Patents by Inventor Kathryn Maureen Smith

Kathryn Maureen Smith 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: 10794796
    Abstract: A novel, advanced polymeric swab is disclosed herein. The swabs have a surface texture that allows for independent motion between microscale regions, are reusable with no loss of accuracy or efficiency, and are fabricated from optoelectronically-active elements to minimize static charging during repeated use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Stephen P Beaudoin, Bryan William Boudouris, Michelle Chaffee-Cipich, Aaron James Harrison, Stefan Lukow, Lizbeth Rostro, Caitlin Joy Schram, Kathryn Maureen Smith, Myles Calvin Thomas
  • Publication number: 20200308038
    Abstract: A novel, advanced polymeric swab is disclosed herein. The swabs have a surface texture that allows for independent motion between microscale regions, are reusable with no loss of accuracy or efficiency, and are fabricated from optoelectronically-active elements to minimize static charging during repeated use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Stephen P Beaudoin, Bryan William Boudouris, Michelle Chaffee-Cipich, Aaron James Harrison, Stefan Lukow, Lizbeth Rostro, Caitlin Joy Schram, Kathryn Maureen Smith, Myles Calvin Thomas
  • Publication number: 20160084740
    Abstract: A novel, advanced polymeric swab is disclosed herein. The swabs have a surface texture that allows for independent motion between microscale regions, are reusable with no loss of accuracy or efficiency, and are fabricated from optoelectronically-active elements to minimize static charging during repeated use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Stephen P. Beaudoin, Bryan William Boudouris, Michelle Chaffee-Cipich, Aaron James Harrison, Stefan Lukow, Lizbeth Rostro, Caitlin Joy Schram, Kathryn Maureen Smith, Myles Calvin Thomas