Patents by Inventor Richard James Degroot

Richard James Degroot 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).

  • Modular laboratory automation system
    Patent number: 8366997
    Abstract: A modular laboratory automation system for monitoring and controlling laboratory experiments, the modular laboratory automation system including a controller, an interface board, and a portable power supply. Power levels of standard laboratory equipment can be automatically controlled, and conditions and parameters of experiments can be automatically monitored and recorded. The laboratory automation system is modular and can be configured to operate with laboratory experiments having varying setups and equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Shoto Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Richard James Degroot
  • Portable power supply for laboratory equipment
    Patent number: 8154899
    Abstract: A portable power supply for controlling laboratory experiments, the power supply includes input terminals that receive control signals and power terminals that supply power to laboratory devices. The power supply enables power levels of standard laboratory equipment to be automatically controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Shoto Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Richard James Degroot
  • Portable power supply for laboratory equipment
    Publication number: 20100202171
    Abstract: A portable power supply for controlling laboratory experiments, the power supply includes input terminals that receive control signals and power terminals that supply power to laboratory devices. The power supply enables power levels of standard laboratory equipment to be automatically controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: SHOTO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventor: Richard James Degroot
  • Modular Laboratory Automation System
    Publication number: 20100202924
    Abstract: A modular laboratory automation system for monitoring and controlling laboratory experiments, the modular laboratory automation system including a controller, an interface board, and a portable power supply. Power levels of standard laboratory equipment can be automatically controlled, and conditions and parameters of experiments can be automatically monitored and recorded. The laboratory automation system is modular and can be configured to operate with laboratory experiments having varying setups and equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: SHOTO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventor: Richard James Degroot