Patents by Inventor Warren D. Kleinfelter

Warren D. Kleinfelter 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).

  • Methods for testing impurity content in a precious metal
    Patent number: 8747749
    Abstract: A precious metal testing apparatus and methods adapted to analyze impurities in a precious metal test sample is described. The testing apparatus contains a test probe that has a replaceable portion and that is connected to a meter to measure resistance. The replaceable portion contains or forms a reservoir that includes at least one electrolyte component, a conductive member, and a fibrous tip. The electrolyte component is fluidly associated with a fiber tip and the conductive member contacts an electrical contact located outside the reservoir. Methods of testing and instructions regarding such methods are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: FMS Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Ebersole, Warren D. Kleinfelter
  • METHODS FOR TESTING IMPURITY CONTENT IN A PRECIOUS METAL
    Publication number: 20120234698
    Abstract: A precious metal testing apparatus and methods adapted to analyze impurities in a precious metal test sample is described. The testing apparatus contains a test probe that has a replaceable portion and that is connected to a meter to measure resistance. The replaceable portion contains or forms a reservoir that includes at least one electrolyte component, a conductive member, and a fibrous tip. The electrolyte component is fluidly associated with a fiber tip and the conductive member contacts an electrical contact located outside the reservoir. Methods of testing and instructions regarding such methods are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Kee Gold Corp.
    Inventors: Michael R. Ebersole, Warren D. Kleinfelter
  • Apparatus and methods for testing impurity content in a precious metal
    Patent number: 8211366
    Abstract: A precious metal testing apparatus and methods adapted to analyze impurities in a precious metal test sample is described. The testing apparatus contains a test probe that has a replaceable portion and that is connected to a meter to measure resistance. The replaceable portion contains or forms a reservoir that includes at least one electrolyte component, a conductive member, and a fibrous tip. The electrolyte component is fluidly associated with a fiber tip and the conductive member contacts an electrical contact located outside the reservoir. Methods of testing and instructions regarding such methods are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Kee Gold Corp.
    Inventors: Michael R. Ebersole, Warren D. Kleinfelter
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TESTING IMPURITY CONTENT IN A PRECIOUS METAL
    Publication number: 20110042240
    Abstract: A precious metal testing apparatus and methods adapted to analyze impurities in a precious metal test sample is described. The testing apparatus contains a test probe that has a replaceable portion and that is connected to a meter to measure resistance. The replaceable portion contains or forms a reservoir that includes at least one electrolyte component, a conductive member, and a fibrous tip. The electrolyte component is fluidly associated with a fiber tip and the conductive member contacts an electrical contact located outside the reservoir. Methods of testing and instructions regarding such methods are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: Kee Gold Corp.
    Inventors: Michael R. Ebersole, Warren D. Kleinfelter