Patents by Inventor Andrew L. Bertera

Andrew L. Bertera 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).

  • Capture method for cell nucei using a DNA mesh
    Patent number: 5447864
    Abstract: A method of separating cell nuclei from cells comprises: treating a fluid containing whole cells so as to selectively lyse the cytoplasmic membrane together with a small proportion of the nuclear membranes but leaving a large proportion of the cell nuclei intact; applying the treated fluid to a membrane whereby a mesh of DNA from the lysed nuclei is formed on the surface and captures intact cell nuclei. A device for use in the method is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Amersham International Limited
    Inventors: Margaret P. Raybuck, Michael K. Kenrick, David A. Parry, Andrew L. Bertera, John G. Anson, Nicola M. Williamson