Patents by Inventor Simon F. D. Schapira

Simon F. D. Schapira 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).

  • Method for microbiological monitoring
    Patent number: 5349874
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for monitoring biofilm formation which comprises incorporating in an aquatic system, a sampler apparatus comprising a duct 1 having a port 5 in which is retained a stud 17 having a test surface 19 which lies flush with the wall of the duct. The invention can also be used to detect Legionellae bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: Houseman Limited
    Inventors: Simon F. D. Schapira, Robin W. Eycott, William P. Richardson, Jim S. Robinson