Patents by Inventor Robert W. Beckmann

Robert W. Beckmann 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).

  • Swing system and methods of using same
    Patent number: 10434427
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to swing systems and methods of using same. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to swing propulsion systems including a belt device and a handheld swing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: MO Joy Products, LLC
    Inventors: Zachary A. Schaefer, David J. Ponder, Justin D. Allsup, Robert W. Beckmann
  • PIPETTE HAVING INTEGRATED FILTRATION ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190060891
    Abstract: The present invention is a pipette-filtration assembly having a main body defining a first channel, a second channel, a first valve, and a second valve. The first valve is associated with the first channel and permits flow in a first direction while substantially hindering flow in a second direction. The second valve is associated with the second channel and permits flow in the second direction while substantially hindering flow in the first direction. At least one filter is used to filter a fluid sample as the fluid sample flows in the first direction and/or the second direction. The pipette-filtration assembly is preferably disposable and includes one or two stages of integral filtration, primarily for use with an air-displacement pipetting or transfer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Dana A. Marshall, Robert W. Beckmann
  • Pipette having integrated filtration assembly
    Patent number: 10065184
    Abstract: The present invention is a pipette-filtration assembly having a main body defining a first channel, a second channel, a first valve, and a second valve. The first valve is associated with the first channel and permits flow in a first direction while substantially hindering flow in a second direction. The second valve is associated with the second channel and permits flow in the second direction while substantially hindering flow in the first direction. At least one filter is used to filter a fluid sample as the fluid sample flows in the first direction and/or the second direction. The pipette-filtration assembly is preferably disposable and includes one or two stages of integral filtration, primarily for use with an air-displacement pipetting or transfer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: BacterioScan Ltd.
    Inventors: Dana A. Marshall, Robert W. Beckmann
  • PIPETTE HAVING INTEGRATED FILTRATION ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160184743
    Abstract: The present invention is a pipette-filtration assembly having a main body defining a first channel, a second channel, a first valve, and a second valve. The first valve is associated with the first channel and permits flow in a first direction while substantially hindering flow in a second direction. The second valve is associated with the second channel and permits flow in the second direction while substantially hindering flow in the first direction. At least one filter is used to filter a fluid sample as the fluid sample flows in the first direction and/or the second direction. The pipette-filtration assembly is preferably disposable and includes one or two stages of integral filtration, primarily for use with an air-displacement pipetting or transfer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Dana A. Marshall, Robert W. Beckmann