Patents by Inventor Michael Kenrick

Michael Kenrick 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).

  • Publication number: 20120058467
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and an in-situ method for detecting cellular DNA damage. The invention is particularly suited for use in Comet assays and for automation of such assays. The apparatus comprises a multiwell plate, the plate comprising an array of wells held in fixed relationship with each other and each well having an axis, side walls, and a base and wherein the well is provided with electrode pairs disposed therein; and wherein there is provided means for parallel connection of the electrode pairs to an external voltage supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Nicholas Thomas, Michael Kenrick, Simon Stubbs
  • Publication number: 20070196822
    Abstract: An in vitro method for characterising the activity and/or the function of a test agent on signalling pathways and/or cellular processes within a host cell is disclosed which is conducted on living cells in a none-destructive manner. The method of the invention may be used with an imaging system and a computerised data processing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Nicholas Thomas, Simon Stubbs, Rahman Ismail, Nigel Michael, Michael Kenrick, Johathan Kendall
  • Publication number: 20050019819
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for the isolation of DNA or cell nuclei or a mixture thereof from cell samples in a CD device. The method includes treating a suspension of whole cells with a lysis reagent so as to lyse the cytoplasmic membrane and at least some of the nuclear membranes, and introducing the lysate into micro-channels of a microfabricated apparatus in which each of the micro-channels is provided with a barrier disposed in the channel to impede the passage or flow of DNA and cell nuclei while allowing the passage of liquid through the micro-channel so that a mesh comprising DNA is formed in the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Nigel Tooke, Philip Thomas, Michael Kenrick