Patents by Inventor Miriam Weller

Miriam Weller 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).

  • SAMPLE HOLDER, LOADING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR INSERTING A SAMPLE INTO A SAMPLE HOLDER
    Publication number: 20230386779
    Abstract: A sample holder includes a main component comprising a first surface area, and a retaining mechanism comprising a holding component. The retaining mechanism is configured to retain a sample between the holding component of the retaining mechanism and the first surface area in a closed state of the retaining mechanism. The retaining mechanism is further configured to enter an opened state upon mechanical actuation of the retaining mechanism. The opened state allows insertion and removal of the sample. The retaining mechanism is further configured to revert to the closed state once the mechanical actuation is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Pfeifer, Heinz Plank, Miriam Weller, Konrad Winkler, Rainer Wogritsch