Patents by Inventor Joyce L. Norell

Joyce L. Norell 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).

  • Patent number: 5441698
    Abstract: A closure and device for use with a closure, the closure including a first member having a beveled edge, a second member having an undercut edge, and optionally a base member to which the second member is fixed. The first member is adapted to be received with the beveled edge retained by the undercut edge. A test device may include such a closure and may also include a hinge between the first and second members. Test elements, such as a chromatographic medium and absorbent pads, may be disposed on the first member and/or the base member and may be brought into opposition by closing the first member with the closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Beckman Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Joyce L. Norell