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Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D.
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EXAMPLES OF WORK PRODUCTS
Robert M. Hunter, registered patent agent, was the primary author of the following documents.
Issued U.S. Patents
The following is a selection of issued patents were prepared and/or prosecuted by Robert M. Hunter:
Method and Apparatus for Metering Flow in Closed Conduits that Surcharge, U.S. Patent No. 5,199,306--This patent illustrates how a product and process can be protected in a single patent. This patent was licensed to TN Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Baker Hughes Inc., and then Thermo Electron Corp. It is currently licensed to Renaissance Instruments, Inc.
Technique for Rendering Packaging Child-Resistant, U.S. Patent No. 5,317,796--This process patent illustrates how the process of designing a product can be protected. This patent was licensed to a large pharmaceutical company.
Cognitive Skill Based Child-Resistant and Tamper-Evident Closure, U.S. Patent No. 5,351,845--This is an example of a product patent for a mechanical invention. This patent was licensed to a large pharmaceutical company.
Biocatalyzed Leaching of Precious Metal Values, U.S. Patent No. 5,449,397--This is an example of a biotechnology (bioprocessing) patent.
Electronic Media Program Recognition, U.S. Patent No. 5,485,518--This is an example of a patent for a computer-implemented invention.
In Situ Pipeline Rehabilitation System, U.S. Patent No. 5,601,763--This patent protects a mechanical invention. This patent is being purchased on an installment plan.
Method and Apparatus for Extracting Precious Metals for Their Ores, U.S. Patent No. 5,672,194--This is another biotechnology invention.
Magnetic Putter, U.S. Patent No. 6,231,452--This is another mechanical invention.
Milling Machine Chip Deflector, U.S. Patent No. 6,247,880--This is another mechanical invention.
Apparatus and Method for Training Basketball Players, U.S. Patent No. 6,283,877--This is another mechanical invention.
Expert Support System for Authoring Invention Disclosures, U.S. Patent No. 6,298,327--This is another computer-implemented invention.
Seat-Mounted Gun and Rod Holder, U.S. Patent No. 6,405,909--This is another mechanical invention.
You can view other patents by Robert M. Hunter by performing a Quick Search of the USPTO database using "Hunter; Robert M" as the search term. Be sure to search all years.
Published International Patent Applications
The following international patent applications were applied for and prosecuted by Robert M. Hunter under the terms of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT):
Cognitive Skill Based Child-Resistant and Tamper-Evident Closure, PCT Patent Application No. PCT/US93/00517--This application has issued as Australian Patent No. 668541 and is pending in other jurisdictions.
Biocatalyzed Anaerobic Oxidation of Metal Sulfides for Recovery of Metal Values, PCT Patent Application No. PCT/US97/09857--This application was filed in the U.S. Receiving Office.
Winning Grant Applications
The following winning Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program grant applications were prepared by Robert M. Hunter:
Biomimetic Process for Hazardous Waste Remediation, SBIR Phase I, DARPA.
Biomimetic Process for Hazardous Waste Remediation, SBIR Phase II, DARPA.
Portable Flow Measurement System, SBIR Phase I, USDA. Information that was presented on standard forms is not included.
Portable Flow Measurement System, SBIR Phase II, USDA.
Cyanide-Free Biocatalyzed Leaching of Gold and Silver Ore, SBIR Phase I, NSF.
Cyanide-Free Biocatalyzed Leaching of Gold and Silver Ore, SBIR Phase I, NSF.
Expert System for Recombinant DNA Invention Disclosure, SBIR Phase I, NIH (NIGMS).
Network Software for Invention Evaluation and Protection, SBIR Phase II, NIH (NHLBI).
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