Patents by Inventor Michael G. Carrico

Michael G. Carrico 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 of DNA typing with tandem repeats
    Patent number: 6458537
    Abstract: Methods useful for multiplex amplifying a plurality of loci or genetic systems comprise at least two loci. The at least two loci may be selected from the group consisting of D9S302, D22S683, D18S535, D3S2387, D4S2366, D5S1719 and D7S1804 loci. In another embodiment, preferably at least two loci comprise complex tandem repeat (CTR) sequences. The methods, kits, compositions and ladders disclosed herein are useful for analyzing human samples, as well as samples from other species. Analysis includes parentage, forensic, tissue origin, sample origin and genetic relatedness studies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Identigene
    Inventors: Rick W Staub, Michael G. Carrico
  • Simple and complex tandem repeats with DNA typing method
    Patent number: 5994064
    Abstract: The present invention describes a process of DNA typing performed on human specimens utilizing a specific multiplex reaction which amplifies GATA short tandem repeats in the loci D18S535, D22S683, and D9S302 for the purpose of producing STR genotypes which may be used for identification purposes. This multiplex is an improvement over existing multiplex amplifications for STR typing in that it possesses an extremely high individualization potential for forensic studies and power of exclusion for parentage testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Identigene, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick W. Staub, Michael G. Carrico