Patents by Inventor John Willmes

John Willmes 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).

  • Fluid assembly and method for diagnostic instrument
    Patent number: 6063634
    Abstract: A fluid assembly and a method are provided. In one embodiment, the fluid assembly is insertable into a container holding a first fluid to be supplied to a diagnostic instrument and comprises a first element, a second element, and a first conduit fluidly connected between the first element and the second element such that the first fluid in the container moves through the first conduit towards the diagnostic instrument. A second conduit containing a second fluid is fluidly connected between the first element and the second element. A pressure transducer is fluidly connected with the second conduit such that the second fluid is bounded within the second conduit by the first fluid and the pressure transducer. The pressure transducer monitors pressure of the second fluid to indicate a volume of the first fluid in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Chester Chomka, Ted Hanagan, Stacie Lynn Hoskins, Steven C. Peake, Arthur D. Rokusek, Scott G. Safar, John Willmes
  • Housing for a reagent mixing apparatus for use with a diagnostic instrument
    Patent number: D404829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Chester Chomka, Ted Hanagan, Stacie Lynn Hoskins, Rick Passanisi, Arthur D. Rokusek, Scott G. Safar, John Willmes