Patents by Inventor Manfred Augstein

Manfred Augstein 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 analytical system
    Publication number: 20030124911
    Abstract: The invention concerns an analytical system in which at least two modules are in contact with one another by a connecting plug, and a connecting plug which is suitable for connecting modules. When two modules are connected by means of the connecting plug a part of the plug extends partially underneath the bottoms of the modules such that the plug connection is secured by to the dead weight of the modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Guido Abel, Friedrich Ackermann, Manfred Augstein, Wolfgang Fabian
  • Evaluation instrument for test strips with a transport unit for test strips
    Patent number: 5686047
    Abstract: The invention lies in the field of analyzing sample liquids with the aid of test strips and addresses an evaluation instrument for test strips where test strips are transported by a grabber. The grabber is attached to a guide arm that is moved in one spatial direction. A redirecting mechanism serves to apply the movement of the guide arm to the grabber such that a movement in at least two spatial directions is carried out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Boehringer Mannheim GmbH
    Inventor: Manfred Augstein
  • Device with spacer for the reflectometric evaluation of test elements
    Patent number: 5665310
    Abstract: The invention lies in the field of analyzing sample liquids with the aid of test strips. A test strip to be analyzed is located between a test element support and a spacer. A measuring head for evaluating the test strip rests on the spacer thus ensuring a defined distance between the test field surface and the measuring head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Boehringer Mannheim GmbH
    Inventor: Manfred Augstein