Patents by Inventor Patrick R. Manning

Patrick R. Manning 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).

  • Device for cell sampling in a body cavity
    Patent number: 4788985
    Abstract: A simple, inexpensive and accurate device of collecting human cells from a body cavity for cytodiagnosis comprising an absorbent carrier which contains an internal, rupturable fluid sac, a means for rupturing the fluid sac and an absorbent outer covering for collection of the cell sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1988
    Assignee: Medtest Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick R. Manning, Donald W. West
  • Method for cell sampling in a body cavity
    Patent number: 4465078
    Abstract: A simple, inexpensive, accurate and potentially self-administered method for collecting human cells from a body cavity for cytodiagnosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1984
    Assignee: Medtest Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick R. Manning, Donald W. West