This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Michigan State University. Active years: 1983.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1983
Title: Mikal E. Saltveit, Jr.: Inventor of Gas-Sensing Technology
Introduction
Mikal E. Saltveit, Jr. is an inventor associated with Michigan State University. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, he is credited with 2 patents.
Latest Patents
Saltveit’s listed patent, “Gas Sensing Apparatus and Method,” describes technology for detecting and measuring small quantities of selected oxidizable gases in a carrier gas. The apparatus uses two semiconductor sensing elements arranged in parallel, allowing changes in their electrical resistance to be compared as gas concentrations vary.
The patent also describes a method for assessing fruit maturity and ripeness by detecting ethylene in a fruit’s internal atmosphere. The method can use the described semiconductor sensors or other gas-sensing devices with variable resistance.
Career Highlights
Saltveit’s patent work connects gas-sensing technology with agricultural applications. Detecting ethylene offers a way to evaluate fruit maturity and ripeness through measurements of gases released within the fruit.
Collaborations
The provided information lists David Ross Dilley and Julian J. Lee as Saltveit’s coworkers. His work is associated with Michigan State University.
Conclusion
Mikal E. Saltveit, Jr.’s patent record highlights an approach to measuring oxidizable gases and applying gas detection to the assessment of fruit ripeness.
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