Patents by Inventor Mike Robbat

Mike Robbat 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 COLLECTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20250107787
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates generally to devices, kits, and related methods for collecting biological samples for genetic testing. In various embodiments, a DNA collection device for collecting cells from an orifice of a human subject includes an elongate arm. The DNA collection device further includes a swab head disposed at a distal end of the elongate arm, wherein the swab head is sized to at least partially enter the orifice, and wherein the swab head comprises a plurality of bristles disposed on a surface of the swab head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Robin Y. Smith, Mike Robbat
  • DNA collection device
    Patent number: 12114840
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates generally to devices, kits, and related methods for collecting biological samples for genetic testing. In various embodiments, a DNA collection device for collecting cells from an orifice of a human subject includes an elongate arm. The DNA collection device further includes a swab head disposed at a distal end of the elongate arm, wherein the swab head is sized to at least partially enter the orifice, and wherein the swab head comprises a plurality of bristles disposed on a surface of the swab head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: SAPPHIROS LABORATORIES LLC
    Inventors: Robin Y. Smith, Mike Robbat
  • DNA COLLECTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200289098
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates generally to devices, kits, and related methods for collecting biological samples for genetic testing. In various embodiments, a DNA collection device for collecting cells from an orifice of a human subject includes an elongate arm. The DNA collection device further includes a swab head disposed at a distal end of the elongate arm, wherein the swab head is sized to at least partially enter the orifice, and wherein the swab head comprises a plurality of bristles disposed on a surface of the swab head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Robin Y. Smith, Marcie A. Glicksman, Mike Robbat