Patents by Inventor Maureen FAIRCHILD

Maureen FAIRCHILD 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AN EVAPORATION BARRIER IN A REACTION CHAMBER
    Publication number: 20120288866
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to systems and methods for producing an evaporation barrier in a PCR vial. In some embodiments, beads with a particular distribution in diameters can be used to produce a barrier for reducing the evaporation of liquid PCR samples within the PCR vial. In some embodiments, the beads can be pre-filled in the PCR vial. In use, liquid samples and/or liquid reagents can be introduced in the PCR vial pre-filled with the beads, such that the beads can be driven to the surface of the liquid PCR sample through the buoyancy of the beads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: GenturaDx, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn KOZMA, Maureen FAIRCHILD, Jesus CHING