Patents by Inventor Michael John Collins, Jr.
Michael John Collins, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 11275064Abstract: A gas chromatograph with a positioning system for the inlet liner and the column includes a column and the positioning system for the inlet liner and the column. The column is configured for gas chromatography. Wherein, the positioning system for the inlet liner and the column is configured to position the inlet liner and the column with respect to one another. The positioning system for the inlet liner and the column is configured to repeatably and optimally position the inlet liner and the column with respect to one another. The positioning system for the inlet liner and the column positions the inlet liner in a perpendicular orientation to the column.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: CEM CORPORATION, LUCIDITY DIVISIONInventors: Alyssa Whitney Sabolis, Michael John Collins, Jr., Michael Craig Davis, Daniel Charles Scheid, Brian Thomas Unites, Richard Michael Chapman
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Patent number: 10962510Abstract: A gas chromatograph with column recognition technology system for the column includes a column and the column recognition technology system for the column. The column is configured for gas chromatography. The column includes column parameters associated with the column. The column recognition technology system may be configured to auto-recognize the column in the gas chromatograph device. Wherein, the column recognition technology system may be configured to auto-recognize the column parameters associated with the auto-recognized column.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: CEM Corporation, Lucidity DivisionInventors: Alyssa Whitney Sabolis, Michael John Collins, Jr., Michael Craig Davis, Daniel Charles Scheid, Brian Thomas Unites, Richard Michael Chapman
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Patent number: 10955393Abstract: A gas chromatograph with a removable column holder includes a column and a removable column holder. The column is configured for gas chromatography. The removable column holder houses the column. The removable column holder is configured to be removable from the gas chromatograph device with the column. The removable column holder houses only the column. The removable column holder is configured to allow removing and interchanging of the column within the removable column holder. The removable column holder is configured to protect the column within the column holder from mechanical damage and contamination due to handling. The removable column holder is configured to allow a user to install the column into the gas chromatograph without the need for tools. The removable column holder is also configured to reduce the possibility of error when installing the column.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: CEM CORPORATION, LUCIDITY DIVISIONInventors: Alyssa Whitney Sabolis, Michael John Collins, Jr., Michael Craig Davis, Daniel Charles Scheid, Brian Thomas Unites, Richard Michael Chapman
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Patent number: 10935524Abstract: A gas chromatograph device includes an inductively heated column configured for gas chromatography. The gas chromatograph includes a column configured for gas chromatography and an inductive heating source. The inductive heating source is configured to directly or indirectly heat the column. The inductive heating source includes an inductive heating element or coil. The inductive heating element or coil is configured to induce a current directly or indirectly in the column. Wherein, the column in the gas chromatograph is inductively heated via the inductive heating source.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: CEM CORPORATION, LUCIDITY DIVISIONInventors: Alyssa Whitney Sabolis, Michael John Collins, Jr., Michael Craig Davis, Daniel Charles Scheid, Brian Thomas Unites, Richard Michael Chapman
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Publication number: 20190033269Abstract: A gas chromatograph with a removable column holder includes a column and a removable column holder. The column is configured for gas chromatography. The removable column holder houses the column. The removable column holder is configured to be removable from the gas chromatograph device with the column. The removable column holder houses only the column. The removable column holder is configured to allow removing and interchanging of the column within the removable column holder. The removable column holder is configured to protect the column within the column holder from mechanical damage and contamination due to handling. The removable column holder is configured to allow a user to install the column into the gas chromatograph without the need for tools. The removable column holder is also configured to reduce the possibility of error when installing the column.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Alyssa Whitney SABOLIS, Michael John COLLINS, JR., Michael Craig DAVIS, Daniel Charles SCHEID, Brian Thomas UNITES, Richard Michael CHAPMAN
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Publication number: 20190033270Abstract: A gas chromatograph with a positioning system for the inlet liner and the column includes a column and the positioning system for the inlet liner and the column. The column is configured for gas chromatography. Wherein, the positioning system for the inlet liner and the column is configured to position the inlet liner and the column with respect to one another. The positioning system for the inlet liner and the column is configured to repeatably and optimally position the inlet liner and the column with respect to one another. The positioning system for the inlet liner and the column positions the inlet liner in a perpendicular orientation to the column.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Alyssa Whitney SABOLIS, Michael John COLLINS, JR., Michael Craig DAVIS, Daniel Charles SCHEID, Brian Thomas UNITES, Richard Michael CHAPMAN
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Publication number: 20190033271Abstract: A gas chromatograph with column recognition technology system for the column includes a column and the column recognition technology system for the column. The column is configured for gas chromatography. The column includes column parameters associated with the column. The column recognition technology system may be configured to auto-recognize the column in the gas chromatograph device. Wherein, the column recognition technology system may be configured to auto-recognize the column parameters associated with the auto-recognized column.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Alyssa Whitney SABOLIS, Michael John Collins, JR., Michael Craig DAVIS, Daniel Charles SCHEID, Brian Thomas UNITES, Richard Michael CHAPMAN
