Patents Assigned to Whatman PLC
  • Dry solid medium for storage and analysis of genetic material
    Patent number: 6447804
    Abstract: A dry solid medium for storage of a sample includes a solid matrix of sorbing genetic material thereon and a mechanism for preserving and protecting the genetic material applied to the matrix. A method for storing the sample genetic material includes the steps of sorbing genetic material on the solid matrix and protecting the genetic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Whatman, plc
    Inventor: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne
  • Solid medium and methods for processing a sample of genetic material
    Patent number: 6322983
    Abstract: A solid medium for storage of DNA, including blood DNA, comprising a solid matrix having a compound or composition which protects against degradation of DNA incorporated into or absorbed on the matrix. Methods for storage of DNA using this solid medium, and for recovery of DNA or in situ use of DNA are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Whatman plc
    Inventor: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne
  • Dry solid medium for storage and analysis of genetic material
    Patent number: 6294203
    Abstract: A dry solid medium for storage of a sample includes a solid matrix of sorbing genetic material thereon and a mechanism for preserving and protecting the genetic material applied to the matrix. A method for storing the sample genetic material includes the steps of sorbing genetic material on the solid matrix and protecting the genetic material applied to the matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Whatman plc
    Inventor: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne
  • Product and method for separation of a sample containing multiple sources of genetic material using a solid medium
    Patent number: 6291179
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to products and methods for storing, separating or analyzing a sample of genetic material. The invention is particularly suited for the separation of a selected genetic material from a sample containing genetic material from multiple sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Whatman PLC
    Inventor: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne