Patents by Inventor Michelle L. Janowiak

Michelle L. Janowiak 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).

  • Self-propelled sensor apparatus for in situ analysis of enviromental parameters
    Patent number: 8603395
    Abstract: A self-propelled apparatus for analyzing a component contained in a fluid medium. The self-propelled apparatus uses kinetic energy of the apparatus to drive a fluid under analysis through the apparatus. This is accomplished by use of a conveyance system that is attached to the analytical system of the apparatus. A sensor system is used to analyze the component collected within the confines of an analysis chamber, a part of the analysis system. The invention also includes a method of using the analytical apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: David P Fries, Michelle L Janowiak, George Steimle, Heather A Broadbent
  • Self-propelled sensor apparatus for in situ analysis of enviromental parameters
    Patent number: 8557183
    Abstract: A submersible, self-propelled apparatus for analyzing a component contained in a liquid medium. The submersible, self-propelled apparatus uses kinetic energy of the apparatus to drive a liquid under analysis through the apparatus. This is accomplished by use of a conveyance system that is attached to the analytical system of the apparatus. A sensor system is used to analyze the component collected within the confines of an analysis chamber, a part of the analysis system. The invention also includes a method of using the analytical apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: David P Fries, Michelle L Janowiak, George Steimle, Heather A Broadbent
  • SELF-PROPELLED SENSOR APPARATUS FOR IN SITU ANALYSIS OF ENVIROMENTAL PARAMETERS
    Publication number: 20100058842
    Abstract: A self-propelled apparatus for analyzing a component contained in a fluid medium. The self-propelled apparatus uses kinetic energy of the apparatus to drive a fluid under analysis through the apparatus. This is accomplished by use of a conveyance system that is attached to the analytical system of the apparatus. A sensor system is used to analyze the component collected within the confines of an analysis chamber, a part of the analysis system. The invention also includes a method of using the analytical apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventors: David P. Fries, Michelle L. Janowiak, George Steimle, Heather A. Broadbent
  • SELF-PROPELLED SENSOR APPARATUS FOR IN SITU ANALYSIS OF ENVIROMENTAL PARAMETERS
    Publication number: 20100058843
    Abstract: A submersible, self-propelled apparatus for analyzing a component contained in a liquid medium. The submersible, self-propelled apparatus uses kinetic energy of the apparatus to drive a liquid under analysis through the apparatus. This is accomplished by use of a conveyance system that is attached to the analytical system of the apparatus. A sensor system is used to analyze the component collected within the confines of an analysis chamber, a part of the analysis system. The invention also includes a method of using the analytical apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventors: David P. Fries, Michelle L. Janowiak, George Steimle, Heather A. Broadbent
  • Sensor apparatus for in situ analysis of chemical and biological species
    Publication number: 20040099066
    Abstract: An analytical system is provided which uses the kinetic energy of motion of the entire system to drive a fluid under analysis through the system. This is accomplished by use of a tethering system which is attached to the system. Various sensor detection systems may be used to analyze the sample collected within the confines of a sample isolation and concentration module contained within the system. Trace quantities of suspect materials may be detected or monitored by use of the instant system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: David P. Fries, Michelle L. Janowiak