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Publication number: 20190033268Abstract: A gas chromatograph device includes an inductively heated column configured for gas chromatography. The gas chromatograph includes a column configured for gas chromatography and an inductive heating source. The inductive heating source is configured to directly or indirectly heat the column. The inductive heating source includes an inductive heating element or coil. The inductive heating element or coil is configured to induce a current directly or indirectly in the column. Wherein, the column in the gas chromatograph is inductively heated via the inductive heating source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Alyssa Whitney SABOLIS, Michael John COLLINS, JR., Michael Craig DAVIS, Daniel Charles SCHEID, Brian Thomas UNITES, Richard Michael CHAPMAN
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Patent number: 7812291Abstract: An instrument and associated method are disclosed for preparing samples for column chromatography.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: CEM CorporationInventors: Michael John Collins, Sr., Wyatt Price Hargett, Jr., James Edward Thomas, Michael John Collins, Jr., E. Keller Barnhardt
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Publication number: 20100044368Abstract: The invention is a method and associated instrument for microwave assisted chemistry. The invention includes the steps of directing a continuous flow of fluid through a microwave cavity while applying microwave radiation to the cavity and to the continuous flow of materials therein, monitoring the pressure of the fluid in the cavity; and cooling the fluid in the cavity when the pressure exceeds a predetermined setpoint pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Michael John Collins, Michael John Collins, JR., Wyatt Price Hargett, JR., Edward Earl King, Gary Wilbert Busse
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Patent number: 7348526Abstract: An instrument and associated method are disclosed for preparing samples for column chromatography.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2004Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: CEM CorporationInventors: Michael John Collins, Sr., Wyatt Price Hargett, Jr., James Edward Thomas, Michael John Collins, Jr., E. Keller Barnhardt
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Patent number: 7214913Abstract: A controlled-flow microwave instrument for chemical synthesis using heterogeneous or highly viscous starting materials includes a microwave source for generating electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequencies, a microwave cavity in wave communication with the source for exposing compositions placed therein to microwave radiation, a microwave-transparent pressure resistant reaction vessel in the cavity, a source reservoir for starting materials and related compositions, a pump in communication with the source reservoir for pumping heterogeneous or highly viscous materials from the source reservoir to the reaction vessel, and a pressure-resistant valve between the pump and the reaction vessel for isolating the reaction vessel from the pump and the source reservoir during application of microwave energy to compositions in the vessel and from any resulting high pressures generated therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: CEM, CorporationInventors: Michael John Collins, Jr., Wyatt Price Hargett, Jr., Edward Earl King, Joseph Joshua Lambert, James Edward Thomas
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Patent number: 7109452Abstract: A controlled-flow microwave instrument for chemical synthesis that includes heterogeneous or highly viscous materials includes a fluid reservoir for supplying or receiving fluids, a fluid pump in fluid communication with the reservoir for pumping fluids to or from the reservoir, a microwave transparent reaction vessel in fluid communication with the pump for supplying or receiving fluids to or from the pump and the reservoir, a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the reservoir and the vessel for measuring the pressure of fluids in the instrument at the sensor, and a processor in signal communication with the pressure sensor and the pump for controlling the pump and the flow of fluids in the instrument based at least in part on the pressure measured at the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2005Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: CEM CorporationInventors: Michael John Collins, Jr., Wyatt Price Hargett, Jr., Edward Earl King, Joseph Joshua Lambert, James Edward Thomas
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Patent number: 7041947Abstract: A controlled-flow microwave instrument for chemical synthesis that includes heterogeneous or highly viscous materials. Includes a fluid reservoir for supplying or receiving fluids, a fluid pump in fluid communication with the reservoir for pumping fluids to or from the reservoir, a microwave transparent reaction vessel in fluid communication with the pump for supplying or receiving fluids to or from the pump and the reservoir, a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the reservoir and the vessel for measuring the pressure of fluids in the instrument at the sensor, and a processor in signal communication with the pressure sensor and the pump for controlling the pump and the flow of fluids in the instrument based at least in part on the pressure measured at the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: CEM CorporationInventors: Michael John Collins, Jr., Wyatt Price Hargett, Jr., Edward Earl King, Joseph Joshua Lambert, James Edward Thomas
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Patent number: 6989519Abstract: A controlled-flow microwave instrument for chemical synthesis using heterogeneous or highly viscous starting materials includes a microwave source for generating electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequencies, a microwave cavity in wave communication with the source for exposing compositions placed therein to microwave radiation, a microwave-transparent pressure resistant reaction vessel in the cavity, a source reservoir for starting materials and related compositions, a pump in communication with the source reservoir for pumping heterogeneous or highly viscous materials from the source reservoir to the reaction vessel, and a pressure-resistant valve between the pump and the reaction vessel for isolating the reaction vessel from the pump and the source reservoir during application of microwave energy to compositions in the vessel and from any resulting high pressures generated therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2003Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: CEM CorporationInventors: Michael John Collins, Jr., Wyatt Price Hargett, Jr., Edward Earl King, Joseph Joshua Lambert, James Edward Thomas
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Patent number: 6867400Abstract: The invention is a method and associated instrument for microwave assisted chemistry. The invention includes the steps of directing a continuous flow of fluid through a microwave cavity while applying microwave radiation to the cavity and to the continuous flow of materials therein, monitoring the pressure of the fluid in the cavity; and cooling the fluid in the cavity when the pressure exceeds a predetermined setpoint pressure.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: CEM CorporationInventors: Michael John Collins, Michael John Collins, Jr., Wyatt Price Hargett, Jr., Edward Earl King, Gary Wilbert Busse