Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Ratzlaff

Kenneth L. Ratzlaff 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).

  • Modular force sensor system, device, and method for behavioral measurement
    Patent number: 10244737
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to for analyzing behavior of small live test subjects. More specifically, methods and devices of the present invention can allow a researcher to use a single device for analyzing effects of genetic modifications made to the test subjects on the test subject's behavior and movements. Additionally, the methods and devices may allow for analysis of effects that various medications may have on the test subject's behavior and movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: University of Kansas
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Ratzlaff, Robert W. Young, George R. Fullen, Jr., Stephen C. Fowler
  • MODULAR FORCE SENSOR SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR BEHAVIORAL MEASUREMENT
    Publication number: 20170049079
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to for analyzing behavior of small live test subjects. More specifically, methods and devices of the present invention can allow a researcher to use a single device for analyzing effects of genetic modifications made to the test subjects on the test subject's behavior and movements. Additionally, the methods and devices may allow for analysis of effects that various medications may have on the test subject's behavior and movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Ratzlaff, Robert W. Young, George R. Fullen, Jr., Stephen C. Fowler
  • Modular force sensor system, device, and method for behavioral measurement
    Patent number: 9408372
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to for analyzing behavior of small live test subjects. More specifically, methods and devices of the present invention can allow a researcher to use a single device for analyzing effects of genetic modifications made to the test subjects on the test subject's behavior and movements. Additionally, the methods and devices may allow for analysis of effects that various medications may have on the test subject's behavior and movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Ratzlaff, Robert W. Young, George R. Fullen, Stephen C. Fowler
  • MODULAR FORCE SENSOR SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR BEHAVIORAL MEASUREMENT
    Publication number: 20120316797
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to for analyzing behavior of small live test subjects. More specifically, methods and devices of the present invention can allow a researcher to use a single device for analyzing effects of genetic modifications made to the test subjects on the test subject's behavior and movements. Additionally, the methods and devices may allow for analysis of effects that various medications may have on the test subject's behavior and movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Ratzlaff, Robert W. Young, George R. Fullen, Stephen C. Fowler