Patents by Inventor Matthew S. Lucas

Matthew S. Lucas 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).

  • Magnetic membrane system
    Publication number: 20040265150
    Abstract: The present invention provides a membrane with magnetic particles. In one embodiment the membrane is created by mixing particles in a non-magnetic base. The membrane may act as an actuator, a sensor, a pump, a valve, or other device. A magnet is operatively connected to the membrane. The magnet acts on and changes the shape of the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Michael W. McElfresh, Matthew S. Lucas