Patents by Inventor Adam Long

Adam Long 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).

  • Publication number: 20090117579
    Abstract: A variety of methods are provided which use a silicon or silicon dioxide channel to extract DNA from a sample and then release it at a later point. The extraction channels are simple to manufacture and reliable in use. Prior art problems with entrainment of gas, liquid and solid material within channels are addressed. The techniques provide a convenient way of controlling the amount or concentration of DNA in the eluant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicants: THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT, QINETIQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Adam Long, Peter Gill, Tim Cox
  • Publication number: 20070178497
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for obtaining additional information about DNA mixtures arising from a variety of sources and/or a variety of concentrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Peter Gill, Javaid Hussain, Adam Long, Gillian Tully
  • Publication number: 20070033698
    Abstract: A belt keeper for securing a duty belt to a garment is disclosed. The belt keeper has a fastener tab on the inside surface so that the belt keeper can be detachably attached to the fastener strip on the inside of the duty belt. The fastener tab is flexibly attached to the belt keeper so that the belt keeper can readily allow its user to secure the duty belt to the garment belt, and keep the belt keeper in its position even after disengagement. In another embodiment, the belt keeper has a flexibly attached clamp on the inside of the belt keeper. The clamp can be detachably attached to the duty belt, so that the duty belt can be readily secured to the garment belt, while facilitating the belt keeper to maintain its position on the duty belt upon disengagement. In yet another embodiment, the clamp is a dual clamp, where one clamp is attached to the inside surface of the belt keeper and the other clamp can be detachably attached to the duty belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventor: Adam Long
  • Publication number: 20070003930
    Abstract: A variety of methods are provided which use a silicon or silicon dioxide channel to extract DNA from a sample and then release it at a later point. The extraction channels are simple to manufacture and reliable in use. Prior art problems with entrainment of gas, liquid and solid material within channels are addressed. The techniques provide a convenient way of controlling the amount or concentration of DNA in the eluant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2004
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Adam Long, Peter Gill, Tim Cox
  • Publication number: 20060099614
    Abstract: The invention provides improved techniques for investigating DNA samples, which offers improved sensitivity and specifity. The invention provides a method of investigating single nucleotide polymorphisms in a sample of DNA, the method comprising contacting the DNA containing sample with at least one first set of primers, amplifying the DNA using those primers to give an amplified product, contacting at least a portion of the amplified product with at least one second set of primers, amplifying the DNA using those second set of primers to give a further amplified product and examining one or more characteristics of the further amplified product, one or more of the primers of the first set of primers including a locus specific portion and a further portion, the locus specific portion of one of those one or more of the primers annealing to one side of the SNP under investigation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Applicant: The Secretary of State for the Home Department
    Inventors: Peter Gill, Javaid Hussain, Adam Long
  • Publication number: 20060003369
    Abstract: A method of evaluating primers for use in the amplification of DNA sequences, a method of producing a mixture of primers for such a purpose and a method of amplifying a plurality of DNA sequences using a mixture of primers is provided in which the evaluation involves performing one or more initial evaluations, obtaining a plurality of SNP sites and related potential primer identities which are passes, generating primers corresponding to those primer identities and conducting a test amplification process using those primers in conjunction with a further evaluation of the results, the pass primers therefrom forming a pool of primer candidates from which one or more primers for use in the amplification of DNA sequences are selected. The invention provides a faster, cheaper and more versatile technique for developing multiplexes, particularly for forensic science type investigations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Applicant: The Secretary of State for the Home Department
    Inventors: Peter Gill, Javaid Hussain, Adam Long, Gillian Tully
  • Publication number: 20050014183
    Abstract: Primer mixtures and methods of investigating single nucleotide polymorphisms in samples of DNA are provided having particular primer sequences. The primer mixtures and methods are aimed at achieving optimised performance in multiplexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Applicant: THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME
    Inventors: Peter Gill, Javaid Hussain, Adam Long
  • Publication number: 20030170666
    Abstract: Primer mixtures and methods of investigating single nucleotide polymorphisms in samples of DNA are provided having particular primer sequences. The primer mixtures and methods are aimed at achieving optimised performance in multiplexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME
    Inventors: Peter Gill, Javaid Hussain, Adam Long
  • Publication number: 20030138780
    Abstract: The invention provides improved techniques for investigating DNA samples, which offers improved sensitivity and specifity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: The Secretary of State for the Home Department
    Inventors: Peter Gill, Javaid Hussain, Adam Long