Patents by Inventor Michael Chard

Michael Chard 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).

  • Test device and sample carrier
    Patent number: 10232365
    Abstract: A test device (80) for testing for the presence of a substance in a sample held on a sample carrier (30) includes a holder (82) for holding a sample carrier (30) which includes one or more chambers (50,52). The test device (80) also includes an actuator for compressing or depressurizing the chamber(s) (50,52). The actuator is configured to prevent reinflation of the chamber(s) (50,52) after compression or depressurization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: AGPLUS DIAGNOSTICS LTD
    Inventors: Michael Chard, Robert Porter, Courtney Nicholson, Andrew Lakey, Simon Attree, Philip Walsh, Philip Potter, Craig Wightman, Paul Dyckes, Holger Becker, Rene Stewart, Wolfgang Engelhart, Claudia Gaertner
  • Test Device and Sample Carrier
    Publication number: 20150298118
    Abstract: A test device (80) for testing for the presence of a substance in a sample held on a sample carrier (30) includes a holder (82) for holding a sample carrier (30) which includes one or more chambers (50,52). The test device (80) also includes an actuator for compressing or depressurising the chamber(s) (50,52). The actuator is configured to prevent reinflation of the chamber(s) (50,52) after compression or depressurisation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Chard, Robert Porter, Courtney Nicholson, Andrew Lakey, Simon Attree, Philip Walsh, Philip Potter, Craig Wightman, Paul Dyckes, Holger Becker, Rene Stewart, Wolfgang Engelhart, Claudia Gaertner
  • Assay devices and methods and components for use therein
    Patent number: 8389296
    Abstract: Dipsticks and other assay devices suitable for the assay of haptens are disclosed. Also disclosed are blocking agents for use in such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Selective Antibodies Limited
    Inventors: Colin Henry Self, Michael Chard
  • ASSAY DEVICES AND METHODS AND COMPONENTS FOR USE THEREIN
    Publication number: 20100209295
    Abstract: Dipsticks and other assay devices suitable for the assay of haptens are disclosed. Also disclosed are blocking agents for use in such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Colin Henry Self, Michael Chard