Petaluma, CA, United States of America

Richard G Malmquist

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Other. Active years: 2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Richard G Malmquist. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/richard-g-malmquist

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Forward Citations = 11(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2006

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Richard G. Malmquist and His Petri Dish Turntable Invention.

Introduction

Richard G. Malmquist is an inventor associated with Petaluma, California. His patent work addresses a practical challenge in laboratory procedures: making petri dish inoculation easier and more convenient.

Latest Patents

Malmquist is credited with 1 patent, titled “Motorized Turntable for Petri Dish.” The invention describes improvements to turntables used during petri dish inoculation. One embodiment uses a motor to rotate the dish, allowing the user to inoculate it with both hands. Another features an improved upper plate designed to make removing the dish easier after inoculation. The patent also describes an apparatus for rotating a conventional petri dish turntable.

Career Highlights

The available information highlights Malmquist’s work on a laboratory tool designed to support petri dish handling and inoculation. His invention focuses on improving usability through motorized rotation and a more accessible dish-removal design.

Collaborations

Malmquist’s listed coworkers include Richard B. Holmes and Richard Halstead. The available information does not specify the nature of their collaboration.

Conclusion

Richard G. Malmquist’s patent reflects a focused contribution to laboratory equipment, with features intended to make petri dish inoculation and handling more convenient.

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