Patents by Inventor Leon Castellani

Leon Castellani 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).

  • Zero dead volume connector
    Patent number: 4669756
    Abstract: New and improved connector is provided for the zero dead volume connection of separate, like diameter flexible tubing lengths by direct tubing length end abutment and connection under controlled conditions. The connector is particularly adapted for use with tubing lengths of fluorocarbon or like materials in contemporary biomedical sample liquid analysis systems which utilize an immiscible isolation liquid or "oil" to minimize sample liquid carryover and maximize the accuracy of sample liquid analysis results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignee: Technicon Instruments Corporation
    Inventors: Michael M. Cassaday, Leon Castellani, Stephen Saros