Patents by Inventor Michael John Withers

Michael John Withers 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).

  • Scanning terahertz probe
    Patent number: 9006660
    Abstract: A THz radiation probe (1) for examining an object (8), the probe comprising a first portion configured to be inserted into an opening of said object in a first direction (5), said probe further comprising at least one THz emitter (15), directing means (7) for directing THz radiation emitted from said emitter to said object via an aperture (2) located at said first portion and subsequently from said object to at least one THz detector (17) and, means for scanning said emitted THz radiation across said object in a scan direction, said scan direction having a component in said first direction (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: TeraView Limited
    Inventors: Bryan Edward Cole, Vincent Patrick Wallace, Michael John Withers, John Baker, Brian Robertson
  • Sample processor
    Patent number: 8372353
    Abstract: A sample delivery system comprising (i) a cartridge comprising a body section adapted to hold a sealed sample vessel so as to fix the position of a seal of the sample vessel in relation to the cartridge; and (ii) apparatus adapted to receive said cartridge, said apparatus being provided with an opening system for opening said sealed sample vessel contained within the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Enigma Diagnostics Limited
    Inventors: Martin Alan Lee, David James Squirrell, Michael John Withers, Trevor John Beckett, Christopher John Silk
  • SCANNING TERAHERTZ PROBE
    Publication number: 20110028824
    Abstract: A THz radiation probe (1) for examining an object (8), the probe comprising a first portion configured to be inserted into an opening of said object in a first direction (5), said probe further comprising at least one THz emitter (15), directing means (7) for directing THz radiation emitted from said emitter to said object via an aperture (2) located at said first portion and subsequently from said object to at least one THz detector (17) and, means for scanning said emitted THz radiation across said object in a scan direction, said scan direction having a component in said first direction (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Bryan Edward Cole, Vincent Patrick Wallace, Michael John Withers, John Baker, Brian Robertson
  • SAMPLE PROCESSOR
    Publication number: 20100210010
    Abstract: An integral magnet and heater device comprising a heating element with integral permanent magnet for use in a sample preparation or analysis apparatus. Also disclosed is a sheath adapted to cover a reusable processing component, such as a heater or sonicator, of an apparatus during use. Other associated aspects of the system are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Enigma Diagnostics Limited
    Inventors: Martin Alan Lee, David James Squirrell, Michael John Withers, Trevor John Beckett, Christopher John Silk
  • SAMPLE PROCESSOR
    Publication number: 20100180980
    Abstract: A sample delivery system comprising (i) a cartridge comprising a body section adapted to hold a sealed sample vessel so as to fix the position of a seal of the sample vessel in relation to the cartridge; and (ii) apparatus adapted to receive said cartridge, said apparatus being provided with an opening system for opening said sealed sample vessel contained within the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: ENIGMA DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Martin Alan Lee, David James Squirrell, Michael John Withers, Trevor John Beckett, Christopher John Silk