Patents by Inventor Gert Schuluter

Gert Schuluter 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).

  • Swab and method of taking cell smears for diagnostic examination
    Patent number: 4059404
    Abstract: A device for taking a cell smear comprised of an applicator and a swab located on the end portion of the applicator, the swab is used to collect the cellular material when the cell smear is taken. The swab consisting of a material which is soluble in a solvent that has no detrimental effect on, or is innocuous to, the collected cellular material.A method of taking cell smears for diagnostic examination which comprises collecting a specimen of or from the skin, mucous membrane or other body area or surface to be examined by means of a swab, which is described above. The swab is dissolved in a solvent that has no detrimental effect on, or is innocuous to, the collected cellular material in the specimen. A solution is formed containing the cellular material. The cellular material is then diagnostically examined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1977
    Assignee: Battelle-Institute e.V.
    Inventors: Wilhelm Schuster, Gert Schuluter