Patents by Inventor Patrick W. Fedick

Patrick W. Fedick 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: 12409451
    Abstract: The embodiments are directed to both sampling apparatuses and systems. Apparatus embodiments are directed to a sample collection apparatus having several receptacles configured to removably-hold sample collection devices. The sample collection devices are configured to hold a sample including solid media and analyte. System embodiments include the sample collection apparatus and several receptacles for removably-holding sample collection devices. The system embodiments also include additional components to perform analysis of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2025
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Patrick W. Fedick, Hilary M. Brown, Christopher C. Mulligan, Trevor J. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 12390811
    Abstract: The embodiments are directed to both sampling apparatuses and systems. Apparatus embodiments are directed to a sample collection apparatus having several receptacles configured to removably-hold sample collection devices. The sample collection devices are configured to hold a sample including solid media and analyte. System embodiments include the sample collection apparatus and several receptacles for removably-holding sample collection devices. The system embodiments also include additional components to perform analysis of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Patrick W. Fedick, Hilary M. Brown, Christopher C. Mulligan, Trevor J. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 11635353
    Abstract: A sample collection device is composed of a conductive polymer. The conductive polymer includes a mixture of carbon nanotubes and a polymer. The sample collection device has a hole at a tip of the sample collection device with the hole having a size ranging from about 0.15 mm to about 0.25 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Patrick W. Fedick
  • Publication number: 20210396627
    Abstract: A sample collection device is composed of a conductive polymer. The conductive polymer includes a mixture of carbon nanotubes and a polymer. The sample collection device has a hole at a tip of the sample collection device with the hole having a size ranging from about 0.15 mm to about 0.25 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventor: Patrick W. Fedick