Patents by Inventor Michael John Chard

Michael John Chard 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).

  • Diagnostic test apparatus
    Patent number: 6241689
    Abstract: Sample collection apparatus is provided which allows for fast, accurate, repeatable sample collection, particularly of blood and saliva samples. This apparatus is adapted to interconnect with a device designed to carry out analyte detection. Kits comprising the sample collection apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Provalis UK Limited
    Inventors: Michael John Chard, Philip Robert Goodwin, Christopher John Smith, Robert Woolston, Bernard Sams