Patents by Inventor Christopher H. Harmston

Christopher H. Harmston has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Methods and apparatus for specimen collection and transport
    Publication number: 20110308336
    Abstract: A specimen collection and transport kit comprising an external housing member for receiving a tray. A tray comprising a plurality of compartments for receiving a plurality of specimen handling tools and at least one opening configured to receive a specimen container in an upright position during use. Methods for handling a biological specimen including arranging a specimen container in an upright orientation within a tray and transferring a portion of the specimen between one or more receptacles. The methods may be used, for example, to collect and transport urine for urinalysis to diagnose a sexually transmitted disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Identigene, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Christopher H. Harmston, Steven J. Smith
  • Specimen collection and transport kit
    Patent number: D631558
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Identigene L.L.C.
    Inventors: Christopher H. Harmston, Steven J. Smith