Patents by Inventor Kirk Norton

Kirk Norton 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: 10240997
    Abstract: An assembly to detect fluid leaks is provided herein. For example, the assembly includes a plug, a gasket, and a sensor member. The plug is connected to a first electronic module. The gasket surrounds the plug to provide a fluid-tight seal around the plug. The sensor member is connected to the gasket to detect fluid loss that exceeds a predetermined amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LP
    Inventors: John Franz, Tahir Cader, William Kirk Norton
  • Publication number: 20180067012
    Abstract: An assembly to detect fluid leaks is provided herein. For example, the assembly includes a plug, a gasket, and a sensor member. The plug is connected to a first electronic module. The gasket surrounds the plug to provide a fluid-tight seal around the plug. The sensor member is connected to the gasket to detect fluid loss that exceeds a predetermined amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: John Franz, Tahir Cader, William Kirk Norton
  • Patent number: 7390387
    Abstract: A method of sorting cells comprises providing a fluid flow path for cell movement through a series of cell sorters in a first direction with an output of a preceding cell sorter of the series communicating with an input of a successive cell sorter of the series. Within each cell sorter, a first portion of the cells is separated from a second portion of the cells by applying a first non-uniform electric field via a first electrode array to cause movement of the first portion of the cells in a second direction across the fluid flow path, having a component generally transverse to the first direction into the output of a respective cell sorter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Winthrop D. Childers, David Tyvoll, Kirk Norton
  • Patent number: 7384791
    Abstract: A method of analyzing blood includes delivering a blood sample to a test device, applying a spatially varying electric field to the blood sample to provide a depleted cell concentration in a portion of the blood sample, and sensing a property of the portion of the blood sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David Tyvoll, Winthrop D. Childers, Kirk Norton, Bryan J. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20070267361
    Abstract: Systems and methods for fractionating components of a sample are disclosed herein. A method of fractionating components of a sample includes establishing a solution density gradient in a capillary channel, applying the sample to the capillary channel, and centrifuging the sample in the capillary channel, thereby separating the components of the sample by density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: David Tyvoll, Kirk Norton
  • Patent number: 7160425
    Abstract: A method of transporting cells comprising transporting a plurality of cells through a transport path of a biodevice and maintaining substantially free individual movement of each cell during the transporting of the cells through the transport path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Winthrop D. Childers, David Tyvoll, Kirk Norton
  • Publication number: 20050214736
    Abstract: A method of transporting cells comprising transporting a plurality of cells through a transport path of a biodevice and maintaining substantially free individual movement of each cell during the transporting of the cells through the transport path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Winthrop Childers, David Tyvoll, Kirk Norton
  • Publication number: 20050211557
    Abstract: A method of sorting cells comprises providing a fluid flow path for cell movement through a series of cell sorters in a first direction with an output of a preceding cell sorter of the series communicating with an input of a successive cell sorter of the series. Within each cell sorter, a first portion of the cells is separated from a second portion of the cells by applying a first non-uniform electric field via a first electrode array to cause movement of the first portion of the cells in a second direction across the fluid flow path, having a component generally transverse to the first direction into the output of a respective cell sorter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Winthrop Childers, David Tyvoll, Kirk Norton
  • Publication number: 20050158704
    Abstract: A method of analyzing blood comprises delivering a blood sample to a test device, applying a spatially varying electric field to the blood sample to provide a depleted cell concentration in a portion of the blood sample, and sensing a property of the portion of the blood sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: David Tyvoll, Winthrop Childers, Kirk Norton, Bryan Johnson