Patents by Inventor Michael J. Kovacs

Michael J. Kovacs 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).

  • Patent number: 5968762
    Abstract: The invention is a method for detecting the presence of bacteria in a sample. The method of the invention utilizes the steps of (a) admixing a fluorescent conjugate with a sample to be tested for the presence of bacteria in the sample, wherein a moiety of the fluorescent conjugate is metabolized to release the fluorescent moiety of the fluorescent conjugate; (b) inducing fluorescence of the fluorescent conjugate and the fluorescent moiety of the metabolized fluorescent conjugate at 325-345 nm; (c) simultaneously detecting the fluorescence of the fluorescent conjugate at 370-380 nm and the fluorescent moiety of the metabolized fluorescent conjugate at 445-480 nm; and (d) correlating the detected fluorescence of the fluorescent conjugate and the fluorescent moiety of the metabolized fluorescent conjugate to the presence of bacteria in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: The University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Joseph Richard Jadamec, Robert Bauman, Carol Patricia Anderson, Stephen A. Jakubielski, Neslie D. Sutton, Michael J. Kovacs
  • Patent number: 4531735
    Abstract: A device for application to the top of the index finger to remind the bowler of the proper position of the hand when delivering a bowling ball on the lane of a bowling alley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1985
    Inventor: Michael J. Kovacs
  • Patent number: 4357653
    Abstract: An adjustable four sided frame assembled of four easily cut-to-length channeled members for displaying strands of Christmas light bulbs around rectangular window panes and having notched flanges running along opposite side of such member for the length of the same for engaging tinsel foil wrapping, and each member having slotted apertures in a longitudinal inner side flange for holding the light bulbs. The frame knocks down for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1982
    Inventor: Michael J. Kovacs