Patents by Inventor Frank D. Igoe

Frank D. Igoe 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).

  • DNA purification and recovery from high particulate and solids samples
    Publication number: 20090043087
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for rapid nucleic acid purification from sources heavily contaminated with high particulate material, such as cellular debris, and solids, including suspended solids. In particular, this invention provides methods for rapid, quantifiable recovery and purification of nucleic acids from a variety of sources heavily contaminated with solids, such as small organisms, tissue samples, samples of blood found on soil, or samples of washing from foods, which are frequently difficult sources for nucleic acid isolation due to their propensity to clog filters and columns. A device and kit are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: James C. Davis, Martin A. Smith, Frank D. Igoe, Marcela A. Vera-Garcia
  • Sampling and storage system for genetic material from tissue
    Patent number: 6881543
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods, a kit, and an apparatus for detecting and analyzing genetic material from a biological sample. The method can be used to analyze samples from a wide variety of sources, including tissues, blood, plasma, sera, mucus, urine, saliva, sweat, semen, and cultures, as well as analyzing samples of contaminated water, food, beverages, and other items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Whatman, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Philpott, Martin A. Smith, Frank D. Igoe, James C. Davis
  • DNA purification and recovery from high particulate and solids samples
    Publication number: 20030091989
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for rapid nucleic acid purification from sources heavily contaminated with high particulate material, such as cellular debris, and solids, including suspended solids. In particular, this invention provides methods for rapid, quantifiable recovery and purification of nucleic acids from a variety of sources heavily contaminated with solids, such as small organisms, tissue samples, samples of blood found on soil, or samples of washing from foods, which are frequently difficult sources for nucleic acid isolation due to their propensity to clog filters and columns. A device and kit are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: Whatman, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Davis, Martin A. Smith, Frank D. Igoe, Marcela A. Vera-Garcia
  • Sampling and storage system for genetic mateiral from tissue
    Publication number: 20020081618
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods, a kit, and an apparatus for detecting and analyzing genetic material from a biological sample. The method can be used to analyze samples from a wide variety of sources, including tissues, blood, plasma, sera, mucus, urine, saliva, sweat, semen, and cultures, as well as analyzing samples of contaminated water, food, beverages, and other items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Richard Philpott, Martin A. Smith, Frank D. Igoe, James C. Davis