This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Other. Active years: 2006.
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1 out of 834,659 Years Active: 2006
Title: Douglass M. Nolte: Inventor of a Motorized Petri Dish Turntable.
Introduction
Douglass M. Nolte is an inventor associated with San Anselmo, California. His work includes a patent for a motorized turntable designed to make inoculating petri dishes easier.
Latest Patents
Nolte’s listed patent, “Motorized Turntable for Petri Dish,” describes improvements to turntables used during petri dish inoculation. One embodiment uses a motor to rotate the dish, allowing the user to keep both hands free for inoculation. Another features an improved upper plate that makes it easier to remove the dish after inoculation. The patent also describes an apparatus for rotating a conventional petri dish turntable. Nolte is credited with 1 patent in the information provided.
Career Highlights
The motorized turntable reflects a practical approach to laboratory equipment design, addressing both hands-free operation and easier dish removal. The provided information lists his company as “Other,” so no company affiliation is included here.
Collaborations
Nolte’s listed coworkers include Richard Halstead and Richard G. Malmquist. The available information does not specify the nature of their collaboration.
Conclusion
Douglass M. Nolte’s patented turntable design focuses on making petri dish inoculation more convenient through motorized rotation and improved dish handling.
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