Patents by Inventor John Michael Vickers

John Michael Vickers 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).

  • Portable electrophoresis apparatus using minimum electrolyte
    Patent number: 3932262
    Abstract: An electrophoresis unit for use in conducting electrophoretic analysis of specimens is disclosed. The unit includes a sealable container in which a substrate mounted specimen is suspended in an electrolytic vapor. A heating unit is employed to heat a supply of electrolyte to produce the vapor. The substrate is suspended within the container by being attached between a pair of clips which also serve as electrodes to which a direct current power source may be connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1973
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1976
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Mario R. Stevens, John Michael Vickers