature gradient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventors: Charles E. Bugg, Lawrence L. Delucas, Tattanhalli L. Nagabhushan, Paul P. Trotta, Michael D. Harrington, John Bradford Bishop, deceased, by Sue C. Bishop, executrix