Patents by Inventor Peter J. Morrisroe

Peter J. Morrisroe 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).

  • COOLING DEVICES AND INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING THEM
    Publication number: 20210225629
    Abstract: Certain configurations are described herein of an instrument comprising a passive cooling device which includes, in part, a loop thermosyphon configured to thermally couple to a component of the instrument to be cooled. In some instances, the cooling device can cool a transistor, transistor pair, an interface or other components of the instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Brian Chan, James E. Botelho, Peter J. Morrisroe
  • Torches and methods of using them
    Patent number: 10470286
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to a torch that includes a suitable amount of a refractory material. In some embodiments, the torch can include one or more non-refractory materials in combination with a refractory material. In some embodiments, the torch can comprise a refractory material and an optically transparent window. In other embodiments, the torch can comprise a material comprising a melting point higher than the melting point of quartz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J Morrisroe
  • Asymmetric induction devices and systems and methods using them
    Patent number: 10375811
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to devices, systems and methods that comprise asymmetric induction devices. In some instances, the device can include a plurality of plate electrodes which can be spaced asymmetrically or a plurality of coils which can be spaced asymmetrically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J Morrisroe
  • Capacitively coupled devices and oscillators
    Patent number: 10375810
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to devices that can be used to sustain a capacitively coupled plasma. In some examples, a capacitive device can be used to sustain a capacitively coupled plasma in a torch in the absence of any substantial inductive coupling. In certain embodiments, a helium gas flow can be used with the capacitive device to sustain a capacitively coupled plasma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J Morrisroe
  • Plasmas and methods of using them
    Patent number: 10368427
    Abstract: Plasma devices and methods for using such plasma devices in analytical measurements are disclosed. In certain examples, a low flow plasma may be operative using a total argon gas flow of less than about five liters per minute, and in some embodiments, a plasma argon gas flow of less than about four liter per minute. In other examples, a plasma produced using inductive and capacitive coupling is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J Morrisroe
  • COOLING DEVICES AND INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING THEM
    Publication number: 20180330933
    Abstract: Certain configurations are described herein of an instrument comprising a passive cooling device which includes, in part, a loop thermosyphon configured to thermally couple to a component of the instrument to be cooled. In some instances, the cooling device can cool a transistor, transistor pair, an interface or other components of the instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Chan, James E Botelho, Peter J Morrisroe
  • Oxidation resistant induction devices
    Patent number: 10096457
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to induction devices comprising an oxidation resistant material. In certain examples, the induction device comprises a coil of wire that is produced from the oxidation resistant material. In some examples, the oxidation resistant induction device can be used to sustain an inductively coupled plasma in a torch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J Morrisroe
  • TORCHES AND METHODS OF USING THEM
    Publication number: 20170354025
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to a torch that includes a suitable amount of a refractory material. In some embodiments, the torch can include one or more non-refractory materials in combination with a refractory material. In some embodiments, the torch can comprise a refractory material and an optically transparent window. In other embodiments, the torch can comprise a material comprising a melting point higher than the melting point of quartz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Peter J. Morrisroe
  • Induction device
    Patent number: 9810636
    Abstract: A device for sustaining a plasma in a torch is provided. In certain examples, the device comprises a first electrode configured to couple to a power source and constructed and arranged to provide a loop current along a radial plane of the torch. In some examples, the radial plane of the torch is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the torch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J Morrisroe
  • ASYMMETRIC INDUCTION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING THEM
    Publication number: 20170231077
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to devices, systems and methods that comprise asymmetric induction devices. In some instances, the device can include a plurality of plate electrodes which can be spaced asymmetrically or a plurality of coils which can be spaced asymmetrically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J. Morrisroe
  • Torches and methods of using them
    Patent number: 9686849
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to a torch that includes a suitable amount of a refractory material. In some embodiments, the torch can include one or more non-refractory materials in combination with a refractory material. In some embodiments, the torch can comprise a refractory material and an optically transparent window. In other embodiments, the torch can comprise a material comprising a melting point higher than the melting point of quartz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J Morrisroe
  • CAPACITIVELY COUPLED DEVICES AND OSCILLATORS
    Publication number: 20170135190
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to devices that can be used to sustain a capacitively coupled plasma. In some examples, a capacitive device can be used to sustain a capacitively coupled plasma in a torch in the absence of any substantial inductive coupling. In certain embodiments, a helium gas flow can be used with the capacitive device to sustain a capacitively coupled plasma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Peter J Morrisroe
  • OXIDATION RESISTANT INDUCTION DEVICES
    Publication number: 20170110309
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to induction devices comprising an oxidation resistant material. In certain examples, the induction device comprises a coil of wire that is produced from the oxidation resistant material. In some examples, the oxidation resistant induction device can be used to sustain an inductively coupled plasma in a torch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Peter J. Morrisroe
  • INDUCTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170045460
    Abstract: A device for sustaining a plasma in a torch is provided. In certain examples, the device comprises a first electrode configured to couple to a power source and constructed and arranged to provide a loop current along a radial plane of the torch. In some examples, the radial plane of the torch is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the torch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventor: Peter J. Morrisroe
  • Asymmetric induction devices and systems and methods using them
    Patent number: 9565747
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to devices, systems and methods that comprise asymmetric induction devices. In some instances, the device can include a plurality of plate electrodes which can be spaced asymmetrically or a plurality of coils which can be spaced asymmetrically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J Morrisroe
  • Capacitively coupled devices and oscillators
    Patent number: 9504137
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to devices that can be used to sustain a capacitively coupled plasma. In some examples, a capacitive device can be used to sustain a capacitively coupled plasma in a torch in the absence of any substantial inductive coupling. In certain embodiments, a helium gas flow can be used with the capacitive device to sustain a capacitively coupled plasma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J Morrisroe
  • TORCHES AND METHODS OF USING THEM
    Publication number: 20160255711
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to a torch that includes a suitable amount of a refractory material. In some embodiments, the torch can include one or more non-refractory materials in combination with a refractory material. In some embodiments, the torch can comprise a refractory material and an optically transparent window. In other embodiments, the torch can comprise a material comprising a melting point higher than the melting point of quartz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventor: Peter J. Morrisroe
  • Oxidation resistant induction devices
    Patent number: 9433072
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to induction devices comprising an oxidation resistant material. In certain examples, the induction device comprises a coil of wire that is produced from the oxidation resistant material. In some examples, the oxidation resistant induction device can be used to sustain an inductively coupled plasma in a torch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J Morrisroe
  • Induction device
    Patent number: 9360430
    Abstract: A device for sustaining a plasma in a torch is provided. In certain examples, the device comprises a first electrode configured to couple to a power source and constructed and arranged to provide a loop current along a radial plane of the torch. In some examples, the radial plane of the torch is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the torch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: PerkinElmer Health Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J Morrisroe
  • INDUCTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150085280
    Abstract: A device for sustaining a plasma in a torch is provided. In certain examples, the device comprises a first electrode configured to couple to a power source and constructed and arranged to provide a loop current along a radial plane of the torch. In some examples, the radial plane of the torch is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the torch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: PERKINELMER HEALTH SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventor: Peter J. Morrisroe