Belmont, MA, United States of America

Terry W Milligan

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Polaroid Corporation. Active years: 1976.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Terry W Milligan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/terry-w-milligan

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 46(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1976

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Terry W. Milligan

Introduction

Terry W. Milligan is an accomplished inventor based in Belmont, MA (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of diagnostic test devices, holding a total of 2 patents. Her work focuses on methods and devices that enhance the determination of substance concentrations in various fluids.

Latest Patents

Terry's latest patents include a method and device for determining the concentration of a substance in a fluid. The first patent describes a diagnostic test device that comprises an absorbent medium designed to receive and retain a measured amount of fluid containing the substance to be tested. This device includes reagents that interact with the fluid to provide a visual determination of the presence and/or concentration of the substance. The absorbent medium is made from a substantially non-swellable material with uniform porosity and thickness.

The second patent outlines a similar diagnostic test device that features a first and second sheet attached at a leading edge, with an absorbent medium positioned between them. The fluid containing the substance to be analyzed is placed on the absorbent medium, and a compressive force is applied to remove excess fluid. This process brings the fluid into contact with the sheets, which contain reagents that react with the substance to provide a colorimetric determination of its presence and/or concentration.

Career Highlights

Terry W. Milligan is currently associated with Polaroid Corporation, where she continues to innovate in the field of diagnostic testing. Her work has been instrumental in developing devices that improve the accuracy and efficiency of substance concentration analysis.

Collaborations

Terry collaborates with Richard F. Wright, contributing to the advancement of diagnostic technologies through their combined expertise.

Conclusion

Terry W. Milligan's contributions to the field of diagnostic test devices exemplify her innovative spirit and dedication to improving healthcare technologies. Her patents reflect a commitment to enhancing the accuracy of substance concentration determination, making a significant impact in the industry.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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