Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Yates

Joseph E. Yates 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).

  • Test patch system
    Patent number: 8466686
    Abstract: A test system for taking a sample of a constituent on a surface utilizing a fluid source includes an upper body and a concomitant mating lower body that includes an aperture in a portion thereof. A central fiber portion and a support extend through upper body aperture to provide a consistent surface for contacting the surface to be tested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Louisville Solutions Incorporated
    Inventors: Galvin Jones, Joseph E. Yates
  • Test Patch System
    Publication number: 20110192238
    Abstract: A test system for taking a sample of a constituent on a surface utilizing a fluid source includes an upper body and a concomitant mating lower body that includes an aperture in a portion thereof. A central fiber portion and a support extend through upper body aperture to provide a consistent surface for contacting the surface to be tested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: Innovative Productivity, Inc.
    Inventors: Galvin Jones, Joseph E. Yates
  • Test patch system and method
    Patent number: 7911215
    Abstract: A test system for taking a sample of a constituent on a surface utilizing a fluid source includes a transition region having a capillary layer for delivering a fluid from said fluid source, an extraction region having a collection material in contact with said surface, and a collection region having a sensor reservoir therein for collecting the fluid for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Innovative Productivity, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Gossen, Jayant Angal, Matthew K. Musho, Joseph E. Yates
  • Test Patch System and Method
    Publication number: 20090015273
    Abstract: A test system for taking a sample of a constituent on a surface utilizing a fluid source includes a transition region having a capillary layer for delivering a fluid from said fluid source, an extraction region having a collection material in contact with said surface, and a collection region having a sensor reservoir therein for collecting the fluid for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Gossen, Jayant Angal, Matthew K. Musho, Joseph E. Yates